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[ ] Practical Wellsite Operations
3.1.8

Record the results on the blowout preventer test form.

The remote panels may be function tested as follows: switch off the recharge pumps,
close the valves from the accumulator bottles. Depressure the manifold with the
bleed valve and leave open until finished. Operate each function on the remote
panel and check whether the four-way valve moves correctly. When finished, line up
all four-way valves correctly, open up bottles, and switch on recharge pumps. This
method is fast since it prevents actual operation of the BOP units and preserves
accumulator pressure.

Check the active tank volumes against the driller’s gauges indicated volumes. Test
inside BOP with test sub while RIH.

Figure 3-3 BOP Test Procedure Diagram

3b

3a Upper Kelly Cock

2c Lower Kelly Cock
BOP test as per 2a Stab In Kelly Cock
suggested procedure
Connection to cement manifold
1a1b

Double ram unit with 13 5/8"
flanged connections
2a2b2c
4
Kill Line N R V HCR Choke Line
4 2c 2a 2b 2a 2c 4

Single ram unit with 13 5/8" 3a3b
flange connections
N R V HCR
2c 2a 2b 2a 2c
S Devereux 1a 1b 1b 1a

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