Well Control Equip.

Karem Yosri
Karem_yosri@yahoo.com
BOP Stack Design
 Drilling Spools
• A Drilling Spool is a connector placed within the BOP Stack to
which are attached the choke and kill lines.
• Certain Rams have integral choke and kill line connections.
• The reasons for using Drilling Spools are to localise erosion in
the cheaper spool and to give additional space between rams;
useful when stripping.
• Spools have two side outlets
 For 5K stacks and lower Minimum: (2” kill line, 2” choke line).
 For 10K stacks and lower Minimum: (2” kill line, 3” choke line).
• Spools must have pressure ratings equal to the rest of the
Stack and a vertical bore to allow the largest diameter
equipment to be lowered.
• Like all other Stack equipment the Spool should be Studded,
Flanged or Clamp-on connected.
Which dimension should dictate the bore of
drilling spools installed in a BOP stack?

1- OD of last casing string.

2- OD of next section drill bit.
3- The bore through of the uppermost casing head.
Stack Design
• Primary well control method is Mud wt.
• Secondary well control is an efficient BOP.
• BOP stack should be Quick operation and reliable sealing, also
watched carefully and inspections, tests and maintenance should
be carried periodically.
• A (BOP) stack should have a large enough internal diameter to
pass the drilling tools.
• For the shallow part of the hole a large diameter stack or diverter
set-up with low working pressure ratings is required.
• For the deeper sections smaller inside diameters, but high working
pressure rating are needed.
• A blow-out is the result of damaged or failing BOP equipment.
Using the BOP configuration shown below answer
the following questions.

ANNULAR

BLIND SHEAR RAM

Kill Line SPOOL Choke Line

HCR HCR

RAM
a. With drillpipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under
pressure and repair the side outlets on the drilling spool?
A. Yes B. No
b. With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under
pressure and repair the drilling spool?
A. Yes B. No
c. Is it possible to shut the well in with drill pipe in the hole and
circulate through the drill pipe?
A. Yes B. No
d. With drill pipe in the hole, and the well shut in under pressure with
the annular preventer, is it possible to circulate through the kill line
and choke line?
A. Yes B. No
e. With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under
pressure using the annular preventer and change pipe rams to blind
rams?
A. Yes B. No
f. While replacing the ring gasket on the drilling spool choke line
flange the well starts to flow. There is no drill pipe in the hole. Can
the well be shut in under pressure?
A. Yes B. No
Using the BOP configuration shown below answer
the following questions.

ANNULAR

BLIND SHEAR RAM

5” PIPE RAM

Kill Line SPOOL Choke Line

HCR HCR

31/2” PIPE RAM

a. With the well shut in under pressure on 5” drillpipe in the hole, is it
possible to repair the side outlets of the drilling spool?
A. Yes B. No
b. With no drillpipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under
pressure and change the 3-1/2” rams to 5” rams?
A. Yes B. No
c. With the well shut in on 3-1/2” rams (on 3-1/2” pipe) under pressure,
and with a safety valve in the string, is it possible to change 5” rams
to variable bore rams?
A. Yes B. No
d. With the well shut in on 5” pipe rams under pressure, is it possible
to change blind
rams to 5” pipe rams?
A. Yes B. No
e. With the well shut in on 5” pipe rams under pressure, can the
annular element be replaced?
A. Yes B. No
f. With the well shut in on 5” pipe rams under pressure, can the
manual valve on the choke line be replaced?
A. Yes B. No
Using the BOP configuration shown below answer
the following questions.
a. With the drillstring in the hole and the well
shut-in on 5” pipe rams, can we
repair the HCR valve?
A. Yes B. No
b. With no drillstring in the hole and the well
shut-in on blind/shear rams, can we
repair the HCR valve?
A. Yes B. No
c. With the drillstring in the hole and the well
shut-in on 5” pipe rams, can the
Blind/Shear rams be changed to pipe rams?
A. Yes B. No
 Diverter
While drilling surface hole a diverter system is used

The main purpose of a diverter :

To direct fluid or gas a safe distance away from the

rig floor without closing-in the kick.
 Question
Diverter system is used to totally seal in the well.

True False
 Page 18 No.13

ITEM NAME

1 Flow line

2 Diverter open port

3 Diverter close port

4 Vent line

5 Body

6 Actuating piston

7 Head

8 Annular packing element

Identify the listed components of the DIVERTER by matching the

correct letter to the component description.

ITEM NAME
E Insert packer lock down dogs
H Flow/Vent line
C Support housing
A Diverter lock down dogs
B Standard packer
D Insert packer
F Drill pipe
G Diverter close port
I Flow line seal
ITEM NAME
1 Operating block
2 Insert packer lock down dogs
3 Insert packer
4 Active packer
5 Diverter lock down dogs
6 Flow line
7 Flow line seals
8 Inner housing
9 Outer housing
Equipment acting as diverter

1- Hydril, type MSP and Hughes, type KFDJ

(To be N/U on 21 ¼” (2K psi) spool or riser
with 8” side outlet flange).
2- Rotating Heads
(Used in underbalanced drilling, drilling while
stripping).
Hydrill MSP Annular BOP
Which one of the following lines has normally the
largest inside diameter?
a- Choke line.
b- Kill line.
c- Diverter vent line.
d- Annular Preventer hydraulic closing line.
If a diverter system incorporates a valve on the vent
line, which one method can be valid to operate the
system?
a- Open vent line, then close diverter.
b- Keep the vent line open at all times, Close the diverter
when kick occurs.
c- Close diverter, then open vent line.
d- Utilizes an automatic system that ensures an open vent
line prior to closing the diverter.
Which two of the listed options can be utilized to
ensure that the diverter will function as intended?

a- Any valve in the vent lines should at all times be kept in

its closed position if the system is manually operated.
b- In an automatic system any valve in the vent lines could
be equipped with an operator to ensure at least one open
valve before closing the diverter.
c- In an automatic system any valve in the vent lines could
be equipped with an operator to ensure they are closed
before the diverter is closed.
d- Vent lines should be flushed periodically during
operation to ascertain that lines are not plugged
 Which two of the following pieces of equipment functions
effectively as a diverter when pipe is in the hole?
a- Pipe rams.
b- Annular preventer.
c- Rotating head.
d- Blind rams.

What is the normal hydraulic supply pressure to a diverter system?

a- 3000 psi
b- 1500 psi
c- 1200 psi
d- 1000 psi
Which 3 factors would have a positive effect on the use of a
diverter system in case of shallow gas blowout?

a- The low formation strength at the casing shoe.

b- Diverter lockdown dogs locked.
c- Diverter lockdown dogs unlocked.
d- High-pressure in the kicking formation.
e- Rig air pressure 0 psi.
f- Rig air pressure 125 psi.
g- The quality of the last cement job.
h- Mud pumps running, pumping mud to the bottom of the well.
i- Mud pumps stopped.
What is the most common reason for shallow gas?

a- Limited gas quantities created by decomposition of organic material

trapped in relative thin sand/silt layers below an impermeable layer
situated close to surface.
b- Gas created by decomposition of dumped waste in relative shallow
water.
c- Gas deposit situated below clay seabed, created by leaks from Gas
pipelines.
d- Gas, which has leaked from adjacent wells, through bad cement jobs
and leaking casings. The gas has accumulated below an impermeable
layer, beneath the Seabed, very close to the surface.
 Rotating Heads

 Used to drill underbalanced.

 Fit in the top of stack and furnish a seal
around the kelly while rotating.
 Discharge while drilling through a side
outlet flanged connection.
 Faster rates of penetration are gained and
time is saved.
Rotating Heads
Rotating Heads
 Annular preventer
• Commonly known as BAG TYPE PREVENTERS" or "HYDRILS" or
"SPHERICAL PREVENTERS.
• As their name implies, they are designed to seal off the ANNULUS, but can be
used to completely seal off an OPEN HOLE.
• One special feature is that the Annular Preventer will allow for STRIPPING
procedures.
• Operation requires a closing line and an opening line.
• MAXIMUM recommended Closing Pressure depends on the make and model
(this is most typically 1500 psi). (Range 600-1500 psi)
• BUT NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURES are in the range of 600-900 psi on
Hydril GK 13-5/8“ Preventers, and 1500 psi for a Cameron Type D.
• Certain models obtain assistance in sealing from well pressures.(Hydrill)
 Annular preventer
• Annular preventer especially made for diverting a well include the HYDRIL MSP
and HUGHES KFDJ.
• The main advantage of Annular Preventers is that they can seal around any size
of pipe and most shapes (i.e. Kelly). (Not any object)
• Spiral Drill Collars often require higher closing pressure to get an effective seal
(API design: Annular BOP is not design to seal around spiral drill collar).
• The main advantage of Annular Preventers HYDRIL Types is that they use the
well bore pressure to assist the sealing effect. (Except Cameron type D and
Shaffer type wedge cover.)
• Closing time of annular preventers smaller than 18 3/4" is 30 seconds.
• Closing time of annular preventers 18 3/4" and larger is 45 seconds.
 Annular preventer

MANUFACTURER TYPE
Cameron Cooper Type “D”
Type “DL”
Model “GK”
Hydril Model “GL”
Model “GX”
Model “MSP”
Shaffer Shaffer Spherical
 Cameron Annular Preventer Type D

ITEM
1 Ring Groove
2 Quick release top
3 Insert packer
4 Donut
5 Opening Chamber
6 Piston
7 Closing port
8 Vent
9 Pusher plate

8- Weep Hole
 Hydril Annular Preventer Type GL
The following figure shows a cut through illustration of a 13 5/8 - 10,000 psi WP
Hydril type GL annular BOP. Identify the listed components and chambers on
the BOP by matching the correct letter to the description.

ITEM
4 Latch head mechanism (screw)
5 Opening chamber
7 Primary closing chamber
9 Balance or secondary closing
chamber
3 Opening chamber head
2 Packer element
6 Piston
8 Piston seals
1 Latch head
 Shaffer Annular Preventer
Figure shows a cut through illustration of a Shaffer annular
preventer. Identify the listed components by matching the correct
letter to the description.

ITEM
3 Opening port

5 Closing port

2 Packing unit

4 Piston

1 Latched head
 Which three statements about annular preventers are true?

a- Will allow reciprocating or rotating the drill string while maintaining

a seal against well bore pressure.
b- Is designed to seal around any object in the well bore or upon itself.
c- Requires a variable hydraulic closing pressure according to the task
carried out.
d- Can be used as a means of secondary well control.
e- Cannot seal on a square or hexagonal Kelly.
f- Will not allow tool joints to pass through
Is it true that annular preventers immediately open to the full
through bore when the operating piston has bottomed out?

a- Yes. b- No.

Annular BOP is pressure tested at first?

When annular preventers are pressure tested it happens that the test pressure
cannot be kept steady on the first attempt and the test pressure must be charged
up several times before an acceptable test is obtained. Which one of the options
explains the reason for this experience?

a- Annular preventers are always leaking until the packing unit finds its
new shape. This motion can take several minutes.

b- The compressibility of the test fluid affects the test pressure to drop.

c- The packing unit elastomer is floating into a new shape .Besides

being influenced by closing hydraulic pressure the test pressure also
influences the deformation of the packing unit.
Which type Of annular BOP’s is designed in such a way, that the
well bore pressure will not assist the sealing effect ?

a- Hydril type GL.

b- Cameron type D.
c- Shaffer type wedge cover.
d- Hydril type MSP.
Which pressure should be maintained in Annular closing chamber
during stripping operation.

1- 500 psi
2- 200 psi over closing valve.
3- Minimum pressure to keep properly sealed.
4- Minimum pressures allow tool joint to pass though annular
element
 PACKING IDENTIFICATION OPERATING DRILLING FLUID
UNIT TYPE Color Code TEMPERATURE RANGE COMPATIBILITY
NATURAL
Black NR -30oF to +225 oF Water Base Fluid
Rubber
NITRILE Oil Base/Oil Additive
Red NBR Band +20oF to +190 oF
Rubber Fluid
NEOPRENE
Green CR -30oF to +170 oF Oil Base Fluid
Rubber
5” pipe in hole , well surface pressure 1000 psi,
find out how mush the closing pressure.

A- 200 – 300 psi

B- 300 – 400 psi
C- 400 – 500 psi
Equipment that well bore pressure will assist in sealing

1- All rams.
2- Hydrill type of annular BOPs.
3- Rotating heads.
 Types Of Ram Preventers
MANUFACTURER TYPE

Type “U”
Cameron Cooper Type “U-II”
Model “T”
Hydril Hydril Ram Preventer

Shaffer Model “SL”Model “LWS”

Koomey J-line
Shaffer Tripple Pipe Ram (Rt)
- The terminology "primary seal" and "secondary
Seal" is used in ram type BOP, which one of the
options explains the meaning?
a- Primary seal is the mechanical ram shaft packing alone. Secondary
seal is an injected plastic packing intended to activate an extra seal
on the ram shaft in an emergency if the primary seal is leaking.
b- Primary seal is a well control utilizing only mud hydrostatic
pressure. Secondary seal is a well control utilizing both mud
hydrostatic pressure and BOP to balance the formation pressure.
c- Primary seal is closing-in the well using the annular BOP.
Secondary seal is closing-in the well using the rams after the
annular BOP has already has been closed.
d- Primary seal is a seal established by a ring gasket. Secondary seal
is a seal established by ring gasket wound by Teflon tape.
secondary seal working against well bore pressure
The primary seals leak, and injected secondary -
seal, This secondary seal working against:

1- Well bore pressure.

2- Opening chamber.
3- Closing chamber.
-Which two of the options give the correct reason
for including a weep hole on the ram type Bops?

a- The weep hole prevents leakage through the ram shaft packing
from the well bore to the hydraulic opening chamber and vice
versa.
b- The bull plug replaces a grease nipple. When removed the
weep hole allows greasing of the ram shaft.
c- The weep hole allows visual inspection of the ram shaft and
should be plugged with a bull plug between inspections.
d- The weep hole is a grease release port that prevents over
greasing of the ram shaft packing.
e- The weep hole indicates if the ram shaft packing is leaking
hydraulic fluid, well bore fluid or both types of fluid.
 Ram locking device
1-All rams ( fixed , variable , blind , blind shear ) have locking
devices. (Some mechanical and some hydraulic)
2-Locking devices keep rams closed if hydraulic fails
3-Locking devices do not increase the closing pressure on rams

Different mechanisms:
A- Wedge-lock Cameron
B- Pos-lock Shaffer
C- Multi-Position-Lock Hydril (MPL)
Ram type Bops are designed to contain and seal
Rated working pressure from above the rams as
well as from below the rams.
a- True. b- False.

True statements with respect of fixed bore ram

type BOP
1-Ram type Bop should be equipped with a
locking system
2-Fixed bore ram type BOP can be used to
hang off the drill string.
Write the number in the box which correctly
identifies each numbered component.

ITEM NAME
1 Locking Port
2 Unlocking Port
3 Balancing Port
4 Locking Wedge
5 Tail rod
6 Operating Piston
A

C
The following figure illustrates the profile of three different types
of end outlet connections or side outlet connections used on BOPs.
Identify the types of connection by matching the correct letter to
the description

1- Clamp hub connection. B

2- Flanged connection. C
3- Studded connection. A
Shaffer Pipe Ram
Identify the parts of the Shaffer pipe ram.

ITEM
3 Holder
1 Block
2 Seal/Rubber
Cameron Pipe Ram

U BOP pipe ram

Identify the parts of the Cameron pipe ram.

ITEM
3 Ram Body

1 Top Seal
2 Packer
If the elastomer on a set of Cameron type U BOP
pipe rams have to be changed there is an order
of priority for removing the elastomer
components from the Ram body. Which one of
the listed orders of priority is correct?

a- The top seal must be removed before the front

packer.
b- The top seal must be removed before the side
packer.
c- The front packer must be removed before the
top seal.
Which two of the following are true concerning
the ram elastomer?

a- Reciprocating the string can cause excessive

wear when the rams are closed.
b- The ram elastomer must be changed on a
routine basis according to the maintenance
program.
c- Closing pipe rams with no pipe in the BOP
may damage the elements.
Is it true that new models of pipe ram type and
variable bore ram type Bops of 11" bore and
larger shall be tested in-plant, for their ability
to maintain a low pressure and a high pressure
to Rated Working pressure seal, from below
the rams when up to 600,000 lbs 5" drill pipe or
up to 425,000 lbs 3 1/2" drill pipe are simulated
to be hanging in the rams? According to API
RP 164

a- True. b- False.
Shaffer Shearing Blind Ram
The drawing below shows a Shaffer type 72 shear/blind ram.
Identify the component by placing the proper number in the
blanks.

ITEM
3 lower ram block
1 Upper ram block
5 Shear blade
6 Ram block
holder
2 Lower rubber
7 Upper rubber
Cameron Shearing Blind Ram
Pipe Ram
 Shear/Blind Ram

• Stroke length.
• Intermediate flange.
• Piston area.
• Operating pressure.
On a Cameron type U ram blowout preventer stack prepared for
only one set of shearing blind rams and two sets of pipe rams, it
is easy to locate the ram body containing the shearing blind rams.
Which one of the listed options is correct in this respect?

a- The shearing blind rams are located where the

narrowest intermediate flange is installed.
b- The shearing blind ram is located where the
widest intermediate flange is installed.
c- The shearing blind ram are located where the
locking screw is replaced by a wedge lock
assembly.
It is necessary to have different sizes of operating pistons
for a Cameron type U Ram blowout Preventer stack of a
given through bore and rated working pressure. Which one
of the given options is correct?

a- The different pipe ram sizes (e.g. 5" & 3 1/2") need
individual operating pistons.
b- The pistons for the pipe rams are larger than the
pistons for the shearing blind rams because less
speed is required.
c- The shearing blind rams need a larger piston area
to create sufficient cutting force.
- Is it possible to find out shear ram in a 13 5/8",
10M Cameron U type BOP stack?

a- No, it is not possible, all are same.

b- Yes, shear ram intermediate flange is
thicker.
c- Yes, shear ram intermediate flange is
thinner.
ITEM NAME
A Bonnet bolt
B Ram Change cylinder
C Ram assembly
D Body
E Bonnet seal
F Ram Change piston
G Locking screw
H Operating cylinder
I Locking screw housing
J Intermediate flange
K Bonnet
l Operating piston
 * Well bore pressure assists in
sealing for all ram type BOP
sealing effect

* Well bore pressure assists in

sealing for Hydril type of annular
preventer only.
Is it true that all ram type BOPs are designed to open in a
situation where rated well bore pressure is contained below the
rams and mud hydrostatic pressure to the flow line is above
the rams, for instance in a stripping operation?

a- True. b- False.
Which option gives the most likely result if the driller by
accident attempts to open a ram type BOP without
equalizing high differential pressure across the rams?

a- No mechanical damage will occur, since all BOPs are designed

to open and close at full rated working pressure contained in
the BOP.
b- No mechanical damage will occur, since all BOPs are designed
to open at full rated working pressure contained in the BOP.
c- A mechanical damage on the ram shaft and/or on the ram
block is likely to occur because BOPs are not designed to open
when high differential pressure across the rams is present.
 ‫‪Closing Ratio‬‬

‫‪well bore pressure‬‬

‫ــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ = ‪Closing Ratio‬‬
‫‪Hydraulic closing pressure‬‬

‫‪Piston closing area‬‬

‫ــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ = ‪Closing Ratio‬‬
‫‪Ram shaft closing area‬‬
 The closing ratio for a ram type BOP is:
a- The ratio between rated working pressure for the BOP and
rated working pressure for the hydraulic BOP Control Unit.
b- The hydraulic pressure required to close BOP at rated working
pressure.
c- The ratio of the wellhead pressure to the pressure required to
close the BOP.
d- The ratio between piston closing area to ram shaft cross
sectional area
e- The maximum well bore pressure that will allow closing the
ram having 1,500 psi hydraulic closing pressure on the
operating pistons.
Which statement is true for a 15M ram type BOP when
15,000 psi is contained in the BOP?

a- The BOP can close independently of the closing ratio

on the
assumption that the hydraulic closing pressure is
1,500 psi.
b- If the closing ratio is higher than 10 the BOP can
close when the hydraulic closing pressure is 1500 psi.
c- If the closing ratio is lower than 10 the BOP can
close when the hydraulic closing pressure is 1500 psi.
A ram BOP has a closing ratio = 10.56, Calculate the
minimum required hydraulic Closing pressure for the ram
BOP if 11,000 psi well bore pressure is contained in the
BOP.

a- 11 psi
b- 1,050 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 10,990 psi
The ram type BOP in question is a Hydril Model
MPL 13 5/8 15M BOP and it has a closing Ratio of
6.91, which option gives the minimum required
hydraulic closing pressure for closing the rams
when 15,000 psi is contained in the BOP?

a- 1,000 psi
b- 1,200 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 2,000 psi
e- 2,200 psi
The 15M ram BOP has a closing ratio of 7.11.
Accumulator pressure is 3000 psi. The well is
closed-in on the upper pipe ram. SIDPP= 8500
psi, SICP= 11000 psi. Which minimum pressure
is required on the hydraulic manifold to make it
possible to close the lower pipe rams?
a- 1,200 psi
b- 1,500 psi
c- 1,600 psi
d- 1,800 psi
e- 2,000 psi
The 15M ram BOP has a closing ratio of 7.11
The hydraulic manifold pressure is 1500 psi
and the hydraulic annular pressure 900 psi.
Accumulator pressure is 3000 psi.
The well is closed-in on the upper ram.
psi SIDPP= 8,500
psi = 11,000 SICP
Can the lower pipe ram be closed immediately
by activating that function?

a- Yes. b- No.
Is it true that all pipe ram Bops (not shearing
blind rams) are designed to close on Rated
Working pressure in the well bore when the
hydraulic operating pressure is 1,500 psi, for
instance in a stripping operation ?

a- Yes. b- No.
Which Ram should be changed before running
CSG?

1- Top Ram.
2- Shear Ram.
3- Blind Ram.
4- Annular preventor.
 Flanges and Ring Gaskets

6B 6BX
Max. RWP, psi 5,000 20,000

Connection Stand off distance Face to face

Rings matched R, RX BX

Cross section
 RATED WORKING FLANGE SIZE RANGE
PRESSURE TYPE 6 B TYPE 6 BX
2,000 psi 2-1/16” – 21-1/4” 26-3/4” – 30”
3,000 psi 2-1/16” – 20-3/4” 26-3/4” – 30”
5,000 psi 2-1/16” – 11” 13-5/8” – 21-1/4”
10,000 psi – 1-13/16” – 21-1/4”
15,000 psi – 1-13/16” – 18-3/4”
20,000 psi – 1-13/16” – 13-5/8”

Marking:
According to API the following marking should be visible on the flanges OD:
- Manufacturer’s name and mark
- API monogram
- Size
- Bolt Threads
- End and outlet connection size
- Rated working pressure
- Ring gasket type and number
- Ring gasket material
 6 B Flange 6 BX Flange

Top view Top view

Flange Section Flange Section

Marking:
According to API the following marking
should be visible on the ring gaskets OD:
- Manufacturer’s name and mark
- API monogram
- Type and Number (Example BX 159)
- Ring gasket material (Example S 304)
Ring type Face to face Flange type
contact
R Not allow 6B

RX Not allow 6B

BX Allow 6BX

AX Allow Side outlet on BOP

stack
VX Allow Bore hole of BOP &
riser (protected from
CX Allow key seat)
6B Flange don't allow Face to Face contact or,
Allow a Distance Between Two Flanges.
6BX Flange allow Face to Face contact
 6B Flange “R, RX”
Ring

6BX Flange “BX”

Ring

- Any ring containing “X” is pressure energized.

- Pressure-energised rings means that well pressure helps to effect the seal
so flange bolt torque is not completely relied on.
- Flange bolt torque can be affected by vibration therefore regular checks
must be made more so when type R rings are used.
From the following diagram, answer the questions.
- Identify TWO ring gaskets that DO NOT match an API type
“6B” flange.
a- Type "R" Octagonal.
b- Type "R" Oval.
c- Type "CX".
d- Type “RX”.
e- Type "BX".

- Identify TWO ring gaskets that are not pressure energized.

a- Type "R" Octagonal.
b- Type "R" Oval.
c- Type "CX".
d- Type “RX”.
e- Type "BX".
- From the following drawing, which of the
dimension represents the "nominal flange size"?

a- (A)
b- (B)
c- (C)
- The assistant driller has found a ring gasket in the store
with the following identification stamped:
A: RX , B: 23 , C: 2000 , D: 2 1/16
Match the correct letter to the description below

ITEM
A Type of ring gasket
C Rated working pressure
Outside ring diameter
Inside ring diameter
D Nominal flange size
B Ring number
 Drill string valves
 SAFETY VALVES: These are surface applied valves that fit onto the open
ended drill string when a kick occurs while tripping without the Kelly in
position.
 They are a form of inside preventer, and as such MUST be TESTED with
BOP's.
 Safety valves are kept on the drill floor at all times in good working order
and OPEN with required X overs.
 If a kick occurs and the pipe is open the Safety valve should be made up to
the pipe and then CLOSED.
 The Kelly or circulating head can then be fitted.
 Floor crews must be trained in maintenance of the valve and drills to fit and
close the valve must be done regularly.
 Always ensure you have the necessary Crossover ready. Remember
MOST BLOWOUTS occur when tripping.
 Drill string valves

1-Full opening safety valve FOSV (Hydril, TIW, Kelly kock)

• Easier to stab if strong flow up the drill string
• Must not be RIH in the closed position
• Requires the use of a key to close
2-Non return valve IBOP (gray)
• Has to be pumped open to read SIDPP.
• Will not allow wireline to be run inside drill string
• Kept in open position by a rod secured by a T - handle
Full open DPSV (TIW / Kelly kock)
Inside BOP (Gray valve)

ITEM NAME

1 Release Tool Body

2 Valve Release Rod

3 Valve Spring

4 Valve Seat

5 Valve Release Rod Lock Screw

6 Float Valve Pin

7 Valve Insert

8 Float Valve Box

3- Float valves
• Flapper type
• Dart type
Advantages
1- in top hole to prevent shallow gas entering the string
2- prevent Back flow during connection
3- protect Bit & MWD from plugging
Disadvantages
1- will not allow reading SIDPP
2- the string must be filled regularly while RIH slow down trip
speed and if not fill string, collapse D/P may occur.
3- surge pressure increased and reverse circ. is not possible
 D.P fast shut off Dart sub and pump
Drill pipe float valves down dart
coupling
 Identify the nine illustrations by matching the correct
letter to each one of the descriptions below:
 ITEM
1 B Float sub
2 C Ring type baffle plate
3 F Drill pipe Fast Shutoff Coupling
4 H Dart sub
5 A Spider type baffle plate
6 E Pump down dart
7 D Dart type drill pipe float
8 G Flapper type drill pipe float
9 I APl type 6Bx flange
10 APl type 6B flange
 Cup Type Tester

Tools Test Plug

TBG HGR + 2 way Check

valve

Testing -Factory Test

BOP -Body Test
-Shell Test
10K PSI or more 150%
Rules 5K PSI or less 200%
Of working pressure

-Acceptance Test
-Initial Test
-Stump Test
-Pre-spud Test
Ram 100%
Ann 70%
Of working pressure

-ON THE WELL

-Periodic Field Test
-Subsequence Test
RAM: greater than MASP, not
exceed W.H pressure
Ann:greater than MASP, not exceed
W.H pressure & not exceed 70% of
RWP
When do you pressure test BOP ?
1- Upon installing. (API)
(Prior to drill the casing shoe track cement)
2- Upon changing any piece. (API)
(Test on this piece)
3- Max. 3 weeks. (API)
When do you function test BOP ?
1- Upon installing. (API)
(Prior to drill the casing shoe track cement)
2- Upon changing any piece. (API)
(Test on this piece)
3- Max. 1 week. (API)
BOPs should be hydraulic pressure tested at least
in certain specified intervals on the location.
Indicate the maximum time interval between BOP
tests as specified by API.
a- 7 days.
b- 14 days.
c- 21 days.
d- 28 days.
Before a new BOP leaves the factory an
acceptance shell test is performed that the Bops
shall pass without leakage. To which minimum
pressure will a 13 5/8" 15,000 psi rated working
pressure BOP be tested?
a- 15,000 psi
b- 20,000 psi
c- 22,500 psi
d- 30,000 psi
For ram type BOPs the initial test pressure prior
to spud or upon installation, should be according
to API (RP 53rd edition)?
a- Working pressure of ram BOP’s or to the
rated working pressure of the Wellhead
that the stack is installed on, whichever is
lower.
b- 90% of BOP rated working pressure.
c- 70% of BOP rated working pressure.
d- 50% of BOP rated working pressure.
For annular BOPs the periodic field testing
(Subsequent test) according to API (RP 53 3rd
edition) should be?
a- Minimum 30% of annular BOP rated working
pressure.
b- Minimum 50% of annular BOP rated working
pressure.
c- Minimum 70% of annular BOP rated working
pressure.
d- Minimum 90% of annular BOP rated working
pressure.
e- To a pressure greater than the maximum anticipated
surface pressure, but not to exceed the rated working
pressure of the annular BOP.
The Subsequent high pressure test value, for
ram type BOPs should be, according to API (RP
53 3rd edition)
a- Working pressure of ram BOP’s
b- 90% of BOP Rated Working Pressure .
c- 70% of BOP Rated Working Pressure .
d- To a pressure greater than the maximum
anticipated surface pressure, but not to
exceed the rated working pressure of the
ram BOP.
A BOP stack has 10,000 psi WP ram preventer
and a flange of 13 5/8" 5,000 psi is used in
between the drilling spool and BOP. What will be
the rating of BOP stack?

a- 10,000 psi
b- 7,500 psi
c- 5,000 psi
Which test must be performed as the first thing
after a BOP stack and a hydraulic control system
have been connected?

a- Acceptance test.
b- Function test.
c- BOP hydraulic pressure test.
When should blowout preventers be hydraulic
tested in the field according to (APl RP53)

a- Prior to drilling the casing plug.

b- Prior to entering a known pressure transition
zone.
c- After a Preventer ram and/or any Preventer
stack or choke manifold component change.
d- All of the above.
The BOP’s are located in the set back area on the
test stump prior to nippling up on a well. Which
option gives the pressure they should be tested to
before they are nippled up?
a- 50% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
b- 70% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
c- 100% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
d- 150% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
When a BOP stack for a planned well is selected
the Rated Working pressure of the ram type BOPs
should exceed a certain pressure. Indicate the
pressure amongst the options that the ram type
BOPs Rated Working Pressure must exceed:
a- The maximum anticipated bottom hole
pressure.
b- The maximum anticipated surface pressure.
c- The maximum anticipated casing shoe
pressure.
Test Plug
• Can test pipe rams, annular by kill line
or ported sub or ported type test plug.

• Can test shear or blind ram

• Open bottom side outlet to monitor

leak and prevent Csg and formation
damage

• Cannot test well head as there is no

path for leak.
In case the BOPs are tested utilizing a hanger type
plug, what is the most important reason for
opening the side outlet valve on the wellhead or on
the spool ?
a- To avoid damaging the casing and/or the
formation.
b- To decrease tensile load on the drill pipe.
c- To decrease collapse forces on the drill
pipe.
Cup type tester

• Each size, grade and ppf of

casing has its special API rubber

• Leak is shown at surface as it is

run on open end DP

• Cannot test shear or blind ram

and Bottom ram.

• Can test well head connections

and casing head seals.
A cup test plug on 5" drill pipe is used. The casing inside
diameter is 12.4".The area of the test cup subjected to pressure
is 101.5 square inches Calculate the tension force created on
the drill pipe above the cup type test plug when 5,000 psi test
pressure is applied.

F = P x A = 5000 x 101.5 = 507500 lb

In case the BOPs are tested utilizing a hanger type plug, what is
the most important reason for opening the side outlet valve on
the wellhead or on the spool ?

a- To avoid damaging the casing and/or the formation.

b- To decrease tensile load on the drill pipe.
c- To decrease collapse forces on the drill pipe.
A test cup for 9-5/8 inch casing is used to test a BOP stack to a
pressure of 10,000 psi using 5 inch drill pipe.
The area of the test cup subjected to pressure is 42.4 square inches.
What is the MINIMUM grade of drill pipe to use (exclude any
safety margin)?

1- Grade E-75 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 311,200 lbs.

2- Grade X-95 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 394,200 lbs.
3- Grade G-105 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 436,150 lbs.
4- Grade S-135 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 560,100 lbs.
5- Any grade will withstand the stress of the test.
Response time for closing Ram and Ann preventer

a- All Rams :
* Less than (Not exceed) 30 Sec.

b- Ann. Preventer :
* Less than 18 ¾ 30 Sec.
* 18 ¾ and more 45 Sec
What is the required response time for closing an
18 3/4" annular preventer in a surface BOP tack?

a- Less than 15 seconds.

b- Less than 30 seconds.
c- Less than 45 seconds.
What is the required response time for closing a
21 1/4" ram preventer in a surface BOP stack?
a- Less than 15 seconds.
b- Less than 30 seconds.
c- Less than 45 seconds.
d- Less than 60 seconds
What is the required response time for closing a
13 5/8" annular preventer in a surface BOP
stack?
a- Less than 15 seconds.
b- Less than 30 seconds.
c- Less than 45 seconds.
d- Less than 60 seconds
What is the required response time for closing an
18 3/4" ram preventer in a surface BOP stack?

a- Less than 15 seconds.

b- Less than 30 seconds.
c- Less than 45 seconds.
d- Less than 60 seconds.
 Choke Manifold & Valves
• Choke manifolds are arrangements of lines, valves and chokes designed
to direct and control flow from the well bore during the kill operation.
• Manifolds must:-
• Control Pressures by use of a choke
• Direct flow to certain points. Shaker, M.G.S, Degasser, flare boom.
• Have facility for back-up if a part fails.
• The I.D. of lines (not less than choke line ID), types and numbers of valves
and pressure rating will depend on well conditions expected. A.P.I lay out
certain guidelines for manifold design.
• Manifolds should be well anchored to prevent vibration damage during
service.
• Manifolds should be set up in a certain way, meaning certain valves and
chokes should be left open and others closed; so that if a kick occurs
correct shut in procedure can be achieved in minimum time.
 Blow Down Line
What is the purpose of the blow down line
(bleed or emergency line) on the choke
manifold?
a- To be used only for testing the buffer tank.
b- To be used for reverse circulation.
c- To relieve the choke valves in case large
amounts of fluid or gas are released.
Why are some choke manifolds equipped with a
glycol or methanol injection system?
A- To minimize the effect of hot climates.
B- To help prevent hydrate formation while
circulating a kick.
C- To help fluids flow better during well
testing.
D- To protect rubber goods in high
temperature wells.
Mud Gas Separator
 Separation mechanism
Body dimensions
• Min ID = 48”
• Min hight = 16’
• Inlet ID = at least the largest choke line ID after the choke
• Centrifugal separation mechanism
 Vent pipe

1-Determines the back-pressure generated

within the separator
2-Determine the normal working pressure
 Dip tube

1-Limit the maximum working

pressure of the mud/gas separator
2-The primary factor in limiting the
capacity of the mud-gas separator
3-To calculate the operating pressure at
which gas blow-through
The illustration represents a mud/gas separator.
D2

H4 GAS TO VENT

FROM CHOKE
MANIFOLD
D3

MUD/GAS
SEPERATOR H1

D1
TO SHALE
SHAKERS

LIQUID SEAL
H2
Which of the following dimensions is the
primary factor in limiting the capacity of the
mud-gas separator?

1- The height of the dip tube (H2)

2- The height of the main body (H1)
3- The total height of the vent line (H4)
In the figure below, which dimension determines the
back-pressure generated within the seperator?
D2

H4 GAS TO VENT

FROM CHOKE
MANIFOLD
D3

MUD/GAS
SEPERATOR H1

D1
TO SHALE
SHAKERS

LIQUID SEAL
H2
1- The length and the inside diameter (D3) of the
inlet pipe from the buffer tank to the choke
manifold.
2- The dip tube height (H2).
3- The body height (H1) and the body inside
diameter (D1).
4- The derrick vent pipe height (H4) and inside
diameter (D2).
10- The mud/gas separator (poor boy degasser) is
identified by its design dimensions. Which two of
the given dimensions are determined if the pressure
build-up in the separator within its operating
limits?
a- Body height.
b- Inlet line inside diameter.
c- Vent pipe inside diameter.
d- Height of U-tube.
e- Inside diameter of U-tube.
f- Vent pipe height.
g- Body inside diameter.
Use the illustration of the mud/gas separator in Figure below
and the following data to calculate the operating pressure at
which gas blow-through may occur:-
H1 - body height = 20 feet. H2 - dip tube height = 15 feet.
H4 - derrick vent line height = 147 feet. Mud density = 10 ppg
D2

H4 GAS TO VENT

FROM CHOKE
MANIFOLD
D3

MUD/GAS
SEPERATOR H1

D1
TO SHALE
SHAKERS

LIQUID SEAL
H2
1- 3 - 4 psi
2- 5 psi
3- 7 - 8 psi
4- 76 - 77 psi
11- The mud/gas separator (poor boy degasser)
has the dimensions given on the following figure.
Which maximum pressure can be allowed on
the gauge when a safety factor of 0.8 is
required and the calculation is based on salt
water density= 8.9 ppg?
a- 10.1 psi
b- 3.7 psi
c- 4.7 psi
d- 3.8 psi
e- 4.8 psi
Vacuum Degasser
When should the vacuum degasser be used?

a- During drilling/circulating.
b- During a kick situation.
c- During a well test situation.
The proper place to install vacuum degasser
suction line related to mud gas separator is :

1- Upstream to mud gas separator.

2- Downstream to mud gas separator.
3- Inside mud gas separator.
4- At vent line of choke manifold .
Trip Tank
BOP CONTROL UNIT
(KOOMY UNIT)
Choke control console
(Swaco Panel)
Which one of the media/equipment is used to
adjust the opening and closing of the remote
operated choke valve?
a- Air
b- Hydraulic fluid.
c- Nitrogen gas.
d- Wire and pulley.
Which one of the media/equipment is used to
indicate the degree of opening and closing of the
remote operated choke valve?

a- Air
b- Hydraulic fluid.
c- Nitrogen gas.
d- Wire and pulley
Which one of the instruments is not found on
the remote choke console panel?
a- Drill pipe pressure gauge.
b- Casing pressure gauge.
c- Flow meter.
d- Stroke counter.
e- Pump rate indicator
Driller`s air operated
remote control panel
Pressure gauges are identified by certain
specifications e.g. threads, type, pressure range and
accuracy. Your gauge has this specification:
Thread 2" NPT, Type Bladder/bourdon, Range 0-
20,000 psi, accuracy +/-0.25%. In case you read
exactly 10,000 psi on the gauge, which actual
pressure could be in the system?

a- 9,975 - 10,025 psi

b- 9,950 - 10,050 psi
c- 9,975 - 10,050 psi
 Accumulator API Rules

• Each accumulator Should have 2 different pump systems.

• Air Pump system should be capable to charge cylinders to accumulator
working pressure (3000 Psi) with at least 75 Psi rig air pressure.
• For offshore Rig: Put Alarm on Low side of fluid Level indicator.
• Each pump system should be protected against pressure build up with 2
different means (Automatic pressure switch “high value 3000 psi” – Relief
valve “works at 3300 psi”).
• Each pump system should be able to close Annular preventer in use on the
smallest pipe in use, open HCR choke line & kill line within 2 minutes and
gives 1200 Psi on the closing unit manifold.
• The Two pump system should be able to charge the accumulator cylinders
from pre-charge pressure (1000 Psi) to operating pressure (3000Psi full
working pressure) within 15 mint.
• API pre-charge pressure 1000 Psi +/- 100 Psi
• Don’t loose more than 25% of accumulator cylinders.
 The main purpose of accumulator

What is the main purpose for storing the

hydraulic control fluid under pressure in the
accumulator cylinders? ( choose two )

a- Allow operation of the BOP in case of power failure.

b- Save response time.
c- Allow rest periods for the hydraulic pumps.
Safe distance between B.O.P stack
and koomey unit.

100 : 150 feet

1- What is the maximum available hydraulic
pressure for closing pipe rams?
a- 1,000 psi
b- 12,000 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 3,000 psi
2- Which two of the functions on the BOP stack does
the manifold regulator supply?
a- Annular BOP.
b- Ram BOP.
c- Hydraulic valves on the side outlets for choke and
kill lines.
d- BOP test line.
3- Is it true that the elevation of the hydraulic
BOP control system compared to the BOP stack
can affect the response time for the BOP stack
functions.
b- No. a- Yes.

4- Indicate the position in which the 3 position/4 way

valves (selector valves) on the hydraulic BOP
control unit should be placed in a normal drilling
operation.
a- All closed.
b- All open.
c- Some open and some closed.
5- At which pressure should the hydro-
pneumatic pressure switch start the air
operated hydraulic pumps?
a- 2,900 psi
b- 2,800 psi
c- 2,700 psi
7- At which pressure should the hydro-
electric pressure switch start the
electric motor driven triplex pump?
a- 2,900 psi
b- 2,800 psi
c- 2,700 psi
9- Which type of gas should be used to pre-charge
the accumulator cylinders?
a- Hydrogen supplied gas.
b- Oxygen.
c- Acetylene.
d- Nitrogen.
e- Propane.
f- Methane.

10- Which pre-charge pressure is used for the

accumulator cylinders on a normal BOP?
a- 3,000 psi
b- 2,000 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 1,000 psi
11- Indicate the correct pressure or pressure
range that the gauge on the hydraulic BOP
control system should read during a normal
drilling operation.
A: 125 psi B: 3000 psi C: 600-1500 psi
D: 1500 psi E: 1000 psi F: 1200 psi
Match the letter indicating pressure to the
correct gauge
ITEM
B Accumulator
D Manifold
C Annular
 12- Hydraulic regulator is said to have a dead band.
What is understood by the terminology?
a- Regulated pressure will go to 0 psi if rig air pressure is
lost.
b- Sensitivity of the regulator within given limits.
c- The regulator is in its resting position between active
periods.
13- What will happen to the regulated annular
pressure in case your regulator is a diaphragm
type and you loose rig air pressure? (No
air/nitrogen back-up system is installed).
a- Hydraulic annular pressure will change to 0 psi
b- Hydraulic annular pressure will change to 125 psi
c- Hydraulic annular pressure will change to 3000 psi
14- Is it true that no hydraulic lines between
the hydraulic BOP control unit and the BOP
stack is pressurized during a normal drilling
operation?
b- False. a- True
15- Which test must be performed as the
first thing after a BOP stack and a
hydraulic control system have been
connected?
a- Acceptance test.
b- Function test.
c- BOP hydraulic pressure test.
16- Select 4 advantages by adding the correct
fluid additive in the correct amount to the
surface hydraulic fluid reservoir in a hydraulic
BOP control system
a- Obtain the proper fluid viscosity.
b- Extend the lifetime of the equipment.
c- Prevent bacteria action.
d- Lubricate some mechanical components.
e- Prevent freezing of the mixed fluid.
f- Adjust the hydraulic fluid density.
17- A BOP stack configuration is 10M - 13 5/8 -
R,S,RD,A. Besides there are 2 hydraulic operated
valve on the BOP side outlets (one on the kill line
and one on the choke line).
The annular Preventer requires 16 gallons to close and
15.8 gallons to open. The ram BOPs require 8
gallons to close and 7.5 gallons to open. The
hydraulic valves require 2 gallons to open and 2
gallons to close. Calculate the required fluid volume
to close, open and then close all the functions on the
BOP stack.
a- 106.8 gall
b- 124.3 gall
c- 130.3 gall
d- 153.8 gall
20- An accumulator cylinder has an efficient
capacity of 10 gallons the nitrogen pre-
charge pressure is 1,000 psi. When the
hydraulic pump stop after having filled the
cylinder the nitrogen pressure is 3,000 psi.
Calculate the recovered fluid volume from
the cylinder when the nitrogen pressure
reduces from 3,000 psi to 1,200 psi.

a- 8.33 gall
b- 3.33 gall
c- 5.00 gall
 Calculate the recovered fluid volume from the
cylinder when the nitrogen pressure reduces
from 3000 psi to 1500 psi.
d- 8.33 gall
e- 3.33 gall
f- 5.00 gall
24- How often should a function test be performed
on the BOP stack component?
a- Once per day
b- Every time the string is out of hole.
e- A least once per week.
d- Prior to the BOP pressure test.
e- A least once per 21 days.
21- The total fluid requirement for the 15,000 psi WP BOP stack in
question is 195 gall to (close, open and then close) all of the function on
the BOP stack. The ram type BOP Closing Ratio is 10
With the hydraulic pumps stopped on the BOP control Unit, the
minimum BOP operating hydraulic pressure must still be present in
the system when the required operations have taken place (195 gall
used).
Accumulator cylinder data:
Active volume per cylinder 10 gall
Nitrogen pre-charge pressure 1000 psi
Accumulator pressure 3000 psi
Calculate the required minimum number of 10 gall accumulator
cylinders needed for the connected hydraulic control unit.
a- 20 cylinders.
b- 40 cylinders.
e- 60 cylinders.
d- 160 cylinders.
The following data is given for a surface installed ram type BOP stack.
Nominal size (through bore) - 13-5/8 inch
Maximum rated working pressure - 15,000 psi
Closing Ratio - 10.6 : 1
Hydraulic fluid requirements (including safety factor) for
all functions on this BOP stack is 150 gallons.
The data for one accumulator bottle is: -
Cylinder capacity (Nitrogen & fluid) - 10 gallons (ignore
bladder)
Pre-charge pressure - 1,000 psi
Operating pressure for BOP control unit - 3,000 psi
Calculate the minimum number of accumulator cylinders
required in the accumulator bank to enable closing the ram BOPs on the
full Rated Working Pressure of the BOP.
A- 30 cylinders.
B- 36 cylinders.
C- 41 cylinders.
D- 51 cylinders.
The following data is given for a surface installed ram type BOP stack.
Nominal size (through bore) - 13-5/8 inch
Maximum rated working pressure - 15,000 psi
Closing Ratio - 10 : 1
Hydraulic fluid requirements (including safety factor) for
all functions on this BOP stack is 118.6 gallons.
The data for one accumulator bottle is: -
Cylinder capacity (Nitrogen & fluid) - 10 gallons (ignore
bladder)
Pre-charge pressure - 1,000 psi
Operating pressure for BOP control unit - 3,000 psi
Calculate the minimum number of accumulator cylinders
required in the accumulator bank to enable closing the ram BOPs on the
full Rated Working Pressure of the BOP.
A- 30 cylinders.
B- 36 cylinders.
C- 41 cylinders.
D- 51 cylinders.
22- API (RP 53) specifies the size of the hydraulic
fluid reservoir for a surface mounted BOP stacks
hydraulic control system. Which option is correct for
the size of the reservoir?

a- Should have a capacity equal to at least the usable

hydraulic fluid capacity of the accumulator system.
b- Should have a capacity equal to at least the capacity
of the accumulator system.
c- Should have a capacity equal to at least twice the
usable hydraulic fluid capacity of the accumulator
system.
d- Should have a capacity equal to at least twice the
capacity of the accumulator system.
23- After a drilling break, the driller made a flow check. The well
was flowing, and he activated upper pipe ram close function. The
following observations were made on the driller’s electric panel.
Accumulator pressure static on 3000 psi.
Annular pressure static on 1500 psi.
Annular indicator light steady green.
Manifold pressure decreased immediately to 0 psi.
All green indicator lights for all ram functions and for all side outlet
valves on the BOP panel went out.
Which failure/malfunction has caused these observations?
a- The selector valve is stuck in open position.
b- A fuse is blown.
c- The electric pressure switches for panel lights are malfunctioning.
d- The manifold pressure reducing and regulating valve is
malfunctioning.
e- There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the upper pipe ram.
f- The hydraulic line to the upper pipe ram is blocked.
g- The annular pressure reducing and regulating valve is malfunction.
26- Which option is correctly describing a hydraulic
pressure regulator on the hydraulic control unit manifold?
a- A hydraulic device that maintains upstream supply pressure
at a desired (regulated) pressure. It may be manual or remotely
operated and, once set, will automatically maintain the
regulated upstream supply pressure unless reset to a different
pressure.
b- A hydraulic device that reduces upstream supply pressure
to a desired (regulated) pressure. It may be manual or remotely
operated and, once set, will automatically maintain the
regulated output pressure unless reset to a different pressure.
c- A device that automatically converts hydraulic pressure
signals into electric signals or into pneumatic pressure signals.
d- A device that is built into a hydraulic or pneumatic system
to relieve any excess pressure.
27- On the Hydraulic BOP control Unit a number
of safety relief valves are installed. Which
description is correct for a safety valve?
a- A hydraulic device that reduces upstream apply
pressure to a desired (regulated) pressure. It may be
manual or remotely operated and, once set, will
automatically maintain the regulated output pressure
unless reset to a different pressure.
b- A valve that closes a hydraulic supply line.
c- An electrically operated valve that controls a
hydraulic or pneumatic pilot signal or function.
d- A device that is built into a hydraulic or pneumatic
system to relieve any excess pressure.
29- The annular BOP is closed on the surface BOP after a
flow check. The following pressures are recorded:
SIDP= 50 psi,
SICP= 90 psi.
The Tool pusher wants to hang-off the drill sting on the
upper pipe ram and ask the driller to put the annular
Preventer in "Block" during the space-out. What happens
to the annular BOP if the driller puts the selector valve in
"Block"? (Select one answer)
a- The BOP opens.
b- The BOP remains safely closed due to trapped hydraulic
fluid between the BOP and the "Blocked" manipulator valve.
c- The BOP remains safely closed due to the BOP lock
system.
9- Using the drawing of the BOP closing unit arrangement in the
figure, note the position of the valves while drilling.
No OPEN CLOSE NEUTRAL
1 X
2 X
3 X
4 x
x
5
x
6
7 X
8 X
9 X
10 X
11 X
12 X
13 X
14 X
15 X
16 X
17 x
18 X
You are drilling and the gauges on BOP
accumulator unit system reads as follows:
Select the correct answer:
a- Everything is OK.
b- There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
c- There is a malfunction in pressure
transducer assembly.
d- There is a malfunction in the regulators.
e- There is a malfunction in hydroelectric
pressure switch.
f- d & e are correct.
You are drilling and the gauges on BOP
accumulator unit system reads as follows:
Select the correct answer:
a- Everything is OK.
b- There is a malfunction in pressure
transducer assembly.
c- There is a malfunction in the regulators.
d- There is a malfunction in hydroelectric
pressure switch.
e- c & d are correct.
You are drilling and the gauges on BOP accumulator
unit system reads as follows:
Select the correct answer:
a- Everything is OK.
b- There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
c- There is a malfunction in pressure
transducer assembly.
d- There is a malfunction in the manifold
pressure regulators.
e- There is a malfunction in hydroelectric
pressure switch.
f- d & e are correct.
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