AC-0008 Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 2 Cross Reference Form

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IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control

Level 2 Cross Reference From
October 2021
Version 3.0
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COMPLETION OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Well intervention pressure control incidents
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Describe the potential impact of a well intervention

The impact of a well pressure control incident on:
intervention pressure - personnel
control incident. - employment
- environment.
WELL INTEGRITY ASSURANCE

Principles
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Well integrity
requirements throughout Define the term “well integrity management” and
the well life cycle from explain why it is important throughout the well life
construction to cycle.
abandonment
(reference: ISO 16530- Identify the different phases of the well life cycle.
1:2017).
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Annulus pressure monitoring in well intervention

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Monitoring annulus
Describe how to monitor annulus pressures.
pressures.
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Maximum allowable
annulus surface pressure
Define MAASP.
(MAASP) in well
intervention operations.
Risk management
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Describe the principles and practices of risk

management including:
Risk management - hazard identification and mitigation
principles and practices. - crew meetings and handovers
- instructions and checklists
- toolbox talks.

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Well (pressure) control

responsibilities of Explain why pre-job site planning, preparation and the
personnel involved in the ‘stop work’ authority are important.
task.
Management of change
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Explain why it is important to recognise and manage

The management of change.
change (MOC) process.
Explain why and when an MOC process is required.
Well (pressure) control drills

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Well (pressure) control

drills during completion Describe why well (pressure) control drills are
and intervention important.
operations.

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Well intervention pressure control training and assessment

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Explain "why are we here?" including:

- capability to apply well intervention pressure
control skills
Well intervention
- responsibility to colleagues
pressure control training
- reduce the severity of a well intervention
and assessment.
pressure control incident
- prevent a well intervention pressure control
incident.
Well handover
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The reasons for

confirming well integrity Explain why upstream and downstream pressure
status before isolation is important before handover/takeover of the
handover/takeover of the well.
well.

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INTRODUCTION TO WELL CONTROL

Hydrostatic pressure
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Define hydrostatic pressure.

Factors that affect
List the factors that affect hydrostatic pressure:
hydrostatic pressure.
- true vertical depth
- fluid density.
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Hydrostatic pressure From a given depth, calculate hydrostatic pressure

calculations. with no well pressure at surface.
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The difference between

Explain why it is important to know the differential
tubing and annulus
pressure between the tubing and annulus.
pressures.

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Formation pressure
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Formation pore pressure. Define formation pore pressure.
Fracture pressure
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Fracture pressure. Define fracture pressure.
Formation injectivity pressure

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Formation injectivity tests Define formation injectivity testing.

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Primary well (pressure) control

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Explain the main principles of primary well control in

drilling operations where pressure management
Primary well (pressure)
contains fluids within the reservoir.
control and the
difference between
Explain the main principles of primary well (pressure)
drilling and well
control in well intervention operations where pressure
control equipment prevents the release of fluids at
surface.
Identify the different types of surface leaks due to loss

of primary well (pressure) control including:
- gas (hydrocarbon, H 2 S, CO 2 )
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- stimulation/pumping fluids (including acids and

alkalis)
The different types of - oil
surface leaks due to loss - water.
of primary well
(pressure) control. Identify the associated hazards when exposed to:
- temperature
- pressure
- fire
- explosion
- toxic vapours.

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Secondary well (pressure) control

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Secondary well
Define secondary well (pressure) control.
(pressure) control.
BARRIERS
Barrier Philosophy
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Describe best practice of having two independently

Well barrier philosophy in
tested and verified barriers in place between the
well intervention and
source of pressure in the well and atmosphere before
completion operations.
breaking containment.
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Define well barrier elements and well barrier

Well barrier elements
envelopes.
and well barrier
envelopes in well
Describe how well barrier elements combine to form
intervention and
well barrier envelopes during well intervention and

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Describe the principles of different well barrier element

Different well barrier types and explain the differences between:
element types. - mechanical barriers
- hydrostatic (fluid) barriers.
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Barrier terminology – Describe the terms primary and secondary barrier

primary and secondary elements during well intervention and completion
barrier elements. operations.
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Grouping well barrier

Describe the principle of grouping well barrier
elements into primary
elements into primary and secondary barrier
and secondary barrier
envelopes.
envelopes.

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Barrier management
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Blowout preventers
(BOPs) and other Describe the uses of the BOP and other PCE as
Pressure control barrier elements.
equipment (PCE).
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Explain the function of a shearing device.
From a given well diagram, identify the shearing

Shearing devices.
devices including:
- shear ram
- shear valve.
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Non-shearable (and non- Explain the limitations of shearing devices when

sealable) equipment running non-shearable (and non-sealable) equipment
across the BOP. across the BOP.

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WI-SF-COM-04.02.04
Outline the factors that can affect BOP integrity during

Maintaining BOP and operations:
associated equipment
- hydraulic pressure
integrity during
- fluid composition
operations.
- maintenance.
From a given diagram or description, identify different

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types of connections including:

- gaskets
- ring joints
Correct connection make - hammer unions
up for various joint types. - swivel connections
- quick unions.
Explain why flange make up (including compatibility) is

important.
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Correct elastomers for Explain why it is important to use the correct

the well conditions. elastomers.

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Explain the function of a BOP control system

including:
BOP control system.
- hydraulic control panel
- accumulator bottles.
BARRIER VERIFICATION TESTING

Verification
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Verifying well barrier

Explain why well barrier elements must be verified
elements are in place
once they are in place.
and working.
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What to do when a well Explain why it is important to take the correct action
barrier element test fails. when a well barrier element test fails.

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How to check pressure Describe why it is important to check that PCE is fit for
control equipment (PCE). purpose and to report any damage.
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The correct make up of Describe the correct way to make-up different types of
PCE hydraulic hoses and PCE hydraulic hoses and fittings.
fittings and how to check
them. Explain how to check them for damage or wear.
Inflow testing
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Inflow testing a well Explain what an inflow test is and why it is important to
barrier. inflow test a well barrier.

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Equipment integrity testing

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Equipment integrity
Explain why equipment integrity testing is important.
testing.
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Intervention (wireline,
coiled tubing and Explain how intervention BOPs are pressure tested
snubbing) BOP pressure and function tested.
tests and function test.
INFLUX CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOUR

Principles
WI-SF-COM-06.01.01
Identify the different types of influx including:

The different types of - gas (hydrocarbon, H 2 S, CO 2 )
influx. - oil
- water.

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SHUT-IN PROCEDURES
Principles
WI-SF-COM-07.01.01
Explain why having a shut-in procedure is important.

Why it is important to
have a shut-in
Explain your role and the role of the equipment
procedure.
operator.
Procedures
WI-SF-COM-07.02.01
Describe the steps to shut in the well if there is a

primary barrier failure.
How to shut in the well. Explain why it is important to know the correct valve
sequence, and the number of turns to close:
- with tools in the well
- without tools in the well.
WI-SF-COM-07.02.04
List the consequences of opening valves under

differential pressure:
Opening valves under
- valve damage
differential pressure
- hydrate formation
- uncontrolled flow.

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Removing (bleeding
Describe the dangers of removing (bleeding down)
down) hydrocarbons
hydrocarbons into the atmosphere from PCE.
safely from PCE.
Interpretation
WI-SF-COM-07.03.01
Explain why it is important to record pressure after the

Shut-in well pressure.
well has been shut in.
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The limits of pressure

Explain why it is important that gauges have the
gauges and how to
correct range, temperature rating, and are calibrated
correctly interpret gauge
correctly.
readings.

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WI-SF-COM-07.03.04
Describe different types of pressure gauge problems

including:
Problems with pressure - physical damage
gauge readings. - vibration damage
- loss of fluids within the gauge
- blockage.
WELL KILL METHODS

Principles
WI-SF-COM-08.01.01
Define the following three well kill methods:

The different well kill - bullheading
methods. - reverse circulation
- lubricate and bleed.
From a given description or diagram, identify the main

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items of a kill system including:

- pump unit
- storage tank
- mixing tank
A kill system.
- choke unit
- fluid disposal
- gas handling
- bleed off system
- pipework.

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WI-SF-COM-08.01.04
From a given diagram or description, explain the

Use of chokes to control
function of adjustable and fixed chokes and explain
flow.
what they are used for.
Surface failures
WI-SF-COM-08.07.01
From a given diagram or description identify the

possible source and cause of fluid or gas leaks,
including:
The source of surface
- leaking flange/fitting connections
failures and how to
- leaking O-ring connections
prevent them.
- leaking weep holes
- damaged seals
- damaged hydraulic control line/hoses.

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Hydrates
Describe how hydrates form:
- availability of free water
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- combine with natural gas

- high pressure
- low temperature.
Hydrates, how they form
and how to prevent and
Explain where hydrates can form and how to prevent
remove them.
and remove them:
- avoid pressure drop across blockage or partly
closed valves
- use chemical inhibitors to prevent and remove
them.
COMPLETION EQUIPMENT
Introduction to well completion
WI-SF-EQP-01.01.01
Identify the main reasons for installing a completion in

the well:
- to transport hydrocarbons from reservoir to
The purpose of a well
surface
completion.
- to transport injection fluid from surface to
reservoir
- to run downhole tools.

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WI-SF-EQP-01.01.02
Recognise why the well must be cleaned before

running a completion:
Preparing for a well
- to prevent damage to components
completion.
- to prevent well blockages.
- to prevent intervention tool hold up.
Xmas Tree
WI-SF-EQP-01.02.01
Describe the primary function and operation of the

Xmas Tree for pressure control.
The function of the Xmas
From a given diagram or description, identify the
Tree in pressure control.
Xmas Tree barrier elements and shearing devices:
- master, swab and wing valves
- wireline cutting ability.
Wellhead and tubing hanger

Describe the primary function of the wellhead and
tubing hanger in pressure control:
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- what they are

- what they do.
The function of the
wellhead and tubing
hanger in pressure
wellhead and tubing hanger barrier elements:
control.
- wellhead body and seals
- annulus ports/valves
- casing seal assemblies
tubing hanger seals.

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Tubing including. flow couplings and tubing movement.

Describe the factors considered when selecting
tubing:
- well products
- expected production (or injection) rate
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- well geometry (depth, casing diameter)

- pressures and temperatures
Tubing selection,
- use of intervention methods.
movement (compression
and tension) and the use
Describe how tubulars expand and contract during:
of flow couplings.
- production
- injection
- testing/stimulation.
Describe the use of flow couplings in a completion:

- to protect critical downhole components.
Subsurface Safety Valves and Annular Safety Valves

Describe the primary function of:
- surface controlled subsurface safety valves
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(SCSSSVs)
- tubing retrievable (TRSCSSSVs)
The function of
- wireline retrievable (WRSCSSSVs)
subsurface safety valves
- subsurface controlled subsurface safety valves
(SSSVs) and annular
(SSCSSSV)
safety valves (ASVs).
- annular safety valves (ASVs).
From a given diagram, recognise the different types of

SSSVs.

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Side pocket mandrels

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Describe the primary function of side pocket mandrels:

- gas lift
The function of side
- circulation
pocket mandrels.
- equalisation
- chemical injection.
Sliding sleeves, circulation and flow control devices

WI-SF-EQP-01.07.01
Describe the other different type of circulating,

The function of other
communication and flow control devices and why they
circulating,
are used:
communication and flow
- sliding sleeves
control devices.
- tubing punches.
packers and associated equipment (polished bore receptacle (pbr) and extra long tubing seal receptacle (eltsr))
WI-SF-EQP-01.08.01
Describe what downhole packers are, and why they

are used.
The function and types of
Recognise the differences between the two primary
downhole packers.
types of packers:
- retrievable
- permanent.

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Landing nipples, plugs and wireline entry guides (WEGs)

WI-SF-EQP-01.09.01
Describe the primary function of completion:

- Landing nipples
The function of landing - Bridge plugs.
nipples, plugs and
wireline entry guides Explain when they are used.
(WEG).
Explain why a WEG is used and its position in the well
completion.
OPTIONAL TOPICS
WIRELINE
Application WL
WI-SF-WLO-01.01.01
Explain when wireline is used and the different types

of wireline available:
When wireline is used - slickline
and the different types - braided line
available. - electric line
- fibre optic cable
- digital slickline.

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Equipment WL
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Wireline equipment in From a given surface layout diagram, identify the

different operating wireline equipment components used in well
environments. intervention.
PRESSURE CONTROL
Surface PCE stack WL
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function and positioning of the surface PCE
components required for different wireline operations:
PCE required for wireline - Slickline
operations. - Braided line
- Electric line
- Fibre optic cable
- Digital slickline.
Primary barrier elements WL

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function and positioning of primary barrier elements
used during different wireline operations:
Primary barrier elements - slickline
used during wireline - braided line
operations.
- electric line
- fibre optic cable

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WI-SF-WLO-02.02.04
Outline the factors that can affect the integrity the

primary barrier element during wireline operations.
Primary barrier element - hydraulic pressure
integrity during wireline - roughness of the wireline
operations. - fluid composition
- maintenance
- running speeds.
Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) WL

function and positioning of secondary barrier elements
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(wireline BOPs) used during different wireline

operations:
Secondary barrier - slickline
elements (wireline - braided line
BOPs) used during - electric line
wireline operations. - fibre optic cable
Explain why it is important to consider equipment

access for loading various toolstring configurations.
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BOP ram configurations

Explain why BOP ram configurations must change
for different types of
when using different types of wireline.
wireline.

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Shearing devices WL
WI-SF-WLO-02.04.01
Explain the function and positioning of the wireline:

Wireline shear/seal
- shear ram
BOPs and the wire
- shear/seal ram/valve
cutting valve.
- wirecutting valve.
PRESSURE CONTROL (BARRIER ELEMENTS and ENVELOPES) PRINCIPLES WL

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Grouping barrier From a given wireline situation or surface rig-up

elements into barrier
diagram, identify primary barrier elements and group
envelopes during
them into envelopes.
wireline operations.

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Other operations - PCE stack WL

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The PCE rig up during

Explain why PCE rig up must change for wireline
wireline fishing
fishing operations.
operations.
Safely repair or replace a failed primary barrier element WL

WI-SF-WLO-03.03.01
Describe the use of equipment as secondary barrier

Secondary barrier
elements/envelopes during slickline operations.
elements and envelopes
for slickline operations if
From a given diagram or description identify double
a primary barrier element
barrier protection while repairing and/or replacing
fails.
failed components.
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Secondary barrier
elements/envelopes during braided line/electric line
operations.
for braided line/electric
line operations if a
From a given diagram or description, identify double
primary barrier element
fails.
failed components.

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PCE testing WL
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Explain why test rods are used to test the wireline

Testing the BOP with BOP instead of cables.
test rods.
Explain why it is important to test correctly.
WELL INTERVENTION OPERATIONS

Operational considerations (with well control consequences) WL
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The reason for wireline Explain what a wireline drift run is, and why it is done
drift runs. before other well intervention operations.
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Surface controlled
subsurface safety valve
Explain why the integrity of the SCSSSV is important
(SCSSSV) integrity
during a wireline operation.
during a wireline
operation.

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Controlled well shut in WL

WI-SF-WLO-04.02.01
Describe the correct positioning of wireline BOPs in

Toolstring positioning the pressure control rig up including:
across the wireline BOP. - equipment access for loading various toolstring
configurations.
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How to shut in the well Outline why it is important to safely shut in the well
quickly and safely with or during a wireline operation:
without wireline in the - with wireline in the well. hole
well. - without wireline in the well.
COILED TUBING
Application CT
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When coiled tubing is Explain when coiled tubing is used and the different
used. sizes available.

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Equipment CT
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The coiled tubing

From a given surface layout diagram, identify the
equipment in different
coiled tubing components used in well intervention.
operating environments.
PRESSURE CONTROL
Surface PCE stack CT
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PCE required for coiled
tubing operations.
components required for coiled tubing operations.
Primary barrier elements CT

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Primary barrier elements function and positioning of primary barrier elements
(strippers) used during (strippers) used during coiled tubing operations:
coiled tubing operations. - side door
- radial.

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WI-SF-CTO-02.02.03
Outline the factors that can affect the integrity of the

primary barrier elements during coiled tubing
operations.
Primary barrier element
- hydraulic pressure
integrity during coiled
- roughness of the coiled tubing
tubing operations.
- fluid composition
- maintenance
- running speeds.
Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) CT

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function and the positioning of secondary barrier

elements (coiled tubing BOPs) used during different
Secondary barrier coiled tubing operations:
elements (coiled tubing - combi
BOPs) used during - triple
coiled tubing operations. - quad.
Explain why it is important to consider equipment

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Explain why BOP ram configurations must change for
for different coiled tubing
different types of coiled tubing operations.
operations.

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Shearing devices CT
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Explain the function and positioning of coiled tubing

Coiled tubing shearing
- shear ram
devices.
- shear/seal ram/valve.
Other Well Control Devices CT

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Downhole check valves

(backpressure valves) in From a given diagram or description identify the
a bottomhole assembly function and positioning of downhole check valves
(BHA) during coiled (backpressure valves) used in a coiled tubing BHA.
tubing operations.
PRESSURE CONTROL (BARRIER ELEMENTS and ENVELOPES) PRINCIPLES CT

WI-SF-CTO-03.01.01
Grouping barrier From a given coiled tubing situation or surface rig-up

envelopes during coiled
them into envelopes.
tubing operations.

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Safely repair or replace a failed primary barrier element CT

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Maintaining a double
barrier when changing a Explain why two barriers must be maintained when
coiled tubing stripper changing coiled tubing stripper rubber during
rubber during intervention, in line with industry good practice.
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Secondary barrier
elements/envelopes during coiled tubing operations.
for coiled tubing
From a given diagram or description identify double
operations if a primary
barrier element fails.
failed components.

Operational considerations (with well control consequences) CT
WI-SF-CTO-04.01.02
Explain the forces on the coiled tubing caused by well

The forces on coiled
pressure:
tubing created by well
- buckling
pressure.
- collapse.

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Controlled well shut in CT

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Coiled tubing shear ram

Explain when the coiled tubing shear ram equipment
equipment operating
will shear and when it will not.
limits.
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quickly and safely with or during a coiled tubing operation:
without coiled tubing in - with coiled tubing in the well.
the well. - without coiled tubing in the well.
SNUBBING
Application SN
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When snubbing is used. Explain when snubbing is used.

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Equipment SN
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The snubbing equipment From a given surface layout diagram, identify the
in different operating snubbing components used in well intervention
environments. (including escape systems).
PRESSURE CONTROL
Surface PCE stack SN
WI-SF-SNO-02.01.01
From a given diagram or description identify the

PCE required for
snubbing operations.
components required for snubbing operations.

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Primary barrier elements SN

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Primary barrier elements function and positioning of primary barrier elements
used during snubbing used during snubbing operations:
operations. - stripper bowl or annular preventer
- upper and lower stripper rams.
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Outline the factors that can affect the integrity of the

primary barrier elements during snubbing operations.
Primary barrier element - hydraulic pressure
integrity during snubbing - roughness of the workstring
operations. - fluid composition
- maintenance
- running speeds.
Secondary barrier elements – BOPs (ram type preventers) SN

WI-SF-SNO-02.03.01

Secondary barrier function and positioning of secondary barrier elements
elements (snubbing (snubbing BOPs) used during snubbing operations.
BOPs) used during
snubbing operations. Explain why it is important to consider equipment

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WI-SF-SNO-02.03.02

Explain why BOP ram configurations must change for
for different snubbing
different types of snubbing operations.
operations.
Shearing devices SN
WI-SF-SNO-02.04.01
Explain the function and positioning of snubbing:

Snubbing shearing
- shear ram
devices.
- shear/seal ram/valve.
PRESSURE CONTROL (BARRIER ELEMENTS AND ENVELOPES) PRINCIPLES SN

WI-SF-SNO-03.01.01
Grouping barrier From a given snubbing situation or surface rig-up

envelopes during
them into envelopes
snubbing operations

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Safely repair or replace failed primary barrier elements SN

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The reasons for

changing worn
Explain why maintaining elastomer integrity is
elastomers and
important.
temporary suspension of
work.
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Secondary barrier elements/envelopes during snubbing operations.
for snubbing if a primary From a given diagram or description identify double
barrier element fails. barrier protection while repairing and/or replacing
failed components.
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Maintaining a double Explain why two barriers must be maintained when

barrier when changing
changing annular element during intervention in line
the annular element
with industry good practice.
during intervention.

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Operational considerations (with well control consequences) SN
WI-SF-SNO-04.01.01
Explain the forces on the workstring created by well

The forces on the
pressure:
workstring created by
- pipe light and pipe heavy
well pressure.
- buckling.
WI-SF-SNO-04.01.02
Snubbing pipe in and out From a given diagram or description, explain how the
of a live well (with square components of the jacking system work to snub the
collars/ram to ram). pipe with square collars in and out of a live well.
Controlled Well shut in SN

WI-SF-SNO-04.02.01
quickly and safely with or during a snubbing operation:
without workstring in the - with workstring in the well.
hole. - without workstring in the well.

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Snubbing shear ram Explain how running different types of tool string
equipment operating through the shearing device can affect its shearing
limits. capability.
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Describe the potential impact of a well intervention

WELL INTEGRITY ASSURANCE

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Annulus pressure monitoring in well intervention

Describe the principles and practices of risk

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Well (pressure) control

Explain why it is important to recognise and manage

Well (pressure) control drills

Well (pressure) control

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Well intervention pressure control training and assessment

Explain "why are we here?" including:

The reasons for

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INTRODUCTION TO WELL CONTROL

Define hydrostatic pressure.

Hydrostatic pressure From a given depth, calculate hydrostatic pressure

The difference between

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Formation pore pressure. Define formation pore pressure.

Fracture pressure. Define fracture pressure.

Formation injectivity pressure

Formation injectivity tests Define formation injectivity testing.

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Primary well (pressure) control

Explain the main principles of primary well control in

Identify the different types of surface leaks due to loss

- stimulation/pumping fluids (including acids and

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Secondary well (pressure) control

Describe best practice of having two independently

Define well barrier elements and well barrier

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Describe the principles of different well barrier element

Barrier terminology – Describe the terms primary and secondary barrier

Grouping well barrier

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Explain the function of a shearing device.

From a given well diagram, identify the shearing

Non-shearable (and non- Explain the limitations of shearing devices when

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Outline the factors that can affect BOP integrity during

From a given diagram or description, identify different

types of connections including:

Explain why flange make up (including compatibility) is

Correct elastomers for Explain why it is important to use the correct

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Explain the function of a BOP control system

BARRIER VERIFICATION TESTING

Verifying well barrier

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Equipment integrity testing

INFLUX CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOUR