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ModuSpec
Rig Inspection Training
Alan Macfarlane
ModuSpec Academy Trainer
November 11-14, 2014 Adipec

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Training to inspect
ModuSpec has carried out over 5000
inspection surveys world wide.
ModuSpec also holds workshops in rig
inspections.
Rig Inspection Workshops introduce oilfield
staff how to perform a structured inspection of
rigs.
By having more trained eyes on site, more
potential safety and operational issues can be
identified.
Once identified, these can be removed.
November 11-14, 2014 Adipec

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Training to inspect
WHY do we need training?
ModuSpec are still finding serious safety issues when
doing inspections and surveys.
HOW we do it?
By showing the candidates where to look?
WHEN do you inspect?
Every day, always and everywhere!
November 11-14, 2014 Adipec

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Training to inspect
The Aim of the Rig Inspection Workshop (RIW) is:
• To have the candidates visually inspect a rig,
independently.
• To enable the candidates to carry out
inspections of critical areas.
• To ensure they inspect to international rules and
standards.
• To be able to evaluate maintenance standards
on the unit.
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Training to inspect
The RIW core is to:
• Ensure internationally recognised standards of
safety and inspection are understood.
• Ensure that the maintenance of equipment is
satisfactory to reduce failures and down time.
• Give understanding of the requirements for
observation of equipment and operations.
• Provide an introduction to well control
equipment maintenance.
• Introduce the safety implications of electrical
equipment on the rig site.
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Training to inspect
The RIW is a 4 or 5 day classroom training containing:
• Exams to document the improvement in candidates’
knowledge.
• Photographs and diagrams used to illustrate points.
• Content controlled and monitored by IADC.
• IADC certification for successful candidates.
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What do we look at?
The RIW (Land rig, Platforms and Jack-ups) chapters are:
• Chapter 01 – Drilling equipment
• Chapter 02 – Mud processing equipment
• Chapter 03 – Engine room and power plant
• Chapter 04 – Electrical equipment
• Chapter 05 – Safety equipment
• Chapter 06 – Marine equipment
• Chapter 07 – Well control equipment
• Chapter 08 – Appendices
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Standards !
• You cannot inspect unless you know what standard to apply.
• API is the international standard used for the majority of ModuSpec
courses.
Part of API 8B
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What else do we use?
• Manufacturers’ inspection and maintenance documents.
• Industry best practice.
• The experience gained from 25 years and 5,000 inspections.
• Our trainers experiences from their years in the Industry.
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Examples
• What follows are a few examples of
illustrations from the course material used
to explain real life situations.
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Training to inspect
Before
BOP Equipment
Why perform a shear test on your pipe?
This is why…
After
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This on a Safety System
The BOP
Welding on an annular BOP
Not once but twice.
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Obvious problems
Still problems ?
YES there is
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The Mud pump
Oil way plugged with silicone sealant “A machine
killer!”
Effect of a unsecured relief line.
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The Drawworks
Cracked brake band No NDT required
to find this crack!
Wrong size drilling line
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Electrical Equipment
Working and safe is not the same with Electrical
equipment in Hazardous areas.
Missing bolts
Silicone sealant
It burns and sticks
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Good earthing, by people who care.
Not so good!
People with little or no concept of a safe
place of work.
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The Doghouse
Yep!
A black Labrador sitting by the drillers
feet.
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Recap
• Field staff, trained in the basics of rig inspections, has benefits for all.
• There are more eyes on the rig AND NOW they are looking at the right
things
• Increasing the safety of all people on site
• Fewer accidents
• Less downtime
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Any Questions?
The team look forward to answering questions on any of your inspection and
training needs.
Thank you for listening.
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21. For more information, please contact:
ModuSpec Engineering Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
1 Bukit Batok Street 22
GRP Industrial Building #05-02
Singapore 659592
T [65] 6467 40 09
E singapore@moduspec.com
W www.moduspecacademy.com
W www.moduspec.com
November 11-14, 2014 Adipec