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WEST definitions of recommendation classifications are partially listed as follows. Category I (most
serious) and Category II are listed for comparison:
Category I - Failure to implement this recommendation may lead to loss of wellbore integrity,
compromise installation/vessel integrity, or contribute to injury or loss of life.
Category II - Failure to implement this recommendation will leave the rig/vessel out of
compliance with regulatory requirements and possibly out of manufacturer's requirements.
This category includes discrepancies that could cause high risk of downtime due to unreliable
equipment condition that may compromise the drilling operation.
This incident frequency reminds us that safety issues must be a critical component of your rig survey
program wherever drilling is conducted. In addition, these short surveys save clients many thousands
of dollars. Land rig assessments generally require only four days.
Some of the most significant Category I recommendations that have been found on recent land rig
inspections are listed below.
Hammer unions are mismatched. The mismatched union may not be able to contain the
working pressure of even the lowest pressure-rated component. An explosion of the union
may result.
Many other discrepancies of a less critical nature have been identified on these land rig surveys. Even
with the reduced criticality, these issues could still cause significant downtime for the rig.
The choke and kill manifold was not back flushed to clear all
the mud from the lines and valves. This could easily result in
severe pitting of the valves, which would require their replacement.
Other parameters should be considered when picking up a previously stacked rig. Many times land rigs
are stacked in open fields, trucking yards, or other unprotected, outdoor areas. How long has the rig
been stacked? Was it stored to prevent damage and deterioration from weather? What equipment has
been "borrowed" by other rigs? If lacking equipment, where did the required machinery come from
and how was it stored and maintained