Thursday, February 13, 2020

Kenya: Using Simulators for Virtual Training in Drilling Geothermal Steam Wells

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The specialized simulator provides a detailed experience of drilling operations on a virtual rig illustrating processes such as pipe-handling, tripping in, tripping out, mud system operation, cementing operations & well control training.
Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has installed simulators at its training complex for virtual training of its technicians on drilling steam wells.

GDC, which is fully owned by the government, is running the simulation training at its Geothermal Centre of Excellence in Nakuru, in Kenya’s Rift.

“By simulating actual drilling conditions and procedures, our rig operators gain more experience in handling different drilling conditions,” the company said in an update.

“Our specialised simulator provides a detailed experience of drilling operations on a virtual rig illustrating processes such as pipe-handling, tripping in, tripping out, mud system operation, cementing operations and well control training.”