2013 Houston Course Schedule

UNITED STATES
ELECTRICAL SENSORS

ELECTRONIC DRILLING SYSTEM (EDS)

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COURSE

AUDIENCE
All individuals responsible for the installation and
maintenance of the various rig electrical sensors

AUDIENCE
All individuals responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the EDS Drilling Controls

DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350

DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the typical sensors used in the drilling

field

Describe the different types of sensors and how

they work

Demonstrate what ISBs are and why they are used

Explain how to calibrate different types of sensors

Describe the general differences of the most used

communication signals

Explain how encoders work and how their output is

used

Demonstrate how load cells are used to measure

hook load

Demonstrate how a PLC works and how it controls

outputs based on its inputs

Build a circuit using sensors and a PLC to

determine an output

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand operational principles of the EDS

Locate and identify the major components

Describe each component within the integrated

system

Provide maintenance of the EDS through general

inspection and routine maintenance checks

COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will discuss various types of
sensors used on modern drilling rigs, and learn how
and why they need to be calibrated. Time will be spent
on sensor terminology and characteristics. We will do
hands on training by hooking up a typical encoder to an
oscilloscope and view the output waveforms. The
students will also learn by assembling a circuit using
our industrial trainers, how sensors send signals to
PLCs where the inputs are interpreted and sent to
outputs.
COURSE CONTENT

Temp sensors

Pressure sensors

Flow sensors

Encoders

Load cells

Intrinsically Safe Barriers

Calibration requirements

Types of sensor communication signals

What PLCs are and how they work

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers EDS safety and theory of operation.
Students will have a complete understanding of alarm
recognition, identification, and service. System
troubleshooting and maintenance are stressed
throughout the course. A detailed discussion of EDS
operations will cover mode screens, setup, system
monitoring, help, cut & slip, weight indicator and
trending graph. The parameter adjustments Tripping
and Drilling modes are explained. These parameters
include but are not limited to ROP, WOB, Torque and
Delta P. Several basic scenarios concerning EDS
troubleshooting will be addressed. Students will perform
operational simulations and the need for calibration of
sensors will be explained. Each student must complete
a Performance test and final examination with a score
of 70% or better to receive a certificate of completion.
COURSE CONTENT

Safety

EDS theory of operation

Alarm system

System components

Operations

Maintenance

Troubleshooting
PREREQUISITE
None

PREREQUISITE
None

OFFERINGS
April1 April 5
August 26 August 30
December 16 December 20

2013 Houston Course Catalog - United States - Release 3 10Jan2013

OFFERINGS
Available Upon Request
This course can also be taught from the mobile
classroom or at the customers facility upon request.

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