To maintain high safety and productivity standards, oil and gas companies must provide ongoing technical and competency training to their workforce. ESimTech's suite of realistic downhole operational simulators delivers an immersive training platform that strengthens traditional programs.

Effective Modules for Targeted Skills

The simulators contain detailed scenario-based training modules mapping out procedures for tasks like well intervention, fracturing, and acidizing. The Fracturing and Acidizing Simulator allows trainees to practice planning, designing, and executing treatments virtually. These modules develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on abilities.

Individual and Team-Based Assessments

Instructors can structure simulator-based assessments and drills to evaluate comprehension, decision-making, and fine motor skills on an individual level. Complex scenarios also assess crew resource management and collaboration. Automated evaluation capabilities provide objective metrics for benchmarking and certification.

Skill Retention with Repeatable Practice

The simulators' full repeatability allows crews to periodically run previous scenarios as a refresher or to practice abnormal/contingency situations. This spaced repetition aids long-term retention of both procedures and non-technical "muscle memory" skills without wellsite impacts.

Skill Development in a Low-risk Environment

Simulators allow trainees to develop fine motor skills through repetitive practice of downhole tasks without live well exposure. They can make mistakes without consequences, helping translate procedural knowledge into practical downhole competencies. Instructors can easily observe multiple trainees' performances and provide detailed feedback and remedial training.

Application of Lessons to Real-world Scenarios

The ability to configure detailed 3D digital twins of actual wells in the simulators means trainees can apply their learning to real downhole conditions and past operations. Instructors can develop highly customized scenarios drawing on legacy well data and lessons learned. This strengthens the trainees' understanding of how to apply their skills to solve real-world problems.

Customization for Asset-Specific Training

Instructors can input customized 3D wellbore models, conditions, and operational data from their own assets. This enhances simulator training relevance by mirroring real-world operational challenges faced in the field.