This course is designed to be the first step in rigorous hydraulics training for wireline rig operators and maintenance personnel. Participants come away from this highly concentrated course with a solid understanding of hydraulic principles, and component design and functions. System analysis and troubleshooting skills are taught using the circuits and schematics on a slickline/wireline rig.

The ‘Ten Step Troubleshooting Process’ ( TSTP ) is taught with the goal of eliminating the “hit and miss” methods that can be so costly in terms of time and materials. Safety is stressed along with sound maintenance practices. This two-day course is taught with circuit simulation software, wireline rig schematics, and through instructor guided hands-on study of individual hydraulic components.

• Interpret wireline rig schematics.
• Think and act in a logical way when the system goes down.
• Conduct basic system tests.
• Analyze wireline winch hydrostatic drives.
• Follow correct system maintenance and setup procedures.

Day One: Operators and Mechanics

WIRELINE WINCH CIRCUIT

Objective: Explain the winch circuit and its functions

Activity: Solve pressure and flow problems using simulations

GENERATOR CIRCUIT

Objective: Explain generator circuit functions

Activity: Associate common malfunctions with their root cause

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

Objective: Explain auxiliary circuit functions

Activity: Solve directional valve and cylinder problems using simulations

SAFETY

Objective: List common hydraulic hazards and safe procedures

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Objective: Describe preventative maintenance procedures

Activity: Identify maintenance tasks and frequencies for coiled tubing circuits

Day Two: Mechanics

THEORY AND DESIGN

Objective:Explain the principals of hydraulics that affect troubleshooting

Activity: Predict fluid behaviour in various systems

HYDRAULIC PUMPS

Objective: Compare and explain the principles of various hydraulic pumps

Activity: Internal damage inspection and analysis of hydraulic fluid selections

ACTUATORS

Objective: List procedures to diagnose common problems in actuators.

Activity: Motor and cylinder fault diagnosis

VALVES

Objective: Identify valve designs and diagnose common problems.

Activity: Valve disassembly, inspection and reassembly

SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Objective: List the steps in logical troubleshooting

Activity: Slickline and wireline circuit troubleshooting simulation exercises