2013 Houston Course Schedule

UNITED STATES
AMPHION CONTROLS OPERATORS COURSE

AMPHION MAINTENANCE COURSE FOR RIG

ELECTRICIAN AND E.T.

AUDIENCE
All individuals responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the Amphion Control System

AUDIENCE
All individuals responsible for the maintenance of the
Amphion Control System

DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350

DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe and explain the purpose of the Amphion

Control System

Demonstrate proficient use of the system control

surfaces

Recognize and understand on-screen information

Use on-screen information for basic rig equipment

troubleshooting

Recognize and respond appropriately to alarm

conditions

Simulate safe and efficient drilling and tripping

operations for rig applications

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe the Amphion control system

Explain the purpose of the Amphion control system

Identify Amphion components on flow-chart and

describe the purpose of each

Navigate Amphion screens to locate and open

diagnostic tools

Diagnose and troubleshoot problems using the

tools Amphion provides

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course identifies the main components of the
system and provides a basic overview of the
capabilities of the Amphion System. The course also
provides practice on an NOV Amphion simulator. Unlike
traditional simulation programs, the NOV simulation
system uses actual tools and screen software code that
is run on an actual rig. This creates a very realistic
training environment for the rig operators.
COURSE CONTENT

Distributed processing

Tripping design objectives

Drilling

Stopping

Soft trip

Safety - ZMS

Equipment operation chairs

Power slips

Drawworks

Top drive system

Pipe handling

Mud pumps

Auxiliaries

Maintenance and troubleshooting

PREREQUISITE
None
OFFERINGS
January 7 January 11
February 4 February 8
March 11 March 15
April 22 April 26
May 20 May 24
June 24 June 28
July 22 July 26
August 19 August 23
September 23 Sept 27
October 21 October 25
November 18 Nov 22
December 16 Dec 20

January 21 January 25
February 25 March 1
April 8 April 12
May 6 May 10
June 10 June 14
July 8 July 12
August 5 August 9
September 9 Sept 13
October 7 October 11
November 4 Nov 8
December 2 December 6

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course includes a detailed description of how the
overall system functions and descriptions of all major
parts. Networking as applied to requirements of this
system will be discussed. The students will understand the
differences between Profibus DP and Ethernet networks.
The course includes Single Board Controller operation and
diagnostics. Systems screen displays will be analyzed for
information pertaining to maintenance and
troubleshooting.
COURSE CONTENT

Tripping design objectives

Drilling

Stopping

Soft trip

Safety-ZMS

Equipment calibration

Operators basic maintenance and troubleshooting

Amphion service

Moxa Ethernet switch

Future expansion

VDAQ backup and restore

Compact flash image

PREREQUISITE
The Amphion Operators course is highly recommend
before attending this course.

OFFERINGS
January 14 - January 18
February 11 - February 15
March 18 March 22
April 29 - May 3
June 3 - June 7
July 15 - July 19
August 12 - August 16
September 16 - Sept 20
October 14 - October 18
November 11 Nov 15

January 28 February 1
March 4 - March 8
April 15 - April 19
May 13 May 17
June 17 June 21
July 29 August 2
August 26 August 30
September 30 October 4
October 28 November 1
December 9 - December 13
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