Exercise 6 Answers
Exercise 6 Answers
Exercise 6 Answers
EXERCISE 6
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2. The purpose of having stored fluid under pressure in the accumulator bottles
is:
True / False
5 gallons
5. If the capacity of the bottle in the last question was increased to 25 gallons
how much usable fluid would you now have?
12.5 gallons
a. 240 gallons.
b. 480 gallons.
c. 120 gallons.
d. 100 gallons.
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a. Open
b. Closed
c. Open or closed
d. Block
8. 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 HCR valves only.
10. According to API RP 53, a closing unit should have a fluid reservoir to at
least:
11. What is the requirement for the charging system on an accumulator unit
according to API RP 53?
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12. According to API RP 53, what is the minimum pressure at which the charge
pumps should start recharging the system?
13. According to API RP 53, with accumulator bottles isolated, how long should it
take the pumps to:
- close the annular on pipe;
- open hydraulic choke line valve;
- charge manifold to 200 psi above pre-charge?
a. 1 minute or less.
b. 2 minutes or less.
c. 4 minutes or less.
d. 8 minutes or less.
14. According to API RP 53, what is the minimum pressure rating for valves and
fittings between the closing unit and the blowout preventer. (BOP RWP 10 K)
a. 1,500 psi
b. 3,000 psi
c. 10,000 psi
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15. 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?
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?
i. Gauge 1&2
ii. Gauge 2&4
iii. Gauge 3&4
iv. Gauge 1&4
v. Gauge 3&2
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16. 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.
17. The correct reason for operating the master air valve for 5 seconds prior to the
function on a remote BOP panel is:
18. On a Driller's remote BOP control panel you close the annular preventer and
the close light illuminates. What is the light telling you?
19. Where are the switches to operate the lights on the remote BOP control panel
located?
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20. 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 controls the air supply to the other valves.
True / False
b. The master control valve must be operated if any closing functions are
to work.
True / False
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
21. A ram is closed on the Driller's remote BOP control panel. The close light
illuminates but the manifold pressure gauge does not drop. What has
happened?
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22. When shutting in a well from the remote BOP 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.
Lights and
pressures do X X X
not change.
Pressure drops
but does not X
recover.
Light changes
pressure's do X
not.
23. What is the API requirement for the lights (if present) on a remote panel for a
surface BOP?
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24. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the Accumulator unit show:
a. Everything OK.
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
c. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulators.
d. Faulty pressure switch.
e. Faulty pump.
25. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the accumulator unit show:
a. Everything is OK
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic system
c. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulators
d. Faulty pressure switch
e. Faulty pump.
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26. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the accumulator unit show:
a. Everything is OK.
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
c. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulators.
d. Faulty pressure switch.
e. Faulty pump
27. After stopping drilling and closing the annular, annular pressure dropped and
recovered, now the accumulator unit shows:
a. Everything is OK.
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
c. There is a malfunction in the regulators.
d. Faulty pressure switch.
e. Faulty pump.
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28. In a BOP stack with one annular, three rams and an HCR on both the kill and
choke lines the following volumes are required:
a. How many gallons are required to close, open and close all functions?
323.7 gallons
65 bottles
29. 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.
1428 psi
6900 psi
Gas Fluid
PC 1000 10 -
3000 3.3 6.7
1000 x 10
3000
1428 7 3
1000 x 10
1428
Useable 3.7 258 / 3.7 = 70
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True / False
True / False
True / False
33. The requirements of a diverter system are a low pressure annular preventer
and an overboard vent line via a mud gas separator.
True / False
34. Once the diverter has been activated, what is the correct sequence for the
operation of a surface diverter system. Wind direction is starboard to port.
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36. Which of the following statements regarding annular preventers are true?
True / False
True / False
True / False
True/ False
e. The same type of rubber is always used to make packing units for
annular preventers.
True / False
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3 Piston
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3 Opening chamber
5 Closing chamber
2 Packing unit
4 Piston
1 Head (latched)
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5 Opening chamber
7 Closing chamber
6 Piston
2 Head (latched)
1 Ring groove
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4 Opening chamber
6 Closing chamber
8 Secondary chamber
Packer element
2
Piston
5
Piston seals
7
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41. The diagram shows an exploded view of a Cameron 'U' type ram preventer.
Match the items listed below to the numbers indicated on the drawing.
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4 Side packers
2 Blade packer
1 Top seal
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4 Ram packer
2 Top seal
3 Ram block
1 Extrusion plate
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1
Upper Ram block
3 Lower Ram block
7 Upper seal/rubber
2 Lower seal/rubber
6 Upper holder
4 Lower holder
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3 Holder
1 Block
2 Seal/rubber
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46. The main functions of the "weep hole" on ram type BOP is to:
(Two answers)
47. If a primary mud seal fails during a kill operation you have no back-up seal.
True / False
48. When testing a pipe ram at the weekly BOP test you are informed that the
Weep hole on the ram is leaking fluid.
a. The 'weep hole' only checks the closing chamber seals so leave it till
next maintenance schedule.
b. Energise emergency plastic packing ring. If leak stops then leave it till
next maintenance schedule.
c. Primary mud seal is leaking and you should repair immediately.
d. Ram packing elements on ram body are worn and should be replaced
immediately.
e. A leak here is normal because metal sealing faces in the ram need some
lubrication to minimise damage.
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49. With regard to ram locking devices, are the following statements True or
False?
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
e. Rams are designed to hold pressure from both above and below.
True / False
50. Select the correct definition of the "Closing Ratio" of a ram preventer.
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2205 psi
b. What is the maximum pressure against which the ram can be opened?
9000 psi
52. What is the recommended closing time according to API RP 53 for the
following components?
Surface Stack
53. a. Of the 4 types of gasket listed, indicate which flange (API 6B, API
6BX) they would be used with.
Type R Octagonal 6B .
Type R Oval 6B .
Type RX 6B .
Type BX 6BX ,
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54. Are the following statements true or false regarding API ring gaskets?
True / False
True / False
True / False
55. Regarding the Rated Working Pressure (RWP) of a BOP, are the following
statements true or false?
True / False
True / False
56. According to API, BOP stacks should be pressure tested on a regular basis.
This would include:
(Three answers)
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57. When testing a surface BOP stack with a test plug, the side outlet valves below
the plug should be kept in the open position.
59. After connecting the open and close hoses to the BOP good practice would be
to carry out which of the following first?
60. Drillstring safety valves are required to be tested (According to API RP 53):
(Two answers).
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61. The diagram shows an Inside BOP (IBOP) or Non Return Valve (NRV).
Match the items listed below to the numbers indicated on the drawing.
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62. The diagram shows a Full Opening Safety Valve (FOSV). Match the items
listed to the numbers on the diagram.
5 Ball
3 Lower seat
4 Upper seat
1 Body
2 Crank
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63. a. Full opening safety valves are easier to stab than non return valves if
back flow occurs.
True / False
True / False
True / False
d. Full opening valves must not be run into the hole in the closed
position.
True / False
64. With regard to drillstring floats (e.g. flapper type or spring loaded type) which
of the following are true or false?
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
True / False
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65. 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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66. Based on the following diagram, with a mud weight of 11.3 ppg flowing
through the MGS and liquid seal.
5.9 psi
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67. The main function of the choke in the overall BOP system is:
68. The reason for having at least two chokes in the manifold is:
69. According to API, what is the minimum size of the lines downstream of the
choke, or of the 'bypass' line?
a. At least 2 inches.
b. At least 3 inches.
c. At least 14 inches.
d. At least the same diameter as the choke line.
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70. Which valves would need to be open to circulate, using the mud pump, down
the drillstring, through the remote choke and mud gas separator?
Valve
Numbers 1 3 6 7 8 9 10 16
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71. Which valves would need to be open to circulate, down the kill line, using the
cement pump, through the manual choke and mud gas separator?
Valve
Numbers 2 4 5 6 7 13 14 16
15
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72.
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?
Yes / No
b. With the well shut in on open hole, can a set of 5" rams be changed to
31/2" rams?
Yes / No
c. Can the casing head valves be repaired with the string in the hole and
the well closed on the annular?
Yes / No
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73.
a. With the drillstring in the hole and the well shut-in on 5" pipe rams,
can we repair the HCR valve?
Yes / No
b. With no drillstring in the hole and the well shut-in on blind/shear rams,
can we repair the HCR valve?
Yes / No
c. With the drillstring in the hole and the well shut-in on 5" pipe rams,
can another set of pipe rams be added?
Yes / No
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