Special Oilwell Operator is a self-study online course that teaches you the details about oilfield boilers that are typically a component of a drilling or service rig. You will learn about the safe operation of an oilfield boiler, with a capacity of up to 1,000 kW.
This course will prepare you for the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Special Oilwell Operator (SOW) exam.
Topics Covered
- Boiler regulations and basic principles
- Design of wellsite boilers
- Boiler construction and materials
- Boiler parts
- Boiler fittings
- Combustion and firing equipment
- Automatic boiler controls
- Boiler water treatment, operation and maintenance
- Pumps and injections
- Boiler operation
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Boiler safety
