BLOWOUT PREVENTION EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS FOR DRILLING W ELLS 37

6.5.3.7.4 The equipment owner shall inform the equipment manufacturer of any well control equipment that
fails to perform in the field, in accordance with Annex B.

Table 2—Pressure Test, Surface BOP Systems, Initial Test

Pressure Test—Low Pressure a Pressure Test—High Pressure b c

Component to Be Tested
psi (MPa) psi (MPa)

Lesser of 70 % of annular RWP, RWP of

Annular preventer 250 to 350 (1.72 to 2.41)
wellhead, or ram preventer test pressure.
Maximum operating pressure recommended by
Operating chambers N/A
the annular BOP manufacturer.
Ram preventers
Fixed pipe
RWP of ram BOPs or RWP of the wellhead
Variable bore 250 to 350 (1.72 to 2.41)
system, whichever is lower.
Blind/blind shear
Maximum operating pressure recommended by
Operating chamber N/A
the ram BOP manufacturer.
Choke and kill lines and RWP of ram BOPs or RWP of the wellhead
250 to 350 (1.72 to 2.41)
valves system, whichever is lower.
Maximum operating pressure recommended by
Operating chamber N/A
the valve manufacturer.
Choke manifold
RWP of ram BOPs, RWP of the wellhead
Upstream of choke(s) system, or RWP choke(s) inlet, whichever is
250 to 350 (1.72 to 2.41) lower.
RWP of choke(s) outlet, valve(s), or line(s),
Downstream of choke(s)
whichever is lower.
Function test only; verification of
Adjustable chokes
backup system.
BOP control system
Manifold and BOP lines N/A Control system maximum operating pressure.
Accumulator pressure Verify precharge. N/A
Close time
Pump capability Function test. N/A
Control stations
Safety valves

Kelly, kelly valves, and

250 to 350 (1.72 to 2.41) RWP of components.
safety valves

Auxiliary equipment
In accordance with equipment
Poor boy degasser/MGS d owner’s PM program.
Flow test.

Trip tank, flo-show, etc. Visual and manual verification. Flow test.
a The low-pressure test shall be stabilized for at least 5 minutes with no visible leaks. Flow-type test shall be of sufficient duration to
observe for significant leaks.
b The high-pressure test shall be stabilized for at least 5 minutes with no visible leaks.
c Well control equipment may have a higher rated working pressure than required for the well site. The site-specific test requirements
shall be used for these situations.
d The MGS requires a one-time hydrostatic test during manufacturing or upon installation. Subsequent welding on the MGS vessel shall
require an additional hydrostatic test to be performed.

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