An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
SIPROD (Simultaneous Drilling and Production) for Offshore Platforms
Course Overview
SIPROD (Simultaneous Production and Drilling) is performing simultaneous activities of production and drilling at one phase and one location. When drilling and production activities are combined, the resultant magnitude of risk to personal and property is generally perceived to be high enough to discourage simultaneous drilling and production. In certain circumstances, however, it may be financially attractive to maintain production while drilling, thus avoiding the potential loss or delay of production.
In order to enter in to a SIPROD mode campaign, specific design modifications has to be carried out on the Drilling Platform and the Production Platform or any other adjoining platforms to accommodate the rig and to ensure that production and safety systems are upgraded to cater for the increased risks due to the simultaneous activities.
This GLOMACS training course will feature:
- SIPROD Philosophy and what are needed for the SIPROD Preparation Package
- Understanding what the rig-up package comprises
- The Concept of Well-tie in package and what it comprises
- The Concept of Rig down package
- Understanding what the Reinstatement package is and what it comprises
- Understanding and grasping the limits of SIPROD boundaries
Training Outline
DAY 1:
- Introduction to the SIPROD Course
- Pre-course Assessment Test
- Identify and Set the Expectations of the Course Participants
- Learning Objectives of the SIPROD Course
- Definitions - Abbreviations
- Typical Project Documentations, Codes and Standards
- Introduction to a Case Study
- Scope of SIPROD
- Pre-course Assessment Test
- Course Learning Objectives vs. Course Participants’ Expectations
DAY 2:
- Case Study Deliverables – Class Exercise 1
- System Design for SIPROD 1
- Depressurisation of Systems
- Shutdown Systems – USD, PSD, ESD
- Shutdown Cause and Effects
- Instrument Air Systems
DAY 3:
- Case Study Deliverables – Class Exercise 2
- System Design for SIPROD 2
- Isolation of Sumps
- Hazardous Area Classification
- ESD Push-Buttons at Driller’s Console
- Kill Knob at SIPROD Alarm Panel
DAY 4:
- Case Study Deliverables – Class Exercise 3
- System Design for SIPROD 3
- Fire Water Mains
- Escape Routes
- Well Unloading with Temporary System and Burner
- Deliverables for SIMPOS for Structural & Safety Discipline
DAY 5:
- Case Study Deliverables – Class Exercise 4
- Instrument Systems
- Hook-up and Commissioning
- Process and Piping Systems
- Process and Instrumentation
- Post-course Assessment Test
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation


GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
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