BLOWOUT PREVENTION EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS FOR DRILLING WELLS

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EXAMPLE - SURFACE FUNCTION TEST WORKSHEET

Rig Name:
Date:
By:
BOP Classification:
Station:

Close
Function

Time/Sec.

Open
Vol./Gal.

Time/Sec.

Vol./Gal.

Annular
Blind/blind shear
Lower pipe ram
Middle pipe ram
Upper pipe ram
Choke valve
Kill valve

Does the accumulator system function the RAM and annular BOPs with the proper time limits?
Each RAM BOP within in 30 seconds or less.

Yes

No

Closing time shall not exceed 30 seconds for annular BOPs smaller than 18 3/4 in. nominal
bore and 45 seconds for annular preventers of 18 3/4 in. nominal bore and larger.

Yes

No

If yes, the system is functioning properly? If no, the system is in need of maintenance and/or repair.
NOTE: Closing and opening time should be measured from the moment the function is
activated to the initial moment the read back pressure gauge returns to is full operating
pressure.

Figure A.1Surface BOP Function Test Worksheet

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API STANDARD 53

EXAMPLE - SURFACE BOP SYSTEMS FIELD DRAWDOWN TEST WORKSHEET

Rig Name :

Performed By:

Date:

BOP Class Designation:

PUMP SYSTEM:
Pressure the primary pumps turn on:

Pressure the primary pumps turn off:

Pressure the secondary pumps turn on:

Pressure the secondary pumps turn of

6.3.5.4 The cumulative output capacity of the pump systems shall be sufficient to charge the
main accumulator system from precharge pressure to the system RWP within 15 minutes.

Charging Pumps:
Record the time it
takes to pump up
systems to meet
both requirements.

6.3.5.5 With the loss of one pump system or one power system, the remaining pump systems
shall have the capacity to charge the main accumulator system from precharge pressure to the
system RWP within 30 minutes.

Surface accumulator precharge pressure:

Ambient
Temperature:

Initial accumulator pressure:

F (C)

Pressure Relief Valve Settings:

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ACCUMULATOR CLOSING TEST

Function

Remaining
Pressure

Time.Sec.

Lower Pipe Ram

Middle Pipe Ram (if applicable)
Upper Pipe Ram
Blind Ram*
Annular
HCR Valve (open)
FINAL PRESSURE:
* Substitute functioning the upper pipe RAM a second time for functioning the blinds RAMs.
ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE
Is the final pressure 200 psi (1.38 Mpa) above precharge pressure?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Does the accumulator system function the RAMS and annulars with the proper time limits?
BOP control system shall be capable of closing each ram BOP within in 30 seconds or less.
Closing time shall not exceed 30 seconds for annular BOPs smaller than 18 3/4 in. nominal
bore, and 45 seconds for annular preventers of 18 3/4 in. nominal bore and larger.
NOTES:
NOTE 1 Closing times should be recorded and compared against the initial and each subsequent test, as an indicator of potential
problems in the system.
NOTE 2 The times for the drill cannot be used to determine the actual closing times during normal operations due to the reduced
operating pressure that the system has after the first and all succeeding functions have occurred.
NOTE 3 Closing times should be measured from the moment the function is activated to the initial moment the readback pressure gauge
returns to its full operating pressure.
NOTE 4 When performing the accumulator drawdown test, wait a minimum of one hour from the time you initially charged the
accumulator system from precharge pressure to operating pressure. Failure to wait sufficient time may result in a false positive test.
NOTE 5 Because it takes time for the gas in the accumulator to warm up after performing all of the drawdown test functions, you should
wait 15 min after recording the initial pressure, if the final pressure was less than 200 psi (1.38 MPa) above the precharge pressure. If
there is an increase in pressure, indications are that the gases are warming and there is still sufficient volume in the accumulators. If the
200 psi (1.38 MPa) above precharge pressure has not been reached after 15 min you may have to wait an additional 15 min due to ambient
temperatures negatively affecting the gas properties. After 30 minutes from the time the final pressure was recorded, if the 200 psi (1.38
MPa) above precharge has not been reached, then it will be necessary to bleed down the system and verify precharge pressures and
volume requirements for the system.

Figure A.2Surface BOP Drawdown Test Worksheet

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