IWCF COMBINED DRILLER EQUIPMENT PAPER NO. 1

IWCF
COMBINED DRILLER EQUIPMENT PAPER

NO. 1.
Name: ---------------------------------------
Date: ---------------------------------------
Start time: ---------------------------------------
Finish time: ---------------------------------------
Mark: ---------------------------------------
Percentage Mark: ---------------------------------------
Training Centre Name: ---------------------------------------
Invigilator Name: ---------------------------------------
Invigilator Signature: ---------------------------------------
Duration: One hour & a half (1.5 hours)
Total paper value: 142 marks
All questions require only ONE answer unless otherwise stated.
IWCF Comb. Dr.Equip. Sept 05 1

1: When an annular preventer is closed on which of the following gauges would you expect to
see a response:
THREE answers required.
a. Accumulator pressure gauge.
b. Manifold pilot regulator gauge.
c. Annular pilot regulator gauge.
d. Manifold readback gauge.
e. Annular readback gauge.
4 marks
2: In an emergency it is possible to place a BOP Function into the "block" position on the
Remote Control Panel without having to use the master/enable button
TRUE FALSE
3 marks
3: "The Block function on the BOP control panel can be used for", from the list below select
the correct statement.
TWO answers required.
a. To isolate an unexpected leak in the Power Fluid System below the SPM
valves.
b. To isolate an unexpected leak in the Power Fluid System above the SPM
valves.
c. To block pressure in the pilot lines going to the SPM valves.
4 marks
4: From the list below select the correct statement regarding the " Memory " function on the
BOP control Panel.

a. To remind the Driller to shut the well in by sounding an alarm when the
well is flowing.
b. To remind the Driller the position the BOP was in before it was "blocked".
c. To store data in the memory bank of the current pressures on all the
panel gauges.
4 marks
5: State the consequences of putting a closed annular preventer into the block position.
a. Regulated closing pressure to the preventer will be vented.
b. Pilot pressure to the preventer will be blocked.
c. Accumulator pressure will be vented.
d. Annular readback pressure will go to zero.
e. Manifold readback pressure will go to zero.
4 marks
6: From the list below select the correct answer for the statement, when a closed preventer is
blocked "
a. Regulated power fluid will be blocked at the redundant pod.
b. Regulated power fluid will be blocked at the SPM valves.
c. Regulated power fluid will be vented from the BOP.
d. The pilot line to the redundant pod will be vented.
e. The pilot lines to the preventer SPM valves will be vented.
4 marks
7: Where are the SPM valves in a sub sea pod located?
a. Upstream of the regulators.
b. Downstream of the regulators.

c. Downstream of the shuttle valves.
1 mark
8: When will the SPM valves in a sub sea pod close:

a. Pilot pressure is removed from the active pod.
b. Pilot pressure is applied to the active pod.
c. The BOP function is put into "block".
d. The sub sea regulator is adjusted.
3 marks
9: Which of the following are activated by using pilot pressure:
a. SPM valves.
b. Shuttle valves.
c. Flow meter.
2 marks
10: The term, Total Accumulator Volume, refers to which of the following:
a. The total volume of usable fluid stored in the accumulator bottles.
b. The total volume of fluid stored in the closing unit reservoir.
c. The total volume of nitrogen and hydraulic fluid stored in the accumulator bottles.
2 marks
11: The hydraulic systems on a sub sea installation are the pilot system and the main hydraulic
control system. Which of the following statements are true with respect to both these fluid
systems.
a. If the pilot supply system fails, fluid pressure to the pilot system will be supplied
from the main hydraulic control system.

b. If the main hydraulic control system fails, fluid and pressure will be supplied from
the pilot system.
c. Pilot pressure will be regulated to a reduced pressure at the sub sea pod.
d. The main hydraulic control pressure will be regulated to a reduced pressure at the
sub sea pod.
3 marks
12: What is the main purpose of having a locking device on ram preventers?
a. To centralise the drill string.
b. For using when repairs are required to the control lines.
c. To lock the ram in the closed position during well control operations.
d. To reduce the wear on the ram packers.
2 marks
13: For sub sea installations the closing system should be capable of closing each ram preventer
within a limited time period. What is the time that should not be exceeded?
a. 30 seconds.
b. 35 seconds.
c. 40 seconds.
d. 45 seconds.
1 mark
14: API 16e recommends that sub sea annulars smaller than 18" must close on the size of drill
pipe in use at the time of operation within:
a. 30 seconds.
b. 60 seconds.
c. 45 seconds.
d. 40 seconds.

1 mark
15: For sub sea BOP's API 16e states that the accumulator system should be capable of closing
annular preventers larger than 18" within:
a. 30 seconds.
b. 60 seconds.
c. 45 seconds.
d. 40 seconds.
1 mark
16: For a sub sea BOP system, API RP 53 requirements for charge pumps are that they should
be capable of charging the accumulator bank from pre-charge to maximum rated working
pressure within:
a. Less than 10 minutes.
b. Less than 12 minutes.
c. Less than 14 minutes.
d. Less than 15 minutes.
2 marks
17: Which of the following gaskets are fitted into an H-4 Wellhead Connector?
a. BX. Ring Gasket.
b. RX. Ring Gasket.
c. VX. Ring Gasket.
2 marks
18: What is the maximum hydraulic pressure available for an emergency release of an H.4
connector?
a. 1500 psi.
b. 3000 psi.
c. 5000 psi.
2 marks
19: Which of the following statements are true regarding wellhead connectors:
a. The piston area for latching is greater than the piston area for unlatching.
b. The piston area for latching is smaller than the piston area for unlatching.
3 marks
20: What is the normal regulated closing pressure range for:
a. Sub sea annular preventers psi. 2 marks
b. Sub sea ram preventers psi. 2 marks
21: Are all pipe rams designed to be closed against their full rated working pressure?
YES NO 4 marks
22: Are all pipe rams designed to be opened against their full rated working pressure?
YES NO 4 marks
23: " Blow-Down" lines are normally used to:
a. Assist in venting pressure if the choke plugs.
b. To prevent overloading the MGS.
c. To reduce the liquid seal pressure of a Poor-Boy de-gasser.
d. To help clear the shakers.
3 marks
24: What is meant by the term rated working pressure?
a. A hydrostatic shell test on the body of the preventer made by the manufacturer
before the BOP is transported to the field.

b. The maximum test pressure that the equipment is designed to control or contain.
c. The maximum internal pressure the equipment is designed to control or contain.
3 marks
25: The designation 135/8 on an item of BOP equipment designated as 15M - 135/8 refers to
which of the following statements.
a. The bore, (nominal size/inside diameter) of the preventer.
b. The external diameter of the flange of hub.
c. The cylinder diameter of the hydraulic actuator for a ram BOP.
d. The external diameter of the BOP.
e. The external diameter of the side outlets.
3 marks
26: Figure Alert 086 below shows an API example of a Diverter with an Insert-Type Packer.
Match the numbers to the items listed below.

Alert 086
Diverter Lockdown Dogs. Closing Port.
Insert Packer. Insert Packer

Lockdown Dogs.
Support Housing. Standard Packer.
1 mark for each correct answer
27: From the list below select the statements that are correct regarding fixed bore ram BOPs.
a. Ram BOPs are designed to contain and seal Rated Working Pressure from
above the closed rams as well as from below.

b. Ram BOPs must be equipped with a mechanical locking system.
c. Fixed bore ram BOPs can close and seal on various pipe sizes.
d. Fixed bore ram BOPs can be used to hang off the drill string.
e. Ram BOPs require a minimum operating pressure of 3000 psi.
3 marks
28: Annular preventer sealing elements are designed to primarily seal around any size of pipe in
the hole, but can also seal off the well with no tubulars in the wellbore.
True False 2 marks
29: Which statements regarding ring gaskets used for flange to flange make up are correct?
a. Type RX and BX ring gaskets provide a pressure energised seal.
b. the same material specifications apply to ring gaskets as to the ring grooves.
c. ring gaskets can be used a number of times.
d. Type BX flanges are designed for face to face make up and

use type BX ring gaskets only.
3 marks
30: From the list below select the main components of a 291/2 Diverter System?
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.
3 marks
31: The Lower Kelly Cock, Upper Kelly Cock, Full Opening Safety Valve and IBOP are tools
used to prevent flow from inside the drill string. To what pressure should these tools be
tested to?
a. Twice the rated working pressure of the tool used (up to 5,000 PSI)
b. 150% of the rated working pressure of the BOP.
c. One and a half times the rated working pressure of the tool used.
d. Always use a pressure value equal to 10,000 PSI.
e. At least equal to 70% of the rated internal pressure at minimum yield strength for
new drill pipe of the size and grade used in the upper part of the drillstring, but
limited to the maximum rated working pressure of the Blow Out Preventer up to a
maximum of (10,000 PSI for a 10K stack).
2 marks
32: Match the items below to the number indicated in the drawing.
Non-Return Safety Valve.

Valve Spring : Valve Release Rod :
Release Tool : Valve Seat :
Upper Body : Valve :
33: A well kicks with the bit off bottom and is shut-in. A decision is made to strip back into the
hole, what equipment should be made up to the drillstring before the stripping operation can
safely be performed, there is no DICV in the string.
a. A full opening safety valve in the closed position.
b. A Gray valve, (inside blowout preventer).

c. A full opening safety valve in the open position.
d. A Gray valve, (inside blowout preventer) with a full opening safety valve
in the open position above.
e. A full opening safety valve in the open position with a Gray valve,
(inside blowout preventer) above.
3 marks
34: According to API RP16E which type of fluid should be used in the reservoir of the BOP
accumulator control system when ambient temperatures of below zero degrees centigrade
(32 degrees Fahrenheit) are expected.
a. Salt water.
b. Fresh water with added kerosene.
c. Bentonite and water.
d. Diesel Oil.
e. Kerosene.
f. Fresh water with added lubricant and glycol.
2 marks
35: When a ram 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 assist closing pressure.
c. The fluid vents overboard.
d. The fluid is returned to the reservoir.

2 marks
36: Figure Alert 021 is a Shaffer type 72 Blind/Shear ram match the items listed to the numbers
on the drawing below. (1 mark for each correct answer.)
Alert 021
Lower blade. Upper ram block holder.
Rubber. Upper ram block.
Lower ram block. Lower ram block holder.
37: Figure Alert 018 show a Hydril GK annular preventer match the items listed below to the
numbers on the drawing.

Alert 018
Piston seals. Closing chamber.
Piston. Opening chamber.
Screwed cap. Packing element.
38: From the eight illustrations shown on the following pages and match the correct number to
each one of the names listed below. (1 mark for each correct answer)
a. Upper Kelly Cock.
b. Cup type tester.

c. Dart landing sub.
d. Drop in Check Valve.
e. Non-return float.
f. BOP test plug.
g. Flapper float.
h. Lower Kelly Cock.
1 2 3
38 cont:

4 5 6

38 cont:
7 8
39: Select the correct answers from the list below why a weep hole is required on a ram BOP.

a. To allow the installation of a grease nipple. With a grease nipple installed the weep
hole is used for greasing the ram shaft.
b. The weep hole prevents leakage through the primary ram shaft packing from the
well
bore to the hydraulic opening chamber.
c. The weep hole allows visual inspection of the ram shaft and should be plugged with
a bull-plug between inspections.
d. The weep hole indicates if the primary ram shaft packing is leaking well bore fluid.
d
e e. The weep hole is a grease release port that prevents over-greasing of the ram shaft
packing.
4 marks
40: What is meant by the terms, Primary and Secondary seals, when used in connection with ram
BOPs.
a. The Primary seal is closing in the well using the annular. The Secondary seal is
closing in the well using the rams after the annular has been closed.
b. The Primary seal is a seal established by a ring gasket between connections on the
side outlets or on end outlets. The Secondary seal is a seal established by a ring
gasket covered with Teflon tape.
c. The Primary seal is a well control method utilising mud hydrostatic pressure. The
Secondary seal is a well control method utilising both mud hydrostatic pressure and
the BOP to balance the formation pressure.
d. The Primary seal is the mechanical ram shaft packing. The Secondary seal is plastic
packing injected to activate an additional seal on the ram shaft in an emergency
should the Primary seal be leaking.
4 marks
41: Select the correct answers if a non-ported conventional flapper float valve is run in the bit
sub when tripping in the hole?
a. It increases the hydraulic collapse pressure on the drillpipe if it is not filled.

b. Tripping time is increased.
c. Reverse circulation can be performed during drilling or tripping.
d. The float increases back-flow through the drill string.
e. It reduces surge pressure on the formation.
f. It stops back-flow from the drillstring.
g. SIDPP can be accurately monitored during Well Control operations.
4 marks
42: What happens on a BOP accumulator control unit on a land rig if the UNIT/REMOTE
selector switch is placed in UNIT position:
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 annular pressure regulator cannot be adjusted from the Drillers Remote Panel.
d. The air-operated pumps are isolated.
3 marks
43: Which of the following statements regarding Annular BOPs are correct?
THREE answers required
a. Annular BOPs are a means of secondary well control.
b. Annular BOPs are designed to seal around any object in the wellbore.
c. Annular BOPs cannot seal on a square or hexagonal Kelly.

d. Annular BOPs will not allow the passage of tool joints through the bore.
e. Annular BOPs will allow the reciprocating and/or rotating of the drill
string while maintaining a seal against the wellbore.
f. Annular BOPs may require a variable hydraulic closing pressure according to

the task being carried out.
4 marks
44: On a surface BOP stack a small volume of fluid is required to operate the HCR valves on
the BOP side outlets. On an AIR Operated Remote Panel the Driller pushes the master air
valve and the choke open valve simultaneously. The close light goes out and the open light
comes on. Do the lights confirm that the choke line valve is in the open position?
True False
2 marks

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Start time: ---------------------------------------

Finish time: ---------------------------------------

Percentage Mark: ---------------------------------------

Training Centre Name: ---------------------------------------

Invigilator Name: ---------------------------------------

Invigilator Signature: ---------------------------------------

Duration: One hour & a half (1.5 hours)

Total paper value: 142 marks

All questions require only ONE answer unless otherwise stated.

IWCF Comb. Dr.Equip. Sept 05 1

a. Accumulator pressure gauge.

b. Manifold pilot regulator gauge.

c. Annular pilot regulator gauge.

d. Manifold readback gauge.

e. Annular readback gauge.

c. To block pressure in the pilot lines going to the SPM valves.

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a. Regulated closing pressure to the preventer will be vented.

b. Pilot pressure to the preventer will be blocked.

c. Accumulator pressure will be vented.

d. Annular readback pressure will go to zero.

e. Manifold readback pressure will go to zero.

a. Regulated power fluid will be blocked at the redundant pod.

b. Regulated power fluid will be blocked at the SPM valves.

c. Regulated power fluid will be vented from the BOP.

d. The pilot line to the redundant pod will be vented.

e. The pilot lines to the preventer SPM valves will be vented.

7: Where are the SPM valves in a sub sea pod located?

a. Upstream of the regulators.

b. Downstream of the regulators.

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8: When will the SPM valves in a sub sea pod close:

a. Pilot pressure is removed from the active pod.

b. Pilot pressure is applied to the active pod.

c. The BOP function is put into "block".

d. The sub sea regulator is adjusted.

a. The total volume of usable fluid stored in the accumulator bottles.

b. The total volume of fluid stored in the closing unit reservoir.

IWCF Comb. Dr.Equip. Sept 05 4

a. To centralise the drill string.

b. For using when repairs are required to the control lines.

d. To reduce the wear on the ram packers.

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a. Less than 10 minutes.

b. Less than 12 minutes.

c. Less than 14 minutes.

d. Less than 15 minutes.

a. BX. Ring Gasket.

b. RX. Ring Gasket.

c. VX. Ring Gasket.

20: What is the normal regulated closing pressure range for:

a. Sub sea annular preventers psi. 2 marks

b. Sub sea ram preventers psi. 2 marks

23: " Blow-Down" lines are normally used to:

a. Assist in venting pressure if the choke plugs.

b. To prevent overloading the MGS.

c. To reduce the liquid seal pressure of a Poor-Boy de-gasser.

d. To help clear the shakers.

24: What is meant by the term rated working pressure?

IWCF Comb. Dr.Equip. Sept 05 7