2013 Houston Course Schedule

UNITED STATES
SHAFFER 5TH GEN BOP MUX ELECTRICAL
CONTROLS

SHAFFER EQUIPMENT MECHANICAL (SURFACE

TYPE EQUIPMENT)

AUDIENCE
All rig personnel responsible for the operation and
th
maintenance of the Shaffer 5 Gen BOP MUX electrical
control system

AUDIENCE
All rig personnel responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the Shaffer surface type equipment to
include land, jack-up and platform applications

DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350

DURATION / COST
3 Days - $2,500

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Operation of the BOP MUX Controller System

Understanding of system components and

communications

Identification of faults and problems

Understanding of remedial actions

Understanding of routine maintenance

Awareness of safety considerations of tasks

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify and understand the purpose of surface

equipment

Identify different Shaffer spherical, rams, and

valves

Repair and maintain Shaffer surface equipment

COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will learn the various
components of the system, topology, operations,
communications, and diagnostics for the 5th Generation
BOP MUX Control System. Students will also learn the
components, and how they interconnect, communicate,
monitor faults, and display information. Fourth and fifth
generation control systems will be discussed. This
course offers hands-on laboratory exercises to reinforce
lectures and discussions.
COURSE CONTENT

System Overview

Terminology and definitions

Series 90-70 PLCs

Series 90-30 PLCs

Genius bus devices

GE Fanuc VersaMAX I/O

Stahl Remote I/O

Engineering workstation

Genius modular redundancy

Machine Edition programming software

Silvertech genius block H-carriers

Gutor uninterruptible power supply

CCC simulation (oyster terminal)

Fault finding lab exercises

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce and create
knowledge and understanding of unit components,
operation sequences, routine maintenance, and safety
while testing and performing maintenance functions on
Shaffer Surface type BOPs. Troubleshooting of the
equipment is a critical area of focus. If the course is
held in Houston there will be hands on training on the
Rams, Annulars, Manifold Valves and Control System
Hydraulic Valves.
COURSE CONTENT

Introduction

Shaffer spherical seminar

Shaffer all models RAM type BOPs

NOV 13-5/8 10M LXT and Shaffer 21-1/4 5M

RAM type BOPs

Surface BOP controls

PREREQUISITE
None

PREREQUISITE
None
OFFERINGS
January 14 - January 18
February 11 - Feb 15
March 11 March 15
April 15 - April 19
May 13 May 17
June 10 - June 14
July 15 - July 19
August 12 - August 16
September 9 - Sept13
October 7 - October 11
November 4 - Nov 8
December 16 Dec 20

January 28 - February 1
February 25 March 1
March 18 March 22
April 29 - May 3
May 20 May 24
June 24 June 28
July 29 August 2
August 26 August 30
September 23 Sept 27
October 21 October 25
December 2 - December 6

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

OFFERINGS
February 19 - February 21
March 25 March 27
May 28 May 30
September 3 - September 5
This course can also be taught from the mobile
classroom or at the customers facility upon request.

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