Chapter 2

Rig Components

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Learning Objectives
To describe the main systems available on drilling rig
To identify the main components of the drilling rig and
its functions
To perform calculations related to the respective drilling
systems

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Rig types
Lets start with the first set of slides

RIG SELECTION

Access Type
A. Unrestricted
road
B. Restricted road
C. Unrestricted
desert
D. Restricted
desert

Development
Type
E. Single well
location
F. Cluster well
location

Water depth
G.
H.
I.
J.

30-60ft
60-330ft
150-6000ft
1000-8000ft

RIG SELECTION
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Trailer mounted or conventional unitised

Conventional unitised
Desert rig or conventional untised
Heli rig
Conventional swamp barge
Skidable swamp barge
Posted barge or shallow draft jack-up rig
Jack-up rig
Semi-submersible rig
Drill ship or large semi-submersible

RIG SELECTION

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RIG SELECTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=BOJG_jGYxA4

https://www.youtube.com/watc
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https://www.youtube.com/watc
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https://www.youtube.com/watc
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=d_vagmFeZQ0

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RIG SELECTION

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RIG SELECTION
Rig capacity

Drilling depth, facilities

Cost and availability

Target zone & Pressure

Facilities limited to certain

operating pressure &temperature

Rig rate, availability and timing

Weather conditions

Water depth & location

Water depth & location

Mobility and transportability

Less friendlier dessert terrain or
mountain areas

Drilling crew track records

Safety records and qualification

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Rig systems
Complementary systems to ensure a successful drilling operation

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AVAILABLE SYSTEMS
1.Power system

5.Well control
system

4.Hoisting system

2.Circulating system

3.Rotating system

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POWER SYSTEM
Provide necessary power to carry drilling job
Modern rig: Diesel powered
Raw power transmission (Mechanical drives, DC, AC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io6DYFRzlTs

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CIRCULATING SYSTEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KovWXkppGOQ

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ROTATING SYSTEM
Top drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdPb7lCVu_w

Rotary table with Kelly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2blVAqgcpOg

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HOISTING SYSTEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLCn6dxurBA

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WELL CONTROL SYSTEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Z33hZ-8vo

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Students Feedback

On a piece of a paper, please write;

- Name, Matric ID
- Your expectation on this course
(Teaching & Knowledge)
- Things to be implemented
(Class activities)

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Students Feedback Analysis

Teaching & Learning

Things to be Implemented

Early class preparation

Active learning &

Group

Knowledge & Mindset

New technologies

Assessments
Lecture Note

Sharing industry
experience

Exercise
Field trip

Video
0

10

20

30

No of respondents

40

50

20

40

No of respondents

60

80

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Group Assignment
Based on available systems on the drilling rig,
1. Member of the group will be randomly assigned.
2. The project will involve special group activity,
presentation, engineering drawing and hands on
activity.

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Thank you!