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Shaffer LWS BOP Mechanical Lock PDF
Shaffer LWS BOP Mechanical Lock PDF
32.1 FUNCTION
The BOP is the second barrier to stoppinguncontrolled formations fluids from coming intothe well.The BOP is only used when the first
barrier(hydrostatic mud pressure) has failed.In addition to the bag preventer, a number oframs are used.ENI "Well control policy" stipulates
the minimumBOP stack requirements. (In terms of numbersfor surface and underwater BOP)
The number and type of rams in the BOP stack depends on:
- Maximum pressure expected in the well.
- BHA dimensions (OD).
BOPs are designed to enable the crew to easily change the size and type of rams.
- Types of rams
The types of rams in use include:- Pipe Rams- Variable Rams- Blind Rams- Blind / Shear Rams
- Manufacture specifications
RAM Preventer are manufactured according to API 16A. The relevant ISO standard is the 13533 Spec. ENI requirements are defined by
"Well control policy" and an internal specification.
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Table 4: Pressure Rating and Size Ranges for API Type 16B and 16BX Hubs
CAMERON
HYDRIL
SHAFFER
CAME R ON T yp e U
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- Main Features
The Cameron U BOP is the most widely used ram-type BOP in the world and offers the widestrange of sizes of any Cameron ram-type BOP.
Application: Surface and subsea
Bore Sizes and Working Pressures:
7-1/16", 11", 13-5/8" 3000 - 15,000 psi
16-3/4" 3000 - 10,000 psi
18-3/4" 10,000 psi
20-3/4" 3000 psi
21-314" 2000, 5000, 10,0000 psi
26-3/4" 3000 psi
- Ram
The rams in the U BOP are pressure-energized.Well bore pressure:
- increases the rams' sealing integrity
- maintains the seal in case of hydraulic pressure loss
Increased well bore pressure actually improves seal integrity.
- Working System
Working System for ram BOP opening and closing CAMERON type U
If leaks were observed, replace the seals and repeat the test.
- Bonne ts
There are three types of bonnets available for some U BOPs:
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- pipe bonnets (pipe rams)
- standard shear bonnets (shear rams)
- large bore shear bonnets (shear rams)
- super shear Bonnet
Large bore shear bonnets eliminate the operating cylinder.This increases the available closing area 35% or more, which increases closing
force by 35% ormore. The large bore shear bonnets also have a different operating piston, and changes in the machiningof the intermediate
flange and bonnet.
Note: Some shear bonnets can be converted to large bore shear bonnets
Ram Types
- Ram selectionA wide selection ofram is available tomeet all applications.
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- Pipe rams
Pipe rams close and seal on one specific size of pipe. They are also used for "hang-off".With hang-off, the ram is used to suspend pipeor
casing by closing underneath a tool joint.Note: Older pipe rams may not be hang-offrams.
- Blind rams
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- Shearing Capability
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CAMERON Type TL
- TL BOP Features
The TL BOP integrates all of the designfeatures of Cameron's popular T and UBOPs into a lightweight unit. The TLoffers side ram removal
and otherfeatures which reduce maintenance andrig time.
Application: Surface and subsea
Bore Sizes and Working Pressures:18-3/4" 5000, 10,000, 15,000 psi13-5/8" 10,000 psi
Body Styles: Single, double, triple
Pressure-Energized Rams: Yes
Bonnet Seal Carrier: Standard
Hydro mechanical Lock: Ram Loks (5000, 10,000, 15,000 psi WP) ST lock (10,000, 15,000 psi WP) Wedgelocks (5000 psi WP)
Hydraulically Opening Bonnets: Yes
Bonnet Studs Instead of Bolt: Yes
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- Automatic Lock
- Features
The R a m Asse mb ly provides reliable seal off the wellbore for security and safety. The Ramaccommodates a large volume of feedable
rubber in the front packer and upper seal for longservice life.
The Fie ld R e p la ce a b le Se a l Se a t provides a smooth sealing surface for the ram upper seal. Theseal seat utilizes specially selected and
performance effective materials for maximum service life.The field replaceable seal seat eliminates shop welding, stress relieving, and
machining for repair,thus reducing downtime and direct repair costs.
Hinge d Bonne ts swing completely clear of overhead restrictions (such as another BOP) andprovide easy access for rapid change to reduce
downtime.
Ma nua l Locking utilizes a heavy-duty acme thread to manually lock the ram in a sealed-offposition or to manually close the ram if the
hydraulic system is inoperative.
Ram Seal Off is retained by wellbore pressures. Closing forces are not required to retain anestablished ram seal off.
- BOP Data
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Blind Ram
Pipe Rams
Variable rams
Shear rams
- Ram Size
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Model SL BOP
Model Sentinel BOP
Model LWS BOP
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Model LWP BOP
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- Main Features
Se lf-d ra ining b od y has aram compartment with skidsto support the rams and asloped bottom which allowsmud and sand to drain
backinto the well bore.This keeps the ram cavityfree of caked mud anddebris so that the rams stayready for action.
Single , d oub le a nd trip le models are available.
Full e nvironme nt H2 Strim, conforming to API andNACE requirements, isavailable.
Arctic mod e ls are available which meet APIspecifications for low-temperature service.
- Operating system
- Hydraulic passages
Hydraulic passages drilled through the body eliminate the need for external manifold pipesbetween the hinges.Each set of rams requires
only one opening and one closing line.There are two opening and two closing hydraulic ports, clearly marked, on the back side of the BOP.
The extra hydraulic ports facilitate connecting the control system to the preventer.
- Hydraulic pressure
A hydraulic closing unit with 1,500 psi output will close any Model SL ram BOP with rated workingpressure in the well bore, except for the 7
1/16", 11" and 13 5/8" - 15,000 psi BOPs, which require2,200 psi. However, these units will close against 10,000 psi well pressure with
less than 1,500 psihydraulic pressure.A 3,000 psi hydraulic pressure may be used, but this will accelerate wear of the piston seals andthe
ram rubbers.A 5,000 psi hydraulic pressure test is applied to all Model SL cylinders at the factory. However, it isrecommended that this
pressure not be used in the field application.
Locking system
Ram BOP SHAFFER locking system
- Close Position
When closing hydraulic pressure is applied,the complete piston assembly movesinward and pushes the rams into the wellbore. As the piston
reaches the fully closedposition, the locking segments slide towardthe piston O.D. over the locking shoulderwhile the locking cone is forced
inward bythe closing hydraulic pressure.The locking cone holds the lockingsegments in position and is prevented by aspring from vibrating
outward if thehydraulic closing pressure is removed.Actually, the locking cone is a secondpiston inside the main piston. It is forcedinward by
closing hydraulic pressure andoutward by opening hydraulic pressure.
- Open position
When opening hydraulic pressure isapplied, the locking cone moves outwardand the locking segments slide toward thepiston I.D. along the
tapered lockingshoulder.The piston is then free to move outwardand open the rams.
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tocorrosion from mud and salt water or to freezing.
- Open position
Rams are opened by first turning bothlocking shafts to their unlocked position, thenapplying opening hydraulic pressure to thepistons, which
move outward and pull therams out of the well bore.
- Close Position
Manual lock-piston in closed and lockedposition
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- SL Ram Mounting
SL Rams Mount Horizontally on PreventerRated for Working Pressures of 10,000 andLower except 7 1/16" 10,000 psi
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- Multy Rams
32.4 INSPECTIONS
The BOP Ram Preventers shall be inspected (modally and frequency) according to themanufacturer's recommendations and as per API RP
53.ENI requirements are defined by an internal specification that stipulates the Ram BOP shall berecertified by a Manufacturer authorized
workshop at least every five years.
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