An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Riser Systems & Marine Drilling Equipment
Risers and Marine Equipment
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Duration
5 Days
Price
$ 3,500
Starting From
23 Aug 2027
Riser Systems & Marine Drilling Equipment
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Riser Systems & Marine Drilling Equipment - DC-RSM-PEA27
| Code | Date | Time | Duration | Location | Currency | Early Bird Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC-RSM-PEA27 | 23 - 27 Aug 2027 | 10 AM CST | 4 Hours / Day |
Online |
USD |
3500 |
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Riser Systems & Marine Drilling Equipment
This course covers marine drilling risers and associated equipment. Participants study riser system components, riser analysis and tensioning, flex joints and telescopic joints, choke and kill lines, motion compensation, riser running and retrieval, disconnection and emergency systems, riser integrity and fatigue, and operating limits.
Description
The marine riser connects a floating drilling unit to the subsea wellhead. It carries returns to surface, houses the choke and kill lines, supports the lower marine riser package and must tolerate vessel motion, current and weather while remaining within its structural limits. Riser management is one of the main differences between floating and fixed drilling operations.
This course covers the system in detail. It starts with riser components, joints, buoyancy, the telescopic joint, flex joints and the lower marine riser package, then covers riser analysis: tension requirements, stress and angle limits, current and vessel offset effects, and the operating envelopes that result. It covers tensioning systems and heave compensation, choke and kill line arrangements and their hydraulic consequences, and riser running and retrieval operations. The course then covers planned and emergency disconnection, riser recoil, riser integrity management and fatigue, inspection requirements, and the operating limits that govern when drilling can continue and when the riser must be disconnected.
Riser tension is the parameter that keeps the system within limits. Too little and the riser buckles or the flex joint angle exceeds limits; too much and the wellhead and conductor take loads they were not designed for. Tension requirements change with mud weight, water depth, current and vessel offset, and they are calculated for each well rather than assumed.
Flex joint angle and vessel offset define the operating envelope. Analysis produces limits for drilling, connected non-drilling, and disconnect, usually drawn as watch circles. Operations run inside the first; when weather or position moves the vessel towards the second and third, the sequence of hanging off, disconnecting and recovering has to start early enough to complete safely.
Fatigue is the long-term issue. Risers and wellheads accumulate damage from vessel motion and vortex-induced vibration over years of service, concentrated at specific joints and at the wellhead connection. Tracking that damage, rotating joints and inspecting to a defined programme is what keeps a riser string fit for service.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe marine riser system components and their functions.
- Calculate riser tension requirements for given conditions.
- Apply riser analysis to determine stress, angle and offset limits.
- Define drilling, connected and disconnect operating envelopes.
- Describe tensioning systems and heave compensation.
- Specify choke and kill line arrangements and assess their hydraulic effects.
- Plan riser running and retrieval operations.
- Plan planned and emergency disconnection, including recoil management.
- Manage riser integrity, fatigue and inspection.
- Apply operating limits and decision criteria in changing weather conditions.
The course is instructor-led. Riser components and equipment are covered with drawings and specifications, and riser analysis through worked examples producing tension requirements and operating envelopes. Operations are covered with procedures and field cases, including disconnect events. Participants are encouraged to bring their own riser data for discussion.
Organisations sending participants to this training will:
- Operate risers within structural and safety limits.
- Reduce riser-related downtime and damage.
- Improve disconnect planning and execution.
- Manage riser and wellhead fatigue over service life.
- Strengthen marine operations competence in drilling teams.
Participants will:
- Understand riser system components and their functions.
- Be able to calculate tension and interpret riser analysis.
- Understand operating envelopes and their use.
- Be able to plan running, retrieval and disconnection.
- Understand riser fatigue and integrity management.
- Drilling engineers on floating operations
- Rig site supervisors and company representatives
- Subsea and marine engineers
- Drilling contractor technical staff
- Well engineers planning deepwater wells
- Marine and dynamic positioning personnel
Module 1: Riser System Components
- Riser joints and connectors
- Buoyancy modules
- Telescopic joint and slip joint packer
- Flex and ball joints
- Lower marine riser package
- Riser inventory and make-up
Module 2: Riser Analysis
- Tension requirements and calculation
- Stress and bending analysis
- Flex joint angle limits
- Current profile and vessel offset effects
- Analysis inputs and assumptions
Module 3: Operating Envelopes
- Drilling, connected and disconnect limits
- Watch circles
- Weather and current limits
- Mud weight effects on tension requirements
- Updating envelopes for changing conditions
Module 4: Tensioning and Compensation
- Riser tensioner systems
- Heave compensation
- Motion compensation for the drillstring
- System capacity and failure modes
- Maintenance requirements
Module 5: Choke, Kill and Auxiliary Lines
- Line arrangement and sizing
- Friction effects in well control
- Booster line and its use
- Hydraulic supply lines
- Testing of riser lines
Module 6: Running and Retrieval
- Riser running procedures
- Joint handling and make-up
- Landing the lower marine riser package
- Retrieval operations
- Weather limits during running
Module 7: Disconnection
- Planned disconnect sequence
- Hang-off procedures
- Emergency disconnect systems
- Riser recoil and its management
- Reconnection procedures
Module 8: Integrity and Fatigue
- Fatigue mechanisms and vortex-induced vibration
- Fatigue tracking and joint rotation
- Wellhead fatigue
- Inspection programmes
- Repair and replacement criteria
Module 9: Operations and Decision Making
- Monitoring riser condition during operations
- Decision criteria for suspending drilling
- Weather forecasting and lead times
- Interface with marine and dynamic positioning teams
- Case studies of riser incidents
Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official Certificate of Completion issued by the Petroleum Engineers Association (PEA), an ISO 9001:2015 certified training organization. The certificate carries 10 Credits and formally records the total learning hours completed.
Each certificate is signed by the Course Facilitator and the CEO of the Petroleum Engineers Association, and serves as verifiable proof of professional training that delegates can present to employers and professional bodies worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
All course bookings made through PEA are strictly non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that all fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including changes in personal or professional commitments or partial attendance.
PEA reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Comprehensive details of each course — including objectives, target audience, and content — are clearly outlined before enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure the course's suitability prior to booking.
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