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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ELMAR SINGLE MANUAL
MAN-1022220 NON RISING STEM WIRELINE
VALVE ASSEMBLY
This document is applicable to Manual Non rising Stem Wireline Valves that have a
working pressure of 5,000 psi or below.
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Originally Prepared R. Joensen
Edited by S. Trevaskis
Approved by C. Wade
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Publication MAN-1022220
© Copyright National Oilwell Varco, Inc. 2009
The information is correct at the time of print
First Published in April 2009 by Elmar Engineering
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1 HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................5
1.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................6
5 OPERATION ...............................................................................................28
5.1 FUNDAMENTAL RULES FOR PROPER OPERATION ..............................29
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7 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING .................................................................46
7.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .........................................................................47
7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................55
8.3 DISPOSAL...................................................................................................59
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1 HEALTH AND SAFETY
1.1 GENERAL
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1.1 GENERAL
This manual should be consulted as a minimum requirement by all persons involved
in work on Wellhead Pressure Control Equipment. All other documents such as
assembly drawings, bill of materials etc, should be made available at the worksite.
Failure to consult the manual could result in a lack of knowledge that could result in
accidents involving injury to personnel or lead to damage to property and equipment.
The following nomenclature is used throughout the manual. Its purpose is to make
the user aware of the potential hazards related to using pressure containing
equipment in general, and to allow the operator to minimise these risks by employing
safe working practices (refer also to 1.5, Preparation of the Worksite):
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TIP !
An instruction preceded by this indicator is a tip to make a task easier to carry out.
NOTE !
An instruction preceded by this indicator is extra information that can prevent minor problems.
CAUTION !
An instruction FOLLOWED by this CAUTION highlights a hazard which could cause damage to
equipment or its components. Follow the instructions carefully.
WARNING !
An instruction FOLLOWED by this WARNING highlights a danger or injury to the OPERATOR
or other PERSONNEL, or danger of serious damage to the equipment or other objects. Follow
the instructions carefully.
DANGER !
An instruction preceded by this indicator highlights a danger to life for the operator or other
personnel. Follow the instructions carefully.
WARNING!
Any persons who feel sick, tired, or are under the influence of medicines, alcohol, or other
drugs should not be allowed to operate WHE.
The legal requirements and owner/user requirements for operator competency may
vary between regions and between owner/users. The definition of operator
competency should, therefore, be defined and controlled by the equipment
owner/user.
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Elmar recommend that the competent person must have, as a minimum:
• Be able to locate, identify, describe functionality and operate all fixed and
portable fire fighting and life support equipment at the location.
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1.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Appropriate PPE should be worn specific to the job. As a minimum standard the
following is recommended:
1) Safety Helmets.
2) Eye Protection.
3) Hearing Protection.
5) Body Protection.
7) Foot Protection.
The examination should assess (as a minimum) the condition of the equipment
structure, the condition of all critical components, and ensure that the WHE shows no
signs of excessive damage or wear which may affect the safety of the equipment
during use. (Refer to Section 7 for inspection, examination and testing for WHE
details).
1) Experience/Judgement
2) Checklists
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- These are a useful way of ensuring that known hazards have been
identified and assessed. They are normally drawn up from
operational experience and focus on areas where the potential for
mistakes is high or where problems have occurred in the past.
- Engineering judgement, or
Remember...
• Keep loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of moving
mechanical parts.
• Do change out of oil-soaked clothes and do not keep oily rags in your
pocket.
• Do ensure that any lifting or jacking equipment has a safe working load
rating Do get someone to check periodically that all is well if working
alone.
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1.6 PRESSURE CONTROL SAFETY
• A routine pressure job does not exist. Potential safety hazards always
exist during any operation performed under pressure.
• All personnel should wear adequate safety clothing, for example safety
glasses, gloves, boots, hard hats and overalls.
1.6.2 RESPONSIBILITY
• Never replace pressure fittings unless you are sure of the new parts
thread type, service type, and pressure rating.
• Never use any piece of equipment that does not have a Working
Pressure Rating.
1.6.4 PRE-DEPARTURE
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• In order to gain details of possible hazards either visit the well site or call
the client. Points to discuss include:-
• Ensure that enough lubricators are available to cover the tool and allow
3ft (1metre) clearance. This applies to fixed structures not semi-
submersible rigs drilling rigs.
1.6.5 ON LOCATION
• Review all operational steps, possible safety hazards, open and shut-in
well procedures.
• Never fill riser or pressure test with diesel oil. Air in the riser can be
compressed and mixed with diesel vapour to cause a diesel explosion.
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• Drill floors are dangerous places. Be more alert and take care of
necessary precautions when working on a rig floor.
1.6.6 RIGGING UP
• Pressure test the complete set up to 1.2 times the expected wellhead
pressure. Hold pressure for 10 minutes and record. Use water or glycol
to test and NEVER diesel. Ensure that no air remains in the system
during a pressure test.
• Use a rope, NOT THE PRESSURE HOSES, to help align the grease
head and lubricator with the wellhead.
• Be aware that trapped pressure may exist in equipment even after it has
been rigged down and apparently bled down. A sure sign of trapped
pressure is an unusually tight union connection or a stiff hose.
• Perform maintenance. The time between the end of the job and
maintenance is when the equipment is most at risk from corrosion.
• Concentration is often low after the job is complete and this leads to
accidents. Please remember that the equipment is heavy and should
still be treated with care and attention.
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2 DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Elmar Single Manual Non Rising Stem (NRS) Wireline Valves (Patent Pending)
or BOP’s, have been designed for use as part of a complete wireline/slickline
intervention string. The primary purpose is to provide a manageable safety barrier
during remedial work on a wireline. The valves are designed to control well pressure
by sealing around the wireline cable.
The Elmar Single Manual NRS Wireline Valves is designed for use on standard
wireline/slickline operations.
IMPORTANT!
For sealing on braided line two barriers and a grease injection system are recommended.
The Elmar NRS Wireline Valve is currently available with various through bores, up to
5,000 psi maximum working pressure H2S or STD service with a single set of
manually operated rams.
Various configurations can be supplied for the upper and lower connections including
quick unions and flanges.
The Elmar Single Manual NRS Wireline Valves are supplied with Elmar keyed rams
and the line size for which they are dressed has to be specified when ordering.
The Elmar NRS Wireline Valves incorporate the following features as standard:-
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• Threaded quick unions, allowing the use of any Elmar, Bowen or Otis
type quick union without changing the body. Body to quick union joint
has an elastomer seal as standard. Optional metal to metal seal is
available if required.
• Manual actuators
This manual is a generic manual for all Elmar Single Manual NRS Wireline Valves.
The following illustrations in this manual are provided for a 5.62" Single BOP and are
typical for all other sizes.
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3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
3.1 THE BOP ASSEMBLY
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3.1 BOP ASSEMBLY
The following major assemblies/parts make up the BOP Assembly.
• BOP Body
• End Cap
• Block Manifold
The Elmar Single NRS Wireline Valve Assembly (BOP) comprises of a single set of
rams, which are opened and closed using a 3/4" square drive ratchet. To close the
rams the stems are turned in the clockwise direction. To open, the pressure must be
equalised above and below the rams before attempting to turn the stems. To open,
turn stems in a counter-clockwise direction.
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3.1.1 THE BOP BODY
The BOP body is a single piece forging machined from alloy steel suitable for H2S or
STD service.
All NRS BOPs are supplied fitted with retainer screws sized to ensure that the rams
are not over extended. the grease nipple is supplied to ensure the thrust bearing is
properly lubricated.
NOTE!
For maximum safety the rams must be fully opened (retracted) before attempting to remove the
end cap assembly from the BOP body
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3.1.3 MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENT
To manage the seal around the wireline a block style equalisation manifold is
provided to allow the pressure from below and above a closed BOP ram to be
equalised. The manifold block (shown in the figure below) has an integral
equalisation (or cartridge) valve and NPT port for dumping pressure. The single piece
manifold block has integral ports which minimises the number of possible leak paths
and makes for a more robust construction.
Each cartridge valve consists of a stem, seat, gland and seals. The stem has a 3/8"
A/F female hex drive, which is operated by an Allen wrench. Rotating the stem
clockwise closes the valve, while anti-clockwise opens the valve. Care should be
taken not to over-tighten the stem, as too much torque will reduce the seat life. Only
enough torque should be applied to generate a seal.
NOTE!
A single configuration BOP has no grease or glycol injection points.
It is assumed that a Single BOP is purchased for Slickline Operations and the operator will have
the bleed off and pressure monitoring facility on one of the lubricator risers.
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Fig. 3.4 Single Wireline Valve Manifold Configuration
Plastic thread protectors are supplied with the Elmar Lightweight quick union and
steel protectors are supplied with most other connections.
The number of ram assemblies required depends on the type of sealing function, the
desired working pressure of the wireline valve and the level of redundancy
acceptable. The acceptable minimum requirements are:
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• if sealing around slickline a minimum of one ram assembly is required to
affect a seal
• if sealing around braided line a minimum of two ram assemblies are required
in conjunction with a grease injection facility. NRS BOPs are only available
with one set of rams and are not suitable for inverting, therefore they are not
suitable for high pressure braided line work.
The sealing elements are made up of a rubber element sandwiched between two
steel plates, called an inner seal. This is embedded in the face of the ram body to
provide the seal around the cable. In the conventional design, braided or electric line
rams have a groove through the ram body and the inner seal sized close to the line
diameter. Normally, a different ram body and inner seal is required for each line size,
refer section 3.3.1 for multi-line setups. Slickline rams have a rectangular slot in the
inner seal steel plates, and no groove in the rubber element. Around the upper part of
the ram body is an outer seal in the shape of a horseshoe. The outer seal prevents
well fluids from passing around the rams inside the main BOP body. The inner and
outer sealing elements join together on the side of the ram body.
A key is located under the ram which sits in a groove cut inside the ram bores of the
BOP body. The key prevents the ram body from turning. The Q-GUlDETM ram
provides a positive alignment for the wireline. V-shaped flat guides on either side of
the inner seal restrict the wireline so that the section of line contacting the inner seal
is always centred and parallel to the BOP axis. The Q-GUlDETM has been designed
to accommodate eccentric set-ups. There are scenarios with the standard and
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integral type rams where the wireline goes through the wireline BOP body at an
angle and can be trapped by the rams before falling in the cable groove.
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4 SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS
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4.1 SPECIFICATIONS
The exact specification of each Elmar Single NRS Manual Wireline Valve will vary
depending on the customer’s individual requirements.
5.62"
Working 5000psi
Pressures
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• Non Rising Stem feature to ensure that the envelope of the BOP does
not change with closing or opening of the rams. Compact overall size of
the BOP.
• Thrust roller bearing on ram lead screw to reduce the torque required to
close rams.
• SI 289, 1974
• SI 913, 1996
Each Wireline Valve is designed to comply with the following requirements within API
6A:
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All wireline valves are supplied as standard with Nitrile elastomers for all sealing
elements apart from the ram sealing elements which are Fluorocarbon (FKM). Other
grades are available in seal kit form on request.
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5 OPERATION
5.1 FUNDAMENTAL RULES FOR PROPER OPERATION
5.2 OPERATION
CAUTION:
THE WHOLE OF THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE READ THROUGH WITH THE
APPROPRIATE ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING ACTIONS
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5.1 FUNDAMENTAL RULES FOR PROPER OPERATION
The following fundamental rules apply to all operations with WHE Equipment.
• All WHE equipment used on the well-site is qualified for its use by
passing annually a hydrostatic body test and an operation check at WP.
• A well-site pressure test must be carried out after set-up and before
opening the well on each job. The Maximum Allowable Working
Pressure during the job equals the well-site test pressure.
5.2 OPERATION
Observe all safety considerations (Refer to Section 1 for general safety information)
and site rules.
Before operation of the wireline valves refer to Section 7, Maintenance and Testing to
ensure the equipment has been fully serviced and the necessary ‘Before Job Checks’
have been carried out. Do not assume that serviceable equipment on the last job will
be serviceable again.
During normal well site operation it is best practice to have all block manifold valves
closed. Each of the following procedures assumes this is the case.
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The equalisation valve consists of a stem, seat, gland and elastomer seals. The stem
has a female hex drive which is operated by the wrench provided with the BOP.
Rotating the stem CLOCKWISE closes the valve. ANTI-CLOCKWISE opens the
valve. Care should be taken not to over tighten the stem, as too much torque will
reduce the seat life and round the stem flats. Only enough torque should be applied
to generate a seal.
Connect a suitable dump hose to the dump port and lead off to an area well away
from personnel.
WARNING!
Ensure hose end is tied down and terminates in a”T”. Consider topography and weather
conditions such as wind direction etc.
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5.3 SEALING ON SLICK LINE
The ram face effectively seals around the outer surface of a wire line by
displacement of an elastomer which flows into gaps and irregularities on the surface.
STEP ACTION
2. Connect a suitable dump hose with valve and gauge to the dump port on
upper BOP and lead off to an area well away from personnel. See figure
below for schematic. Valve is not supplied as standard with BOP.
WARNING!
Ensure hose end is tied down and terminates in a 'T'. Consider topography and weather
conditions such as wind direction etc.
CAUTION!
Manifold equalizing
Rotating the stem clockwise closes the valve, while anti-clockwise opens the valve. Care should
be taken not to over-tighten the stem, as too much torque will reduce the seat life and round the
stem flats. Only enough torque should be applied to generate a seal.
STEP ACTION
3. Close the rams by turning the stems clockwise and checking ram position
using the indicator rods, see illustration on following page for details.
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5.4 BLEEDING DOWN LUBRICATORS
STEP ACTION
2. A suitable dump hose should already be connected to the dump port and
lead off to an area well away from personnel.
WARNING!
Risk of high pressure and high velocity poisonous gasses and fluids.
CAUTION!
If there is high pressure gas, the valves should be closed slowly and the flow choked to avoid
freezing.
WARNING!
If freezing does occur and the gauge is reading ‘0’ there may still be pressure in the lubricators
due to the formation of hydrates.
STEP ACTION
WARNING!
Before disconnecting any wellhead equipment quick unions ensure that all residual pressure,
which may be trapped inside the WHE string, is fully bled off. A sure sign of trapped pressure is
an unusually tight connection or a stiff hose.
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5.5 EQUALISING PRESSURE PRIOR TO OPENING RAMS
STEP ACTION
1. Ensure the valve on dump line on upper BOP is closed (valve not
supplied as standard with BOP).
2. Ensure fit for purpose equipment is attached above the BOP.
6. When well pressure is reached open the ram assemblies and confirm ram
position using the indicator rods.
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6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 TOOL LIST
CAUTION:
THE WHOLE OF THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE READ THROUGH WITH THE
APPROPRIATE ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING ACTIONS
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6.1 TOOL LIST
1) Clean Work Surface;
2) Airline;
3) O-ring pick;
5) Plastic hammer;
6) Grease L-881720;
8) Clean rags;
9) 3M Scotchbrite;
13) Vice;
14) Strap wrench L-840957 (for tightening adapters onto BOP body);
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26) Ratchet with 3/4" square drive (reversible) ;
• Keep loose clothing and long hair well out of the way of moving
mechanical parts.
• Do change out of oil-soaked clothes and do not keep oily rags in your
pocket.
• Do ensure that any lifting or jacking equipment has a safe working load
rating adequate for the job.
• Do get someone to check periodically that all is well when working alone.
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6.2.1 CARTRIDGE VALVE ASSEMBLY
O-RING
VALVE SEAT
TEFLON SEAL
GLAND
BACK-UP
BACK-UP
VALVE STEM
BACK-UP
VALVE STEM
O-RING BACK-UP
PH SCREW
NOTE!
Clean all parts thoroughly before beginning assembly
STEP ACTION
3. Place heated back-up rings (2 off) around the valve section and flatten out
on the valve seat.
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NOTE: O- Rings and Back-ups
(a) Check all components for cleanliness before installation
(b) Tape all threads over which O-rings will pass. O-rings should never be forced over
unprotected sharp edges.
(c) Use an O-ring lubricator.
(d) Double check O-ring to ensure correct size
(e) Don’t over stretch the O-ring.
(f) Prevent the O-ring from rolling or twisting during assembly
(g) Where only one back-up ring is used, it must be placed between the O-ring and the
pressure face.
PRESSURE DIRECTION
PRESSURE FACE
STEP ACTION
4. Apply grease between the back-ups and manually flatten out. Put on the
O-ring and apply grease.
5. Stab the seat into the seal setter tool and screw the valve seat tool out of
the seat.
6. Repeat 5, above, again so that 2 off seats are in the seal setter tool.
7. Remove 1st seat (screw valve seat tool in). Apply more grease and stab
into block.
8. Apply anti-seize compound to valve stem thread and screw into the gland
until the head is flush with the gland.
9. Slip on the PTFE valve seal over the stem.
10. Apply anti-seize compound to the gland threads and screw into the
manifold block.
11. Apply anti-seize compound to the cartridge valve panhead screw and
screw into the valve gland.
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Fig. 6.3 Block Manifold Assembly
NOTE!
Clean all parts thoroughly before beginning assembly.
STEP ACTION
12. Apply anti-seize compound to lock washer socket head screw and screw
the lock washer into the block.
13. Tape and Loctite the dump valve hex plug into the manifold block and
tighten.
14. Blow out manifold block ports and threaded fitting holes with an airline.
15. Blow out BOP body threaded fitting holes and run tap down the holes to
ensure that they are free of debris.
16. Grease and install o-rings on back of manifold block (2 x o-rings).
17. Grease the face of BOP & coat the manifold screws with anti-seize
compound.
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18. Install manifold block (taking care not to damage o-rings).
19. Tighten manifold block cap screws to 35 lb.ft (47Nm) using torque
wrench.
STEP ACTION
NOTE!
Check position of PTFE back up ring (if applicable). Place PTFE back up ring in boiling water to
expand before fitting.
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STEP ACTION
4. Install the relevant ram assembly, complete with keys, into the BOP body
and ensure the keys locate in groove to maintain ram orientation.
5. Install the stem body onto the BOP body and screw on collar.
8. Fit the bearing into the end cap and locate the stem shaft into the bearing.
10. Fit ram body into stem body (Note, ram body fully assembled with seals
and key guide).
11. Screw end cap onto the stem body whilst ensuring that the stem shaft
engages with the ram body.
12. Locate the end cap grub screws.
13. Screw the retainer screw into the ram assembly using Loctite 270.
14. Fit the grease nipple onto the end cap and add 3 strokes of grease
16. Locate the retainer plate onto the stem body and fasten the screws.
(Leave one screw out for attaching indicator rod)
17. Fit the ram indicator rod onto the retainer plate and fit a crimp and wire
onto the Indicator, then fit a thimble, wire, button head screw and a
washer onto the retainer Plate.
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6.2.4 RAM ASSEMBLY
STEP ACTION
1. Grease the ram body and install the outer seals. Ensure the seal is flush
with the ram body diameter. Tap into place using a plastic hammer to
ensure a perfect fit. Take great care not to damage the seal.
2. Grease the inner seals and install in position in the ram body.
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6.2.5 BOP ASSEMBLY
STEP ACTION
NOTE!
Body internals are coated with corrosion inhibitor. Do not over-smooth.
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STEP ACTION
2. Grease all O-ring grooves in the upper and lower BOP adapter threads.
NOTE!
Reference should be made to the manifold block locating holes which will indicate the correct
orientation.
STEP ACTION
4. With the BOP lying horizontally, place the end cap assemblies on the flat
alongside the BOP in their respective positions.
NOTE!
Check the orientation of the end caps to ensure that the rams are in the correct orientation.
STEP ACTION
6. Assemble each ram/end cap assembly to the BOP body as per 6.2.3.
NOTE!
Ensure that seals are not damaged.
STEP ACTION
7. Identify the lower adapter and fit the appropriate seals and seal ring (if
applicable).
8. Grease the lower adapter external threads and relevant BOP body
threads.
9. Locate collar onto lower adapter.
10. Fit lower adapter to the BOP body and tighten using the non-marking
strap wrench (Connection does not require tonging).
11. Fit male thread protector to the lower adapter assembly.
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12. Identify the upper adapter and fit the sealing ring (if applicable) and
appropriate seals.
13. Apply grease to the adapter external threads and BOP body threads.
14. Fit upper adapter to the BOP body and tighten using the non-marking
strap wrench (connection does not require tonging).
15. Fit the female thread protector.
16. Fit the Block Manifold assembly as per section 6.2.2 actions 14-19.
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7 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING
7.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
7.3 TESTING
7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
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7.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
NOTE!
Refer to Section 1 for general safety information before carrying out any maintenance and
testing routines.
WARNING!
The Bop assembly is heavy; check that the lifting and handling equipment can support this load.
Never position yourself under the suspended equipment.
NOTE!
Refer to build specific assembly drawings for equipment details, e.g seal kit part numbers and
service details.
NOTE!
BOP’s need to be carefully maintained to perform properly.
• Check all threads, seals and sealing surfaces for damage that might
impair sealing. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Verify that well site test pressure does not exceed the working pressure
rating of that of the equipment.
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7.1.2 AFTER EVERY JOB
NOTE!
Fully dismantling and cleaning all parts that have seen well fluids and debris will extend the life
of the product. The time between the end of the job and maintenance is when the equipment is
most at risk from corrosion.
NOTE!
Avoid steam cleaning any internal bores that have corrosion resistant coatings. Grease the
internal bores using a cloth/swab.
These coatings are sacrificial and may need re-applied periodically.
• Remove the end cap and ram assemblies from the BOP. Remove any
residual well deposits and clean the BOP thoroughly.
• Remove all well pressure seals from ram assemblies, lower adapter
union pin and end cap/BOP body connection pin.
• Inspect all seals and sealing surfaces. Replace any damaged sealing
rings and back-ups.
NOTE!
Normal wear will be a moderate amount of extrusion downstream of the pressured side. When
useage has resulted in any noticeable loss of rubber or the bond between the metal and rubber
is separating – REPLACE THE SEALS.
• Before re-assembly spray end cap pockets, rams and ram bores with
corrosion inhibitor spray (L-883050)
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NOTE!
If the job contained any of the following then it is advisable to strip the end cap and manifold
assemblies replacing all seals that see well pressure.
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7.2 MAJOR MAINTENANCE
All WHE shall be surveyed at regular intervals and at least once per year. An annual
survey usually consists of a visual inspection and dimensional checks for ovality of
tubulars and threads. For all jobs over 5,000 psi, the hydrostatic body test and
operational test shall not be older than 3 months. A verification procedure should also
be carried out after every job where the WHE has been subjected to extraordinary
conditions, such as rough handling, bending, accidental drops, corrosive fluids,
unexpected H2S or CO2 during standard service, or replacement of major parts.
All surveys and tests must be recorded in the equipment service record.
• Visual inspection;
• Random thickness tests on risers, BOP, tool trap, ball check valve, tool
catcher and general bodies using direct measurements, ultrasonic or X-
ray.
TIP!
Refer to Elmar Technical Bulletin TB-735
Procedure for finding minimum acceptable wall thickness on pressure control equipment.
All WHE having undergone three 5 year major re-certification should be retired
before the fourth re-certification is due.
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7.2.1 TO BE CARRIED OUT ONCE A YEAR
1) Carry out Routine Maintenance procedure.
2) Replace all 'O' rings, inspecting all components and sealing surfaces for
corrosion or damage along the way. Pay particular attention to the
surfaces below the rams.
3) Rebuild BOP using seal kits and pressure test to Test Pressure.
3) Inspect all components and sealing surfaces for corrosion and damage.
5) Rebuild BOP using seal kits and any necessary new parts.
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7.3 TESTING
The pressure rating of any item is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) and it is
shown as a test pressure (TP) rating and a working pressure (WP) rating.
Every item of pressure control equipment has a particular pressure rating, and care
must be taken to ensure that no item is used in a situation that might cause its
working pressure to be exceeded. Although the test pressure rating is always higher
than the working pressure rating, the difference between the two must never be
considered as a safety margin. This is because the actual use of the equipment
under field conditions involves forces that result from both well pressure and
mechanical stress. For this reason, all pressure control equipment must be handled
and secured in such a way that the external stresses are kept to an absolute
minimum.
The overall WP rating of the assembled equipment shall be equal to the rating of the
weakest component. All components used shall have a valid dated test record;
including a hydrostatic body test to TP. Equipment lacking a current test record shall
not be used. The well site TP shall never exceed the equipment WP rating.
The wellsite TP shall be 1.2 times maximum potential wellhead pressure (MPWHP).
If no wellhead pressure is expected, the equipment shall be tested at 25% of its WP
rating. All wellsite pressure testing and the pressure test values obtained shall be
noted on the equipment service report. The use of a pressure recorder (chart or film)
is recommended during wellsite pressure testing.
All adapters, flanges etc., shall be tested. It is recommended to test as much of the
equipment assembled together as possible. Valves must be in the partially open
position during the body test. Test plugs with a pressure rating equal to or higher
than the equipment that is being tested shall be used to cap open ended
components.
Adequate warning signs shall be displayed and all unnecessary personnel cleared
from the pressure testing location during the pressure test.
WARNING!
Trapped air requires considerable time to compress and when it is compressed is highly
dangerous. It has enough stored energy to separate parts with considerable force.
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WARNING!
Clear the area of unnecessary personnel and ensure procedures are in force to prevent
personnel from entering the test area. Pressure testing should only be performed by competent
personnel.
6) No leakage acceptable.
If slickline inner seals are fitted, testing the BOP rams seals should be done 'blind'
with no test rod in place.
If line sized or multiline seals are fitted then a test rod must be used to prevent
damage to seals (Please contact Elmar for availability and selection of test rods).
WARNING!
Ensure personnel are familiar with the manifold configuration of the Single BOP before
operation.
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• Bleed to Zero.
• No leakage acceptable.
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7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
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7.5 MAINTENANCE RECORD SHEET
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8 TRANSPORTATION, SPARES, ACCESSORIES AND DISPOSAL
8.1 TRANSPORTATION
8.3 DISPOSAL
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8.1 TRANSPORTATION
Whenever possible, the BOP should be enclosed in a protective cage during use and
stored in the transport frame when not in use.
8.2.1 SPARES
Use only Elmar recommended spares.
For seal kit part numbers and spares parts, refer to the relevant Technical Illustration
supplied with the equipment.
All wireline valves are supplied as standard with Nitrile elastomers for all sealing
elements apart from the ram sealing elements which are Fluorocarbon (FKM). A
wide range of alternative compounds, for various service conditions, are available on
request. Contact the Elmar Sales Department for details.
Recommended spares:
• Seal Kit
8.2.2 ACCESSORIES
Elmar can supply a range of accessories for handling, testing and assembling the
Single Manual NRS Wireline Valve. The use of any other accessories is NOT
recommended as this could lead to damage that may result in failure of the
equipment.
Elmar can supply end adapters for various quick union sizes. Contact the Elmar
Sales Department for details.
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For accessories that do not have part numbers stated contact the Elmar Sales
Department for details. The part numbers for these accessories change depending
on the quick union being used.
Recommended Accessories
• Protection Cage
• Anti-seize compound
8.3 DISPOSAL
When the product approaches its twentieth service year it should be retired.
Ensure that the product is disposed of in a responsible manner and that any local
legislation is observed. Elmar can assist if required.
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9 DRAWINGS AND BILLS OF MATERIAL
For drawings specific to purchased equipment, refer to the drawing package supplied
with the equipment.
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