Course description
This one day program teaches drilling and service rig workers how their electrical systems operate, how they fail and the maintenance required to extend the life of the equipment and avoid sudden failures.
It provides an understanding of the operation of all drilling and service rig electrical equipment from the generators throughout the system to all DC and AC drives on mudpumps, top drives, rotary tables, drawworks and all ancillary equipment.
It is taught by senior electrical maintenance instructors and describes the failure modes of each type of equipment, how to recognize early signs of failure and the maintenance required to achieve maximum uptime and equipment life span. Workers will be safety certified in operator electrical safety practices as prescribed by CSA Z462.
Upon registration, students will be sent a physical learning package for understanding basic concepts and includes a DMM, components and a learning manual. To receive this package a participant must be registered at least 1 week prior to the course
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Who should attend: Superintendents, supervisors, managers, drillers and crews
Training content
I. ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS
Objective: Understand the basic parameters measured in an electrical circuit
- Current
- Voltage
- Resistance
- Ohm's Law
- Watt's Law
- Power
II. BASIC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Objective: Understand the components and operation of basic electrical circuits
- Power Supply
- Loads
- Conductors
- Insulation
- Switches
- Overload
- Short Circuit
- Protection
- Resistance
III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION
Objective: Understand the basic principles of electricity and how circuits operate.
- Managing Current
- Managing Heat
- Direct Current
- Alternating Current
- Single Phase Systems
- Three Phase Systems
IV. CIRCUIT PROBLEMS
Objective: Understand the difference between power and control circuit problems
- Power Circuit Problems
- Control Circuit Problems
V. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS
Objective: Understand the difference between circuit and system problems
- System Problems
- Maintenance Problems
VI. EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Objective: Understand common equipment connections and applicable regulations.
- Protection
- Wires
- Lights
- Switches
- Receptacles
- Cords
- Cables
- Motors
VII. PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS
Objective: Understand the systems that protect people, equipment, materials and the environment.
- Power Company Grounding
- Electrical System Grounding
- Rig Generator Grounding
- Electrical Apparatus Bonding
- Rig Building Grounding
- Site Shack Grounding
- Electrical Equipment Grounding
- Double Insulation
- Fuses
- Breakers
- GFCIs
- AFCIs
VIII. CIRCUIT SAFETY AND CONTROL
Objective: Understand the control of electrical circuits
- Magnetic Control
- Control Devices
- Safety Devices
IX. MAINTAINING RIG ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Objective: Understand how to properly operate and maintain drilling and service rig electrical systems
- Generators
- Generator Busbar
- Switchgear
- Transformers
- Switchboards
- Panelboards
- MCCs
- Magnetic Starters
- Manual Starters
- Cables
- Subpanels
- Lights
- Heaters
- Brakes
- Batteries
- Batteries
X. CONNECTORS
Objective: Understand the importance of connector specifications, connections and maintenance
- Single Phase
- Three Phase
XI. MOTORS
Objective: Understand the operation and maintenance of AC and DC electric motors
- Small HP AC Motors
- Large HP AC Motors
- Large HP DC Motors
- Common Failures
- Uncommon Failures
XII. DC SCR Drives
Objective: Understand the operation and maintenance of an adjustable speed drive controlling a DC motor
- Operation
- Maintenance
XIII. AC VFD Drives
Objective: Understand the operation and maintenance of an adjustable speed drive controlling an AC motor
- Operation
- Maintenance
XIV. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Objective: Understand how to safely operate and maintain drilling and service rig electrical systems
- Criminal Code
- OSHA
- CSA Z462
- Electrical Shock Hazards
- Arc Flash Hazards
- Electrical PPE
- Test Equipment
- Live Dead Live Testing
- Safe Switching Methods
- Emergency Response
Certification / Credits
You will be able to: Safely operate drilling and service rig electrical systems, recognize system problems and identify impending failures
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Canada Training Group
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