01.10e API & ISO Standards BOP Control Systems Chap 10e 3rd

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7.5 Hydraulic Unit and Control Systems
Control Systems for Surface Mounted BOP Stacks API Spec 16D
7.5.1 A design data book shall be retained for each system design API Spec 16D
type by the manufacturer for a minimum of ten years after
delivery of the last unit of the subject design.
7.5.2 The design data book shall include a Table of Contents and be API Spec 16D
arranged in an orderly and understandable manner. Example
of Design Data Book Constitution: 1. Title Page. 2. Foreword.
3. Table of Contents. 4. Typical Sizing/Capacity Calculations.
5. Rated Design Working Pressure. 6. Rated Design Operating
Temperature. 7. Drawings/Calculations to document
compliance to specifications. 8. Utilities Consumption List. 9.
List of Applicable Standards and Specifications. 10. Equipment
Location Designations.
7.5.3 The purchaser shall provide complete description and API Spec 16D
specification of the equipment to be operated, service
conditions and any application details necessary for the control
system manufacturer to design and build a control system that
complies with these specifications.
7.5.4. Surface and subsea control function circuitry shall be self API Spec 16D
contained such that a leak or failure in one component or
circuit element should not cause the operation of any other
function.
Control System for Surface Mounted BOP
Response time API Spec 16D
7.5.5 Response time between activation and complete operation of a API Spec 16D
function is based on BOP or valve closure and seal off. For
surface installations, the BOP control system should be
capable of closing each ram BOP within 30 seconds.
7.5.6 Closing time should not exceed 30 seconds for annular BOP's API Spec 16D
smaller than 18-3/4 inches nominal bore and 45 seconds for
annular preventers of 18-3/4 inches and larger.
7.5.7 Response time for choke and kill valves (either open or close) API Spec 16D
should not exceed the minimum observed ram close response
time.
7.5.8 Measurement of closing response time begins when the close API Spec 16D
function is activated at any control panel and ends when the
BOP or valve is closed effecting a seal. A BOP may be
considered closed when the regulated operating pressure has
recovered to its nominal setting. If confirmation of seal off is
required, pressure testing below the BOP or across the valve is
necessary.
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Hydraulic fluid and reservoir equipment

7.5.9 Water based hydraulic fluids are usually a mixture of potable API Spec 16D
water and a water soluble lubricant additive. When ambient
temperatures at or below freezing are expected, sufficient
volume of ethylene glycol or other additive acceptable to the
control system manufacturer shall be mixed with the water
based hydraulic fluid to prevent freezing.
7.5.10 The hydraulic fluid reservoir capacity shall be at least twice API Spec 16D
the usable hydraulic fluid capacity of the accumulator system.
7.5.11 Air vents shall be installed of sufficient size to avoid API Spec 16D
pressurization of the tank during hydraulic fluid transfers or
nitrogen transfers if a nitrogen backup system is installed.
Pump requirements
7.5.12 At least two pump systems, each having independent API Spec 16D
dedicated power sources shall be provided.
7.5.13 Each pump system shall have sufficient quantity and pump API Spec 16D
capacity to satisfactorily perform the following: With the
accumulators isolated from service, the pump system shall
have the capacity to close one annular BOP (excluding the
diverter) on open hole and open the hydraulically operated
choke valve(s) and provide the minimum system operating
pressure within two (2) minutes. The combined output of all
pumps shall be capable of charging the entire accumulator
system from precharge pressure to the maximum rated control
system working pressure within 15 minutes.
7.5.14 The same pump system(s) may be used to produce power API Spec 16D
fluid for control of both the BOP stack and the diverter
system.
7.5.15 Each pump system shall provide a discharge pressure at least API Spec 16D
equivalent to the system working pressure. Air driven pump
systems shall require no more than 75 psig air supply pressure
to reach rated working pressure.
7.5.16 Each pump system shall be protected from overpressurization API Spec 16D
by a minimum of two devices designed to limit the pump
discharge pressure.
7.5.17 One device shall limit the pump discharge pressure so that it API Spec 16D
will not exceed the design working pressure of the BOP
control system. The second device, normally a relief valve,
shall be sized to relieve at a flow rate at least equal to the
design flow rate of the pump systems and set to relieve at not
more than ten percent of the design working pressure.
7.5.18 Devices used to prevent pump over-pressurization shall be API Spec 16D
installed directly in the control system supply line to the
accumulators and shall not have isolation valves or any other
means that could defeat their intended purpose.


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7.5.19 Electrical and/or air (pneumatic) supply for powering pumps API Spec 16D
shall be available at all times such that the pumps will
automatically start when the system pressure has decreased
to approximately ninety percent of the system working
pressure and automatically stop within plus zero or minus 100
psi of the system design working pressure.
Accumulators bottles and manifolds
7.5.20 Accumulators shall meet Section 2 design requirements and be API Spec 16D
documented with Section 2 references.
7.5.21 The accumulator system shall be designed such that the loss API Spec 16D
of an individual accumulator and/or bank will not result in
more than twenty-five percent loss of the total accumulator
system capacity.
7.5.22 Supply pressure isolation valves and bleed down valves shall API Spec 16D
be provided on each accumulator bank to facilitate checking
the precharge pressure or draining the accumulators back to
the control fluid reservoir.
7.5.23 Accumulators shall be precharged only with nitrogen. API Spec 16D
Compressed air or oxygen shall not be used to pre-charge
accumulators.
7.5.24 The recommended precharge pressures for the BOP API Spec 16D
components and conditions specified shall be stated on a tag
permanently attached to the accumulator or the accumulator
banks. Precharge pressure shall not exceed working pressure
of the accumlator.
Accumulator volumetric requirements
7.5.25 The BOP control system shall have a minimum stored API Spec 16D
hydraulic fluid volume (VR), with pumps inoperative, to satisfy
the greater of the two following requirements: 1. Close from a
full open positon at zero wellbore pressure, all of the BOP's in
the BOP stack, plus fifty percent reserve. 2. The pressure of
the remaining stored accumulator volume after closing all of
the BOPs shall exceed the minimum calculated (using the BOP
closing ratio) operating pressure required to close any ram BOP
(excluding the shear rams) at the maximum rated wellbore
pressure of the stack.
Hydraulic control manifold
7.5.26 A valve with porting sized at least equal to the control API Spec 16D
manifold supply piping size shall be provided for supply of
control fluid from an alternate source. This valve should be
plugged when not in use.
7.5.27 A minimum of two independent hydraulic pressure control API Spec 16D
circuits shall be provided.
7.5.28 A dedicated control circuit on the hydraulic control manifold API Spec 16D
shall operate the annular BOP(s).


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7.5.29 The components in this circuit shall include a pressure API Spec 16D
regulator to reduce upstream manifold pressure to the power
fluid pressure level that meets the BOP manufacturer's
recommendations. The regulator shall respond to pressure
changes on the downstream side with sensitivity sufficient to
maintain the set pressure within plus or minus one hundred
and fifty psi.
7.5.30 The annular BOP pressure regulator shall be remotely API Spec 16D
controllable. Direct manual valve and regulator operability shall
permit closing the annular BOP and/or maintaining the set
regulated pressure in the event of loss of the remote control
capability.
7.5.31 The hydraulic control manifold includes a common power fluid API Spec 16D
circuit with pressure regulation and control valves for
operation of the ram type BOPs and choke and kill valves.
This circuit shall be provided with a manifold regulator bypass
valve or other means to override the manifold regulator to
permit switching from regulated pressure to direct accumulator
pressure for operating functions. The manifold shall be
designed to function at full system rated working pressure in
an emergency.
7.5.32 A minimum of one remote control panel shall be furnished. API Spec 16D
This is to ensure that there are at least two locations from
which all of the system functions can be operated. The remote
panel shall be accessible to the driller.
Remote control panels
7.5.33 The driller's remote control panel display must be physically API Spec 16D
arranged as a graphic representation of the BOP stack.
7.5.34 Its capability shall include the following: 1. Control all the API Spec 16D
hydraulic functions which operate the BOP's and choke and
kill valves. 2. For offshore installations, display the position of
the control valves and indicate when the electric pump is
running. 3. Provide control of the annular BOP regulator
pressure setting. 4. Provide control of the manifold regulator
bypass or override valve alternatively provide remote control
of the manifold regulator pressure setting.
7.5.35 The driller's panel shall be equipped with displays for readout API Spec 16D
of: 1. Accumulator pressure 2. Manifold regulated pressure 3.
Annular BOP regulated pressure 4. Rig air pressure (air
operated panels only) or low air supply warning
(electric panels).
7.5.36 Driller's panels for offshore rigs shall additionally have audible API Spec 16D
and visual alarms to indicate: 1. Low accumulator pressure 2.
Low rig air pressure 3. Low hydraulic fluid reservoir level 4.
Panel on stand by power (if applicable).
7.5.37 The electrical power supply to electro-pneumatic and electro- API Spec 16D
hydraulic panels shall automatically switch to an alternate
source of electric supply when primary power is interrupted.


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7.5.38 The alternate source of electric power supply shall be capable API Spec 16D
of maintaining operation of the remote functions for a
minimum of two hours if the primary source is lost.
Individual system design verification
Hydrostatic test certificates
7.5.39 Hydrostatic test certificates shall be provided by the control API Spec 16D
system manufacturer for piping and component systems
subjected to internal pressure of 250 psi or more.
7.5.40 Pressure measurement and transmitting devices shall be tested API Spec 16D
to full design working pressure.
7.5.41 Piping and containment devices shall be tested to 1-1/2 times API Spec 16D
the design working pressure in plant tests or to full design
working pressure in the field.
7.5.42 Holding time for test pressure shall be 5 minutes after API Spec 16D
stabilization. Test recorder charts shall be available, dated,
witnessed, and identified to the particular equipment to
accredit manufacturer's certifications.
Hazardous area/electrical certificates
7.5.43 Manufacturer's certificates of compliance to applicable API Spec 16D
electrical codes shall be required for all electrical equipment
and apparatus for installation in explosive environments as
defined in API RP500 or IEC 529.
Accumulator certificates
7.5.44 Seamless accumulators furnished with ASME-U-1A reports are API Spec 16D
acceptable (or equivalent from Section 2).
7.5.45 Welded accumulators shall be documented with weld and NDE API Spec 16D
reports as well as hydrostatic test reports and manufacturer's
certification to acceptable design and manufacturer
requirements meeting ASME Section VIII Division I design
criteria.
Relief valve certificate
7.5.46 Relief valves shall be separately tested and adjusted using a API Spec 16D
low flow rate tester comparable to a dead weight tester.
7.5.47 A certificate of the relief valve setting and operation shall be API Spec 16D
provided by the valve manufacturer indicating the accuracy of
the set point and the pressure at which the relief valve
reseats.
7.5.48 Relief valves for use in accumulator systems shall reseat API Spec 16D
within twenty five percent of the set pressure.
7.5.49 Relief valves shall additionally be tested to determine the API Spec 16D
maximum flow rate through the relief valve without exceeding
the relief valve's set pressure. The system shall be verified to
have sufficient relief valves to meet paragraph 2.2.1.3 flow
capability.


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Certificate of compliance
7.5.50 Manufacturer's certificate of compliance shall certify that all API Spec 16D
specifications set forth in this document for the design,
manufacturing, testing, and corrosion protection have been
met for the intended service. All records pertaining to the
design, manufacture, and testing shall be duly filed and
retained by the manufacturer.
Control system qualification tests
7.5.51 Qualification testing shall be required for prototype control API Spec 16D
systems. A prototype control system is a first time system of
a new manufacturer or a system using major components of a
type not previously proven. An in-plant test shall be performed
to demonstrate that the prototype control system meets
closing time requirements set forth in this specification (see
chapter 2.2).
Material requirements
Pressure containing components
7.5.52 All pressure containing (15 psi or greater) or pressure API Spec 16D
controlling components shall require a documented standard
material specification (i.e., AISI or SAE specification) or the
manufacturer's written requirements for the metallic materials
to be used.
7.5.53 Structural steel shall conform to the manufacturer's API Spec 16D
specification. The minimum strength level, group, and class
shall be specified by the manufacturer's specification.
Unidentified steel shall not be used.
7.5.54 Unless otherwise specified by the designer, structural shapes API Spec 16D
and plates should conform to one of the specifications listed in
ASTM standards.
Pressure vessels
7.5.55 Pressure vessels having internal or external operating API Spec 16D
pressures above 15 psi (103 KPa) shall meet or exceed the
mandatory appendices of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section VIII, Division I, Rules for Construction of
Pressure Vessels.
7.5.56 Accumulator shells shall be hydrostatically tested to one and API Spec 16D
one-half (1-1/2) times their maximum intended working
pressure.
7.5.57 Certification of hydrostatic test witnessed by the ASME API Spec 16D
inspector shall be evident by the appropriate code inspection
stamp permanently affixed to each accumulator shell.
Accumulator shells shall include permanently affixed serial
number.
7.5.58 Written test reports certifying acceptance of the accumulator API Spec 16D
shell test shall be maintained by the control system
manufacturer for each serial numbered unit. Traceability to the
original accumulator shell manufacturer shall be maintained.


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7.5.59 Each precharged accumulator bottle inclusive of all API Spec 16D
components in the final configuration assembly item shall be
hydrostatically tested to the maximum rated working pressure.
7.5.60 The control system manufacturer shall maintain a Quality API Spec 16D
History File including Hydrostatic Test Charts to insure proof
that each serial numbered unit successfully held the test
pressure (within 1.5%) for a minimum of five minutes after
stabilization (see 7.5.2).
7.5.61 Sufficient time for pressure stabilization should be allowed to API Spec 16D
compensate for the temperature effect on the nitrogen
precharge.
7.5.62 Nitrogen cylinders used in conjunction with blowout preventer API Spec 16D
and diverter control systems for emergency backup systems
shall meet the Department of Transportation Specification's
3AA2015 as a minimum. Nitrogen cylinders shall physically
bear the D.O.T. inspector's mark, registered identifying
symbol, test date and supplier's mark.
Pipe, tubing and connections
7.5.63 Pipe, tubing and connections used in hydraulic or pneumatic API Spec 16D
circuits subjected to internal pressure exceeding 15 psi shall
be compatible with the fluid or gas lading and have a minimum
burst pressure rating at least three (3) times greater than the
maximum pressure to which the component may be subjected.
7.5.64 For specific piping design requirements (including appropriate API Spec 16D
material stress level, pressure reduction for joints or
attachments, and operational considerations) see ANSI/ASME
B31.1 and B31.3, latest editions.
Hoses and hose connections
7.5.65 Burst pressure for hoses shall be determined by actual API Spec 16D
pressure test conducted on lot samples and certified by the
hose manufacturer. This testing shall include end connections
if permanently attached. The hose assembly shall be tested to
1.5 times the rated design working pressure.
Flame tests
7.5.66 The control lines, and any component of the control lines to a API Spec 16D
surface mounted BOP stack or diverter located in a division (1)
one area, as defined by API 500 (area classification) shall be
capable of containing the normal operating pressure in a flame
temperature of 2000 degrees F for a period of three minutes
without a leakage (includes end connections).


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7.5.67 Where hoses are used to connect the control system to the API Spec 16D
well control equipment, flame resistance tests shall be
conducted on a typical specimen in the following manner:
1.The test specimen shall be fitted with pressure end
couplings and installed in a test facility capable of maintaining
a 2,000 degrees F (+/-100) flame temperature over at least
180 angle degrees of the test specimen inclusive of
approximately 12 inches of the specimen length, including one
end connection. 2. The specimen is to be connected to a
regulated water pressure source equal to normal operating
pressure. 3.Thermocouples shall be located within the flame
area to ensure that the test temperature is maintained at the
end coupling, the coupling to hose transition and at a point
along the hose at least six inches from the hose to coupling
transition. 4. Deliverable hoses typical of successful test
specimens shall be permanently identified in a manner to
permit tracing of the test specimen and test facility. The
control system manufacturers shall be responsible for
maintaining hose compliance certifications on hoses which
they supply in accordance with this specification.
Threaded and welded connections
7.5.68 All piping and tubing installations shall be hydrostatically API Spec 16D
tested to one and one-half (1-1/2) times design working
pressure by the control system manufacturer during factory
acceptance testing.
7.5.69 Air supply piping and instrument air systems shall be bubble API Spec 16D
tested (soap solution on each connection)
7.5.70 Air receivers shall be ASME coded, where applicable, and shall API Spec 16D
be protected from overpressurization.
Non ASME coded hydraulic control system components
7.5.71 Components used in the hydraulic circuits of control systems API Spec 16D
complying with this specification shall be rated by the
component manufacturer for design working pressures equal
to or greater than the maximum system pressure to which
they may be subjected. The burst pressure rating shall be at
least two (2) times the design working pressure rating of the
components.
7.5.72 All components in this group shall be hydrostatically tested API Spec 16D
during factory acceptance testing to system design working
pressure.
7.5.73 Additionally, hydraulic and pneumatic components with API Spec 16D
integral electric/electronic devices are also subject to the
electrical and electronic equipment and installation
specifications presented in Section 9.3 .


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7.5.74 All components used in the construction of control systems API Spec 16D
shall be new equipment. Component selection shall be based
on a minimum history of two years of acceptable performance
in a similar environment and application, or on simulated cycle
testing of a minimum 1,000 cycles at the working pressure.
7.5.75 Components not normally cycled shall be qualified for an API Spec 16D
equivalent two years of service. Components used for
qualification tests shall not be used in the construction of
deliverable equipment.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Installation
7.5.76 All electrical components shall be rated at 100% duty cycle API Spec 16D
for use in the full ambient temperature range to which they
will be exposed.
7.5.77 All electrical apparatus designed for use in a hazardous API Spec 16D
atmosphere as defined by (API RP 500) shall be tested and
approved as suitable for such use by a recognized third party
testing agency. (i.e. FM, UL, CSA, BASEFFA etc.)
7.5.78 All electrical components shall be capable of operating within API Spec 16D
specifications at a voltage range of + or -10% nominal rated
voltage.
7.5.79 All electrical conductor insulation shall be rated at 1.5 times API Spec 16D
the peak operating voltage or 50 volts, which ever is greater.
7.5.80 All electrical copper conductors routed external to an API Spec 16D
enclosure shall be stranded wire of a minimum of 18 AWG. No
solid wire shall be used external to an enclosure or in areas of
high vibration.
7.5.81 Minimum bend radii of flexible electrical cables shall not be API Spec 16D
less than cable manufacturers recommendations over the
expected ambient temperature range of the equipment.
7.5.82 Electrical components should be designed or packaged in such API Spec 16D
a manner so as to prevent corrosion caused by condensation
and exposure to a salt laden atmosphere.
7.5.83 All electrical apparatus exposed to uncontrolled atmospheric API Spec 16D
conditions (i.e. deck-mounted equipment) should be of NEMA
4X construction.
7.5.84 Printed circuit cards shall be constructed and mounted in such API Spec 16D
a manner so as to minimize the flexing effects of vibration and
shock.
7.5.85 All socket mounted components shall be mechanically API Spec 16D
restrained in their sockets.


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7.5.86 All control system cabinets, skids, and externally mounted API Spec 16D
components shall be grounded through dedicated ground
conductors to a common ground system.
7.5.87 All electrical control and power circuits shall be isolated from API Spec 16D
the above described ground system. All ground conductors in
the above system shall be sized for the maximum expected
ground fault current in accordance with the National Electrical
Code.
7.5.88 Semiconductor devices are not to be used singularly as a API Spec 16D
means to electrically isolate circuits which may be exposed to
Class I Div. I hazardous atmospheres per API RP 500 (i.e., air
purge system failure).
7.5.89 All enclosures which contain more than one power source API Spec 16D
shall include a door or cover mounted tag stating the number
of power sources and voltages present.
7.5.90 All enclosures which may contain voltages in excess of 50V API Spec 16D
shall include a door or cover mounted tag stating the
maximum voltage which may be present.
7.5.91 An electrical enclosure may be used in a hazardous location as API Spec 16D
defined in API RP 500 to house non-explosion proof electrical
components.
7.5.92 The enclosure, including conduit and/or cable gland API Spec 16D
penetrations into the enclosure, shall be designed and certified
to meet or exceed the specific requirements for the area in
which it is installed.
7.5.93 Cable gland penetrations into the enclosure and electrical API Spec 16D
enclosures meeting this specification shall be appropriately
labelled by an independent certifying authority to show zone
classifications.
7.5.94 All intrinsically safe circuits shall use blue terminals, blue wire, API Spec 16D
and be tagged with blue tags indicating the presence of
intrinsically safe circuits. In addition, all intrinsically safe
circuits shall be physically isolated from non i.s. circuits by
means of separate enclosures or insulating barriers.
7.5.95 All electrical conductor maximum ampacities shall be sized API Spec 16D
using the edition of the National Electric Code in effect at the
time of equipment manufacture and/or installation.
7.5.96 Aluminium wire shall not be used. API Spec 16D
Mechanical equipment
7.5.97 Control fluids and lubricants are user responsibilities. However, API Spec 16D
manufacturers shall recommend minimum requirements for
their equipment related to cleanliness, lubricity, temperature
and environmental safety.


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7.5.98 Abrasive blast cleaning methods, painting materials and API Spec 16D
standards of measurement shall meet the applicable
recommendations of SSPC (Steel Structures Painting Council)
guidelines for the intended environment of installation.
Manufacturer shall specify materials, application and
verification in written procedures.
Welding requirements
7.5.99 All welding of external or internal pressure containing API Spec 16D
components shall comply with the welding requirements of
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX. (Ref.
4.3.1.) Verification of compliance shall be established
through the implementation of the manufacturer's Welding
Procedure Specification (WPS) and the supporting Procedure
Qualification record (PQR)
7.5.100 Joint design for load bearing weldments shall be defined by API Spec 16D
the manufacturer. Welding and completed welds shall meet
the quality control requirements of Section 6 of API Spec 16
A / ISO 13533.
7.5.101 Weld repairs to manufacturer's designated primary pressure API Spec 16D
continuing members shall be performed in accordance with
the manufacturer's written welding procedure.
7.5.102 Weld Surfacing (Overlay) (other than ring grooves) is API Spec 16D
intended for corrosion resistance and wear resistance. The
manufacturer shall use a written procedure that provides
controls for consistently meeting the manufacturer specified
material surface properties in the final machined condition.
As a minimum this shall include inspection methods and
acceptance criteria. Qualification shall be in accordance with
Article II and III of ASME Section IX for corrosion resistant
weld metal overlay or hardfacing weld metal overlay as
applicable.
7.5.103 Welding shall be performed in accordance with the WPS, API Spec 16D
qualified in the accordance with Article II of ASME Section
IX. The WPS shall describe all the essential, non-essential
and supplementary essential variables (see ASME Section
IX). Welders and welding operators shall have access to and
shall comply with the welding parameters as defined in the
WPS. Weld joint types and sizes shall meet the
manufacturer's design requirements.
7.5.104 Dimensions of groove and fillet welds with tolerances shall API Spec 16D
be documented in the manufacturer's specification. Weld
types and symbols are listed in AWS DI.1 Charts, A2.4-86.
7.5.105 Preheating of assemblies or parts, when required, shall be API Spec 16D
performed to manufacturer's written procedures.
7.5.106 Instruments to verify temperature, voltage, and amperage API Spec 16D
shall be serviced and calibrated in accordance with the
written specification of the manufacturer performing the
welding.


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7.5.107 Post weld heat treatment of components shall be performed API Spec 16D
to the manufacturer's written procedures.
7.5.108 Furnace post weld heat treatment shall be performed in API Spec 16D
equipment meeting the requirements specified by the
manufacturer.
7.5.109 Local post weld heat treatment shall consist of heating band API Spec 16D
around the weld at a temperature within the range specified
in the qualified welding procedure specification. The
minimum width of the controlled band adjacent to the weld,
on the face of the greatest weld width, shall be the
thickness of the weld. Localized flame heating is permitted
provided the flame is baffled to prevent direct impingement
on the weld and base material.
7.5.110 All weld procedures, welders and welding operators shall be API Spec 16D
qualified in accordance with the qualification and test
methods of Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code as amended below.
7.5.111 The manufacturer may use ASME Section IX P number API Spec 16D
materials.
7.5.112 The manufacturer may establish an equivalent P number (EP) API Spec 16D
grouping for low alloy steels not listed in ASME Section IX
with nominal carbon content equal to or less than 0.35%.
7.5.113 Low alloy steels not listed in ASME Section IX with a API Spec 16D
nominal carbon content greater than 0.35% shall be
specifically qualified for the manufacturer's specified base
material.
7.5.114 All testing shall be performed with the test weldment in the API Spec 16D
post weld heat treated condition. Post weld heat treatment
of the test weldment shall be according to the
manufacturer's written specifications.
Quality control
7.5.115 Measurement and testing equipment shall be identified with API Spec 16D
the date of calibration name, number of identification of
calibrator, and the expiration date of calibration or calibration
cycle.
7.5.116 Personnel using measurement and testing equipment must be API Spec 16D
qualified to properly use such equipment and must apply its
use in accordance with written procedures that require
recording of the test results against predetermined
standards.
7.5.117 Damaged, defective and/or equipment which does not meet API Spec 16D
the calibration requirements shall not be used for verification
of the quality requirements.
7.5.118 Quality assurance/control personnel shall be qualified by API Spec 16D
relevant training and experience. Verification of qualification
in written record shall be maintained and available as audit
may demand.


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7.5.119 Quality assurance/control personnel shall have additionally API Spec 16D
received training and shall have demonstrated a thorough
understanding of the requirements and specifications of the
equipment, processes, and functions under their jurisdiction.
Quality control requirements
7.5.120 The quality program shall adhere to procedures and API Spec 16D
guidelines which shall be available in written form to all
quality personnel. The quality program shall include a quality
manual approved by a responsible officer of the
manufacturing company.
7.5.121 Quality assurance shall be involved with reviewing the API Spec 16D
design, material selection, specification and documentation
requirement prior to issuance of engineering releases to
manufacturing.
7.5.122 Quality assurance shall be on distribution list for engineering API Spec 16D
releases and change orders issued to manufacturing.
7.5.123 Quality assurance shall be on the distribution list for request API Spec 16D
for engineering changes.
7.5.124 Quality assurance shall approve all standards, shop API Spec 16D
procedures or processes which are stated and/or implied as
applicable to products being manufactured.
7.5.125 Hold points shall be established for various stages of API Spec 16D
fabrication and assembly during the manufacturing process,
where further fabrication/assembly would preclude adequate
inspection. In-process inspection hold points shall not be
waived or violated.
7.5.126 Disassembly for inspection shall be considered re-work and API Spec 16D
subject to non-conformance reporting as a process/procedure
violation which shall be reported to a responsible officer of
the manufacturing company.
Factory Testing
7.5.127 Control system subsystems such as control panels, pumping API Spec 16D
systems, electrical power supplies, hose reels, etc., shall be
individually factory tested for compliance with these
specifications. A system factory test should be conducted
using as many of the integrated subsystems as practical.
7.5.127 Quality control personnel shall witness all aspects of the API Spec 16D
testing process. The test shall be conducted in accordance
with written procedures and shall verify compliance to
applicable API RP 16E Recommended Practices.


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7.5.128 When a subsystem is to be integrated with other equipment API Spec 16D
which is not supplied by the manufacturer, or if other
equipment is supplied at a different time, the test procedures
shall specify all parameters which can be measured in partial
test to verify conformance to the specifications. The test
shall be considered "in-process" and documentation shall be
supplied to the purchaser, which spells out final integrated
test requirements.
7.5.129 Subsystems may be marked only if factory testing ensures API Spec 16D
conformance to these specifications. NOTE: Integrated "on
site" tests shall be the responsibility of the purchaser and/or
user and shall ensure performance complying with API 16E
Recommended Practices.
7.5.130 Materials received into the manufacturing facility shall be API Spec 16D
inspected by quality control personnel to ensure
conformance to appropriate receiving documents and
specifications.
7.5.131 Non-conforming materials shall be dispositioned in API Spec 16D
accordance with the manufacturer's quality manual.
7.5.132 Prior to any preservation, protection, or packing for storage API Spec 16D
or shipment, the equipment shall be final inspected to ensure
completeness and conformance to the requirements of the
purchase specification. Particular attention shall ensure: 1.
Correct finish. 2. Installation of tags, markings and/or
instruction plates 3. Record of all serial numbered units 4.
Correct configuration 5. Installation dimensions and
specifications 6. Weight.
7.5.133 The following lists the minimum requirements for applicable API Spec 16D
records to be maintained for a period of not less than five
years. 1. Material specifications and certifications 2.
Hazardous area certifications 3. Hydrostatic test charts 4.
Performance test and measurements 5.
Materials/components list 6. Certificate of compliance to API
16D Specifications 7. Contract information including:
Customer name and purchase order number, Manufacturers
serial number, Ex-works delivery date, Destination/Rig name,
API monogram (if applicable), Manufacturers
identification/model numbers 8. Design Data Book (if
applicable)
7.5.134 Type certifications may be used for commodity items, API Spec 16D
manufactured equipment and/or components when the
conformance to applicable specifications has been confirmed
on at least one unit of the type and where other units of the
same type are produced in the same manner, and in
accordance with the same specifications. Subsequent units
of the accepted type shall be periodically audited to ensure
compliance to specifications.


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7.5.135 Failure of a type certified item to conform to specifications API Spec 16D
during periodic audit shall require the manufacturer to inform
the known users of like equipment subsequent to the last
audit (in writing), of the failure and of necessary action to
insure the integrity of the equipment.
Recommended practice API RP 16 E
Response time
7.5.136 Response time between activation and complete operation of API RP 16E
a function is based on BOP or valve closure and seal off. For
surface installations, the BOP control system should be
capable of closing each ram BOP within 30 seconds.
7.5.137 Closing time should not exceed 30 seconds for annular API RP 16E
preventers smaller than 18-3/4 inches nominal bore and 45
seconds for annular preventers of 18-3/4 inches and larger.
7.5.138 Response time for choke and kill valves (either open or close) API RP 16E
should not exceed the minimum observed ram close
response time.
Hydraulic fluid and storage capacity
7.5.139 The hydraulic fluid reservoir should have a capacity equal to API RP 16E
at least twice the usable hydraulic fluid capacity of the
accumulator system.
7.5.140 Air breather outlets should be installed of sufficient size to API RP 16E
avoid pressurization of the tank during hydraulic fluid
transfers or nitrogen transfers if a nitrogen backup system is
installed – see section 6.4.
Pump requirements
7.5.141 A pump system consists of one or more pumps driven by a API RP 16E
dedicated power source. Two (primary and secondary) or
more pump systems should be employed having independent
power sources.
7.5.142 Each pump system should have sufficient quantity and sizes API RP 16E
of pumps to satisfactorily perform the following: With the
accumulators isolated from service, the pump system should
be capable of closing each annular BOP (excluding the
diverter) on the minimum size drill pipe being used, open the
hydraulically operated choke valve(s) and provide the
operating pressure level recommended by the annular BOP
manufacturer to effect a seal on the annular space within 2
minutes.
7.5.143 The combined output of all pumps should be capable of API RP 16E
charging the entire accumulator system from pre-charge
pressure to the maximum rated control system working
pressure within 15 minutes.
7.5.144 The same pump system(s) may be used to produce power API RP 16E
fluid for control of both the BOP stack and the diverter
system. Pump requirements relative to the diverter system
are given in sections 5.3 and 5.3.1.


Systems
7.5.145 Each pump system should provide a discharge pressure at API RP 16E
least equivalent to the system working pressure. Air driven
pump systems should require no more than 75 psig air
supply pressure.
7.5.146 Each pump system should be protected from over- API RP 16E
pressurization by a minimum of 2 devices designed to limit
the pump discharge pressure.
7.5.146 One device should limit the pump discharge pressure so that API RP 16E
it will not exceed the design working pressure of the BOP
control system (see API RP 16E Section 2.3.3)
7.5.147 The second device, normally a relief valve, should be sized to API RP 16E
relieve at a flow rate of at least equal to the design flow rate
of the pump systems and should be set to relieve at not
more than ten percent over the design working pressure.
7.5.148 Devices used to prevent pump system over-pressurization API RP 16E
should be installed directly in the control system supply line
to the accumulators and should not have isolation valves or
any other means that could defeat their intended purpose.
7.5.149 Electrical and/or air (pneumatic) supply for powering pumps API RP 16E
should be available at all times such that the pumps will
to approximately ninety percent of the system working
pressure and automatically stop within plus zero or minus
100 psi of the system design working pressure.
Accumulator bottles and manifolds
7.5.150 Accumulators are pressure vessels designed to store power API RP 16E
fluid. Accumulators should be compatible with control fluids,
should meet ASME Section VIII Division 1 design
requirements and should be documented with ASME UA-1
certificates.
7.5.151 The accumulator system should be designed so that the loss API RP 16E
of an individual accumulator and/or bank should not result in
more than approximately twenty-five percent loss of the total
accumulator system capacity.
7.5.152 Supply pressure isolation valves and bleed down valves API RP 16E
should be provided on each accumulator bank to facilitate
checking the precharge pressure or draining the accumulators
back to the control fluid reservoir.
7.5.153 The accumulator precharge pressure can be checked after API RP 16E
bleeding off the control fluid. In the field, the precharge
pressure should be checked and adjusted to within 100 psi
of the recommended pressure at installation of the control
system and at the start of drilling each well (intervals not to
exceed sixty days).
7.5.154 Because of the presence of combustible components in API RP 16E
hydraulic fluids, accumulators should be precharged only
with nitrogen. Compressed air or oxygen should never be
used to precharge accumulators since combining them with
the oil could result in combustion.

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7.5.155 The recommended precharge pressures for the BOP API RP 16E
components and conditions specified should be stated on a
tag permanently attached to the accumulator banks.
Precharge pressure should not exceed working pressure of
the accumulator.
7.5.156 The BOP control system should have a minimum stored API RP 16E
hydraulic fluid volume (VR), with pumps inoperative, to
satisfy the greater of the two following requirements: 1.
Close from a full open position at zero wellbore pressure, all
of the BOPs in the BOP stack, plus fifty percent reserve. 2.
The pressure of the remaining stored accumulator volume
after closing all of the BOP´s should exceed the minimum
calculated (using the BOP closing ratio) operating pressure
required to close any ram BOP (excluding the shear rams) at
the maximum rated wellbore pressure of the stack.
7.5.157 Determine the number of accumulator bottles required by API RP 16E
dividing the total accumulator volumetric capacity (V3) by
the accumulator gas volume capacity. Round off to the next
larger whole number.
7.5.158 The accumulator gas volume capacity should be determined API RP 16E
by consulting the accumulator manufacturer's gas volume
specifications.
7.5.159 The usable hydraulic fluid volume of the accumulator system API RP 16E
should be used to determine pump system sizing and
reservoir capacity.
Hydraulic control manifold
7.5.160 The hydraulic control manifold is the assemblage of hydraulic API RP 16E
control valves, regulators and gages from which the system
functions are directly operated. It allows manual regulation of
the power fluid pressure to within the rating specified by the
BOP manufacturer. The hydraulic control manifold provides
direct pressure reading of the various supply and regulated
pressures.
7.5.161 A suitable valve with porting sized at least equal to the API RP 16E
control manifold supply piping size should be provided for
supply of control hydraulic fluid from an alternate source.
This valve should be plugged when not in use.
Hydraulic control manifold annular BOP circuit
7.5.162 A dedicated control circuit on the hydraulic control manifold API RP 16E
should operate the annular BOP(s).
7.5.163 The components in this circuit should include a pressure API RP 16E
regular to reduce upstream manifold pressure to the power
fluid pressure level that meets the BOP manufacturer's
recommendations.
7.5.164 The regulator should respond to pressure changes on the API RP 16E
downstream side with sensitivity sufficient to maintain the
set pressure within plus or minus one hundred and fifty psi.


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7.5.165 The annular BOP pressure regulator should be remotely API RP 16E
controllable. Direct manual valve and regulator operability
should permit closing the annular BOP and/or maintaining the
set regulated pressure in the event of loss of the remote
control capability.
Hydraulic manifold for common pressure functions
7.5.166 The hydraulic control manifold includes a common power API RP 16E
fluid circuit with pressure regulation and control valves for
operation of the ram type BOP's and choke and kill valves.
This circuit may be provided with a manifold regulator
bypass valve or other means to override the manifold
regulator to permit switching from regulated pressure to
direct accumulator pressure for operating functions.
Hydraulic control manifold valves
7.5.167 The hydraulic circuit schematics should clearly indicate the API RP 16E
block position control valve port assignments for the
particular control system.
7.5.168 Valves and gages should be clearly functionally labelled. API RP 16E
7.5.169 Protective covers or other means which do not interfere with API RP 16E
remote operation should be installed on the blind/shear ram
and other critical function control valves. Lifting of these
covers is required to enable local function operation.
Remote control panels
7.5.170 A minimum of one remote control panel should be furnished. API RP 16E
This is to ensure that there are at least two locations from
which all of the system functions can be operated.
7.5.171 The remote panel should be accessible to the driller to API RP 16E
operate functions during drilling operations.
7.5.172 The driller's remote control panel display should be physically API RP 16E
arranged as a graphic representation of the BOP stack.
7.5.173 The capability of the remote panel should include the API RP 16E
following: 1. Control all the hydraulic functions which
operate the BOP's and choke and kill valves. 2. Display the
position of the control valves and indicate when the electric
pump is running (offshore units only). (See paragraph
3.6.4.2). 3. Provide control of the annular BOP regulator
pressure setting. 4. Provide control of the manifold regulator
bypass valve or provide direct control of the manifold
regulator pressure setting.
7.5.174 The driller's panel should be equipped with displays for the API RP 16E
readout off: The accumulator pressure, The manifold
regulated pressure, The annular BOP regulated pressure and
The rig air pressure.
7.5.175 Offshore rig driller's panels should have an audible and API RP 16E
visible alarm to indicate the following: Low accumulator
pressure, Low rig air pressure, Low hydraulic fluid reservoir
level and Panel on standby power (if applicable)


Systems
7.5.176 All panel control functions should require two handed API RP 16E
operation. Regulator control may be excluded from this
requirement.
7.5.177 The BOP stack functions should also be operable from the API RP 16E
main hydraulic control manifold. This unit should be installed
in a location remote from the drill floor and easily accessible
to rig personnel in an emergency.
Optional remote control methods
7.5.178 Remote control from the remote panels of the hydraulic API RP 16E
control manifold valves may be actuated by pneumatic (air),
hydraulic, electro-pneumatic, or electro-hydraulic remote
control systems.
7.5.179 The remote control system should be designed such that API RP 16E
manual operation of the control valves at the hydraulic
control unit will override the position previously set by the
remote controls.
7.5.180 Pneumatic controls are not recommended where hose API RP 16E
lengths exceed 150 feet. Pneumatic remote controls are not
recommended for use in freezing temperatures because
condensate in a control line may solidify and plug the line.
7.5.181 Pilot pressure for remote control should be supplied from a API RP 16E
hydraulic power source separate or suitably isolated from the
main hydraulic power source so that failure of the remote
control will not affect manual operation of the BOP control
system.
7.5.182 Electro-pneumatic controls should not be used in sub-freezing API RP 16E
temperatures.
7.5.183 The hydraulic power supply for the remote controls should API RP 16E
be isolated from the main hydraulic system so that a failure
in the remote control circuit will not affect the manual
operation of the control valves.
7.5.184 Electric remote control panels and equipment should be API RP 16E
designed to meet the requirements of API RP 14F Sections
2,4,5,6,8,10.1 and 10.2. All electrical equipment is to be
designed so as to be suitable for use in the atmosphere in
which it is installed as defined by API RP 500B.
Requirements for BOP control system valves, fittings. Lines and
manifold
7.5.185 All valves, fittings and other components such as pressure API RP 16E
switches, transducers, transmitters, etc., should have a
working pressure at least equal to the working pressure of
the control system.
7.5.186 BOP control system working pressure rating is usually 3,000 API RP 16E
psi. Other working pressure ratings may be preferred based
on function operating requirements.


Systems
7.5.187 All piping components and all threaded pipe connections API RP 16E
should conform to the design and tolerance specifications for
American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads as specified
in ANSI B2.1.Pipe and pipe fittings should conform to
specifications of ANSI B31.3.
7.5.188 If weld fittings are used, the welder should be certified for API RP 16E
the applicable procedure required. All rigid or flexible lines
between the control system and BOP stack should be fire-
resistant including end connections, and should have a
working pressure equal to the design working pressure of the
BOP control system.
7.5.189 All control system interconnect piping, tubing, hose, API RP 16E
linkages, etc., should be protected from damage from drilling
operations, drilling equipment movement and day-to-day
personnel operations.
Electrical power supplies
7.5.190 The electrical power supply to electro-pneumatic and electro- API RP 16E
hydraulic panels should automatically switch to an alternate
source of electric supply when primary power is interrupted.
7.5.191 The alternate source of electric power supply should be API RP 16E
capable of maintaining operation of the remote functions for
a minimum of two hours if primary source should fail.
Control system for surface BOP stacks API RP 53
7.5.192 The elements of the BOP control system normally include: a. API RP 53
Storage (reservoir) equipment for supplying ample control
fluid to the pumping system. b. Pumping systems for
pressurizing the control fluid. c. Accumulator bottles for
storing pressurized the control fluid. d. Hydraulic control
manifold for regulating the control fluid pressure and
directing the power fluid flow to operate the system
functions (BOPs and choke and kill valves). e. Remote
control panels for operating the hydraulic control manifold
from remote locations. f. Hydraulic control fluid.
Accumulator volumetric capacity
7.5.193 Stored hydraulic fluid. The fluid volume recoverable from the API RP 53
accumulator system between the maximum designed
accumulator operating pressure and the precharge pressure.
7.5.194 Usable hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic fluid recoverable from API RP 53
the accumulator system between the maximum accumulator
operating pressure and 200 psi (1.38 MPa) above precharge
pressure.
7.5.195 Minimum calculated operating pressure. The minimum API RP 53
calculated pressure to effectively close and seal a ram-type
BOP against a wellbore pressure equal to the maximum rated
working pressure of the BOP divided by the closing ratio
specified for that BOP.


Systems
7.5.196 Component minimum operating pressure recommended by API RP 53

the manufacturer. The minimum operating pressure to
effectively close and seal ram-type or annular-type
preventers under normal operating conditions, as prescribed
by the manufacturer.
7.5.197 BOP systems should have sufficient usable hydraulic fluid API RP 53
volume (with pumps inoperative) to close one annular-type
preventer, all ram-type preventers from a full-open position,
and open one HCR valve against zero wellbore pressure.
After closing one annular preventer, all ram-type preventers,
and opening one HCR valve, the remaining pressure shall be
200 psi (1.38 MPa) or more above the minimum
recommended precharge pressure.
7.5.198 Accumulator response time. Response time between API RP 53
activation and complete operation of a function is based on
BOP or valve closure and seal off. For surface installations,
the BOP control system should be capable of closing each
ram BOP within 30 seconds. Closing time should not exceed
30 seconds for annular BOPs smaller than 18 ¾ inches
(47.63 cm) nominal bore and 45 seconds for annular
preventers of 18¾ inches (47.63 cm) nominal bore and
larger. Response time for choke and kill valves (either open
or close) should not exceed the minimum observed ram close
response time.
7.5.199 Operating pressure. No accumulator bottle should be API RP 53
operated at a pressure greater than its rated working
pressure.
7.5.200 Accumulator precharge. The precharge pressure on each API RP 53
accumulator bottle should be measured prior to each BOP
stack installation on each well and adjusted if necessary.
7.5.201 The minimum precharge pressure for a 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa) API RP 53
working pressure accumulator should be 1,000 psi (6.9
MPa). The minimum precharge pressure for a 5,000 psi
(34.5 MPa) working pressure accumulator should be 1,500
psi (10.3 MPa).
7.5.202 Only nitrogen gas should be used for accumulator precharge. API RP 53
The precharge pressure should be checked and adjusted to
within 100 psi (0.69 MPa) of the selected precharge
pressure at the start of drilling each well.
7.5.203 Multi-bottle accumulator banks should have valving for bank API RP 53
isolation.
7.5.204 An isolation valve should have a rated working pressure at API RP 53
least equivalent to the designed working pressure of the
system to which it is attached and must be in the open
position except when accumulators are isolated for servicing,
testing, or transporting.


Systems
7.5.205 A pressure gauge for measuring the accumulator precharge API RP 53

pressure should be readily available for installation at any
time. Pressure gauges should be calibrated to 1 percent of
full scale at least every three (3) years.
Pump systems
7.5.206 A pump system consists of one or more pumps. Each pump API RP 53
system ( primary and secondary) should have independent
power sources, such as electric or air.
7.5.207 With the accumulators isolated from service, the pump API RP 53
system should be capable of closing the annular BOP
(excluding the diverter) on the minimum size drill pipe being
used, open the hydraulically operated choke valve(s), and
provide the operating pressure level recommended by the
annular BOP manufacturer to effect a seal on the annulus
within two minutes.
7.5.208 The same pump system(s) may be used to provide power API RP 53
fluid to control both the BOP stack and the diverter system.
7.5.209 Each pump system should provide a discharge pressure at API RP 53

least equivalent to the BOP control system working pressure.
Air pumps should be capable of charging the accumulators to
the system working pressure with 75 psi (0.52 MPa)
minimum air pressure supply.
7.5.210 Each pump system should be protected from over API RP 53
pressurization by a minimum of two devices to limit the
pump discharge pressure. One device, normally a pressure
limit switch, should limit the pump discharge pressure so
that it will not exceed the working pressure of the BOP
control system. The second device, normally a relief valve,
should be sized to relieve at a flow rate at least equal to the
design flow rate of the pump systems and should be set to
relieve at not more than ten percent over the control unit
pressure.
7.5.211 Devices used to prevent pump system over pressurization API RP 53
should be installed directly in the control system supply line
to the accumulators and should not have isolation valves or
any other means that could defeat their intended purpose.
Rupture disc(s) or relief valve(s) that do no automatically
reset are not recommended.
7.5.212 Electrical and/or (pneumatic) supply for powering pumps API RP 53
should be available at all times such that the pumps will
to approximately 90 percent of the system working pressure
and automatically stop within plus zero or minus 100 psi
(0.69 MPa) of the BOP control system working pressure.


Systems
7.5.213 All valves, fittings, and other components, such as pressure API RP 53
switches, transducers, transmitters, etc., should have a
working pressure at least equal to the rated working pressure
of the control system. BOP control system rated working
pressure is usually 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa).
7.5.214 All piping components and all threaded pipe connections API RP 53
installed on the BOP control system should conform to the
design and tolerance specifications for American National
Standards Taper Pipe Threads as specified in ANSI B1.20.1.
Pipe and pipe fittings should conform to specifications of
ANSI B31.3.
7.5.215 If weld fittings are used, the welder shall be certified for the API RP 53
applicable procedure required. Welding should be performed
in accordance with a written weld procedure specification
(WPS), written and qualified in accordance with Article II of
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
7.5.216 All rigid or flexible lines between the control system and BOP API RP 53
stack should be flame retardant, including end connections,
and should have a working pressure equal to the working
pressure of the BOP control system.
7.5.217 All control system interconnect piping, tubing, hose, API RP 53
linkages, etc., should be protected from damage during
drilling operations, or day-to-day equipment movement.
7.5.218 The manifold should be equipped with a full-bore valve to API RP 53
which a separate operating fluid pump can be easily
connected.
7.5.219 The control system should be equipped to allow isolation of API RP 53
both the pumps and the accumulators from the manifold and
annular control circuits, thus allowing maintenance and repair
work.
7.5.220 The control system should be equipped with accurate API RP 53
pressure gauges to indicate: (1) accumulator pressure, (2)
regulated manifold pressure, (3) annular pressure, and (4) air
supply pressure.
7.5.221 The control system should be equipped with a pressure API RP 53
regulating valve to permit manual control of the annular
preventer operating pressure.
7.5.222 The control system should be equipped with a regulating API RP 53
valve to control the operating pressure on the ram BOPs. The
control unit should be equipped with a bypass line and valve
to allow full accumulator pressure to be applied on the
manifold, if desired.
7.5.223 Control valves must be clearly marked to indicate (1) which API RP 53
preventer or choke line valve each control valve operates,
and (2) the position of the valves (i.e., open, closed, neutral).
Each BOP control valve should be in the open position (not
the neutral position) during drilling operations.


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7.5.224 The choke line hydraulic valve should be in the closed API RP 53
position during normal operations. The control valve handle
that operates the blind rams should be protected to avoid
unintentional operation, but allow full operation from the
remote panel without interference.
7.5.225 All pressure gauges on the BOP control system should be API RP 53
calibrated to an accuracy of 1 percent of full scale at least
every 3 years.
7.5.226 The use of diesel oil, kerosene, motor oil, chain oil, or any API RP 53
other similar fluid is not recommended because of the
possibility of explosions or resilient seal damage.
7.5.227 Each closing unit should have a fluid reservoir with a API RP 53
capacity equal to at least twice the usable fluid capacity of
the accumulator system.
7.5.228 Air breather outlets, of sufficient size, should be installed to API RP 53

avoid pressurization of the tank during hydraulic transfers or
nitrogen transfers if a nitrogen backup system is installed.
7.5.229 The hydraulic control unit should be located in a safe place API RP 53
that is easily accessible to rig personnel in an emergency.
7.5.230 The hydraulic control unit should also be located to prevent API RP 53
excessive drainage or flow back from the operating lines to
the reservoir. Should the accumulator banks be located a
substantial distance from or below the BOP stack, additional
reservoir volume or alternative means should be provided to
compensate for flow back in the closing lines.
7.5.231 The installation should be equipped with a driller remote API RP 53
control panel such that the operation of each BOP and
control valve can be controlled from a position readily
accessible to the driller. Consideration should be given to the
need for and additional remote control station(s) at a safe
distance from the rig floor.
Accumulator system for surface BOP installations
7.5.232 Accumulator closing test. The purpose of this test is to API RP 53
verify that the accumulator system is properly sized to
support the fluid volume and pressure requirements of the
BOPs on the rig using the following procedure; (Refer to
sample worksheets and examples in Appendix A).


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7.5.233 Accumulator closing test procedure. a. Position a properly API RP 53

size joint of drill pipe or a test mandrel in the BOPs. b. Turn
off the power supply to all accumulator charging pumps (air,
electric, etc.) c. Record the initial accumulator pressure. (The
initial accumulator pressure should be the designed operating
pressure of the accumulator.) Manifold and annular
regulators should be set at the manufacturer's recommended
operating pressure for the BOP stack. d. Individually close
each ram BOP (excepting blind or blind/shear ram BOPs) and
record the closing time. To simulate closure of the blind or
blind/shear rams, open one set of the pipe rams. Closing
times shall meet the response time stipulated in section
12.3.2. e. Function the hydraulic operated valve(s) and
record the time and volume required f. Close the annular
BOP and record the closing time. g. Record the final
accumulator pressure. The final accumulator pressure shall
be equal to or greater than 200 psi (1.8 MPa) above
precharge pressure.
7.5.234 After each well, the well control equipment should be API RP 53
cleaned, visually inspected, preventative maintenance
performed, and pressure tested before installation on the
next well.
7.5.235 The manufacturer's test procedures, as prescribed in their API RP 53
installation, operation, and maintenance (IOM) manual,
should be followed along with the test recommendations of
Table 1. All leaks and malfunctions should be corrected prior
to placing the equipment in service.
Major inspections API RP 53
7.5.236 Manufacturer's installation, operation, and maintenance API RP 53
(IOM) manuals should be available on the rig for all the BOP
equipment installed on the rig.
7.5.237 Spare parts should be designed for their intended use by API RP 53
industry approved and accepted practices. After spare part
installation, the affected pressure-containing equipment shall
be pressure tested. Elastomeric components shall be stored
in a manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
7.5.238 The original equipment manufacturer should be consulted API RP 53
regarding replacement parts. If replacement parts are
acquired from a nonoriginal equipment manufacturer, the
parts shall be equivalent to or superior to the original
equipment and fully tested, design verified, and supported by
traceable documentation.
7.5.239 Manuals or bulletins containing torque specifications should API RP 53
be available on the rig. Torque specifications and the
lubricant's coefficient of friction should be considered when
torquing fasteners. Deviating from the specified lubricant can
alter the required torque.


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7.5.240 A planned maintenance system, with equipment identified, API RP 53

tasks specified, and the time intervals between tasks stated,
should be employed on each rig. Records of maintenance
performed and repairs made should be maintained on file at
the rig site or readily available for the applicable BOP
equipment.
7.5.241 Copies of equipment manufacturers' product alerts or API RP 53
equipment bulletins should be maintained at the rig site or
readily available for the applicable BOP equipment.
7.5.242 A bill of material should accompany the equipment drawings API RP 53
to correctly identify the equipment and allow the
procurement of correct replacement parts.
7.5.243 Changes to the BOP control system should be documented. API RP 53
A method should be established to control the drawings,
ensuring that up-to-date documentation is maintained.
7.5.244 Equipment records such as API manufacturing API RP 53
documentation, NACE certification, and factory acceptance
testing reports should be retained. Where required, copies of
the manufacturer's equipment data book and third party
certification should be available for review.
7.5.245 A maintenance and repair historical file should be maintained API RP 53
by serial number on each major piece of equipment. This file
should follow the equipment when it is transferred.
Equipment malfunctions or failures should be reported in
writing to the equipment manufacturer as stated in API
Specification 16A / ISO 13533.
7.5.246 Shop testing after major inspection or equipment weld API RP 53
repairs should be performed according to the manufacturer's
written procedures.


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7.5.196 Component minimum operating pressure recommended by API RP 53

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7.5.205 A pressure gauge for measuring the accumulator precharge API RP 53

7.5.209 Each pump system should provide a discharge pressure at API RP 53

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7.5.228 Air breather outlets, of sufficient size, should be installed to API RP 53

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7.5.233 Accumulator closing test procedure. a. Position a properly API RP 53

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