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Issue Date: June 2003
Rev. Date: September 2004
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1.0 GENERAL
2.0 FEATURES
3.0 OPERATION
4.0 MAINTENANCE
6.0 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
The “Triple” BOP is designed to accept shear/seal combination rams, together with independent
slip rams & pipe rams. Thus the Triple BOP provides all the functions normally seen on
conventional ‘Quad’ coil tubing BOP, but with the obvious benefits of reduced height & weight.
The shear/seal rams offer the advantage that pipe can be cut and the rams closed as blind, without
the need to move the pipe. After the pipe is cut, continued travel of the shear blade moves the cut
portion up & out of the way of the seal.
Although normally supplied as a Triple this BOP can also be supplied as a Quad Dual or Single.
Since the hydraulic operators are all the same for the three functions then the BOP Ram
configuration can be altered t suit the individual requirements.
Combination Pipe/Slip rams can be fitted but this does not require a change-out of the rod and
guide arrangement in the hydraulic operator (refer to TU1231 for details).
1.0 GENERAL
Tightening Torques
2.0 FEATURES:
HYDRAULIC OPERATION
Hydraulic system rated fr 3,000 psi.
EASY MAINTENANCE
No special handling tools required, the BOP breaks down into small manageable units. One
man can easily handle the entire cleaning and maintenance job. No difficult threads to
align.
NO WELDS
Side port flange integral BOP Body.
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MANUAL LOCKS
Manual locking stems are non-rising; therefore, there are no threads exposed to become
dirty or bent.
SLIPS
SlipRams have replaceable inserts to renew the teeth without the need to replace the entire
Ram. Slips are manufactured with an interrupted tooth profile which gives minimum
damage to tubing and therefore better fatigue life.
* MATERIAL CERTIFICATES
Material in contact with pressured well fluids conform to NACE specifications MR-01-75 for
H2S Service. Full traceability for the above materials is maintained on file, for a minimum
of five years.
In addition to the NACE specifications above meet the API 6A requirements with Charpy
impacts at -50F.
In addition to the NACE an API requirements, additional material Charpy Impact and NDE
are carried out. A Design Review & Certificates of Compliance by DNV, Lloyds, or Bureau
Veritas is furnished with the Data Books.
All BOPs are hydrostatic and function tested per API Spec 6A.
3.0 OPERATION:
The following instructions assume that the reader id educated and experienced in high
pressure well work, and H2S hazards. The following instructions relate only to the specific
features of the Texas Oil Tools Combi Blowout Preventer.
Be sure that te tool has been fully serviced by a competent technician. Do not assume that
a serviceable tool on the last job will be serviceable for the next. The rubber O-Rings,
Front, Rear & Shear Seals must be inspected. Slip teeth must be inspected to assure that
they are clean and sharp.
Check all flange and union seals and the sealing surfaces for damage that might impair
sealing. Repair BOP or replace seals.
Test all hydraulic functions, open & close each set of rams.
Check the operation of the Manual Locks. NOTE: The Manual Locks must be fully open to
permit the Rams to fully open.
Pressure test the complete hook-up; BOP and all connections including the Stripper/Packer
before starting the job.
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Shear Blades for H2S Service: as noted in the NACE Specification MR-01-75 “High strength
and high hardness steels are required for Ram Shear Blades to shear drill pipe during
emergency conditions. However, the user shall be advised that these materials are highly
susceptible to SSC (Sulfide Cracking).
Since during work over operations the blades maybe exposed to H2S, the Shear Blades are
made with a soft core hard case. The hard outer case will be subject to cracking, however
the softer core will not be as likely to crack in an H2S environment. The hardened blades
will not last as long as through hardened blades, but we feel that this is the best
compromise for H2S Service.
Slip Rams have hardened slip teeth in replaceable inserts. Worn slips can be easily and
economically replaced.
4.0 MAINTENANCE:
REPLACE
When usage has resulted in any noticeable loss of rubber, or if the bond between the rubber
and metal plates is separating. Note: Field testing only to the maximum anticipated well
pressure will extend life of the seals.
AFTER 20 JOBS OR 12 MONTHS MAXIMUM ( severe local conditions may require more
frequent inspection intervals).
Completely disassembly the Equalizing Valve, all seals and worn parts.
Completely disassembly and inspect the Hydraulic Actuator Assembly. Replace all seals
and worn parts.
Always store and operate the BOP with the EQUALIZING VALVE CLOSED.
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F.3 Test fluids. Normally cold water should be used for testing, however, a noninflammable
fluid may be used if it is not harmful to any of the resilient seals. Drilling fluids may be used
for testing Blowout Preventer and drill through equipment, nut clear cold water is preferred.
F.4 Test Pressure: Pressure should not exceed the rated working pressure of the specified
assembly, for the appropriate connection. Test pressure should be regulated to the
lowest working pressure of any end outlet or connection, flanged or threaded, except where
the following limitations apply.
1. Test pressure should in no case exceed the tabulated (API Bulletin 5C2: Performance
Properties of Casing, Tubing and Drill Pipe) burst or collapse pressure of the exposed pipe
reduced by user’ safety factor.
2. “Test pressure should not exceed the manufacturers rated WORKING pressure of seals
exposed to test” end of API quote.
Caution: the BOP is heavy, be sure that the lifting and handling equipment can safely
handle this load. ALWAYS assume that something may break, never have any part of your
body under the suspended tool.
The BOP should be serviced either standing upright. Be sure that the support is adequate
and accounts for the weight as the Bonnet assemblies are removed.
Start with all Rams in the open position. This will make it easier to remove the Ram from
the bore of the BOP, and with the Ram retracted into the Bonnet, it will not accidentally fall
off as you handle the Sub-Assembly.
Loosen all Cap Screws(46) and Cap Nuts(3) on each Bonnet approximately 1/4 turn.
Remove the Cap Nuts and install the Ram Change Rods(47). Remove the Cap Screws.
With the Ram Change Rods in place to support the Bonnet/Actuator Assembly and Ram,
pull the sub-assembly away from the Body(1). Take Care! DO NOT USE A PRY BAR as
it will damage the Bonnet or BOP Body sealing surface.
Rotate the Manual Lock right-hand to move the ram out of the bonnet. Note: that this will
displace the hydraulic oil from the close side of the actuator. Rotate the Manual Lock left-
hand to return it to the open position. Also note: this does not pull the Piston back to the
open position, but will permit the hydraulic pressure to retract the Ram during re-assembly.
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Remove Ram from Guide by lifting upwards, taking care not to damage the seal surface on
the Bonnet or Body.
Remove the Cap Screw(204) using a 5/16 Allen Wrench. The Shear Blade (205 or 206)
and Blade Retainer(207) can now be pushed to either side of the Ram Body(201) or (202).
With the Shear Blade out, the Rear Seal(203) can be removed. Clean all parts & replace
components as necessary.
Assembly: Install the Rear Seal(203). Place the Blade Retainer(207) in the slot in the Shear
Blade(205 or 206) and slide this sub-assembly into the Ram Body. Install the Cap
Screw(204).
Caution: The Shear Blades can be installed wrong! The right hand shear blade MUST be
assembled with the Cap Screw on top, it can be idified by the circulating slots cut in the
lower side, and a metal bridge molded into the rubber. The Left-hand Shear Blade MUST
be on the bottom, it has 45 degree guides, and is the shorter of the two blades.
Changing Slip Inserts: Remove the Pin(301), it is not threaded and can be driven out using
a 1/4" Punch. Remove the Slip Insert(wit Integral Guide) (302) from the Ram Body (300).
Clean all parts & replace components as necessary.
Assembly: Install Slip Insert(302) and Pin(301) into the Ram Body(300) Note:- the pin is a
clearance fit in the ram and guide and therefore does not require to be driven in.
Remove the Front Seal (503) and Retainer Bar (507) by pushing the Front Seal(503) to one
side. Remove the Rear Seal(504). Clean all parts & replace component as necessary.
Assembly: Install the Rear Seal(504) to fit flush with the surface of the Ram Body(502).
While holding the Retainer Bar (507) in position in the Front Seal(503), slide both into
position in the Ram Body(502).
Install the Ram Assembly onto the Guide(417); take care not to damage the seal surface
on the Bonnet. Apply hydraulic pressure to the Actuator slowly, be sure that the Ram is in
position ti retract into the Bonnets(5). KEEP YOUR FINGERS CLEAR.
Install the Ram Bonnet O-Ring(4). Position the Bonnet Assembly to align with the Index Pin
on the Body, and install the Bonnet Assembly. Take care as the Rams enter the Body, that
you have the Assembly aligned and seal surfaces on the Body and Bonnet are not
damaged.
Install Cap Screws(46) hand tight. Remove Ram Change Rods(47). Install Hex Nuts(3)
hand tight, start tightening in a pattern of 1-3-2-4, repeat all Cap Screw/Nuts are tightened.
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Push the Bonnet/Actuator Assembly back towards the Body. Remove Ram Change Rods
and using adequate lifting/handling equipment remove complete Bonnet/Actuator Assembly.
Clamp Bonnet(5) in a vice push Rod(7) into the fully retracted position. Remove Nut(29),
Handle(28) and Retainer Ring(27), remove Hydraulic Cap(30). Caution! Do not attempt
to remove the Hydraulic Cap by turning the Handwheel. The torque will force the
Keys (22) out against the threads in the Cylinder and can damage the threads. As the
Hydraulic Cap is removed, the Indicator Rod(18) may retain attached to the Piston. Take
care that you do not bend the indicator or damage the Piston or Cylinder. Remove the
Indicator Rod.
Remove the Keys(22) and push the Stem assembly out of he Hydraulic Cap. The Seal(26)
and pip seal (52) can now be removed, take care, do not scratch the sealing surface. To
remove the Indicator Seal(21), remove the Retainer(20) using a 1/4" Allen Wrench. Take
care in removing the seal, do not scratch the seal surface. Remove O-Ring(12).
Loosen the Tube Nut (407) and Gland Nut(410) then remove the Closing Tube(409). Note
the Closing Tube is free to slide out of the Adapter(412). If you must remove the
Elbow(406), use a 5/8" Allen Wrench to hold the Hex Retainer(404) while removing the
Elbow.
Remove the Cylinder(13). Remove the Button Head Screw(17), Keeper(16) and Piston(14),
remove O-Ring(15), O-Ring(19) and Shear/Seal Piston Rod(7). Remove O-Ring(12).
Remove the Retainer(11) and the Seal(10). Remove Retainer(8) and two Seals(9).
Remove O-Rings(401) and O-Ring(4).
Clean, dry and lubricate all parts. Take care to avoid damage to the sealing surfaces.
Clamp the Bonnet(5) in a vice. Install two Seals(9). Note the seal lip is toward you. Install
Retainer(8). Next install Seal(10) with the lip toward you and then the Retainer(11) and O-
Ring (12).
Install Piston Rod (7) with Guide(417), O-Ring(19), Piston(14) O-ring(15), Keeper(16) and
Button Head Screw(17).
The Adapter (412), Seal (411) and Gland (410) must be in place before installing the
Cylinder (13). Install the O-Ring(413). Adapter(412) Seal(411) and Gland Nut (410).
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Install Cylinder (13), Elbow (406), O-Ring (405), and Hex Retainer (404) using a 5/8 Allen
Wrench inside the Cylinder as a back up while tightening the Elbow (406). Slide the Closing
Tube (409) with Tube Nut (407) and Sleeve (408) in place into the Adapter, then bring it
back to position with the Elbow and tighten the Nut (407).
Install the Sleeve Nut (25), Bearing Stack (23), Seal (26) and pip seal (52) onto the non-
rising Stem(24). Note the Seal Lips face toward the Bearing Stack. Install the Stem Sub-
Assembly into the Hydraulic Cap (30). Install O-Ring (12). Install Indicator Seal (21) with
the Seal Lips toward you and Seal Retainer (20). Align the groove in Sleeve Nut (25) with
the drilled holes in the Hydraulic Cap, install Keys (22). Note: grease in the drilled holes will
keep the keys in place during assembly. Install the Indicator Rod (18) leaving it at near full
extension.
Tip the sub-assembly slightly to one side to engage the Indicator into the groove in the
piston. Be sure that it is in place. Tighten the Hydraulic Cap. If the indicator is not
engaged into the groove it will ruin the Piston by cutting a notch in the end of the
Piston.
Using adequate lifting/handling equipment, replace Bonnet/Actuator Assembly onto Studs
(2). Replace Ram Change Rods (47) and pull Bonnet/Actuator Assembly away from Body.
Complete assembly 6.1 through 6.3.
EQUALIZING VALVE DISASSEMBLY
Reference Drawing No. 9309-2197
Remove the Equalizing Valve Bonnet(35). NOTE: LEFT HAND THREAD. Use a 1/4 Allen
Wrench & rotate right hand to remove the Equalizing Valve Stem (36), Seals (40), and
Spacer (38). Remove and discard O-Ring (39).
Remove the Equalizing Valve Seat (37) using a short piece of heavy wire with a hook bent
on the end. Remove two Seals (40). Take care not to damage the sealing surface.
EQUALIZING VALVE ASSEMBLY
Refer to Drawing No. 9309-2197
Install O-Ring (39) on the Equalizing Valve Bonnet (35). Install the Stem (36) into the
Bonnet, rotating it to the full open position. Install the Spacer (38), note bevelled side in
first. Install two Seals (40), smooth side in, lip side out. Use the Equalizing Valve Seat for
a tool to push the Seals into the Bonnet.
Install two Seals (40) into the Body. When both Seals are in place, install the Seat (37).
Check to assure that the Stem (36) is in the fully opened position, install the Bonnet/Stem
assembly. Note LEFT-HAND THREAD.
Replacement seals are available as individual parts as listed in the parts list, or as kits. The
equalizing valve kit listed contains all parts required for one equalizing valve.
Item Arctic Part # SI289 & NPD H2S Part # Qty Description
1 Refer to Individual Databook for Part No. 1 Body
2 7949-2890B 7949-2890L 7949-2890 12 Stud
3 7939-0928B 7939-0928L 7939-0928 12 Nut (Bonnet)
4 7813-A358 7813-4358 7813-4358 6 O-Ring (Bonnet)
5a 8741-4151B 8741-4151L 8741-4151 2 Bonnet R.H., w/Tube Down
5b 8741-4161B 8741-4161L 8741-4161 2 Bonnet L.H., w/Tube Down
5c 8741-4171B 8741-4171L 8741-4171 1 Bonnet R.H., w/Tube Up
5d 8741-4181B 8741-4181L 8741-4181 1 Bonnet L.H., w/Tube Up
7 8741-0125BX 8741-0125BX 8741-0125BX 4 Rod
8 7826-1756 7826-1756 7826-1756 6 Retainer (Rod Seal)
9 7821-1379B 7821-1379 7821-1379 12 Seal (Piston Rod)
10 7821-1379B 7820-1379 7820-1379 6 Seal (Operator)
11 7826-1757 7826-1757 7826-1757 6 Retainer (Operator)
12 7813-A352 7813-3352 7813-3352 12 O-Ring (Cylinder)
13 8412-2862B 8412-2862G 8412-2862 6 Cylinder
14 8741-0126G 8741-0126G 8741-0126 6 Piston
15 7813-A425 7813-3425 7813-3425 6 O-Ring
16 8505-0537 8505-0537 8505-0537 6 Piston Keeper
17 7943-0402 7943-0402 7943-0402 6 Button Head Screw
18 7806-1122G 7806-1122G 7806-1122 6 Indicator
19 7813-A121 7813-3121 7813-3121 6 O-Ring (Rod Seal)
20 8007-3038 8007-3038 8007-3038 6 Retainer (Ind. Seal)
21 7821-0251B 7820-0251 7820-0251 6 Seal Indicator
22 8406-2721 8406-2721 8406-2721 12 Key
23 7805-1138 7805-1138 7805-1138 6 Bearing Stack
24 7806-1124B 7806-1124G 7806-1124 6 Non-Rising Stem
25 7806-1123G 7806-1123G 7806-1123 6 Sleeve Nut
26 7821-1252B 7820-1252 7820-1252 6 Seal (Stem)
27 7824-1257 7824-1257 7824-1257 6 Retainer Ring
28 8412-2849 8412-2849 8412-2849 6 Handwheel
29 7938-0514B 7938-0514L 7938-0514 6 Nut 7/8 NF
30 7806-1125B 7806-1125G 7806-1125 6 Hydraulic Cap
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Item Arctic Part # SI289 & NPD H2S Part # Qty Description
35 7808-1422B 7808-1422L 7808-1422 2 Equalizing Valve Bonnet
36 7808-1426XB 7808-1426XB 7808-1426XB 2 Equalizing Valve Stem
37 7903-1122XB 7903-1122XB 7903-1122XB 2 Equalizing Valve Seat
38 7808-1427 7808-1427 7808-1427 2 Spacer
39 7813-A911 7813-4911 7813-4911 2 O-Ring (Equalizing Valve)
40 7817-0371B 7817-0371 7817-0371 8 Seal (Eq. Stem & Seat)
41 7940-2501 7940-2501 7940-2501 1 1/4 Allen Wrench
46 8741-0123B 8741-0123L 8741-0123 12 Cap Screw (Bonnet)
47 8741-0124B 8741-0124L 8741-0123 12 Ram Change Rod
52 7821-1252-PIP 7821-1252-PIP 7821-1252-PIP 6 PIP Seal (Stem)
401 7813-A212 7813-3212 7813-3212 12 O-Ring (Bonnet Hyd.)
402 7813-A912 7813-3912 7813-3912 6 O-Ring (No. 12 SAE)
403 7934-0212 7934-0212 7934-0212 12 Hex Plug (No.12 SAE)
404 8412-2825 8412-2825 8412-2825 6 Hex Retainer
405 7813-A912 7813-3912 7813-3912 6 O-Ring (Hex Retainer)
406 8412-2826 8412-2826 8412-2826 6 Elbow
407 8514-0212 8514-0212 8514-0212 6 Tube Nut
408 8515-0212 8515-0212 8515-0212 6 Tube Sleeve
409 8412-2829 8412-2829 8412-2829 6 Closing Tube
410 8505-1711 8505-1711 8505-1711 6 Gland Nut
411 7821-0751B 7820-0751 7820-0751 6 Seal (Gland)
412 8505-1712 8505-1712 8505-1712 6 Adapter
413 7813-A912 7813-3912 7813-3912 6 O-Ring (Slide Seal)
414 7934-0208 7934-0208 7934-0208 6 Hex Plug No8 SAE
415 7813-A908 7813-3908 7813-3908 6 O-Ring
416 8741-4139 8741-4139 8741-4139 6 Guide Stud
417 8741-0128B 8741-0128L 8741-0128 6 Ram Guide
Note: All quantities are for a TRIPLE BOP. Multiply quantities for Single, Dual, Quad, etc.
Quantity No.* These parts are used on Double, Triple & Quad BOP. The Stainless Tube is on the
top side of the Cylinder for protection.
Quantity No. + These parts are for equalizing valve assembly, see drawing. 8012-1292.
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Item Arctic Part # SI289 & NPD Part # H2S Part # Qty Description
ARCTIC SERVICE
8440-3137B 8440-3141B 8440-3144B 8440-3151B Assembly Part No.
Item 1.25 Coil 1.50 Coil 1.75 Coil 2.00 Coil Qty Description
201 8440-4151B 8440-4151B 8440-5151B 8440-4151B 1 Shear/Seal Ram Body R.H.
202 8440-4251B 8440-4251B 8440-4251B 8440-4251B 1 Shear/Seal Ram Body L.H.
203 7804-2538 7804-2538 7804-2538 7804-2538 2 Rear Seal, Viton
204A 7935-0605 7935-0605 7935-0605 7935-0605 1 Hex Cap Screw
204B 7935-0606 7935-0606 7935-0606 7935-0606 1 Hex Cap Screw
205 8801-0637 8801-0644 8801-0644 8801-0651 1 Shear/Seal Blade, Viton R.H.
206 8801-0537 8801-0541 8801-0544 8801-0551 1 Shear/Seal Blade, Viton L.H.
207 8741-0132 8741-0132 8741-0132 8741-0132 2 Blade Retainer
H2S SERVICE
8440-3137 8440-3141 8440-3144 8440-3151 Assembly Part No.
Item 1.25 Coil 1.50 Coil 1.75 Coil 2.00 Coil Qty Description
201 8440-4151 8440-4151 8440-4151 8440-4151 1 Shear/Seal Ram Body R.H.
202 8440-4251 8440-4251 8440-4251 8440-4251 1 Shear/Seal Ram Body R.H.
203 7804-2539 7804-2539 7804-2539 7804-2539 2 Rear Seal, Nitrile
204A 7935-0605 7935-0605 7935-0605 7935-0605 1 Hex Cap Screw
204B 7935-0606 7935-0606 7935-0606 7935-0606 1 Hex Cap Screw
205 8801-0437 8801-0441 8801-0444 8801-0451 1 Shear/Seal Blade, Nitrile R.H.
206 8801-0337 8801-0341 8801-0344 8801-0351 1 Shear/Seal Blade, Nitrile L.H.
207 8741-0132 8741-0132 8741-0132 8741-0132 2 Blade Retainer
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ARCTIC SERVICE
EC4A-OG37B1 EC4A-OG41B1 EC4A-OG44B1 EC4A-OG51B1 Assembly Part No.
Item 1.25 Coil 1.50 Coil 1.75 Coil 2.00 Coil Qty Description
300 9623-2860B 9623-2860B 9623-2860B 9623-2860B 2 Slip Ram Body
301 8041-0143 8041-0143 8041-0143 8041-0143 2 Retainer Pin
302 9206-3137 9206-3141 9206-3144 9206-3151 2 Slip Insert c/w Guide
H2S SERVICE
EC4A-OG371 EC4A-OG411 EC4A-OG441 EC4A-OG511 Assembly Part No.
Item 1.25 Coil 1.50 Coil 1.75 Coil 2.00 Coil Qty Description
300 9623-2860 9623-2860 9623-2860 9623-2860 2 Slip Ram Body
301 8041-0143 8041-0143 8041-0143 8041-0143 2 Retainer Pin
302 9206-3137 9206-3141 9206-3144 9206-3151 2 Slip Insert c/w Guide
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ARCTIC SERVICE
EC4R-LP37B1 EC4R-LP41B EC4R-LP44B EC4R-LP51B1 Assembly Part No.
Item 1.25 Coil 1.50 Coil 1.75 Coil 2.00 Coil Qty Description
502 9321-0837B 9132-0841B 9132-0844B 9132-0851B 2 Pipe Ram Body
503 7804-3637B 7804-3641B 7804-3644B 7804-3651B 2 Front Seal
504 7804-2537B 7804-2537B 7804-2537B 7804-2537B 2 Rear Seal
507 8308-2124 8308-2124 8308-2124 8308-2124 2 Retainer Bar
H2S SERVICE
EC4R-VP37A ECER-VP41A EC4R-VP44A EC4R-VP51A Assembly Part No.
Item 1.25 Coil 1.50 Coil 1.75 Coil 2.00 Coil Qty Description
502 9132-0837 9132-0841 9132-0844 9132-0851 2 Pipe Ram Body
503 7804-3637 7804-3641 7804-3644 7804-3651 2 Front Seal
504 7804-2537 7804-2537 7804-2537 7804-2537 2 Rear Seal
507 8308-2124 8308-2124 8308-2124 8308-2124 2 Retainer Bar
With the advent of thicker wall coiled tubing, larger diameters, higher wellbore pressure and improved
metallurgy, it has become necessary to increase the shearing force of standard BOP designs. An effective
way to increase shearing force is through the addition of booster cylinders on shear ram equipped BOP's.
While the increased force is helpful in cutting larger and stronger coiled tubing, it can reduce the life
expectancy of the rubber sealing elements of a shear seal ram like those of the 4.06", 10M Combi BOP.
Doubling the shear force also doubles the pack-off force and leads to increased extrusion and a decrease in
shear seal life.
The Tandem Booster's two part piston design allows the booster's force to be brought to bear on the tubing
as it is sheared, but be reduced to near zero just before the seals pack-off. This is accomplished by
disengaging the booster's piston just after tubing has been sheared and just before the seals begin to pack-
off. The disengaging booster piston protects the ram's seals while still effectively doubling the BOP's
available shear force.
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The booster is hydraulically fed from the close side of the BOP's actuator piston through a hole in the center
of the booster rod (6) and therefore requires no additional hydraulic connections or hoses.
FEATURES
Increased Shear Force
The Tandem Booster effectively doubles the force available to shear tubing.
Booster Piston Disengages After Shearing
To avoid over energizing the shear seals, the Booster's piston disengages after shearing but before
packing off.
No Additional Hydraulic Connections or Hoses Required
The booster is hydraulically fed from the close side of the BOP's main actuator piston through a hole
in the center of the booster piston rod (702) and therefore requires no additional hydraulic connections
or hoses.
PARTS LIST AND CROSS SECTIONAL DRAWING
Reference drawing EC44-T008
The following items convert a standard 4.06" 10M Combi Shear Seal equipped actuator to the Tandem
Booster equipped actuator.
Tandem Booster
Actuator Assy
EC44-T008