It is a structured process for collecting independent information on the effectiveness, reliability, and efficiency of all systems on a rig, as well as developing plans to correct any deficiencies found. A rig audit, acceptance, or commissioning identifies critical control points that must be managed to ensure a successful outcome from the drilling unit components. …
As we mentioned in the Rig Audit Article, rig inspection is a necessary process that shall be done from time to time. Especially after the rig moving to a new drilling location. Here we have collected drilling & workover rig inspection & maintenance checklists for onshore and offshore rig components (including jack-up rigs & according …
Rig Floor, Top Drive System, Drawworks Acceptance Guidelines Rig Acceptance For Rig Floor Hoisting/Auxiliary Equipment Purpose of Test Verify the functionality of the hoisting equipment and the auxiliary equipment on Rig Floor. Guidelines for Accepting Rig Hoisting / Auxiliary Equipment Rig Floor Acceptance For Rotary Table and Top Drive Purpose of Test Verify the functionality …
The following are the minimum requirements that apply for the design of the Blowout Preventer control unit for the surface BOP, and it is of course, helpful in the rig inspection & acceptance of the BOP Control Unit: Purpose of The Rig Inspection Of BOP Control Unit. Verify the functionality of all the components of …
The Purpose of BOP Stack Function and Pressure testing is to verify the hydraulic integrity of all the components of the BOP stack at their rated working pressure. In this article, we will discuss the function test and pressure test procedure using cup tester. Hints: BOP Function and Pressure Tests Procedures Stump Testing For BOP …
Objective Of The Pressure Testing Of Choke Manifold: Choke Manifold Before going into the rig accepting for rig choke manifold, we have to identify the choke manifold. The choke manifold consists of a group of valves, lines, and chokes, which are lined in a way to control any flow of drilling mud and Kick fluids …
The purpose Of accepting the process of the Mud Circulation System is to verify the hydraulic integrity of the high-pressure system at the rated working pressure. Rig Acceptance | Lower KellyCock A Lower KellyCock or valve is a full-opening valve installed at the upper end of the Kelly saver sub or between the upper end …
Cementing Unit: The cementing unit is a high-pressure pump used to force cement down the casing and into the annular & space between the casing and the open hole wall. Cementing units are usually adapted with mixers, pumps & drives to provide on-site cement mixing and injection inside the well, especially for oil and gas …
What Is The Drilling Rig Prime Mover: The Rig Prime Mover is considered the source of power for any drilling rig. On recent rigs, the prime mover contains one to four or more diesel engines. These diesel engines produce many thousand HP. Typically, diesel engines are connected directly to electric generators. The electrical power is …