PNG 301
Introduction to Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

9.0: Lesson Overview

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In this lesson, we will continue discussing the drilling of oil and gas wells. In particular, we will discusst the major systems and sub-systems of modern rotary drilling rigs including their roles in the drilling process.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

  • describe and discuss the five major systems of a drilling rig:
    • the Power System,
    • the Hoisting System,
    • the Circulation System,
    • the Rotary System, and
    • the Well Control System (Blowout Prevention System);
  • discuss the role of these systems in the drilling of oil and gas wells;
  • list the sub-systems that comprise these five major systems;
  • describe the important sub-systems on the drilling rig;
  • discuss the drilling process and how rig activities and systems interact during this process

Lesson 9 Checklist

Checklist
To Read Read the Lesson 9 online material Click the Introduction link below to continue reading the Lesson 9 material
To Do Lesson 9 Quiz Take the Lesson 9 Quiz in Canvas

Please refer to the Calendar in Canvas for specific time frames and due dates.

Questions?

If you have questions, please feel free to post them to the Course Q&A Discussion Board in Canvas. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help a classmate.