2 - Equipment Exercise

Gulf Technical & Safety Training Centre
Equipment Exercises
Equipment Exercises
Equipment Contents
Section 1 BOP Stack configuration
Section 2 Diverters and Annular Preventers
Section 3 Ram Preventers
Section 4 API Flanges
Section 5 Inside BOP and valves
Section 6 choke Manifold
Section 7 Mud Gas separator and Vacuum degasser
Section 8 Volumes and Testing
Section 9 BOP Control Unit
Section 10 Barrier Concept
Equipment Exercises
BOP Stack Configuration

1. Using the BOP configuration shown below answer the following questions.
ANNULAR
BLIND SHEAR RAM
SPOOL
Kill Line
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 drillpipe 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
Equipment Exercises
ANNULAR
BLIND SHEAR RAM
RAM
Kill Line
Choke Line
SPOOL
HCR
HCR
a. With no drill pipe 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. While changing blind rams to pipe rams with drill pipe in the hole the well
starts to flow. Can the well be shut in?
A. Yes
B. No
e. With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure
and change the pipe rams?
A. Yes
B. No
f. With drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure and
change blind rams to pipe rams?
A. Yes
B. No
Equipment Exercises
ANNULAR
BLIND SHEAR RAM
5 PIPE RAM
Choke Line
SPOOL
Kill 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
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Equipment Exercises
a. With the drillstring in the hole and the well shut-in on Upper Pipe Ram, can
the well be circulated whilst repairs are made on annular?
A. Yes
B. No
b. Should the well be circulated and killed with the Lower Pipe Rams closed,
when the drill string is in the hole? (I.e. circulate via the casing head valves).
A. Yes
B. No
c. Can the casing head valves be repaired with the string in the hole and the well
closed on the annular?
A. Yes
B. No
Equipment Exercises
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
Equipment Exercises
Valve Line Up
1.
The well is shut in on the pipe ram. It is planned to circulate from the Mud
Pump No. 1 through the kill line into the annulus and bleed off mud or gas
through the Manual Choke to the Mud Gas Separator.
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CEMENT
PUMP
2
MUD
PUMP
MUD
PUMP
1
17
REMOTE
CHOKE
18
19
15
20
12
14
MUD GAS
SEPERATOR
7
16
ANNULAR PREVENTER
(BAG)
5 PIPE RAMS
KILL
LINE
13
25
VENT
LINE
BLIND/SHEAR RAMS
5 PIPE RAMS
10
WELLHEAD
11
FLARE
BOOM
MANUAL
CHOKE
Which one of the following groups of valves must be open to kill the well safely
and monitor the operation?
a. Valve Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 25
b. Valve Nos. 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 25
c. Valve Nos. 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 25
d. Valve Nos. 1, 3, 10, 11, 14, 19, 25
e. Valve Nos. 1, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
Equipment Exercises
2.
A leak-off test is to be performed using the high-pressure cement pump.

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CEMENT
PUMP
2
MUD
PUMP
MUD
PUMP
1
17
REMOTE
CHOKE
18
19
15
20
12
14
MUD GAS
SEPERATOR
7
16
ANNULAR PREVENTER
(BAG)
8
5 PIPE RAMS
KILL
LINE
13
25
VENT
LINE
BLIND/SHEAR RAMS
5 PIPE RAMS
10
WELLHEAD
11
FLARE
BOOM
MANUAL
CHOKE
Which five (5) valves must be open in the Figure above, when pumping down
the drillstring and reading the pressure from the choke manifold gauge?
Valves to be Open: ..,..,,.,.
Equipment Exercises
3. The well is shut in on the Upper Pipe Rams. It is planned to circulate using mud
pump No.2, down the drillstring, through the Remote Choke and mud gas separator?
3
CEMENT
PUMP
2
MUD
PUMP
MUD
PUMP
1
17
REMOTE
CHOKE
18
19
15
20
12
14
MUD GAS
SEPERATOR
7
16
ANNULAR PREVENTER
(BAG)
8
5 PIPE RAMS
KILL
LINE
13
25
VENT
LINE
BLIND/SHEAR RAMS
5 PIPE RAMS
10
WELLHEAD
11
FLARE
BOOM
MANUAL
CHOKE
Which one of the following groups of valves must be open to kill the well
safely and monitor the operation?
a. Valve Nos. 2, 7, 8, 9, 16, 25, 17, 18, 19
b. Valve Nos. 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19
c. Valve Nos. 2, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 18
d. Valve Nos. 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 19
e. Valve Nos. 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 20
f. Valve Nos. 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, 25
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Equipment Exercises
4.
The well is shut in on the Annular BOP. It is planned to circulate from the
Cement Pump down the drill string and bleed off through the Manual Choke to
the Mud Gas Separator.
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CEMENT
PUMP
2
MUD
PUMP
MUD
PUMP
1
17
REMOTE
CHOKE
18
19
15
20
12
14
MUD GAS
SEPERATOR
7
16
ANNULAR PREVENTER
(BAG)
8
5 PIPE RAMS
KILL
LINE
13
25
VENT
LINE
BLIND/SHEAR RAMS
5 PIPE RAMS
10
WELLHEAD
11
FLARE
BOOM
MANUAL
CHOKE
Which one of the following groups of valves must be open to kill the well
safely and monitor the operation?
a.
Valve Nos. 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 19,
b.
Valve Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 18, 25
c.
Valve Nos. 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 25
d.
Valve Nos. 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17,
e.
Valve Nos. 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 19, 25
f.
Valve Nos. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16,
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Equipment Exercises
5.
Based on the diagram below what would be the valve line up if we were going to
use the Cement pump to perform a leak off test down the drillstring and measure
pressure at the cement pump.
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CEMENT
PUMP
2
MUD
PUMP
MUD
PUMP
1
17
REMOTE
CHOKE
18
19
15
20
12
14
MUD GAS
SEPERATOR
7
16
ANNULAR PREVENTER
(BAG)
5 PIPE RAMS
KILL
LINE
13
VENT
LINE
BLIND/SHEAR RAMS
5 PIPE RAMS
10
WELLHEAD
11
FLARE
BOOM
MANUAL
CHOKE
Circle either open or closed for each valve below.

Valve no: 1
Open
Closed
Valve no: 2
Open
Closed
Valve no: 3
Open
Closed
Valve no: 4
Open
Closed
Valve no: 5
Open
Closed
Valve no: 6
Open
Closed
Valve no: 7
Open
Closed
Valve no: 8
Open
Closed
Valve no: 9
Open
Closed
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Equipment Exercises
6- In which order should the valves for the choke line be installed on surface BOP
with a 'rated working pressure' of 10,000 psi according to best practice?
(Note; inside means -closed to the BOP)
a. Inside -a hydraulically operated valve, middle -a manual valve, outside
hydraulically operated valve.
b. Inside -a hydraulically operated valve, outside -a manual valve.
c. Inside -a manual valve, outside -a hydraulically operated valve.
d. Inside -a manual valve, middle -a check valve, outside -a hydraulically
operated valve.
e. Inside -a check valve, middle -a hydraulically operated valve, outside -a
hydraulically operated valve.
7- On a surface BOP stack, in which position must the valves on the kill line and
choke line be placed during drilling?
a. Both types of valves closed on the kill line and opened on the choke line.
b. Manual valves closed and hydraulic valves opened.
c. Hydraulic valves closed and manual valves opened.
d. All valves must be closed.
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Equipment Exercises
Diverters
1. Figure below illustrates a diverter in place while drilling with a surface
BOP.
Match the correct numbers to the descriptions below.

a. .............. Actuating piston.
b. .............. Head.
c. .............. Vent line.
d. .............. Annular packing element.
e. .. ............ Diverter open port.
f. .. ............ Flow line.
g. .. ............ Body.
h. .............. Diverter closing port.
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Equipment Exercises
2. What are the main components of a diverter system?

(TWO ANSWERS)
a. A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting using the mud-gas
separator
b. A vent line of small diameter, sufficient to create a back pressure on bottom
while circulating.
c. A high pressure ram type preventer with a large internal diameter.
d. A low pressure annular preventer with a large internal diameter.
e. A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting and proper disposal of
flow from the well.
3.
Figure below illustrates an integral diverter system.
Match the correct components to the descriptions below.
a. .................. Insert packer.

b. .......... Outer packer (outer active seal).
c. ................. .Diverter packer closing port.
d. .............. Flow line seals.
e. ...................Insert packer lockdown dogs.
f. ...................Diverter lockdown dogs.
g. ............... Support housing.
h. ................ Flow Line.
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Equipment Exercises
4.
Diverter systems are designed to totally seal in a well.

True
5.
The main purpose of a diverter is to divert shallow gas.

True
6.
9.
False
The requirements of a diverter system are a low pressure annular preventer and
an overboard vent line to the a mud gas separator.
True
8.
False
Diverters vent lines must be small diameter lines.

True
7.
False
False
Pick the correct procedure for the operation of a surface diverter system. Wind
Direction is starboard to port.
a.
Open starboard vent, close shaker valve, close diverter.
b.
Close diverter, close shaker valve, open starboard vent.
c.
Close diverter, open port vent, close shaker valve.
d.
Open port vent, close shaker valve, close diverter.
What are the components of a 29-1/2 inch diverter system? (select two answers)
a.
A low pressure annular preventer with a large internal diameter.
b.
A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting using the mud-gas
separator.
c.
A high pressure ram type preventer with a large internal diameter.
d.
A vent line with a manually operated full opening valve.
e. A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting and proper disposal
of flow from the well.
10- What happens when a diverter is closed?

a. The vent valve opens and then the BOP closes.
b. The BOP and vent valve close at the same time.
c. The BOP closes and then the vent valve opens.
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Equipment Exercises
11- Which of the following factors limit the success of diverter operation when
shallow gas blowout occurs? (THREE ANSWERS)
a. Rig air pressure of Zero psi.
b. The formation strength at the conductor/casing shoe.
c. Diverter lockdown doges unlocked.
d. Diverter lockdown doges locked.
e. Rig air pressure of 125 psi.
f. Mud pumps running, pumping mud to the bottom of the well.
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Equipment Exercises
Annular Preventers
1. Figure below illustrates a Hydril GK Annular Preventer commonly used for
Surface BOP installations
Match the correct numbers to the component below

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Opening Chamber.
Closing Chamber Hydraulic Inlet.
Preventer Body.
Operating Piston.
Screwed Head.
Packing Unit.
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Equipment Exercises
Figure below illustrates a Cameron DL type annular preventer
2.
DL Type Annular BOP

7
1
2
3
8
9
4
10
11
12
5
6
13
Match the correct numbers to the component below.

a. . . ...Operating Piston.
b. . Pusher Plate.
c. . Packer Insert.
d. . Vent hole (weep) .
e. . Donut.
f. . Packer.
g. . Opening Hydraulic Port.
h. ... ..Closing Hydraulic Port.
i. . Quick Release Top.
j. . Locking Grooves.
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Equipment Exercises
3.
Figure below illustrates a section view of a 13-5/8 - 10,000 psi WP type GX

Annular BOP.
Match the numbered components with the descriptions below.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Latched head.
Operating piston.
Packing unit
Opening chamber
Wear plate
Opening chamber head.
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Equipment Exercises
4.
Identify the parts of the Hydril GK.
Opening chamber
Packing unit
Closing chamber
Head (screw)
Piston
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Equipment Exercises
5.
Identify the parts of the Shaffer.
Opening chamber
Closing chamber
Packing unit
Piston
Head (latched)
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Equipment Exercises
6. Match the items listed below to the number indicated on the drawing.
Opening Chamber
Primary Closing Chamber
Balance or Secondary Closing Chamber
Opening Chamber Head
Packer Element
Piston
Piston Seals
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Equipment Exercises
7. Why is it important to reduce the regulated hydraulic pressure for annular BOP
before running a large sized casing?
a. To prepare for the Soft Shut in procedure.
b. To reduce the closing time.
c. To avoid collapsing the casing, during closing.
d. To enable the packing unit to fit uniformly around the casing body without
damaging the steel segments.
8.
Annular preventer sealing elements are made primarily to seal around any size of
pipe in the hole, but can also seal off the borehole with all pipe removed.
a. True.
b. False.
9.
Which three statements about Annular Preventers are true?

(Select three answers)
a. Can be used as a means of secondary well control.
b. Is designed to seal around any object in the well bore.
c. Cannot seal on a square or hexagonal Kelly.
d. Will not allow tool joints to pass through.
e. Will allow reciprocating or rotating the drill string while maintaining a seal
against well bore pressure.
f. Can require a variable hydraulic closing pressure according to the task
carried out.
10.
When annular BOPs are hydraulically pressure tested, it often happens that the
test pressure cannot be kept steady during the first attempt. They have to be
charged up two or more times before an acceptable test is obtained
Why is this?
a. Annular BOPs always leak until the packing element finds its new shape. This
motion can take several minutes.
b. The compressibility of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic control unit
below the closing piston causes the test pressure to drop.
c. The packing unit elastomer is flowing into a new shape because the rate of
flow is influenced by the applied pressure.
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Equipment Exercises
11.
What has to be checked before the installation of any annular packing element?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a. Temperature rating of the element.
b. Type of mud to be used.
c. Desired hydraulic closing pressure.
d. Maximum pipe outside diameter.
12.
A BOP stack is made up from the well head as follows: Three Ram BOPs, 13-5/8, 10,000 psi rated working pressure.
One Annular BOP, 13-5/8, 5,000 psi rated working pressure.
After taking a kick while tripping the well is closed in on 5 inch pipe using the
Annular Preventer. After stabilisation of shut in pressures the casing gauge
reads 1,000 psi.
Using the diagram below what hydraulic pressure should the annular closing
pressure be adjusted to for stripping?
a. 200 - 400 psi.

b. 400-600 psi.
c. 600 - 800 psi.
d. 1000-1500 psi
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Equipment Exercises
13- Which type of rubber should be installed in an annular BOP while working
in coldest temperature (-20/-30 Celsius -4/-22 Fahrenheit)?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a. Neoprene rubber.
b. Nitrile rubber.
c. Natural rubber.
14- Which type of annular BOP was designed with a weep hole?
a. Cameron Model D.
b. Hydril model GL.
c. Shaffer model Wedge cover.
d. Hydril model MSP
15- Which one of the following statements defines 'Well Pressure Assistance"?
a. The well pressure acting on the piston produces an increasing pressure in the
closing chamber.
b. The pressure exerted by the well on the exposed surface of the piston gives a
result force that is added to the force produced by the pressure in the closing
chamber.
c. The pressure exerted by the well on the exposed surface of the piston gives a
result force that is subtract from the force produced by the pressure in the
closing chamber.
16- In which one of the following annular BOP's "closure" not assisted by well
pressure?
a. Hydril model GL.
b. Hydril model GK.
c. Cameron model D
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Equipment Exercises
17- What pressure must be kept in the annular BOP closing chamber during
stripping operation?
a. The minimum pressure of BOP closure that ensures proper sealing.
b. The minimum pressure that allows the tool joint to go through the packing.
c. 500 psi.
d. 300 psi less than the closing pressure of the ram operation.
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Equipment Exercises
Ram Preventers
1. Match the items listed below to the number indicated on the Cameron blind/shear
ram.
a. . Side Packers.
b. . Ram Face Seal.
c. . Top Seal.
d. . Lower Ram Assembly.
e. . Top Ram Block.
f. . Top Ram Assembly.
2. Figure below illustrates a shear/blind ram.
Match the numbered parts to the correct components listed below.

a. . Shear blade.
b. . Upper rubber seal.
c. . Upper ram block holder.
d. . Upper ram block.
e. . Lower ram block.
f. . Lower rubber seal.
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3.
Figure below illustrates a pipe ram.
Match the numbered parts to the correct components listed below.

a. . Top Seal.
b. . Ram Packer.
c. . Ram Block.
d. . Ram Assembly.
4.
Most of the conventional front packer elements fitted on ram BOPs are enclosed
between steel plates. What are the main reasons for this type of design.
(TWO ANSWERS)
a.
To support the weight of the drillstring during hang-off.
b.
To prevent the rubber extruding top and bottom when the rams are closed.
c.
To feed new rubber into sealing contact with the pipe when the sealing face
becomes worn.
d.
To prevent any swelling when used during high temperature operations.
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5.
Match the items listed below to the numbers indicated on the drawing.
a. . Body
b. . Cylinder, Operator
c. . Bonnet
d. . Ram Assembly
e. . Bonnet seal
f. ... ..Ram change piston
g. . Bonnet Bolt
h. . .Locking Screw Housing
i. . . Locking screw
j. . .Intermediate Flange
k. .. Piston, Operating
l. ... ... Ram change cylinder
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6.
Identify the p`arts of the Shaffer pipe ram.
a. . Holder.
b. . Block
c. . Seal / Rubber
7.
The main functions of the weep hole on ram type B.O.P is to:
(Two answers)
8.
a.
Show the bonnet seal is leaking.
b.
Show the primary mud seal on the piston rod is leaking.
c.
Release any overpressure that may occur during testing.
d.
Prevent damage to the opening chamber.
With regard to ram locking devices, are the following statements True or False?
a.
All rams have locking devices.

True
b.
Locking devices increase the closing pressure on rams.

True
c.
False
All rams will allow the string to be hung off.

True
e.
False
Locking devices keep rams closed if hydraulics fail.

True
d.
False
False
Rams are designed to hold pressure from both above and below.
True
False
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9.
If a primary mud seal fails during a kill operation you have no back-up seal.
True
10.
False
When a ram type surface BOP is operated, the hydraulic fluid on the opposite
side of the operating piston is being displaced.
Indicate what happens to the fluid.
a. The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and drains off in the borehole through a
check valve.
b. The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and returns back to the opposite side of
the piston to enforce the closing pressure.
c. The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and returns back to the fluid reservoir
(as a function of the four-way valve for each preventer).
11. What are ram type preventers designed to do?
12.
13.
a.
Hold pressure only from above.
b.
Hold pressure only from below.
c.
Hold pressure from both above and below.
On a ram type BOP preventer, in which position will the 4-way valve be put to
assist with the removal of the bonnet after backing off the bonnet bolts?
a.
Open.
b.
Closed.
c.
Neutral (Block).
d.
In any position, it does not matter.

Which of the following statements about fixed bore ram type BOPS are
correct
(THREE ANSWERS)
a. Ram type BOPs are designed to contain and seal Rated Working Pressure
from above the closed rams as well as from below.
b. Ram type BOPs should be equipped with a mechanical locking system.
c. Fixed bore ram type BOPs can close and seal on various pipe sizes.
d. Fixed bore ram type BOPs can be used to hang off the drill string.
e. Ram type BOPs are designed to contain and seal Rated Working Pressure only
from below the closed rams.
14.
When a ram type BOP on a surface stack is closed, what happens to the
operating fluid displaced from the opening chamber?
a. The fluid drains into the well bore.
b. The fluid is used to boost closing pressure.
c. The fluid is returned to the reservoir.
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15. Which ram type preventer on a Cameron 13-5/8, 10,000 psi BOP stack is
equipped with thicker intermediate flanges?
a. Pipe rams.
b. Blind rams.
c. Shear rams.
d. Variable rams.
16. What is the main purpose of Blind/Shear rams?
a. To shear tubular like drill pipe while simultaneously sealing the hole.
b. To shear tubular like drill pipe without sealing the hole.
c. To effect a seal with drill collars in the hole.
17. What is the meaning of Closing Ratio for a ram type BOP - as defined by API
RP53?
a. The ratio between opening and closing volume.
b. The ratio of the wellhead pressure to the BOP closing pressure.
c. The ratio between opening and closing time.
d. The ratio between BOP rated working pressure and hydraulic control unit
working pressure.
18.
Can ALL ram type BOPs open in a situation where Rated Working Pressure is
contained below the rams and hydrostatic pressure to the flowline is above the
rams?
a. Yes
b. No
19.
Can ALL ram type BOPs close on Rated Working Pressure in the well bore
when the hydraulic operating pressure is 1,500 psi?
a. Yes
b. No
20.
Bottom rams should always be used to circulate up a kick.

TRUE
FALSE
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21. A Hydril 183/4", 10,000 psi, W.P Ram type BOP, has a closing ratio for pipe and
shear rams of 10:1.
What is the minimum closing pressure required for the BOP?
Answer .. Psi
22.
A Cameron 13 5/8, 10,000 psi working pressure, ram BOP, has a closing
ratio for pipe and shear rams of 7.0 - 1.
What is the minimum closing pressure required for the BOP?
Answer .. Psi
23.
For the following ram type BOP:

BOP R.W.P.
Closing ratio
Opening ratio
Accumulator operating pressure
15000 psi
6.8 : 1
3:1
3000 psi
What is the minimum pressure required to close the BOP at maximum wellbore
Pressure?
Answer: . psi
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What is the correct meaning of the term primary seal and secondary
seal when used in connection with ram type BOPs?
24.
a. Primary seal is shutting in the well using the annular BOP. Secondary seal is
shutting in the well using the rams after the annular BOP has already been
closed.
b. Primary seal is well control utilising only mud hydrostatic pressure. Secondary
seal is well control utilising both mud hydrostatic pressure and the BOPs.
c. Primary seal is the mechanical ram shaft packing. Secondary seal is injected
plastic packing intended to activate an extra seal on the ram shaft in an
emergency -if the primary seal is leaking.
d. Primary seal is a seal between the ring gasket and the connection on the side
or end outlets. Secondary seal is a seal established by a ring gasket wound with
Teflon tape.
25.
During a routine test it is noticed that the weep hole (drain hole/vent hole)
on one of the blowout preventer bonnets is leaking fluid.
What action should be taken?
a.
The weep hole only checks the closing chamber seals, leave it till the next
maintenance schedule.
b.
Energise emergency packing. If leak stops, leave it till the next maintenance
schedule.
c.
A leak is normal because the metal to metal sealing face in the bonnet needs
some lubrication to minimise damage.
d.
Ram packing elements on the ram body are worn out, replace immediately.
e.
Primary ram shaft seal is leaking, secure the well and replace immediately.
26. Before running 7 inch casing with a variable pipe rams (5-7 inch) already
installed, is it necessary to change over to 7 inch casing rams.

a. Yes.
b. No.
27. Which one of the following rams will be replaced before running casing?
a. Upper pipe rams.

b. Lower pipe rams.
c. Shear/Blind rams in the intermediate position.
28. In an emergency situation it is possible to activate a 'secondary Seal' on a ram
type preventer Which one of the following pressures will it seal against?
a. Wellbore pressure.
b. Closing chamber pressure.
c. Opening chamber pressure.
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29. When should the top pipe ram be changed out to the casing or liner size
ram?
a.
When the bit above the casing shoe.
b.
During lay down the BHA.
c.
During rigging up casing handling equipment.
d.
During running electric log.
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API Flanges
1.
Figure below illustrates the profile of an API 6BX type flange.

API Type 6BX Flange
Which number indicates the Nominal flange dimension?

a. Dimension No. 1.
b. Dimension No. 2.
c. Dimension No. 3.
d. Dimension No. 4.
2.
Figure below illustrates the profiles of two API type flanges.
Which one of the flanges has a specified distance between made-up flanges
that require occasional re-tightening of bolts/studs and nuts?
a. API type 6B.
b. API type 6BX.
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3.
4.
What is the meaning of 6BX when referring to a flange?

a.
Type.
b.
Serial Number.
c.
Dimension.
d.
Trademark.
Which of the following statements about ring gaskets are correct?

(TWO ANSWERS)
5.
a.
Ring gaskets may be used several times
b.
The same material specifications apply to ring gaskets as to ring grooves.
c.
Type RX and BX ring gaskets provide a pressure-energised seal.
d.
Only BX ring gaskets can be used with BX type flanges.
Figure below shows an API Type 6BX Flange
The four figures below illustrate cross sectional profiles of four different API
ring gaskets commonly used on well head equipment.

Which one of these gaskets matches the 6BX type flange shown at top of page.
a.
Type R Octagonal.
b.
Type BX.
c.
Type RX.
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6.
Figure below illustrates the cross-sectional profiles of four different API ring
gaskets commonly used on wellhead equipment.
Select the correct types that illustrate pressure energised ring gaskets.
Type R Octagonal
Type BX.
Type R Oval
Type RX.
(TWO ANSWERS)
a. Type R Octagonal.
b. Type R Oval.
c. Type RX.
d. Type BX.
7.
Figure below illustrates the cross-sectional profiles of four different API ring
gaskets
commonly used on wellhead equipment.
Type R Octagonal
Type BX.
Type R Oval
Type RX.
Select the pressure energised type of ring gasket that should be used for
flanged BOP connection type 6B as stated in API RP 53.
a.
Type R Octagonal.
b.
Type R Oval.
c.
Type RX.
d.
Type BX.
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8.
What is a 7-1/16, 10,000 psi flange?

a. It is designed for RX ring gasket type.
b. It has a 10,000 psi test pressure and 5000 psi working pressure.
c. It has a 10,000 psi working pressure and 7-1/16 ID.
d. It has a 7-1/16 OD and a 10,000 psi working pressure.
9.
What would be the effect of fitting a 7-1/16 x 5,000 psi flange to a working
10,000 psi
rated BOP stack?
a. The rating would remain at 10,000 psi..
b. The rating would become 5,000 psi.
c. The rating would become 7,500 psi.
10. What does 13-5/8 mean when the equipment in use is described as 15M, 135/8?
a. The external diameter of the flange or hub.
b. The external diameter of the BOPs.
c. The cylinder diameter of the hydraulic actuator for the ram BOPs.
d. The through-bore (inside diameter) of the BOP.
11.
Are the following statements true or false regarding API ring gaskets?
a.
Pressure energised type gaskets should be re-used.

True
b.
6BX flanges with BX gaskets require more checking than 6B with RX

gaskets.
True
c.
False
False
The nominal size of a flange is the diameter of the required gasket.

True
False
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12. The figures illustrate the cross sectional profile of four different API ring gaskets
commonly used on wellhead equipment.
Indicate the type of ring gasket that matches the type 6BX flange.
a. Type R Octagonal
b. Type R Oval
c. Type RX
d. Type BX
13.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 below show three different types of end outlet connections or
side connections used on BOPs.

1
Identify the types of connection by matching the correct number to the

description:
a. Clamp hub connection.: ..
b. Flanged connection.: ...
c. Studded connection.: .
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14- What is understood by the expression "Stand-Off between flanges" when

installed and made up?
a. The external diameter of the flange.
b. The internal diameter of the flange.
c. The distance between the two flanges when installed with the studs and
the nuts tightened
d. The total height of the two flanges assembly.
15- Which one of the following rated working pressure does not match
an API type 6B flange?
a. 10000 psi.
b.2000psi.
c.3000psi.
d.5000psi.
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Inside BOPs & Valves

1. Before cutting the drilling line. With the bit at casing shoe, which item of
equipment must be installed to make the operation safe?
a. Circulating head.
b. Make up top drive/kelly.
c. Full opening safety valve.
d. Inside blowout preventer.
e. Full opening safety valve and an inside blowout preventer
2.
There is only one inside BOP with an NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) pin connection on
the rig.
The drill string consists of: 5-inch Heavy Weight drill pipe (NC50)
8-inch (6-5/8 Reg.) drill collars.
Which of the following crossovers must be on the rig floor while tripping?
a.
NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) Box x 6-5/8 inch Reg. pin.
b.
NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) Box x 7-5/8 inch Reg. pin.
c.
NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) Box x 6-5/8 inch Reg. box.
d.
6-5/8 inch Reg. Box x 7-5/8 inch Reg. Pin.
3.
There is only one inside BOP with an NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) pin/box
connection on the rig. The drill string consists of: 5-inch drill pipe (NC50).
5-inch Heavy wall drill pipe (NC50).
8-inch drill collars (6-5/8 Reg.).
9-1/2 inch drill collars (7-5/8 Reg.).
(TWO ANSWERS)
a.
NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) box x 6-5/8 inch Reg. pin.
b.
NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) box x 7-5/8 inch Reg. pin.
c.
NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) pin x 6-5/8 inch Reg. box.
d.
6-5/8 inch Reg. Pin x 7-5/8 inch Reg. Pin.
e.
NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) pin x 7-5/8 inch Reg. box.
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4. Figure below illustrates six components often used to test BOPs or control drill
pipe pressure.
Match the correct component numbers to each of the descriptions below.

a. . Bit sub bored for float.
b. . Cup type tester
c. . Dart sub.
d. . Pump down dart.
e. . Dart type drill pipe float
f. . Flapper type drill pipe float.
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5.
Full opening safety valves (stab-in kelly cock type) should be placed on the rig
floor at all times, ready for use, to fit the tubulars being used.
Which of the following actions can be performed with a full opening valve in
the string?
(THREE ANSWERS)
a.
Easier to stab if strong flow is encountered up the drill string.
b.
Must not be run in the hole in the closed position.
c.
Has to be pumped open to read Shut In Drill Pipe Pressure.
d.
Will not allow wireline to be run inside the drill string.
e.
Is kept in its open position by a rod secured by a T-handle.
f.
Requires the use of a key to close.
6.
Stab-in non-return safety valves (inside BOPs) should be placed on the rig
floor at all times, ready for use, to fit the tubulars being used.
Which of the following actions can be performed with a non-return valve in
the string?
(THREE ANSWERS)
a. Easier to stab if strong flow is encountered up the drill string.
b. Must not be run in the hole in the closed position.
c. Has to be pumped open to read Shut In Drill Pipe Pressure.
d. Will not allow wireline to be run inside the drill string.
e. Has potential to leak through the open/close key.
f. Is kept in its open position by a rod secured by a T-handle.
7.
In which of the following situations is it an advantage to use a full closing

float valve in the drill string?
a.
To avoid flowback while tripping or during a connection.
b.
To read the drill pipe pressure value following a well kick.
c.
To allow reverse circulation.
d.
To reduce surge pressure.
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8.
A conventional flapper type float valve is installed in the bit sub in the closed
position. What effect does the float valve have on the drill string when tripping
into the well?
(TWO answers)
a. It increases the risk of hydraulic collapse of the drill pipe - if not filled.
b. It increases tripping time.
c. It increases flow-back through the drill string.
d. It reduces surge pressure on the formation.
e. It reduces flow-back in the flow line.
f. It allows reverse circulation at any time.
9.
Indicate whether the following operations can or cannot be performed with a

float valve (non-return) type in the string.
Can the correct shut in drill pipe pressure be read on the gauge after the pumps
are stopped
a. Yes.
b. No.
10.

Is it possible to get drill pipe back flow while tripping?
a. Yes.
b. No.
11.

Is surge pressure generated when tripping in?
a. Yes.
b. No.
12.

Is it possible to reverse circulating?
a. Yes.
b. No.
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13.
A well kicks with the bit off bottom and is shut in - the kellycock should now
be in place. The decision is made to strip back into the hole.
What equipment should be made up onto the string in order to perform the
stripping operation safely, assuming there is no float sub or dart sub in the
string?
(Note: Drill pipe safety valve = Kellcock.
Inside BOP = non-return valve.)
a. Only the drill pipe safety valve in the closed position.
b. Only the inside BOP.
c. The drill pipe safety valve (open) with an inside BOP installed on top.
d. The inside BOP with a drill pipe safety valve (closed) installed on top.
e. Only the drill pipe safety valve in the open position.
14.
What is an Inside Blowout Preventer?

a. An element inserted into the annular preventer to reduce the inside diameter.
b. A ball valve installed immediately above the bit.
c. A device that can be installed in the drillstring to act as a back-pressure
valve.
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15.
Match the items listed below to the numbers indicated on the drawing.
a. . Valve spring
b. . Release tool
c. . Valve seat
d. . Valve release rod
e. . Release rod locking screw
f. . Valve insert
g. . Valve head
h. . Lower body (BOX)
i. . Upper body (PIN)
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16.
Match the items listed to the numbers on the diagram.
a. . Ball
b. . Lower Seat
c. . Upper Seat
d. . Body
e. . Crank
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17.
a. Full Opening safety valves are easier to stab than Non Return valves if back
flow occurs.
TRUE
FALSE
b. Non Return valves require the use of a key to close.

TRUE
FALSE
c. Full Opening valves have to be pumped open to read SIDPP.

TRUE
FALSE
d. Full Opening valves must not be run into the hole in the closed position.
TRUE
18.
FALSE
With regard to drillstring floats which of the following are true or false?
a.
Floats allow reverse circulating.

TRUE
FALSE
b. Floats increase surge and swab pressures.

TRUE
c.
FALSE
Floats prevent back flow up the drillstring.

TRUE
FALSE
d. Floats protect the bit from plugging.

TRUE
e.
Floats should be run if shallow gas is anticipated.

TRUE
f.
FALSE
Floats allow SIDPP to be read without further action.

TRUE
19.
FALSE
FALSE
When RIH with a solid float, the drillstring must be filled from the top on a
regular basis. What might be the result if this procedure is not carried out
correctly?
(Two answers)
a. Drillpipe collapse.
b. Drop in BHP due to air bubble.
c. Riser collapse.
d. Mud losses.
e. Stuck pipe.
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20. The upper Kelly valve is installed to isolate the surface installation from well
pressure. When should this valve be closed.
a. When connections are made, to save the spilling of drilling fluid.
b. In well control situations when the surface pressures may exceed the rated
working pressure of the rotary kelly hose and the stand pipe manifold.
c. Only when the swivel packing is being replaced.
d. Always when the rotary kelly hose is being replaced
21. While pulling out a kick is taken. The Hydril drop in back-pressure valve'
is dropped and pumped down and the well shut in. After a while it is observed
that the pressure on the drill pipe gauge continues to increase.
Which of the following are the causes of this pressure increase?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a. The bit nozzles are plugged.
b. The drop in check valve is not yet seated.
c. The indented surface inner seat is washed out by the mud flow.
d. The stabilizers are balled up.
22. There is only one inside BOP with NC38 (3-1/2 inch IF) pin / box connection
on the rig. The drill string consists of:

3-1/2 inch drill pipe (NC38).
2-7/8 inch drill pipe (NC31).
a. NC40 (4 inch IF) box X NC26 (2 3/8 inch IF) pin.
b. NC38 (3 1/2 inch IF) box X NC31 (2 7/8 inch IF) box.
c. NC31 (2-7/8inch IF) pin X NC38 (3-1/2 inch IF) box.
d. NC46 (4 inch IF) box X NC35 (3-1/2 inch IF) pin.
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Choke Manifold
1.
What is the purpose of the choke manifold vent /bleed line that by-passes the
chokes?
a. To connect to the mud/gas separator.
b. To by-pass the chokes and connect the choke manifold to the kill line.
c. To by-pass the chokes and bleed off high volumes of fluid.
2.
What is the recommended diameter for the choke manifold vent line/bleed line
by-passing the chokes according to API RP53?
a. The same diameter as the other lines on the choke manifold.
b. At least equal to the diameter of the choke line.
c. At least 5 inches.
3.
What is the main function of the choke in the overall BOP system?
a. To direct hydrocarbons to the flare.
b. To direct wellbore fluids to the mud/gas separator.
c. To shut the well in softly.
d. To hold back pressure while circulating out a kick.
4.
Why are two chokes fitted into most choke manifolds?

a. To direct returns to the separator.
b. To direct returns to the pits.
c. To direct returns to the flare.
d. To minimise back-pressure when circulating through the manifold.
e. To provide backup if a problem occurs with the active choke.
5.
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.
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6.
Which method is used to operate the remotely operated valves on the choke
line?
a. Hydraulic fluid.
b. Air.
c. Nitrogen.
d. Wires.
7.
The reason for having at least two chokes in the manifold is:
a. To reduce back pressure.
b. To allow separation of fluid and gas.
c. To reduce load on the mud gas separator.
d. To provide a backup in case of washout/plugging.
8.
The main function of the Choke in the overall B.O.P system is:
a. To divert fluid to the mud tank.
b. To divert contaminant to burning pit.
c. To close the well in softly.
d. To hold back pressure while circulating up a kick.
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Mud Gas Separator (MGS)

1.
Which of the following dimensions in the diagram below, limit the maximum
working pressure of the mud/gas separator?
D2
H4
GAS TO VENT
FROM CHOKE
MANIFOLD
D3
MUD/GAS
SEPERATOR
H1
D1
TO SHALE
SHAKERS
H2
LIQUID SEAL
a. The height of the main body (H1).

b. The height of the dip tube (H2).
c. The total height of the vent line (H4).
d. Diameter of the inlet pipe (D3).
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2.
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
H2
LIQUID SEAL
a. The length and the inside diameter (D3) of the inlet pipe from the buffer tank
to the choke manifold.
b. The dip tube height (H2).
c. The body height (H1) and the body inside diameter (D1).
d. The derrick vent pipe height (H4) and inside diameter (D2).
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3.
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.
H4 - derrick vent line height = 147 feet.
H2 - dip tube height = 15 feet.

Mud density
= 10 ppg
D2
H4
GAS TO VENT
FROM CHOKE
MANIFOLD
D3
MUD/GAS
SEPERATOR
H1
D1
TO SHALE
SHAKERS
H2
LIQUID SEAL
a. 3 - 4 psi
b. 5
psi
c. 7.8 psi
d. 76
psi
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4. in the figure below. Which of the following dimension is the primary factor in
limiting the capacity of the mud-gas separator?
a. The height of the dip tube (H2).

b. The height of the main body (H1).
c. The total height of the vent line (H4).
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5. What is the purpose of a Vacuum Degasser?

a. It is only used while circulating out a kick.
b. It is mainly used to remove gas from mud while drilling
c. It is mainly used to separate gas from liquids while testing.
d. It is a standby in the event of the Mud/Gas Separator (Poor Boy) failing.
6. A Vacuum Degasser is often used to remove gas from drilling fluid while drilling.
Where the suction line to the Vacuum Degasser should be connected according to best
practice?
a. Upstream of the mud/gas separator (MGS) .
b. From the mud/gas separator vent line.
c. Inside the mud/gas separator.
d. Downstream of the mud gas separator.
7. Why can a Vacuum Degasser not to be used in place of a Mud Gas Separator
during the control of a kick?
a. Because it has capacity limitations.
b. Because it is not sited in an explosion proof area.
c. Because cuttings must be removed first
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8- Which of the following creating back pressure on mud /gas separator?

(TWO ANSWERS)
a. Length and diameter of vent

line.
b. Flow rate of hot mud into mud/
gas separator.
c. Height of liquid seal.
d. Height and diameter of second
vent.
e. Flow rate into mud/gas
separator.
9- The mud/gas separator illustrated in the following figure has the following
dimensions.
H1- body height
30
ft.
H2 dip tube height
15
ft.
H4 derrick vent line height
150
ft.
D2
Mud density = 11.5 ppg.

Assume the kick is condensate and
the returning fluid has gradient 0.3
psi/ ft.
Calculate the maximum operating
pressure at this case?
H4
GAS TO VENT
FROM CHOKE
MANIFOLD
D3
MUD/GAS
SEPERATOR
H1
D1
TO SHALE
SHAKERS
a. 9 psi.
b. 4.5 psi
c. 45 psi
LIQUID SEAL
H2
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10- What is the function of clean out plug (hot mud lube) in mud/ gas
separator?
a. Pump fresh mud (kill mud) through hot lube to help mud seal
b. To clean mud gas separator with fresh mud every 12 hours.
c. To increase efficiency of the separator.
d. Pump lower density mud.
11- Some mud/ gas separators are fitted with hot mud loop to circulate clean
mud into mud gas/ separator when a kick is being circulated out.
Where must the mud come from in order to maintain the ability to monitor
the pit Level?
a. The active tank.
b. The trip tank.
c. The reserve tank.
d. Its not important.
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Volumes and BOP Testing

1.
How much hydraulic fluid is required to close then open: Three pipe rams and one annular preventer
Without a safety margin, given the following fluid volumes:
Annular Preventer:
28 gallons to close.
26 gallons to open.
Pipe ram:
9 gallons to open.
Answer: .gallons.
2.
How much hydraulic fluid is required to close, open then close again: Three Pipe Rams, One Annular Preventer, one Kill Line and
One Chokelinevalve.
Annular Preventer:
20 gallons to open.
Pipe ram:
13 gallons to open
Kill and Choke Line Valves: 1.5 gallon to close.
1.5 gallon to open
Answer: .gallons.
3. In a BOP stack with one annular, three rams, an HCR on the kill line and an
HCR on
the choke line the following volumes are required:
Annular
RAM
HCR
Close
31.1
24.9
Open
31.1
23
How many gallons are required to close, open and close all functions?
Answer: .gallons.
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4. [S] In the drawing of the Surface BOP stack, it requires 24.9 gallons to close and
23 gallons to open each Ram. The annular preventer requires 31.1 gallons to
close and 31.1 gallons to open. Each HCR valve requires 2 gallons to open and
the same volume to close. It is required to close, open and close all functions
on the BOP, how many gallons of fluid will be required if a safety factor of
20% is included?
SHOW CALCULATIONS BELOW.
Answer: .gallons.
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Testing
1. What is the purpose of inflow test
a) Check communication between accumulator unit and BOP
b) Check the leak or communication between the casing liner lap and
cement plug, information pressure
2. While testing BOP, you find that there is a leak in the BOP. What is your
action?
a) Tight or repair it immediately under pressure
b) Release half of the pressure and repair it
c) Tight or repair it after all pressure released and all persons agree to
repair it and no potential trapped pressure
3. Which of the following statements is true regarding test and documentation
(Choose 2 Answers)
a) Test documents are signed by authorized person and destroyed after
finishing test
b) Test document record the type of test
c) Test document record pressure and duration
d) No need to sign from the authorized person
4.
When testing a Surface BOP stack with a test plug, the side outlet valves
below
the plug should be kept in the open position.
(Two Answers)
a) Because the test will create extreme hook loads.
b) Because of potential damage to casing/open hole.
c) Otherwise reverse circulation will be needed to release test plug.
d) To check for a leaking test plug.
5. Under what circumstances would a CUP-TYPE tester be used in preference

to
a TEST-PLUG when testing a surface BOP stack.
a) There is no difference, they are interchangeable.
b) When you require to test entire casing head, outlets and casing to
wellhead seals.
c) To test stack without applying excess pressure to wellhead and casing.
6.
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)?
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a) Grade E-75 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 311,200 lbs.

b) Grade X-95 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 394,200 lbs.
c) Grade G-105 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 436,150 lbs.
d) Grade S-135 premium drill pipe, tensile strength = 560,100 lbs.
e) Any grade will withstand the stress of the test.
7. When testing the BOP stack with a test plug or cup type tester in place, why is
a
means of communication established from below the tool to
atmosphere?
a) To avoid the creation of extreme hook load.
b) To avoid potential damage to the casing/open hole.
c) Otherwise reverse circulation will be needed to release the tool.
d) To avoid swabbing a kick during the test.
8.
[S] A test cup for 9-5/8 inch casing (ID 8.6 " ) is used to test a BOP stack to
a pressure of 5000 psi using 5 inch drill pipe. What will be the tensile force on
the drill pipe?
a) 244, 800 lbs
b) b.369, 800lbs
c) c.200, 000lbs
9.
What pressure does the manufacturer use to test the body of a new 10,000 psi
BOP?
a) 15,000 psi.
b) 10,000 psi.
c) 20,000 psi.
d) 17,500 psi.
10. The body of a new BOP is given a hydrostatic body or shell test after
manufacture. If the BOP has a Rated Working Pressure of 15,000 psi, what
hydrostatic body test pressure is required according to API recommendations?
a) 15,000 psi.
b) 17,500 psi.
c) 20,000 psi.
d) 22,500 psi.
e) 25,000 psi
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11. After connecting the open and close hoses to the BOP good practice would be
to carry out which of the following first?
a.
Take a slow circulating rate.
b.
Drain accumulator bottles and check precharge.
c.
Function test all items on the stack.
d.
Place all functions to neutral (block) position to charge up the hoses.
12. What is the first action that should be taken after connecting the open and
close hydraulic lines to the surface installed BOP stack?
a. Drain the accumulator cylinders and check the nitrogen precharge pressure.
b. Function test all items on the stack.
c. Place all functions in neutral position and start pressure testing the BOP stack.
d. Perform accumulator unit pump capacity test.
13.
According to API RP 53, 1997; BOP stacks should be pressure tested on a

regular basis. This would include:
(THREE answers)
14.
15.
a.
After any disconnection or repair.
b.
Prior to a known high pressure zone.
c.
Not to exceed 21 days.
d.
Prior to spud. Or upon installation.
e.
After each new casing string.
When should a BOP function test be performed according to API RP53?

a.
Only after installation of the BOP stack.
b.
At least once a week.
c.
Once per shift.
The lower kelly cock, upper kelly cock, drill pipe safety valve and inside BOP
are tools used to prevent flow from inside the drill string.
To what pressure should these components be tested?
a.
Two times the rated working pressure of the tool used (up to 5,000 psi).
b.
One and a half times the rated working pressure of the tool used.
c.
Always use a pressure equal to 10,000 psi.
d.
Test to a pressure at least equal to the maximum anticipated surface

pressure, but limited to the maximum rated working pressure of the BOP
stack in use.
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16.
Drillstring safety valves are required to be tested (According to API RP53):

(TWO answers).
a.
Less often than the BOP.
b.
Each time the BOP is tested.
c.
To the same pressure as the BOP.
d.
To the same RWP as the kelly/top drive.
17.
What is the Rated Working Pressure for BOP equipment according to API RP
59 ?
a.
Maximum anticipated bottom hole pressure.
b.
Maximum anticipated pore pressure.
c.
Maximum anticipated surface pressure.
d.
Maximum anticipated hydrostatic drilling mud pressure.

What is the correct definition for Rated Working Pressure according to
API (SPEC 16E)?
18.
a. The maximum test pressure the equipment is designed to contain and/or

control.
b. The maximum internal pressure the equipment is designed to contain and/or
control.
c.
19.
The hydrostatic proof test pressure a body or shell member shall hold prior to
shipment from the manufacturers facility.
Regarding the Rated Working Pressure (RWP) of a BOP, are the following
statements
true or false?
a. The criteria used to determine the required R.W.P. of a BOP is the maximum
anticipated surface pressure.
True
False
b. The Rated Working Pressure of a BOP is the maximum internal pressure it is

designed to hold.
True
False
20. How should the manually operated and hydraulically operated kill line valves on
the BOP be pressure tested?

a. From the well bore side; with the check valve installed.
b. From the pump side; with the check valve removed so that the pressure can be
bled off.
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c. From the well bore side; with the check valve removed and the kill line
vented.
d. From the pump side; because the check valve on the outside of the valves
prevents the detection of a faulty valve if they are pressure tested from the
well bore side.
21- What is the purpose of an inflow test?
a.
Inflow tests are generally carried out to verify if there is communication

with the formation through the casing, a liner lap or past a cement plug.
b.
An inflow test is to check the integrity of the casing and surface

equipment before drilling out the float collar and shoe.
c.
An inflow test is check for communication between the chock manifold

and surface BOP stack.
d.
An inflow test is to check the integrity of the formation and surface

equipment before running a string of casing.
22- If an inflow test cannot be performed, should the barrier be tested from
above?
a.
Yes
b.
No
22- Leak testing of well barrier should be performed?

a. After replacement of pressure confining components of the well barrier,
this should be agreed by all parties and documented.
b. At the same time of replacement of pressure confining components of the
well barrier, this should be agreed by all parties and documented.
c. While replacing of pressure confining components of the well barrier, this
should be agreed by all parties and documented.
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ACCUMULATOR UNIT PART I

BOP Control Unit
1.
Match the items listed to the diagram.
a. .. Accumulator bottles.
b. ... Electric pump.
c. .... Hydro-electric pressure switch.
d. . Hydro-pneumatic pressure switch.
e. .Air pump.
f. .. Air filter.
g. .. .Annular pressure gauge.
h. . Annular regulator.
i. .. Manifold regulator.
j. ...Accumulator pressure gauge.
k. ... .Accumulator pressure relief valve.
l. . ....Pressure transmitter (transducer)
m. .. ...Unit / Remote switch.
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n. .... Accumulator isolator valve.

o. . By-pass valve.
p. ...... Four way valve (4 way valves).
q. . Manifold pressure gauge.
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2. Figure below illustrates a hydraulic control schematic for a BOP Control System.
/ Select the list below that indicates the valves that should be open while drilling.
a. Valves; 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18.
b. Valves; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18.
c. Valves; 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18.
d. Valves; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17.
/ Select the list below that indicates the valves that should be closed while drilling
a. Valves; 1, 4, 9, 10, 12, 15.
b. Valves; 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17.
c. Valves; 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 16, 18.
d. Valves; 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 16, 17.
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Reservoir Tanks
1.
What type of fluid should be used in the reservoir of the BOP Control Unit
when temperatures below zero degrees centigrade (32 degrees fahrenheit) are
expected?
a.
Diesel oil.
b.
Kerosene.
c.
Fresh water with added kerosene
d.
Fresh water with added lubricant and glycol.
2.
The hydraulic control unit has a reservoir filled with hydraulic control
operating fluid. The capacity of this reservoir should be equal to at least
twice the usable fluid capacity of the closing unit system. What type of fluid
should be used?
(select two answers)
a.
Fresh water containing lubricant.
b.
Salt Water.
c.
Gearbox oil
d.
Fresh water containing lubricant and glycol for ambient temperatures below
0 deg Celsius (32 deg Fahrenheit).
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Control Unit Pumps

1.
How many independent sources of power should be available on each BOP

hydraulic control unit, according to API RP53?
a. Only one.
b. Not less than two.
c. It is the rig owners choice
2.
Which type of power source should be available to operate the BOP control
unit pumps?
a. An electrical system.
b. An air system.
c. A dual air/electric system
d. An hydraulic system.
3.
API RP53 states that each closing unit should be equipped with sufficient
number and sizes of pumps to satisfactorily perform the closing unit capacity
test.
With the accumulator system isolated, the pumps should be capable of closing
the annular preventer on the size of drill pipe being used, open the
hydraulically operated choke line valve and obtain a minimum of 200 psi
pressure above accumulator pre-charge pressure on the closing unit manifold.
This should be achieved within: a. 1 minute or less.
b. 2 minutes or less.
c. 3 minutes or less
d. 4 minutes or less.
4.
What is the minimum pressure at which the charge pumps start up, according
to API RP53?
a. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 50% of the operating
pressure.
b. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 75% of the operating
pressure.
c. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 90% of the operating
pressure.
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Accumulator Bottles
1.
When should a pre-charge pressure test be conducted on the accumulator

bottles?
a. It is not necessary to conduct a test as pre-charge pressure losses are not
expected.
b. It should be conducted prior to the start up of each well.
c. It should be conducted once per shift.
d. It should be conducted during the weekly BOP test.
2.
Which gas is used to pre-charge the accumulator bottles on a BOP Hydraulic

Control Unit?
a. Air.
b. Nitrogen.
c. Oxygen.
d. Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
e. Methane.
3.
What is the minimum recommended (API RP53) pre-charge pressure for the
accumulator bottles on a 3000-psi Hydraulic Control Unit?
a. 3000 psi.
b. 1000 psi.
c. 1200 psi.
d. 200 psi.
4.
Nitrogen is the gas used to pre-charge accumulator bottles.

TRUE
5.
FALSE
The purpose of having stored fluid under pressure in the accumulator bottles is:
(Two Answers)
a. To operate the IBOP in the Top Drive
b. To enable the BOP to be closed in the event of a power failure.
c. To activate the emergency packing on the Rams.
d. To operate the remote choke.
e. To reduce the closing time of BOP functions.
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Equipment Exercises
What is the correct definition of usable fluid volume in an accumulator?
6.
a. The total volume to be stored in the accumulator bank.

b. The total volume to be stored in the accumulator cylinders.
c. The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the accumulator
operating pressure and the minimum operating pressure.
d. The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the accumulator
operating pressure and the pre-charge pressure.
e. The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the accumulator
operating pressure and 500 psi above the pre-charge pressure.
7.
What is the usable fluid volume of an accumulator bottle, according to API

requirements?
a.
The total volume to be stored in the accumulator bottle.
b.
The volume of fluid recoverable from an accumulator bottle, between the

accumulator operating pressure and 200 psi above the bottle pre-charge
pressure.
c.
The volume of fluid recoverable from an accumulator bottle, between the

accumulator operating pressure minus 200 psi and pre-charge pressure.
8. What is the minimum (API RP53) recommended capacity of the hydraulic fluid
reservoir on the hydraulic BOP control unit?
a.
Two times the usable fluid of the accumulator.
b.
Two times the closing volume of the BOP.
c.
Two times the accumulator capacity
9.
A BOP hydraulic control unit accumulator bank has 20 cylinders: Cylinder capacity (Nitrogen & Fluid) - 10 gallons.
Accumulator pre-charge pressure - 1,000 psi.
Accumulator operating pressure - 3,000 psi.
Minimum accumulator operating pressure - 1,200 psi.
Calculate the total usable fluid volume for the accumulator bank?
a.
40 gallons.
b.
100 gallons.
c.
66 gallons.
d.
200 gallons.
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Equipment Exercises
10.
11.
A BOP hydraulic control unit accumulator bank has 12 cylinders.

Cylinder capacity (Nitrogen & fluid) - 10 gallons.
Accumulator pre-charge pressure - 1,000 psi.
Accumulator operating pressure - 3,000 psi.
Minimum accumulator operating pressure - 1500 psi?
Calculate the total usable fluid volume for the accumulator bank?
a.
40 gallons.
b.
27 gallons.
c.
66 gallons.
d.
43 gallons.
A.P.I. RP53 recommends a minimum operating pressure of 1200 psi and a

maximum operating pressure of 3000 psi. How much usable fluid would you
get from a 10 gallon capacity bottle?
Answer . Gallons
12.[S] If the capacity of the bottle in the last question was increased to 25 gallons
how much usable fluid would you now have?
Answer . Gallons
13.[S] An accumulator system has 24 ten-gallon capacity bottles. How many gallons
of usable fluid are available according to recommendations stated in A.P.I.
RP53. - Maximum operating pressure 3,000 psi - minimum operating pressure
1,200 psi.
a. 240 gallons
b. 480 gallons
c. 120 gallons
d. 100 gallons
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Equipment Exercises
14.[S] 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. 12 cylinders.
b. 24 cylinders.
c. 36 cylinders.
d. 48 cylinders.
15.[S] In a BOP stack with one annular, three rams, an HCR on the kill line and an
HCR on the choke line the following volumes are required:
Close (Gallons) Open (Gallons)
a.
Annular
31.1
31.1
RAM
24.9
23
HCR
How many gallons are required to close, open and close all functions?
Answer . Gallons
b.
The operators requirements as per API RP53 are for a minimum

operating pressure of 1200 psi. How many 10 gallon capacity
accumulator bottles are required to provide enough useable fluid.
Answer . Bottles
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Equipment Exercises
4-Way Valves
1.
3 position/4 way valves are used on a BOP control unit to control stack
functions. Which of the following statements are true?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a.
They are capable of manual operation.
b.
They cannot be remotely operated.
c.
They can be placed in 4 positions.
d.
They have four active connections (inlets/outlets).
2.
While drilling, what is the correct position of the selector valves (3-position/
4-way valves) on the BOP hydraulic control unit?
a.
All valves in the open position.
b.
All valves in the closed position.
c.
All valves in the neutral position.
d.
Open or closed, depending on stack function.
3.
On the hydraulic BOP control unit for a surface BOP stack a number of selector
valves are installed. (Selector valves control the BOP functions).
Which is the correct description of a selector valve?
a.
A selector valve is a 3 position/4 way directional control valve that has the
pressure inlet port blocked, the operator ports blocked and the pressure trapped
in the centre position.
b.
A selector valve has two or more supply pressure ports and only one outlet
port. When fluid is flowing through one of the supply ports the internal
shuttle seals off the other inlet port and allows flow to the outlet port only.
c.
A selector valve is a three position directional control valve that has the
pressure inlet port blocked and the operator ports vented in the centre position.
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Equipment Exercises
Hi-Lo Bypass Valve

1.
On the remote panel the High-Low bypass valve allows you to put full
accumulator pressure to which of the following.
a. Rams only.
b. Annular only.
c. All functions.
d. Rams and H.C.R. valves only.
2.
On which ram operation would you be most likely to use the by-pass
(manifold valve) facility?
a. Variable bore rams.
b. Blind/Shear rams.
c. 5 inch pipe rams.
d. 3-1/2 inch pipe rams.
3.
What is the purpose of the by-pass valve on a surface BOP Hydraulic Control
Unit?
a. To bleed the accumulator fluid back to the reservoir.
b. To by-pass the 4-way valves.
c. To enable full accumulator pressure to be placed on the annular BOP.
d. To enable full accumulator pressure to be placed on the Ram/HCR closing unit
manifold.
4.
What is the purpose of the bypass button on the drillers remote control panel
for a surface BOP installation?
a. To increase the hydraulic annular pressure to existing accumulator pressure.
b. To increase the hydraulic accumulator pressure to 3,000 psi.
c. To increase the hydraulic manifold pressure to 2,000 psi.
d. To increase the hydraulic manifold pressure to existing accumulator pressure.
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Equipment Exercises
Unit Remote Function

1.
If the UNIT/REMOTE switch on a surface BOP hydraulic control unit is

placed in UNIT position, which of the following is true?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a. All BOP functions can be operated from the Drillers Remote BOP Control
Panel.
b. No BOP functions can be operated from the Drillers Remote BOP Control
Panel.
c. The hydraulic annular pressure regulator cannot be adjusted from the Drillers
Remote BOP Control Panel.
d. The air-operated pumps are isolated.
2.
The Annular unit/remote switch on the accumulator allows you to do what

when unit is selected.
a. Adjust the annular regulator from the remote panel.
b. Adjust the manifold regulator from the accumulator.
c. Adjust the manifold regulators from the remote panel.
d. Adjust the annular regulator from the accumulator.
3. The Annular unit/remote switch on the accumulator allows you to do what when
Remote is selected.
a. Adjust the annular regulator from the remote panel.
b.Adjust the manifold regulator from the accumulator.
c. Adjust the manifold regulators from the remote panel.
d.Adjust the annular regulator from the accumulator.
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Equipment Exercises
Sequence of Operation and Pressures

1.
What happens when the handle on the BOP remote control panel is activated
to close the upper ram preventer? (The master valve has been operated)
a.
The handle opens the hydraulic valve in the back of the remote control panel
and hydraulic fluid flows to the preventer.
b.
The handle operates an electric switch in the back of the remote panel. The
electric current operates the hydraulic valve at the accumulator unit and this
enables the hydraulic fluid to flow to the preventer.
c.
The handle operates an air valve in the back of the remote panel. The air
activates a piston at the accumulator unit that operates the 4-way valve
enabling the flow of hydraulic fluid to the preventer.
2.
On which gauges on a remote BOP control panel would a reduction in

pressure be observed when the 3-1/2 inch pipe rams are closed?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a.
Air Pressure Gauge.
b.
Accumulator Pressure Gauge.
c.
Manifold Pressure Gauge.
d.
Annular Pressure Gauge.
3.
On which gauges on a BOP remote control panel will a reduction in pressure

be observed when the Annular preventer is being closed?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a.
Air pressure gauge.
b.
Accumulator pressure gauge.
c.
Manifold pressure gauge.
d.
Annular pressure gauge.
4.
On which gauges on the BOP remote control panel would a reduction in

pressure be observed when the blind/shear ram is closed?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a.
Air pressure gauge.
b.
Accumulator pressure gauge.
c.
Manifold pressure gauge.
d.
Annular pressure gauge.
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Equipment Exercises
5.
Answer the following questions using the diagram of a drillers remote control
panel.
A.
What are the normal operating pressures seen on the following gauges
on the
drillers remote panel?
Gauge No 1 psi
Gauge No 2 . psi
Gauge No 3 psi
Gauge No 4..
B.
psi
If Gauge No 2 on the remote panel reads zero which of the following

statements is true?
a. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
b. Choke and kill lines can still be operated from the remote panel.
c. No stack function can be operated from the remote panel.
d. All functions on the remote panel will operate normally.
C.
On which two gauges on the remote panel would you expect to see a
reduction in
pressure when the annular preventer is being closed?
a. Gauge
1&2
b. Gauge
2&4
c. Gauge
3&4
d. Gauge
1&4
e. Gauge
3&2
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Equipment Exercises
6.
Which of the following functions on a BOP is supplied from Manifold

Pressure?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a. Ram BOP Preventers.
b. Hydraulically operated choke and kill line valves.
c. Annular BOP Preventer
d. All BOP stack functions.
7.
What is the NORMAL Accumulator pressure reading on a 3000-psi Hydraulic

Control Unit?
a. 3000 psi.
b. 2500 psi.
c. 1500 psi.
d. 700 - 1500 psi.
8.
What is the NORMAL Manifold pressure reading on a 3000 psi Hydraulic

Control Unit?
a. 3000 psi.
b. 2500 psi.
c. 1500 psi.
d. 1000 psi.
9.
What is the NORMAL Annular pressure reading on a 3,000 psi Hydraulic

Control Unit?
a. 250 psi.
b. 600 1,500 psi.
c. 3,000 psi.
10.
What would the pressure on the ram opening lines between the BOP Hydraulic
Control Unit and the BOP stack normally be while drilling?
a. Zero.
b. 500 psi.
c. 1,500 psi.
d. 3,000 psi.
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Equipment Exercises
11.
Which function on a BOP stack is supplied from the annular pressure

regulator?
a. Rams and hydraulically operated choke and kill line valves.
b. Annular preventer only.
c. Annular preventer and hydraulically operated choke and kill line valves.
d. Ram preventer, annular preventer and hydraulically operated choke and kill
line
valves.
e. No function is supplied with this pressure; the value on the gauge only
indicates the
maximum allowable working pressure for the annular preventer in use.
12.
What pressure rating should we have on valves and fittings between the closing
unit and the blowout preventer. (10,000 psi)
a. 1,500 psi
b. 3,000 psi
c. 10,000 psi
13. What is the correct description of a hydraulic regulator on the hydraulic BOP
control unit manifold?
a. A hydraulic device that reduces upstream supply pressure to a desired
(regulated) pressure.
b. A hydraulic device that maintains supply pressure to a desired (regulated)
pressure.
c. A device that is built into a hydraulic or pneumatic system to relieve any
excess pressure.
d. A device that automatically converts hydraulic pressure signals into electric signals or
into pneumatic pressure signals
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Equipment Exercises
Closing Times
1. What is the closing time for a ram type BOP - according to API RP53?
a. Less than 30 seconds.
b. Less than 45 seconds.
c. Less than 2 minutes.
2. What is the recommended closing time for 18-3/4 surface annular BOP
according to API RP53?

3. What is the maximum recommended closing time for a 13-5/8 inch Annular BOP according to API RP53?
4. What is the closing time for a 21-1/4 inch surface annular BOP - according to API
RP53
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Equipment Exercises
Master Valve
1. What is the purpose of the master control valve on an air operated remote BOP
control panel?
a. Activates the hydraulic fluid circuit at the panel.
b. Activates the air circuit at the panel.
c. Activates the electric circuit for the open/close lights.
d. Adjusts pipe ram closing pressure.
2. What is the function of the master control valve on the remote BOP control panel
on the rig floor?
a. To allow pressuring up of the 4-way valves on the hydraulic control unit.
b. To activate the open or close lights.
c. To activate power to the control unit charge pumps.
d. To allow pressuring up of the control valves on the remote BOP control panel.
3. On the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, the master control valve
handle/button must be held depressed for five seconds then released before
operating a BOP function.
a. True.
b. False.
4. The remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, the master valve handle/button
must be held depressed while BOP functions are operated.
a. True.
b. False.
5. On the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, the master control valve allows
air pressure to go to each function in preparation for operating the handle/button.
a. True.
b. False.
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Equipment Exercises
6. On the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, if a function is activated
without operating the master control valve - that function will work.
a. True.
b. False.
7. If a function is operated on the remote BOP control panel without operating the
master control valve, how will the function work?
a. Slower.
b. Faster.
c. The same.
d. Will not work at all.
8. Which of the following procedures is the correct one to activate a BOP function
from the Drillers electric remote control panel on a surface BOP stack
installation?
a. The master button must be depressed for 5 seconds and then released before a
BOP function button is depressed.
b. The master button must be held depressed while a BOP function button is
depressed.
c. The BOP function button is depressed and then released. The master button
must then be depressed to activate the function.
9. Which of the following correctly describes the operation of the master valve on
the BOP remote panel?
a. The master valve when operated moves the 3 position valve to the close
position.
b. The master valve when operated will do a panel light test.
c. The master valve must be continually operated whilst functions on the panel
are made.
d. Holding the master air valve for 5 seconds then releasing it will allow
functions to take place.
10. The correct reason for operating the master air valve for 5 seconds prior to the
function on a remote B.O.P. panel is:
a. To check the rig air pressure is correct.
b. To allow a buildup of air pressure to operate the 3 position valve.
c. To bleed air from the system.
d. To give the operator time to think about what he is doing.
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Equipment Exercises
11. Which of the following statements is true concerning the remote B.O.P panel:
a. The master valve when operated moves the 3 position valve to the close position.
b. The master valve when operated will do a panel light test.
c. The master valve must be continually operated whilst functions on the panel are
made.
d. Holding the master air valve for 5 seconds then releasing it will still allow
functions to
take place.
12. The following statements relate to the Driller's remote control panel on the rig floor.
For each statement circle what you think is the correct answer.
a. The master control valve when activated supplies air to the other control valves.
TRUE
FALSE
b. The master control valve must be operated if other functions are to operate.
TRUE
FALSE
c. If you operate a function without operating the master control valve that function
will not work.
TRUE
FALSE
d. If you operate the master control valve and a function together that function will
not work.
TRUE
FALSE
e. If the upper ram close light on the panel illuminates you know the ram is closing.
TRUE
FALSE
f. When the close light on the panel illuminates then you know the 3 position valve
on the accumulator has moved to the close position.
TRUE
FALSE
g. Operating the master control valve only will illuminate all lights on the panel.
TRUE
FALSE
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Equipment Exercises
Remote Panel
1.
Where are the electric (activating) switches for the BOP remote control panel
lights located?
a. On the pressure gauge mounted on the remote control panel.
b. On the BOP hydraulic control unit.
c. Inside the BOP operating chambers.
d. On the remote control panel operating handles.
2.
Only a small volume of fluid is required to operate the hydraulic valves on the
BOP side outlets on a surface BOP installation.
On a Drillers air operated panel, if the Driller pushes Master and Choke
open simultaneously - he observes that the lights change colour.
Do the changing lights confirm that the choke line valve is in the open
position?
3.
a.
Yes.
b.
No.
On a drillers remote B.O.P. control panel you close the annular preventer and
the close light illuminates. What is the light telling you?
a. A hydraulic signal has been sent to the accumulator unit.
b. The annular has closed.
c. The annular 4 way valve on the accumulator unit has functioned and fluid
should be going to the annular.
d. A microswitch in the back of the Drillers remote B.O.P. control panel has
been activated, indicating that you have pushed the lever to the close position.
4. You close a ram on the Driller's remote B.O.P control panel. The close light for that
function illuminates but you notice that the manifold pressure gauge does not drop.
What has happened?
a. Air supply has been lost to the Driller's panel
b. 4-way ram valve on accumulator unit has failed to shift
c. Blockage in line between accumulator unit and B.O.P stack
d. You forgot to hold down the master control valve for 5 seconds as instructed
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Equipment Exercises
5. When shutting in a well from the remote B.O.P panel, a number of problems may
occur that makes you wonder whether the selected function has operated. From the chart
below place an "X" in the box or boxes where the problem may relate to the cause.
Note: There may be more than one answer for a problem.
PROBABLE CAUSE CHART
PROBLEM
Master
valve not
held
down
3 Position
Valve not
moved
Closed
line
blocked.
Leak in
line or
BOP.
Air lost.
Bulb
blown.
Close light does

not illuminate but
pressure drops and
later recovers.
Light does not
illuminate and
pressure gauge
does not drop.
Pressure gauge
drops but does not
rise back up.
Light illuminates
but pressure gauge
does not drop.
6.
In a well control situation annular BOP was leaking, close pipe ram was urgently
required. Driller activated ram close function and observes manifold pressure
immediately decrease to zero.
Which one action should be taken to close ram as quickly as possible?
a.
Use hammer to free stuck manifold pressure
b.
Send Assistant Driller to put upper ram in block position & close middle
ram.
c.
Activate by-pass function
d.
Close ram manually by use ram loch screw
e.
Send Assistant driller to manually operate tacks selector valves.
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Equipment Exercises
1.
On the Drillers air operated panel for a surface BOP the ram close operated
and the following was seen:
Green light went out.
Red light came on.
Annular pressure did not change.
Manifold pressure decreased and later returned to the original position.
Accumulator pressure decreased to 2500 psi and remained steady.
What is the most probable cause of the problem?
a. There is a blockage in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the
BOP control unit.
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the BOP
control unit.
c. The selector valve (3 position/4 way valve) is stuck in the open
position.
d. The pressure switch or the pumps on the BOP control unit did not work.
e. Electric position switches are malfunctioning.
2.
On the drillers pnenumatically operated panel for a surface installed BOP, a

ram close function was activated and the following observations were made:
Green light remained on.
Red light remained off.
Annular pressure did not change.
Manifold pressure did not change.
Accumulator pressure did not change.
What is the probable cause of the problem?
a. The selector valve (3 position/4 way valve) is stuck in the open
position.
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the BOP
control unit.
c. Electric pressure switches are malfunctioning.
d. The pumps on the BOP control unit are malfunctioning.
e. There is a blockage in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the
control unit.
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3.
If the manifold gauge on the remote BOP control panel reads zero and other
gauges read normal values, which of the following statements is true?
a. Everything is correct.
b. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
d. All stack functions can be operated from the remote panel.
4.
When shutting in the well from the Remote BOP Panel the normal sequence
may not occur.
What has happened if the close light does not illuminate, but the gauge drops
and later rises backup?
a. The 4-way valve on hydraulic closing unit failed to shift.
b. The hydraulic closing line to the BOP is plugged.
c. There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.
d. The bulb has blown.
5.
If the air pressure gauge on the remote BOP control panel reads zero, which of
the following statements is true?
Choke and kill line valves can still be operated from the remote panel.
a. All stack functions can be operated from the remote panel.
b. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
6.
When shutting in the well at the BOP Panel a problem may occur that causes
doubt about whether the selected function has operated.
What has happened if the light does not illuminate and pressure gauge does
not drop?
7.
When shutting in the well from the Remote BOP Panel the normal sequence
may not occur.
What has happened if the pressure gauge drops but does not rise back up?
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8.
When shutting in the well at the BOP Panel, a problem may occur that causes
doubt about whether the selected function has operated.
What has happened if the light illuminates but the pressure gauge does not
drop?
9.
When closing the upper rams from the remote control panel on the rig floor
the green light indicator goes out but the red light indicator does not come on.
The Accumulator pressure and the Manifold pressure readings decrease and
then return to normal.
What could be the reason for this?
a. The 4-way valves on the BOP hydraulic control unit did not move.
b. There is a leakage on the hydraulic circuit.
c. The rams did not close.
d. There is an electrical fault with the lights.
10.
A pipe ram has been operated from the remote panel. The accumulator and
manifold pressures have dropped by 400 psi, but only the manifold pressure
has returned to normal.
What is the cause of the problem?
a. Hydraulic closing line to BOP is leaking.
b. The 4-way valve has not actuated.
c. The charge pumps are not working.
11.
When closing the upper rams, by operating the handle on the BOP remote
control panel, the accumulator and manifold pressures decrease but the close
light does not illuminate.
What is the reason for this?
a. The 4-way valve on the accumulator unit did not move.
b. There is a leak on the hydraulic unit.
c. The rams did not close.
d. The electric switch that activates the close light circuit failed.
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12.You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the Accumulator unit show:
(The BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
Select the best answer

a. Everything OK.
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
c. There is a malfunction in the pressure transducer assembly.
d. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulators.
e. Faulty pump stop/start switch.
13 .You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the accumulator unit show:
(the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).

a. Everything is OK
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic system
c. There is a malfunction in the pressure transducer assembly
d. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulator
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14.You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the accumulator unit show:
(The BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).

a. Everything is OK.
d. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulators.
15.After stopping drilling and closing the annular, annular pressure dropped and
recovered, now the accumulator unit shows:

a. Everything is OK.
d. There is a malfunction in the regulators.
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16.You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator control system reads
as follows: (the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
ACCUMULATOR
PRESSURE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ANNULAR
PRESSURE
3000 psi
CONSTANT
1500 psi
CONSTANT
600 psi
DECREASING

a. Everything OK
b. There is a leak at one of the accumulator bottles
c. There is a malfunction in the remote panel master switch/handle
d. There is a malfunction in a hydraulic regulator
e. Electric motor stop/start switch is faulty
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17. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator control system
reads as follows: (the BOP has not been operated).
ACCUMULATOR
PRESSURE
3200 psi
INCREASING
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ANNULAR
PRESSURE
1500 psi
CONSTANT
900 psi
CONSTANT

a. Everything is OK
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic system
c. There is a malfunction in the remote panel master switch/handle
d. There is a malfunction in the manifold hydraulic regulator
e. Electric motor stop/start switch is faulty
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18. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system
reads as follows: (the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not
running).
ACCUMULATOR
PRESSURE
3000 psi
CONSTANT
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ANNULAR
PRESSURE
1500 psi
CONSTANT
900 psi
CONSTANT

a.
Everything is O.K
b.
There is a leak in the hydraulic system
c.
There is a malfunction in the pressure transducer assembly
d.
There is a malfunction in the regulators
e.
Electric motor stop/start switch is faulty
f.
D and E are correct
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19. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system reads
ACCUMULATOR
PRESSURE
3000 psi
CONSTANT
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ANNULAR
PRESSURE
3000 psi
CONSTANT
900 psi
CONSTANT
What is the likely reason for the change?

a. Everything is correct.
b. Leakage on the hydraulic circuit.
c. Problem with the automatic hydro-electric pressure switch.
d. Leaking by-pass valve.
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20. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system reads
ACCUMULATOR
PRESSURE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ANNULAR
PRESSURE
2800 psi
DECREASE
1700 psi
INCREASE
900 psi
CONSTANT

a. Fault on the annular regulator.
b. Leak on the hydraulic circuit.
c. Problem with the automatic hydro-electric pressure switch.
d. Fault on the manifold regulator.
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21. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system reads as
follows: (the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
ACCUMULATOR
PRESSURE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ANNULAR
PRESSURE
2800 psi
DECREASE
1300 psi
DECREASE
900 psi
CONSTANT

a. Problem with the by-pass valve.
b. Everything is correct.
c. Problem with the charging pump.
d. Leak in the hydraulic circuit.
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Equipment Exercises
Section 10 : Barrier Concept

Section 11
What must be true for barrier test charts and documents?
(Two answers)
a. The documents are signed by authorized person and destroyed after
testing
b. Test document should record test pressure and its duration.
c. The Documents will not require signature of an authorized person but the
charts must be signed.
d. Documents and charts record type of test.
Section 12
During BOP 13 5/8'' -10 KPSI routing test. Test no. 02 which is (top
pipe ram & manually operated kill & chock line valves) the pressure drops during
the test & the test fail to hold pressure due to a leak in the inner kill line flange.
What action should be taken to get the test accepted?
a. Without bleed off pressure. Retighten the flange as fast as possible to avoid
washout of ring & groove.
b. Bleed 50% of the pressure to minimize washout of ring or groove.
c. Bleed off pressure to zero and don't retighten the flange till all parties are
agreed that there is no pressure in the stack. Then retighten & report this.
d. Apply sudden pressure by the test pump to enable the BX ring joint to active
the pressure energized seal to hold the pressure.
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Equipment Answers Section 1:-BOP Stack Configuration

1- a-Yes
4a-Yes
b-No
b-No
c-Yes
c-No
d-Yes
e-No
f-No
2- a-No
5a-Yes
b-No
b-Yes
c-Yes
c-Yes
d-Yes
e-No
f-Yes
3- a-No
b-No
c-Yes
d-Yes
e-Yes
f-No
Valve Line Up
1- (b)
2- (3,7,8,9,25)
3- (a)
4-
5- Valve 1 :-Closed
Valve 2 :-Closed
Valve 3 :-Open
Valve 4 :-Closed
Valve 5 :-Closed
Valve 6 :-Closed
Valve 7 :-Open
Valve 8 :-Closed
Valve 9 :-Closed
6-
7-
Section 2 : Diverters
1- a-3
b-2
c-5
d-1
e-7
f-8
g-4
h-6
23-
4-
FALSE
5-
TRUE
6-
FALSE
7-
FALSE
8-
(d)
9-
(a,e)
10-
(a)
11-
(a,b,c)
(d,e)
a-5
b-2
c-1
d-4
e-8
f-6
g-7
h-3
Annular Preventers
1- a-3
b-4
c-6
d-5
e-1
f-2
2-
a-12
b-4
5-
(3) Opening chamber

(5) Closing chamber
(2)Packing unit
(4)Pistons
(1) Head (Latched)
6-
(4) Opening chamber

(6) Primary Closing chamber
(8) Balance or Secondary
Closing Chamber
(3) Opening chamber Head
(2) Packer Element
(5) Piston
(7) Piston Seals
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(a)
(a,e.f)
(a,b)
(a,c)
(a)
(b)
(a)
c-2
d-6,11
e-8
f-9
g-5
h-13
i-7
j-3
3-
4-
a-1
b-8
c-3
d-5
e-2
f-4
(4) Opening chamber
(5) Closing chamber
(3) Pistons
(2) Packing unit
(1) Head (screw)
Section 3 : Ram Preventers

1- a-2
b-3
c-1
d-5
e-6
f-4
2-
a-6
b-1
c-7
d-2
e-4
f-5
3-
a-4
b-1
c-2
d-3
4-
(b,c)
5-
a-1
b-6
c-3
d-4
e-22
f-9&10
g-12
h-7
i-8
j-2
k-20
l-11
6-
a-3
b-1
c-2
7-
(b,d)
8-
a-True
b-False
c-True
d-False
e-False
910111213141516171819202122232425262728-
FALSE
(b)
(b)
(b,d,e)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(b)
FALSE
1000 psi
1428 psi
2206 psi
(e)
b-No
(a)
(a)
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Section 4 : API Flanges

1- (a)
2- (a)
3- (a)
4- (c,d)
5- (b)
6- (c,d)
7-
8-
9- (b)
10- (d)
11-
a.False
b.False
c.False
12-- (d)
13-
1415-
a.2
b.3
c.1
(a)
Section 5 : Inside BOPs&Vaves

1- (e)
2- (a)
3- (a,b)
4-
56789101112131415-
a-2
b-6
c-4
d-5
e-1
f-3
(a,b,f)
(c,d,f)
(a)
(a,b)
(b)
(b)
(a)
(b)
a-8
b-3
c-5
d-2
e-1
f-6
g-7
h-9
i-4
16-
a-5
b-3
c-4
d-1
e-2
17-
a-True
b-False
c-False
d-False
18-
a-False
b-True
c-True
d-True
e-True
f-False
19-
(a,b)
20-
(b)
21-
(b,c)
22-
Section 6 : Choke Manifold

1-
2- (b)
3- (d)
4- (e)
5678-
(b)
(a)
(d)
(d)
Section 7: Mud Gas Separator and Vacuum Degasser

1- (b)
5(b)
2- (d)
6(d)
3-
7(a)
4- (a)
8- a - e
9
b
10 a
11 a
Section 8 : Volumes and BOP Testing
1- 114 gallons
32- 208 gallons
4-
323.7 gallons
388.4 gallons
Testing
1
b
2
C
3
b-c
4
(b,d)
5
(b)
6
7
(b)
8
9
(a)
10 (d)
20 c
22 a
C
B
(a,c,d)
(b)
(d)
(b,c)
(b)
a. True
b. True
a
a
Section 9 : BOP Control Unit

1a-2
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
23
27
1.Valves :
2,3,5,6,7,8,11,13,14,16,17,18
b-7
c-8
d-6
e-11
f-18
g-13
h-10
i-9
j-4
k-14
l-12
m-17
n-5
o-15
p-1
q-3
2.Valves : 1,4,9,10,12,15
Reservoir Tanks ;1- (d)
2-
(a,d)
Control Unit Pumps

1- (b)
2-
34-
(b)
9101112131415-
(b)
(a)
5 gallons
12.5 gallons
a.323 gallons
b.65 gallons
Accumulator Bottles
1- (b)
2- (b)
3- (b)
4- TRUE
5- (b,e)
6-
7- (b)
8- (a)
4- Way Valves
1- (a,d)
2- (d)
HI-Lo Bypass Valve
1- (d)
2- (b)
Unit Remote Function
1- (a,c)
2- (d)
3-
(a)
34-
(d)
(d)
3-
(a)
Sequence of Operation and Pressures

1-
62- (b,c)
73- (b,d)
84- (b,c)
95- A. Gauge No 1 3000 psi
10Gauge No 2 120 psi
11Gauge No 3 1500 psi
12Gauge No 4 600-1500
psi
13B.(c)
C.(d)
Closing Times
1- (a)
2- (a)
Master Valve
1- (b)
2- (d)
3- (b)
4- (a)
5- (a)
6- (b)
(a,b)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(a)
34-
(a)
(b)
101112-
(b)
a.True
b.True
c.True
d.False
789-
(d)
(b)
Remote Panel
1- (b)
2346
e.False
f.True
g.False
5-
a. Bulb blown
b. Master valve not held down
//3 position valve not
moved//Air lost
c. Leak in Line or BOP
d. Closed line blocked
12131415161718192021-
(b)
(d)
(a)
(e)
(d)
(e)
(a)
(d)
(d)
(d)
(b)
b-e
1- (d)
2- (a)
3- (b)
4- (d)
5-
6- (a)
7-
8- (b)
9- (d)
10-
11- (d)
Section 10: Barrier Concept
1
B-d
2
c
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BOP Stack Configuration

BLIND SHEAR RAM

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BLIND SHEAR RAM

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A leak-off test is to be performed using the high-pressure cement pump.

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Valve Nos. 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 19,

Valve Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 18, 25

Valve Nos. 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 25

Valve Nos. 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17,

Valve Nos. 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 19, 25

Valve Nos. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16,

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Circle either open or closed for each valve below.

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Match the correct numbers to the descriptions below.

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2. What are the main components of a diverter system?

Figure below illustrates an integral diverter system.

Match the correct components to the descriptions below.

a. .................. Insert packer.

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Diverter systems are designed to totally seal in a well.

The main purpose of a diverter is to divert shallow gas.

Diverters vent lines must be small diameter lines.

Open starboard vent, close shaker valve, close diverter.

Close diverter, close shaker valve, open starboard vent.

Close diverter, open port vent, close shaker valve.

Open port vent, close shaker valve, close diverter.

A low pressure annular preventer with a large internal diameter.

A high pressure ram type preventer with a large internal diameter.

A vent line with a manually operated full opening valve.

10- What happens when a diverter is closed?

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Match the correct numbers to the component below

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Figure below illustrates a Cameron DL type annular preventer

DL Type Annular BOP

Match the correct numbers to the component below.

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Figure below illustrates a section view of a 13-5/8 - 10,000 psi WP type GX

Match the numbered components with the descriptions below.

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Identify the parts of the Hydril GK.

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Identify the parts of the Shaffer.

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Which three statements about Annular Preventers are true?

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a. 200 - 400 psi.