This course is designed for professionals working in oil and gas operations, focusing on the efficient functioning, diagnostics, and maintenance of equipment used across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of oil & gas equipment, failure analysis, condition monitoring, and preventive maintenance practices to ensure safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
The course covers essential equipment types such as compressors, pumps, turbines, separators, valves, and rotating machinery, with a strong emphasis on diagnostic techniques and maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and improve performance.
- Drilling Engineers.
- Rig Supervisors & Toolpushers.
- Maintenance Technicians.
- Petroleum & Mechanical Engineers.
To equip engineers and technicians with essential knowledge and skills to operate, diagnose, and maintain surface and downhole equipment in oil & gas operations, with focused sessions on drilling tools used in oil wells.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the functional principles of key oil & gas equipment.
- Apply diagnostic tools and techniques for detecting faults and performance issues.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Identify root causes of equipment failures and apply corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Optimize the performance and lifespan of critical equipment assets.
- Operations Fundamentals & Safety
1.1 Introduction to Equipment in Oil & Gas
- Classification: Rotating vs. Static Equipment
- Overview of production and drilling equipment
1.2 Drilling Tools – Surface & Downhole
- Drill string components (Drill pipe, HWDP, BHA)
- Drill bits (roller cone, PDC, hybrid)
- Stabilizers, reamers, jars, shock tools
- Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) design basics
1.3 Safety & Compliance
- HSE in drilling and production (API, OSHA)
- LOTO procedures
- Safety around pressure systems & rotating equipment
- HAZOP & JSA overview
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
2.1 Equipment Failure & Common Issues
- Pumps, compressors, separators
- Mud pump and rotary equipment issues
- Drill string failures (twist-offs, washouts, stuck pipe)
2.2 Condition Monitoring Techniques
- Vibration analysis for motors, pumps
- Mud pump diagnostics
- Drill bit wear patterns and dull grading (IADC)
2.3 Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Field-based diagnostics (flow, pressure, temperature anomalies)
- RCA and FMEA for drilling tools and surface systems
- Examples: loss of circulation, poor ROP, bit balling
- Maintenance, Optimization & Practical Workshop
3.1 Maintenance Strategies
- Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance
- Maintenance KPIs and planning
- Bit run analysis and tool inspection cycles
3.2 Equipment & Tool Handling Best Practices
- Bit selection and hydraulics optimization
- Drill pipe inspection (DS-1, API RP7G)
- Storage, handling, and redressing practices
3.3 Workshop & Case Study Review
- Real-life drilling equipment failures and lessons learned
- Maintenance plan development exercise
- Q&A + Knowledge Check
