Marine Drilling Riser & LMRP

Gary Mawditt
MatthewsDaniel

16th Lillehammer Energy Claims Conference March 3, 2011

Riser System Components

Riser System Components

Riser Tensioners & Tension Ring

Riser System Components

Riser Tensioners & Tension Ring Slip Joint

Riser System Components

Riser Tensioners & Tension Ring Slip Joint Riser to Diverter Adapter

Riser System Components

Riser Tensioners & Tension Ring Slip Joint Riser to Diverter Adapter Upper Flex-Joint

Riser System Components

Riser Tensioners & Tension Ring Slip Joint Riser to Diverter Adapter Upper Flex-Joint Riser Fill-Up Valve

Riser System Components

Riser Tensioners & Tension Ring Slip Joint Riser to Diverter Adapter Upper Flex-Joint Riser Fill-Up Valve Riser Joints (including Buoyancy elements)

Riser System Components

Riser Tensioners & Tension Ring Slip Joint Riser to Diverter Adapter Upper Flex-Joint Riser Fill-Up Valve Riser Joints c/w Buoyancy Lower Marine Riser Package

LMRP Components
Riser Adapter

LMRP Components
Riser Adapter Lower Flex-Joint

LMRP Components
Riser Adapter Lower Flex-Joint Upper Annular Preventer

LMRP Components
Riser Adapter Lower Flex-Joint Upper Annular Preventer Hydraulic (H4) Connector

Locking Dog

Piston

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Drilling Mud
Gary Mawditt
MatthewsDaniel

16th Lillehammer Energy Claims Conference March 3, 2011

Types of Drilling Fluid

Types of Drilling Fluid

Water-based Mud (WBM)

Types of Drilling Fluid

Water-based Mud (WBM) Oil-based Mud (OBM)

Types of Drilling Fluid

Water-based Mud (WBM) Oil-based Mud (OBM) Synthetic Oil-based Muds (SBM)

Functions of Drilling Mud

Functions of Drilling Mud

Cool, lubricate and support the bit and drilling assembly

Functions of Drilling Mud

Cool, lubricate and support the bit and drilling assembly Effectively clean the bottom of the hole

Functions of Drilling Mud

Cool, lubricate and support the bit and drilling assembly Effectively clean the bottom of the hole Remove cuttings from well

Functions of Drilling Mud

Cool, lubricate and support the bit and drilling assembly Effectively clean the bottom of the hole Remove cuttings from well Suspend and release cuttings

Functions of Drilling Mud

Cool, lubricate and support the bit and drilling assembly Effectively clean the bottom of the hole Remove cuttings from well Suspend and release cuttings Seal permeable formations

Functions of Drilling Mud

Cool, lubricate and support the bit and drilling assembly Effectively clean the bottom of the hole Remove cuttings from well Suspend and release cuttings Seal permeable formations Maintain wellbore stability

Functions of Drilling Mud

Cool, lubricate and support the bit and drilling assembly Effectively clean the bottom of the hole Remove cuttings from well Suspend and release cuttings Seal permeable formations Maintain wellbore stability
Control formation pressures

Drilling Fluid Additives

Drilling Fluid Additives

Drilling Fluid Additives

Clay

Drilling Fluid Additives

Clay Weighting Materials

Drilling Fluid Additives

Clay Weighting Materials pH Control

Drilling Fluid Additives

Clay Weighting Materials pH Control Viscosifiers / De-Flocculants

Drilling Fluid Additives

Clay Weighting Materials pH Control Viscosifiers / De-Flocculants Corrosion Inhibitors

Drilling Fluid Additives

Clay Weighting Materials pH Control Viscosifiers / De-Flocculants Corrosion Inhibitors Lubricants

Drilling Fluid Additives

Clay Weighting Materials pH Control Viscosifiers / De-Flocculants Corrosion Inhibitors Lubricants Lost Circulation Materials (LCM)

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