Lonkar Well Testing

Ltd.
Procedures

Review Date:

March 9, 2006

Reviewed By:

E.Vokes

Section:
Subject: ESD rig in procedure

Purpose:
Secure well from line rupture and gas release.
Potential Hazards:

Pressure
Gas release

Action:
1 Check the regulator for any damaged gauges
and missing parts,

Information:
1 Steady maintenance will keep system in good
shape.

2 Rig the regulator on the nitrogen bottle and

ensure that the thread connection it correct.

2 This will ensure that the nitrogen bottle and

regulator have the right connection.

3 With the regulator tight, turn the mechanical stem

type seat handle to take the pressure off the
outlet gauge.

3 This will ensure that the hoses do not get over

pressured.

4 Open the nitrogen bottle and pressure up the

regulator.

4 This will let you know how much nitrogen

pressure is in the bottle and if you need a bottle
refilled.

5 With the tee system on the gas out, Dial the

mechanical stem type seat handle to pressure up
the outlet regulator and pressure test the tee
system, Do not pressure test over the hose
rating.

5 This will let you know if you have any leaks in the
tee system.

6 Open one line to the emergency shut down

station and pressure test the line for 15 minutes.

6 Pressure testing one line at a time will let you

know if and what hose or connection is leaking.

ESD RIG IN PROCEDURES

Action:
When all lines have been pressure tested, Rig in
the ESD and pressure test it to ensure the ESD is
not leaking.

Information:
(note) Using a pail of water will help to check for
leaks.

You need three ESD stations, One at the nitrogen

bottle and two minimum 100 feet each. The two
ESD lines are to be run up wind, One toward the
lease shack and one toward the tank farm.

This will ensure that all areas of escape up wind

are covered in an emergency.

Attached is an example of one style of ESD,

Its maxim rating is 4500psi for line pressure.

If any questions on ESD or rigging in contact your

manager.

ESD RIG IN PROCEDURES

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