INFORMATION FROM THE API RP 53

RESPONSE TIME - THE BOP CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF THE FOLLOWING:

CLOSING TIME RAM ANNULAR

1. Smaller than 18 ¾” 30 sec max. 30 sec max.
2. 18 ¾” and larger 30 sec max. 45 sec max.

3. PUMP TEST: With Isolate Bottles

Close annular, open HCR and return system to normal
annular closing pressure in 2 minutes.

4. BLEED LINE Vent Line (by-passes the Chokes)

- at least equal to choke line diameter
- helps maintain minimum back pressure

5. USEABLE FLUID: Fluid recoverable between operating pressure (3000

psi) and minimum operating pressure (1200 psi) or
(200 psi) above pre charge pressure.

6. BOTTLES TO BE ABLE TO (with pumps off)

- Close annular
- Close all rams
- Open one HCR
- Remaining pressure shall be at least 200 psi
above precharge pressure.

7. ELECTRIC AND/OR AIR Will automatically start when system pressure is

PUMPS decreased to 90% of system working pressure.

8. RESERVOIR CAPACITY: At least twice useable fluid of bottles

9. PRESSURE TEST (1) Prior to spud or upon installation.

FREQUENCY (2) After dis-connecting or repair.
(3) Not to exceed 21 days.
10. SHELL OR BODY TEST 1½ times BOP pressure rating i.e. 150% of
pressure rating.

11. CLOSING RATIO Ratio of well head pressure to pressure required

to close the BOP