SSEP M3 Assignment

SSEP M3 ASSIGNMENT AND FEEDBACK
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1 Ram preventers PM
2 Annular preventers PM
3 BOP Gate preventers PM
4 Hydraulic connectors PM
5 Choke and kill manifold PM
6 Conventional/Mux hydraulic control systems and BOP HPU PM
7 MUX control systems PM
8 Riser tensioners PM
9 The DSC and CMC/AHC PM
10 The marine riser and slipjoint PM
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The assignment scores are explained as follows:
1 = Unsatisfactory
Fewer than 60% of the questions were answered and the quality and quantity of the answers given
were poor. The candidate must complete the assignment again to a better standard and hand it in at
the start of the next module.
2 = Satisfactory
Score of approximately 60%; quality and quantity just enough.
3 = Good
Score of approximately 70%; quality and quantity good.
4 = Excellent
Score of approximately 90%; quality and quantity more than very good; excellent understanding of the
topics, a clear sign the candidate has spent a lot of time on the assignment.
If the candidate’s average score is lower than 2 then the assignment must be redone and handed in at
the start of the next module.

Introduction
Start each section with a brief description of the equipment you are referring to (e.g. Cameron TL 18-
15M ram BOP with ST locks, etc.).
1. Ram preventers – preventive maintenance

1) Supply general information about the type, number, pressure/temperature rating, etc. of the ram
preventers in use on your rig.
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2) Provide a chart of expected man-hours required to change a set of ram bonnets on your rig.
3) Supply the IBW PM of the ram BOPs; include the (signature) test of the ram locking system.
4) Fluid is escaping from the weep hole of the ram during function testing. Provide a step-by-step
description of what you do to investigate the cause and how to repair it.
5) During the last well your driller accidentally sheared a pipe. What will you add to the IBW PM next
time the BOP is on the surface?
6) Explain what you must do if the NDT inspector finds a crack in the ram piston hub. Can you grind
away the crack when it is found, and if so how deep would you grind?
7) Why do we have to perform a low-pressure test (signature test) when we are testing the hydraulic
circuits of the ram bonnets? Explain your answer.
8) Why can ram blocks be easily damaged when the rams are accidentally closed on a tool joint?
How do you repair the damage?
9) Why can the rams be damaged when closing without pipe in the hole? Where is this damage
found? What will be required to repair it?
10) At what section of the cavity and the ram blocks do we find the most wear? Explain your answer.
Supply a sketch of the wear pattern.

11) Supply the drill pipe specification of your rig and the minimum force required to shear that
particular pipe. Is the shear force of your shear rams sufficient and what pressure should be used
to shear that particular pipe? Calculate the minimum shear ram pressure when the shear rams
have to shear the drill pipe and 3500 psi wellbore pressure is present underneath the upper
annular preventer.
12) Supply the temperature ratings and hang-off specifications of the VBRs on your rig with different
sizes of drill pipe. What are the hang-off capacities of the VBRs using the VBR ram locks only?
13) Explain the IBW PM procedure followed to check that the tell-tale holes on the bonnets are still
open and not plugged. What could be the consequence if this vent hole is plugged?
14) Supply the most recent measurements of the cavities of your BOP and analyse the results.
15) Supply the most recent bore measurements of the ram BOPs and analyse the results.
16) Supply the most recent hardness measurements of the ram BOPs and analyse the results.
17) Explain the (possible) upgrade of the bonnet seals or seal carriers on your rig. To what water
depth are the seal carriers rated?
18) When was the last NDT inspection performed on the bonnet bolts, ram blocks and piston hubs on
your rig? What is the time interval? At what areas of the ram blocks do we need NDT inspection?
19) Describe the procedure used on your rig to check the condition of the ram locking systems.
20) Provide a sketch and explanation of the layout of the hydraulic circuit of the high-pressure shear
circuit or casing shear circuit on your rig.

2. Annular preventers - preventive maintenance

1) Provide brief information about the general layout, make, MWP, etc. of annular preventers.
2) Provide a chart of expected man-hours required to change the annular preventer element.
3) Fluid is leaking from the tell-tale hole during a pressure test. What is your approach to solving this
problem? What seals are leaking in this situation?
4) A newly-installed element is not holding pressure after being installed and it is still brand new.
How will you solve this problem?
5) Describe the IBW PM for the annular preventers on your rig. Analyse the quality of the PM.
6) The shuttle valve on the close side is leaking. How can you detect this without dismantling the
valve? What kind of shuttle valve is used?
7) Why does the Cameron annular preventer need more pressure and less fluid than all other brands
of annular preventers?
8) Your annular preventer has developed a score in the adapter ring, but a new one is not available.
How would you solve this?
9) What is the maximum shelf-life you would accept for the annular preventer elements? What are
the ideal storage conditions for the rubber goods? How often should we replace the annular
preventer hydraulic seals?
10) Why do deepwater rigs have a bleed line with two failsafe close gate valves connected
underneath the annular preventer? What is the pressure rating of these gate valves and piping?
11) A seal is leaking, resulting in a small leakage into the bore. How do you detect this when the BOP
is still subsea? What seal is leaking when this occurs? To detect this leak with the BOP on the
surface, what is important?

12) Supply the temperature rating of the annular preventer element in use on your rig. What will be
your conclusion of the lifespan of the element if your rig should operate with HT mud?
13) Why do we sometimes remove the surge bottles from the annular preventers in deep water? How
can we best protect the elements during stripping operations, especially when no stripping bottle is
installed?
14) Calculate the surge bottle precharge if you will be operating in 8,800 feet of water.
15) Explain the differences of the standard, the 6⅝-inch and the casing elements of the NOV Shaffer
spherical BOPs. What would be the consequence of all this? If your rig has only one NOV Shaffer
annular preventer installed and the rig is using a 6⅝-inch drill pipe, what will be the dilemma when
choosing the right element?

3. BOP gate valves - preventive maintenance

1) Provide a short summary of the specification of the gate valves in use on the BOPs. Include make,
MWP, temperature rating, size, API code, etc.
2) The new operator wants to change the layout of your choke and kill lines. Instead of the kill line
underneath the lower pipe rams, he wants it above the LPR. How do you approach the problem?
Supply a man-hours chart and a detailed plan of attack.
3) Explain the adjustment of the “timing” of the gate inside the gate valves when a new gate is
installed.
4) What is the maximum allowable output pressure of the failsafe assist regulator installed in a
Koomey type 80 pod?
5) Explain why opening the failsafe valves takes longer than closing them when there is a common
failsafe assist system regulated with an accumulator.
6) Make a time sheet with the man-hours to change out the LOK valve completely.
7) Describe the IBW PM inspection of the failsafe valves. Describe the correct way to test the
condition of the actuator springs. How can you prove the actuator spring is broken without opening
up the gate valve actuators?
8) Explain the difference between the failsafe valves located on the LBOP stack and the test valves
located on the LMRP choke and kill lines. When do we actually use these test valves on the
LMRP?
9) What is the torque setting of the threaded bushing which secures the choke and kill spool pieces
on the LBOP stack?
10) Why do we have to re-torque the studs of the clamps on the spool pieces and the gate valve
flanges after a successful working pressure test prior to running the BOPs? What is the required
torque level on the studs/nuts on your rig?

11) The LOC gate valves leak during a subsea test. Explain how you try to resolve this issue.
12) Provide the results of the most recent wall thickness measurements of the spool pieces of the
choke and kill lines on your BOP. Analyse the results.
13) Provide the procedure used to grease the gate valves during IBW maintenance.
14) Explain how you can turn a failsafe open gate valve into a failsafe close valve. Is this possible with
all gate valves?
15) Your rig is changing from “normal” operations to HT operations. Summarise what needs to be
done with the gate valves installed on your rig.

4. Hydraulic connectors - preventive maintenance

1) Provide the technical specifications of the riser, wellhead and mini-connectors in use on your rig
2) State the IBW PM tasks for the wellhead, riser connector and the mini connectors between the
choke and kill lines. What particular test procedure will provide important information about the
minimum required IBW PM level?
3) A new client requires a different type of wellhead connector. Supply a detailed job description,
including man-hours. Ensure you mention the specifications of the torque and the greases used.
4) The secondary unlatch port of the riser connector is leaking hydraulic fluid. How do you detect this
during IBW PM and what should you do to repair this? Provide a plan, including man-hours.
5) Explain the greasing procedures of the Vetco H-4 connectors in use on your rig as soon as you
pull the BOP. What kind of grease should we use for the Vetco type E and type EXF? What kind of
grease should we use for the Vetco type HD and type SHD? Explain the different greases and
why the correct grease must be used with each connector type.
6) Explain the major differences between the Cameron Collet type HC and the Vetco H-4 connector.
7) Provide the most recent clearance measurements between the dogs of the H-4 connector and the
upper wear ring on your rig. What is the maximum tolerance for the connector on your rig?
8) Explain the phenomenon of back-drive for the connector. Explain how you can measure this on
your rig. What measures can be taken to prevent back-drive? Check the history files for the most
recent measurements.
9) Draw the schematic hydraulic circuits of the wellhead and the riser connector, including all shuttle
valves, ROV hot-stabs and acoustic back-up systems, etc. What type of shuttle valves is installed?
10) What would be an indication during IBW PM that the Cameron HC connector requires greasing?
What kind of grease should be used? What happens if we use the wrong grease?

11) Measure the travel of the riser and wellhead connector off-the-stump and on-the-stump (or check
the previous measurements). What can you conclude from these measurements?
12) Explain how to install the hydrate seals in the Vetco H-4 connectors (provide a sketch) and how to
install the hydrate skirt in the Cameron HC connector.
13) Explain the operation of the choke and kill line mini-connectors and describe the mechanical
override. What is the travel of the mini-connector on your rig? What is the rating of the shear pins?
How are the AX rings installed?
14) Why can we not install a POCV in the main latch circuit for the Cameron DWHC wellhead
connectors?
15) What could be the danger if your rig has a 15M Vetco SHD or a 15M Cameron DWHC wellhead
connector and the operator wants to use a 10M-rated wellhead?
5. Choke and kill manifold - preventive maintenance

1) Provide details about the gate valves of your choke and kill manifold as well as a schematic
layout.
2) Calculate the flow capacity of the mud/gas separator. State the height of the mud seal and the
size of the vent line(s).
3) What is the IBW PM of the choke and kill manifold?

4) Explain in detail how to disassemble and repair a gate valve upstream of the chokes and the
correct procedure for testing the gate valve after repair.
5) Explain why the lead plugs in target blocks require a small hole to be drilled in the centre. Explain
the operation of a target valve block without a lead plug.
6) What is the solution if the shut-in drill pipe pressure (SIDPP) exceeds the mud pump pressure of
5M/7.5M during a well control situation? Explain the procedure.

7) Where are the temperature sensors located on the choke and kill system? Explain the logic of
each sensor’s location.
8) Why do we install balanced valves on the modern choke and kill manifold? Do we install them
upstream or downstream of the chokes? Explain your answer
9) How frequently do we have to calibrate the gauges on the remote choke panel? What would be
the accuracy of the calibration in % of the scale according to API specs?
10) Provide the most recent wall thickness measurements on the choke and kill lines and mud/gas
separator and analyse the results.
6. Conventional/MUX hydraulic control systems and the BOP

HPU - preventive maintenance
Some of these questions can be answered for both conventional and Multiplex systems; answer
according to what is applicable for your rig.
1) Describe the conventional/MUX hydraulic control system on your rig. Provide the major
specifications.
2) State the weekly, monthly and IBW PM tasks for the BOP HPU.
3) Measure the dimensions of the BOP fluid mixture tank(s) at the BOP HPU and calculate the
volume of the mixing tank(s) on your rig. Does your rig comply with API 16D? Provide the
calculation.
4) Explain how much antifreeze you supply at present and how much is required when the
temperature drops to -5 degrees Celsius?
5) Why is the soluble oil dilution level in the pilot hydraulic control system sometimes higher than the
main hydraulic BOP control system?
6) The triplex/quintuplex pumps continue to run after the 3,000/5,000 psi pressure level has been
reached. What could be the cause? What is your immediate action?

7) What can be the consequences for the components in the hydraulic control circuit if the pressure
rises too high in the BOP HPU accumulator system? Please provide at least four answers.
8) Why do the piston heads of the air-operated hydraulic BOP HPU pumps ice up on the outside?
Can this have an effect on the operation of the air-operated hydraulic BOP HPU pumps?
9) How can you detect a leaking pressure transducer on the BOP HPU? Where are the transducers
located? What could be the consequence?
10) How can you detect a leaking solenoid on the BOP HPU? Where are the solenoids located? What
could be the consequence?
11) What will happen with the BOP components if the pH value of the BOP fluid mixture fluid is too
low? What is the minimum acceptable pH level and how can you check the pH value of the BOP
fluid mixture?
12) What will happen if the air pressure of the TR/AMKR regulator air motors is too high? What is the
correct pressure? How long does it take on your rig for the subsea manifold pressure HKR
regulator and the subsea annular HKR regulator to be adjusted from 0 psi to a 1,500-psi output?
For MUX candidates, look at the TR/AMKR regulators on the diverter panel.
13) What type of oil is used in the crankcase of the triplex/quintuplex pumps in the BOP HPU on your
rig? Check the most recent oil sampling report and analysis.
14) Explain how you test each of the alarms of the BOP HPU during IBW PM or during weekly PM.
15) What can be the cause of a "sticky" panel valve on the main HPU panel, diverter panel and on the
pod hose reel panel?
16) What is the maximum allowable stretch of the drive chain of the triplex pump in %? What is the
maximum allowable stretch of the belt-drive of the quintuplex pumps in %? Explain how this
stretch is measured.
17) What could be the cause if the read-back pressure indication is exactly ½ the pilot pressure
indication for the manifold or annular preventer HKR regulator read-back pressure on a
conventional control system using pod hoses?

18) What might be the cause of frequent leaking of the quick connect fitting of the RBQ plates on the
pod hose reels?
19) Explain why we have to vent the pilot pressure by pod hose reel female quick connect connections
on the RBQ plates when we are pulling the BOPs. What method is used on your rig?
20) Calculate the usable accumulator volume of your rig if you were to change the precharge pressure
of the BOP HPU surface bottles from 1,500 psi to 1,800 psi on the 5,000-psi WP HPU
accumulator systems, or if we change the precharge from 1,000 psi to 1,300 psi on 3,000-psi WP
HPU accumulator systems. We change the subsea bottles accordingly. The water depth is 3,200
feet for the 3,000-psi system and 8,500 feet for the 5,000-psi system.
21) Calculate the minimum amount of fresh water supply to the BOP HPPU mixture tank that should
be on your rig. How is the fresh water cleaned? What are the salt content, pH value and calcium
content of the fresh water? Why is the cleanliness of the fresh water supply so much more
important for MUX systems compared to conventional control systems?
22) Explain how you can overhaul the suction and discharge valves on the triplex/quintuplex pumps
on the rig. How can you replace the valve seats?
23) Provide a step-by-step description of the method used to find a leak in the hydraulic circuit of the
BOP when the BOP is subsea. Point out the possible dangers.
24) Provide a step-by-step description of what to do when pulling a single pod for repair while drilling
operations are suspended. Describe the pulling/running procedure in relation to the HPU and the
pod hose reel panels.
25) What would indicate a leak in the pilot system and what would indicate a leak in the main hydraulic
supply system on the BOP?

7. Multiplex Control Systems - preventive maintenance

1) Provide an overall introduction of the MUX control system on your rig. State the main
specifications.
2) Explain the layout of the main processors in the CCU. Are the Blue CCU and the Yellow CCU
identical?
3) Draw a schematic of the different components inside the MUX cable. Provide information about
what each item of the MUX cable is transporting - voltage, AC/ DC or fibre optics, etc.
4) Describe the entire communication circuit between the CCU, the remote panels and the
SEMs/SEAs on BOP subsea control pods.
5) Calculate how much fluid you have to circulate through both your rigid conduit lines after you land
the BOPs in 8,400 feet of water. How long do you have to circulate to pump this amount of BOP
fluid on your rig? Explain why we cannot use drill water to circulate through the rigid conduit lines.
6) Explain how to line up the rigid conduit system on your rig just after flushing the rigid conduit lines.
Provide a sketch
7) Explain what happens with the BOP function/signal in order for the light indication on the driller’s
panel to receive its signal to illuminate. What does the light actually indicate?
8) What is the mesh of the strainers on the BOP control systems in microns from the HPU all the way
to the rigid conduit and the pilot system to the subsea pods? Which of the BOP control valves are
most vulnerable? How do you clean these filter elements?
9) How can you measure temperature and pressure on the BOPs on your rig? How are these
measurements transferred to the CCU and the remote panels?
10) Explain the operation of the LBOP stack stingers. Explain how IBW PM is performed on these
LBOP stingers.

11) Why do we need dedicated accumulators for the pilot system on the BOP pods? What would be
the proper IBW PM for this system? How is the (MHS) accumulator pressure reduced to provide
pressure to the pilot system on the BOP?
12) Why do we sometimes leave a set of accumulator bottles with a different (lower) precharge on
ultra-deepwater BOP accumulator systems? What is the working pressure of your accumulators
on the BOPs?
13) Explain how you maintain hydraulic control on the riser and wellhead connector during
running/retrieval of the BOP. Describe the layout of the system. Can this system replace the rigid
conduit system after the BOP has landed?
14) Explain how to maintain electrical and fibre optical control when running/retrieving the BOPs.
Describe the layout in detail.
15) Explain the system your rig has in place to retrieve the LMRP in case all electrical and fibre optic
communication is lost.
16) Explain the operation and function of the instrument riser joint installed just above the LMRP.
17) What is the maximum pull the MUX cables can handle? What is the maximum pull of the MUX
cable reel? What is your conclusion after answering both questions?
18) How are the MUX cables attached to the riser? How do you remove the slack cable during
installation on the marine riser? How do you connect the last section of the MUX cable to the slip
joint OB? Provide a sketch or photo.
19) Provide a second by second explanation of what happens if the push-and-hold and the EDS
sequence button is pressed. Why is it so difficult to test the EDS system during IBW PM? How
many different settings of the EDS are present? Explain each EDS setting and its logic.
20) Explain how the CCU controls the riser-recoil system. What different settings are present for the
riser-recoil system? How it this tested during IBW PM?
21) Explain the operation of the autoshear system. How is this tested during IBW PM? What are the
possible dangers of the autoshear system? Is the autoshear or deadman system active during the
running of the BOPs? Explain your answer

22) Explain the operation of the deadman system. How is it tested during IBW PM? Why is it so
difficult to test the deadman system during IBW PM with the BOP on the test stump in the
moonpool?
23) Explain the layout of the acoustic system. Provide information about the functions which are
connected to the acoustic system, accumulator volume, etc. How do you test the acoustic system
during IBW PM?
24) Explain what system is present to bring the acoustic transducers outward from the BOP after the
BOP passes the moonpool. How are the arms retracted prior to entering the moonpool?
25) What makes it in general so difficult to perform a function test with the MUX control system during
IBW PM in the moonpool? What is the solution to this problem on your rig?
8. Riser tensioners - preventive maintenance

1) Explain briefly the general layout of the riser tensioner system on your rig. This question is
applicable for both N-line/DAT tensioners and conventional wire line riser tensioners
2) Explain the riser tension calculation used for the tension wires on your rig (ton cycles). At what
level do you have to change or slip/cut the riser tension wires in use on your rig?
3) Supply details of the riser tensioner wire in use on your rig. Include a drawing of the wire. How can
you investigate the condition of the riser tensioner wires?
4) Explain the presence of moisture inside the APVs and your corrective action. This question is
applicable for both N-line/DAT tensioners and conventional wire line riser tensioners
5) Give at least three reasons why the riser tensioner relief valve exhaust lines should be rigid piping
and routed to vent at a safe area, preferably underneath the main deck. This question is
applicable for both N-line/DAT tensioners and conventional wire line riser tensioners.
6) Explain the operation and testing of the riser speed control flow valve. This question is applicable
for both N-line/DAT tensioners and conventional wire line riser tensioners

7) What is the greasing interval of the wire line riser tensioner sheave bearings? How much grease
do you add and what kind of grease do you use?
8) Explain how to inspect the sheaves of the wire line riser tensioners. When the sheave is wobbling
but the bearings are still OK, what could be the cause?
9) What is the fleet angle of the sheaves in the moonpool, and how much loss in pull causes this
specific angle? What would be the loss of pull if the fleet angle was 25 degrees?
10) What is the maximum working pressure and consequently the setting of the relief valve of the
guide line and pod line tensioners?
11) Why is it dangerous to slip and cut or replace the tension wire when using the high pressure air of
the tensioner, and to stroke out the riser tensioner piston rod while reeving the wire? What would
be the ONLY safe way to reeve the riser wires through the sheaves?
12) Explain the procedure for draining the oil from a tensioner for an oil-sampling analysis. This
question is applicable for both N-line/DAT tensioners and conventional wire line riser tensioners.
13) Is an oil filtration system in use? If yes, explain its operation. This question is applicable for both
N-line/DAT tensioners and conventional wire line riser tensioners.
14) Explain the IBW PM tasks your rig uses for the N-line/DAT tensioner system. Include the nitrogen
system as well.
15) Calculate the increase of riser tension for each tensioner on your rig with an increase of mud of 1
ppg while drilling in a water depth of the last well (use your own riser as specification) Take a
detailed calculation along in the assignment. This question is applicable for both N-line/DAT
tensioners and conventional wire line riser tensioners.
9. The DCS and CMC/AHC - preventive maintenance

1) Provide a detailed description of the DSC or the CMC/AHC system in use on your rig. Provide
drawings and photos as well.

2) Is there an AHC (active heave compensator system) installed? If yes, explain its operation. When
do we use the active heave compensator and when do we not use it? Explain your answer.
3) Calculate the result of increasing the high pressure air pressure by 100 psi. Use the area of the
pistons as a reference of the DSC or the CMC/AHC.
4) Provide your calculation for landing the BOP and putting 75,000 lbs. in the DSC or the CMC/AHC.
How is this translated into the pressure required for the DSC or the CMC/AHC?
5) State the IBW PM procedure of the DSC or the CMC. If the rig has an AHC please provide the PM
for the AHC as well
6) What is the average life of the high-pressure air or oil hoses of the DSC in the derrick on your rig?
What could be the indication if the high pressure hoses require replacement?
7) Explain what kind of oil is to be used at the DSC or the CMC/AHC. What are the specifications of
the oil used on your rig? What kind of oil is used to protect the piston rods?
8) How are the speed control valves tested with the DSC or the CMC/AHC on your rig during IBW
PM?
9) Describe the procedure for checking the tightness of the chains of the NOV Shaffer DSC. What
would be the maximum wear of these chains? How is this measured?
10) Make a detailed man-hour schematic for changing out the piston seals of the DSC, the CMC main
pistons or the AHC piston.
11) What is in place on your rig to prevent the DSC lock-bar from opening during tripping operations?
12) Explain how you can lock the pistons of the CMC passive pistons and the active heave
compensator. What is an indication that the DSC or the CMC/AHC are actually locked?
13) What indications does the system provide for the piston position for the DSC and the CMC
passive and the AHC active piston?

14) State the PM of the ball valves installed in the HP and LP air system. What kind of grease can we
use only on the seals of the ball valves? What causes the stems of the ball valves to become
twisted? What is the result of twisted ball valve stems?
15) Provide details of the most recent wall thickness measurements performed on the APVs and high-
pressure piping, and analyse the results.
10. Marine risers and slip joint - preventive maintenance

1) Provide a brief technical specification of the marine risers and slip joints in use on your rig.
2) State the IBW PM procedure of the marine risers and the slip joints.
3) Supply a detailed programme of how to change the slip joint packers during IBW PM. A man-hour
sheet is also required. How do you test the slip joint packers after the PM is completed?
4) You have landed the BOPs and you find the space-out is wrong. How do you know that and what
would you do next to solve this “OEPS”?
5) Mention the “yearly-in-use” PM procedures of the marine risers on your rig.

6) Provide the most recent wall thickness measurements of the marine riser components. What
sections require this measurement? Next analyse the results.
7) What needs to be done to upgrade the marine risers to high-temperature operations?

8) Provide a drawing of the load-bearing areas of the risers and slip joint that require NDT inspection.
9) Name the colour code, the weight in air and in seawater and the waterdepth rating of the riser
buoyancy modules used on your rig.
10) Provide an accurate weight of the slick risers in air and in seawater using the buoyancy factor.
Explain how we can calculate the buoyancy factor of steel.

11) Explain how to lock the slip joint outer barrel onto the inner barrel. What is the load rating and how
is this locking device NDT inspected on your rig?
12) Explain how you install the hard rubber main tube O-rings without damaging the O-ring itself.
Which method must be avoided when installing the seal O-rings?
13) Explain how you repair the outer covers of the buoyancy modules. Why is this so important?
14) Why do we have to install steel spacer rings on the top and bottom of each buoyancy module?
15) What is the maximum and minimum allowable clearance of the choke and kill lines’ female hubs of
each riser joint according to the OEM? Is this measured frequently during IBW PM?


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Integrating ModuSpec and WEST Engineering Services

3 BOP Gate preventers PM

5 Choke and kill manifold PM

6 Conventional/Mux hydraulic control systems and BOP HPU PM

7 MUX control systems PM

9 The DSC and CMC/AHC PM

10 The marine riser and slipjoint PM

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1. Ram preventers – preventive maintenance

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2. Annular preventers - preventive maintenance

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3. BOP gate valves - preventive maintenance

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4. Hydraulic connectors - preventive maintenance

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5. Choke and kill manifold - preventive maintenance

3) What is the IBW PM of the choke and kill manifold?

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6. Conventional/MUX hydraulic control systems and the BOP

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7. Multiplex Control Systems - preventive maintenance

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8. Riser tensioners - preventive maintenance

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9. The DCS and CMC/AHC - preventive maintenance

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10. Marine risers and slip joint - preventive maintenance

5) Mention the “yearly-in-use” PM procedures of the marine risers on your rig.

7) What needs to be done to upgrade the marine risers to high-temperature operations?

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