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ENDEAVOR TRAINING / DAY 01

Drilling Simulator Tutorial: Day 1

Get familiar with the controls. Build confidence for your first exercise.

A guided walkthrough of the Endeavor simulator HMI—from screen layout and drilling controls to well control functions and results export.

42-minute walkthroughIntroductory level5 topic sections

Follow the narrated walkthrough, then return to the topic summaries below as a reference.

LESSON OVERVIEW

What you’ll learn

Designed for new simulator users, students and instructors introducing the interface. Learn where key functions are located and how to use the controls shown in the demonstration.

  • Navigate the HMI and locate core controls.
  • Use pumps, alarms, counters and drilling displays.
  • Review charts, well control functions and exercise results.

TOPIC GUIDE

Drilling simulator controls covered in this tutorial

SECTION 01

Getting started

Explore the simulator layout, key shortcuts, pipe handling controls, and drilling and mud system screens.

Interface and drilling controls

  • Opening and screen layout
  • Shortcuts and pipe handling
  • Markers and position
  • Drilling screen and mud system

SECTION 02

Drilling operations

Operate pumps and drilling controls, adjust simulation speed, and monitor fluid volumes and depth.

Pumps, alarms and depth

  • Starting pumps and time scale
  • Gain and loss alarms
  • Trip tank and stroke counters
  • Pump controls and top drive
  • Autodriller and depth displays

SECTION 03

Drilling data and charts

Review drilling data, adjust charts, and compare trends using saved charts and fingerprinting.

Logs, chart scaling and fingerprinting

  • Rig data and drilling log
  • Chart scaling
  • Chart printing and saved charts
  • Fingerprinting

SECTION 04

Well control and rig settings

Explore BOP and choke controls, pressure response, and additional rig settings.

BOP, choke and pressure response

  • BOP controls
  • Choke controls and gauge shadows
  • Choke and pressure propagation
  • Other pumps and drawworks settings

SECTION 05

Debrief and results export

Review the completed exercise, discuss trainee performance, and export results for training records.

Review the exercise

  • Review exercise results and key events
  • Identify strengths and areas for improvement
  • Export results for reporting and recordkeeping

PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Use this lesson alongside your simulator

Watch

Work through the full orientation to understand the layout and sequence of functions.

Pause and locate

Pause at each topic and find the corresponding control in your training setup.

Review

Return to the topic guide before your next session and discuss questions with your instructor.

About this drilling simulator tutorial

Who is the Day 1 walkthrough for?

New Endeavor simulator users, students and instructors who want an introduction to the human-machine interface (HMI). The lesson focuses on locating and using the functions shown in the simulator.

Which controls does the video cover?

The walkthrough covers pipe handling, pumps, gain and loss alarms, trip tanks, stroke counters, top drive and autodriller controls. It also introduces drilling logs, chart scaling, fingerprinting, blowout preventer (BOP) and choke controls, pressure propagation, and results export.

Can I watch without access to a simulator?

Yes. Watch the embedded video to become familiar with the interface. To practise the demonstrated functions, use your Endeavor simulator training setup.

Where should I go next?

Explore the drilling simulator, learn about the well control simulator, or review competency assessment and autograding. Find more guides in drilling simulator tutorials and resources.

How to use this drilling simulator tutorial

Watch the walkthrough once to learn the layout, then revisit each topic alongside your configured simulator. Pause to locate the controls, follow the learning objectives, and review your exercise results with your instructor.

For hands-on drilling simulator training, explore online access with Endeavor.One or a desktop drilling simulator workstation. Your simulator configuration determines which modules and controls are available.

Continue with well control simulator training resources or browse all drilling simulator tutorials and guides.

TRAIN WITH ENDEAVOR

Bring simulator training to your team.

Discuss your training goals, instructor needs and preferred simulator setup.