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Chamber test of
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1.0 08/05/2015 Initial issue.

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Revision 1.0 Document Owner Document Author Document Custodian

Operations Manager
General Manager
Operations QHSE Manager

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1. Purpose:
( The “Company” or “xx” ) is committed to deliver its services in the highest level
of operating standards and to perform the job safely and effectively by providing a
quick access of the Drilling Operating Procedures to its staff.

2. Scope:
This procedure is placed as guidance for all rig staff to be able to Test BOP
Chamber.

3. Definitions:
BOP: Blow Out Preventer

4. Responsibility:
 Tool Pusher, Driller, Assistant Driller

5. Tools & Equipment Required

 Full PPE
 High pressure lines
 Test pump with recorder
 Safety lines/ Chains
 Warning sign board
 High Pressure T-Connection

6. Procedure
6.1 HSE Consideration
 Keep working area clean.
 Ensure proper placement of hands and fingers.
 Barricade the testing area with Hazard/ Barrier tape.
 Inform all crew on the ongoing testing operation.
 No work to be done on any connection under pressure. If remedial work
is to be done, all equipment needs to be bled-off to atmospheric pressure

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  Ensure that all high pressure lines are fitted with a safety line or chain.
 Ensure that there is adequate lighting at work area, if working at night.
 Ensure that the work area is clean and tidy to avoid the tripping hazard.
 Clear communications are essential during testing procedure.
 All personnel are to be informed when testing is to take place.

6.2 Operational Consideration

 Conduct Toolbox Talk / Risk Assessment covering positioning and
equipment use.
 Inspect all handling equipment condition, size, load and color coding.
 Working equipment should be clean and in good working condition.
 Secure bleed off line on bill containment to avoid any spill of oil.
 The hydraulic chamber tests shall be performed on both the opening and
the closing chambers of the equipment installed and shall be
documented.

6.3 Work Instruction

6.3.1 Preparation For Lower Pipe Ram Chamber Test

1) Carry out function test for BOP before starting BOP chamber test.
2) Ensure accumulator read zero pressure before start BOP chamber test.
3) Place All 3postion / 4 ways valve on neutral position before start the test.
4) Subsequent pressure tests of closing unit systems shall be performed
following the disconnection or repair of any operating pressure
containment seal in the BOP control system, but limited to the affected
component.
5) Chamber pressure tests shall be performed and charted as follows:
a. At least once yearly,
b. When equipment is repaired or remanufactured,

6.3.2 Lower Pipe Ram Closing Line Chamber Test

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 1) Disconnect the close hydraulic line for the lower pipe ram from the
BOP accumulator unit and install the test T-piece.
2) Pressure up the accumulator manifold to 1500 psi.
3) Close the lower pipe ram valve on the accumulator.
4) Inspect rams and ensure it is fully close.
5) Allow 5 min for the rams to stabilize the pressure.
6) Close all bottle banks on the accumulator.
7) Bleed the pressure down to 300 psi using bleed off valves.
8) Inspect rams for any leaks.
9) Disconnect the open hose and install bleed off fitting to allow the
chamber to bleed off pressure.
10) Open the bottle bank.
11) Pressure up manifold to 3000 psi using the bypass control valve.
12) Wait for 5 min, for ram to stabilize the pressure and inspect for any
leaks.
13) Close the bottle banks and start chart recorder. Run the test for 5 mins.
14) Once test completed, bleed down the pressure on accumulator using
bleed off valves.

6.3.3 Lower Pipe Opening Line Ram Chamber Test

1) Put by-pass valve back to low pressure position.

2) Remove the chamber test T-piece from close side of hydraulic line.
3) Connect the close side of hydraulic line to accumulator unit.
4) Disconnect and remove bleed off fitting from the open side.
5) Install the chamber test T-piece to the open side of lower pipe ram.
6) Pressure up the accumulator to 1500 psi.
7) Open lower ram valve on the accumulator and ensure they are fully
open.
8) Wait for 5 min for ram to stabilize the pressure.
9) Close the bottle bank on accumulator.

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 10) Bleed pressure down to 300 psi using the bleed off valves and Inspect
rams for any leaks.
11) Remove the close hose and install bleed off fitting to allow chamber
to bleed off the pressure.
12) Start the chart recorder. Run the test for 5 mins.
13) Open the bottle bank.
14) Pressure up manifold to 3000 psi using the bypass control valve.
15) Wait for 5 min, for the ram to stabilize the pressure and inspect for
any leaks.
16) Close the bottle bank and start the chart recorder. Run the test for 5
mins.
17) Once the test is completed, bleed down pressure on accumulator
using bleed off valves.
18) Ensure no pressure in the lines by operating the lower ram control
valve from open to close position and then leave the control valve in
neutral position.
19) Put the by-pass valve back to 1500 psi position (low pressure).
20) Remove the chamber test T-piece and re-install the hose to open
position of accumulator unit.

7. References:

 API RP53 “Recommended practices for BOP equipment”

 API Spec.16A “Specification for Drill-through Equipment”
 Drilling Programme

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