ESIM-FCC11 Drilling Simulation Training System
The ESIM-FCC11 is an advanced drilling simulation training system that provides immersive and realistic well construction experience. This article discusses the key features and benefits of this rig simulator.
Overview
The ESIM-FCC11 is a full-scope drilling rig simulator configured as a land rig. It accurately replicates the driller's cabin, controls, and equipment like top drives, drawworks, and mud pumps. A multi-screen instructor station enables scenario setup.
Motion System
A 6-DOF motion system reproduces the movements experienced on a live rig. It simulates heave, sway, surge, yaw, roll and pitch motions during tripping, sliding and other wellbore activities.
Driller's Cabin
The enclosed cabin features original equipment manufacturer controls, components and an alarm system for a life-like experience. Controls can be configured for any make and model of rig.
Haptic Drilling Controls
Force feedback joysticks and levers allow trainee drillers to feel weight of drill string, friction, torque and other downhole conditions for improved muscle memory.
Virtual Reality Wellbore
A multi-screen arrangement displays a 3D VR wellbore. The driller sees bits, BHA components, formations and downhole tools in real-time during simulations.
Dynamic Drilling Model
An advanced physics model realistically simulates tripping, sliding, hole cleaning, torque requirements, pressures and downhole vibrations during drilling operations.
Operations Monitoring
Key drilling parameters like WOB, RPM, mud flow rates, pump pressures are monitored on screen. Alarms alert to deviations for safety and training purposes.
Scenario Programming
The instructor station allows creation of customized scenarios with conditions like well profiles, formation changes, hole problems, equipment failures for scenario-based lessons.
Competency Assessment
Trainee performance can be evaluated using KPIs for tasks like well constructions, troubleshooting, system operations and emergency response.
Benefits of Simulation Training
The ESIM-FCC11 provides a safe, cost-effective way to train drillers with benefits like reduced NPT, fewer NPT from personnel errors and increased reliability of operations.
Applications
The rig simulator is used by drilling contractors, operators and training institutions for competency development in well planning, BOP operations, managed pressure drilling, automation and more.
The ESIM-FCC11 offers a highly immersive and effective drilling simulation solution, replicating the live rig experience for enhancing personnel skills and safety in well construction activities.
