University

of Zakho

Blow Out Preventer

Prepared by :
Supervised by:
1. Ahmad Haji
2. Sarmand Sulieman Mr. Ali
3. Bahzad Nayef
CONTENTS
 Blow-out Preventer (BOP)

 BOP Seal Ring Function

 There Are Two Main Types Of Bops

 Advantages Of BOPS

 Disadvantages Of BOPS

 References
 Introduction

A blow-out preventer (BOP) is a high

pressure safety valve system at the top
of the well head which stops
uncontrolled fluid/gas flow in the well
bore.
 Introduction

A blow-out preventer (BOP) is a high

pressure safety valve system at the top
of the well head which stops
uncontrolled fluid/gas flow in the well
bore.
 BOP Seal Ring
Function
In the annular type of BOP valve, the sealing
element is an elastomeric packing ring which
forms the conforming seal.

The packing is mechanically squeezed inward to

seal on either pipe (drill collars, drill pipe, casing,
or tubing) or the open hole.
 BOP Seal Ring
Function
In the annular type of BOP valve, the sealing
element is an elastomeric packing ring which
forms the conforming seal.

The packing is mechanically squeezed inward to

seal on either pipe (drill collars, drill pipe, casing,
or tubing) or the open hole.
There are two main types of BOPs:
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer

 Rams Preventer
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer

 Rams Preventer
Annular Preventer
Annular Preventer
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
 Can close on open hole, but will need replaced
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
 Can close on open hole, but will need replaced

 Can vary pressure applied and can “snub”

Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
 Can close on open hole, but will need replaced

 Can vary pressure applied and can “snub”

 Typically rated to 5k onshore

Ram BOPs
Ram BOPs
 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore
 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Pipe rams seal annulus around a

specific pipe size
 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Pipe rams seal annulus around a

specific pipe size

Shear rams cut the pipe in the hole

 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Pipe rams seal annulus around a

specific pipe size

Shear rams cut the pipe in the hole

 Blind shear rams cut the pipe and seal the wellbore
Advantages of BOPS
 Advantages of BOPS
 Simplicity: BOPS are easy to understand and use, even for beginners with little
or no experience in trading.
 Advantages of BOPS
 Simplicity: BOPS are easy to understand and use, even for beginners with little
or no experience in trading.

 High returns: Binary options offer high returns on investment, often in excess
of 70% or 80%.
 Advantages of BOPS
 Simplicity: BOPS are easy to understand and use, even for beginners with little
or no experience in trading.

 High returns: Binary options offer high returns on investment, often in excess
of 70% or 80%.
 Limited risk: With binary options, traders know the maximum amount they stand
to lose before they enter a trade.
 Advantages of BOPS
 Simplicity: BOPS are easy to understand and use, even for beginners with little
or no experience in trading.

 High returns: Binary options offer high returns on investment, often in excess
of 70% or 80%.
 Limited risk: With binary options, traders know the maximum amount they stand
to lose before they enter a trade.
 Flexibility: BOPS offer a wide range of assets to trade, including stocks,
commodities, currencies, and indices.
Disadvantages of BOPS
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 High risk: Binary options can be highly risky, with the potential for traders to lose their
entire investment in a single trade
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 High risk: Binary options can be highly risky, with the potential for traders to lose their
entire investment in a single trade
 Limited profit potential: While binary options offer high returns, the profit potential is
limited to the predetermined payout percentage.
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 High risk: Binary options can be highly risky, with the potential for traders to lose their
entire investment in a single trade
 Limited profit potential: While binary options offer high returns, the profit potential is
limited to the predetermined payout percentage.
 Lack of regulation: Binary options trading is largely unregulated, leaving traders
vulnerable to scams and fraudulent brokers.
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 High risk: Binary options can be highly risky, with the potential for traders to lose their
entire investment in a single trade
 Limited profit potential: While binary options offer high returns, the profit potential is
limited to the predetermined payout percentage.
 Lack of regulation: Binary options trading is largely unregulated, leaving traders
vulnerable to scams and fraudulent brokers.
 Complexity of the market: Trading binary options requires a deep understanding of the
market, which can be challenging for beginners.
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 High risk: Binary options can be highly risky, with the potential for traders to lose their
entire investment in a single trade
 Limited profit potential: While binary options offer high returns, the profit potential is
limited to the predetermined payout percentage.
 Lack of regulation: Binary options trading is largely unregulated, leaving traders
vulnerable to scams and fraudulent brokers.
 Complexity of the market: Trading binary options requires a deep understanding of the
market, which can be challenging for beginners.
 Addiction: BOPS can be highly addictive, leading traders to make impulsive decisions and
engage in excessive trading.
References
 References
 American Petroleum Institute (API). (2019). Recommended Practice 53: Blowout
Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells.

 U.S. Department of the Interior. (2011). Report regarding the causes of the April 20,
2010 Macondo Well Blowout

 API Standard 53 - Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells

 Oilfield Glossary - Blowout Preventer (BOP)

 Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary - Blowout Preventer (BOP)