GKAnnular Blowout Preventer

Expect Less Maintenance and More Uptime

Pressure Control Equipment: Blowout Preventers

APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS

The GK annular blowout preventer has a eld-tested,

KEY FEATURES

The GK makes maintenance easy and lengthens the time between packing

eld-proven design well suited for surface operations. It has demonstrated its world-class dependability and quality to users for over 50 years. Hydril tests every GKs operating chambers to full working pressure to ensure strength, reliability, and the ability to over-pressurize the chambers in emergencies. Thats why our customers know, when you need reliability, you buy a Hydril. The GK provides quick, positive closing action with simplied controls to keep drilling uids in the hole when a blowout threatens. The design of the genuine Hydril GK packing unit permits closure on drill pipe, kelly, tool joints, or tubing and wireline as well as the open hole.

unit changes and shop repairs. The key to these benefits is a simple design that includes: A single packing unit that closes on any size pipe or open holeand handles stripping. Only two moving parts, the piston and packing unit, for less wear and maintenance. An optional latched head for fast, easy access to the packing unit and wear seals. The majority of GK annulars have a screwed head design. A bolted-in inner sleeve that eliminates the need for weld repair and is field-replaceable. A replaceable wear plate that eliminates metal-to-metal contact between the packing unit inserts and the BOP head, extending time between major overhaul and repair. A long piston design for complete balance and more reliable operation as well as ease of assembly. Engineered elastomer compounds which are carefully developed, designed, manufactured and tested by Hydril chemists.

ENGINEERING DATA
Bore (inches) Working Pressure (psi) Head Type Hydraulic Operating Pressure (psi) Gal. to Close (U.S. gal.) Gal. to Open (U.S. gal.) Rated 5M Flanged Bottom 10M 15M Rated 5M Flanged Bottom 10M 15M 7-1/16 3,000
Screwed

7-1/16 5,000
Screwed

7-1/16 10,000
Screwed

7-1/16 15,000
Screwed

7-1/16 20,000
Screwed

9 3,000
Screwed

9 5,000
Screwed

9 10,000
Screwed

11 3,000
Screwed

11 5,000
Screwed

1,500 2.85 2.24 32 2,715 32.25 11 5,000

Latched

1,500 3.86 3.3 36.88 36.88 4,000 4,000 35.75 11 10,000

Screwed

1,500 9.42 7.08 48.13 48.13 48.75 12,200 12,200 49.5 11 10,000
Latched

1,500 11.2 7.5 54.13 54.13 14,250 14,250 61 13-5/8 3,000

Screwed

1,500 10.9 7.2 59 23,000 58 13-5/8 3,000

Latched

1,500 4.33 3.41 37.88 3,500 34.5 13-5/8 5,000

Screwed

1,500 6.84 5.8 41.75 41.75 6,000 6,000 41 13-5/8 5,000

Latched

1,500 15.9 11.95 55.75 55.75 18,540 18,540 56.75 13-5/8 10,000
Latched

1,500 7.43 5.54 39.75 5,500 40 16-3/4 5,000

Screwed

1,500 9.81 7.98 47.81 47.81 48.56 8,200 8,200 44.25 16-3/4 5,000
Latched

Stud to Flange Height (inches)

Stud to Flange Weight (pounds) Clearance Diameter (inches) Bore (inches) Working Pressure (psi) Head Type Hydraulic Operating Pressure (psi) Gal. to Close (U.S. gal.) Gal. to Open (U.S. gal.)

1,500 9.81 7.98 Rated 5M Flanged Bottom 10M 15M Rated 5M Flanged Bottom 10M 15M 44.25 48.25 48.25 49 -

1,500 25.1 18.97 63.5 63.5 65.81 26,140 26,140 61.5

1,500 25.1 18.97 63.38 63.38 60.75

1,500 11.36 8.94 45.25 8,784 47.5

1,500 11.36 8.94 45.25 47.5

1,500 17.98 14.16 54.13 54.13 56.18 13,800 13,800 14,500 52.25

1,500 17.98 14.16 54.5 54.5 59.44 13,250 13,250 13,900 52.25

1,500 37.18 12.59 71.31 71.31 68.13

1,500 28.7 19.93 61.25 61.25 20,835 20,835 59.5

1,500 28.7 19.93 61.3 61.3 21,230 21,230 59.5

Stud to Flange Height (inches)

Stud to Flange Weight (pounds) Clearance Diameter (inches)

THE GK ADVANTAGE

The Hydril packing unit for the GK annular BOP can hold full rated working pressure and will close on an open hole. Each Hydril packing unit is factory tested in a BOP prior to shipment. The packing unit

is tested to 50% of working pressure on open hole and 100% on pipe. The GK provides longer life when using genuine Hydril packing units, as shown in repeated testing. When the GK closes, the piston moves up, driving the elastomer and inserts inward, where they quickly reach a fixed position and form a steel ring that prevents the rubber from moving upward under wellbore pressure. After the ring is formed, feedable elastomer continues to flow inward around the inserts to create a positive seal on the drill string or open hole. Because the elastomer is primarily in compression, it resists tears, cuts and abrasions. No matter what type of severe service awaits your BOPs, expect more from the genuine Hydril GK.
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