Issued Org.

: PVD - DD
Issued Dept.: PVD V Drilling
Doc Ref: DD/PVD V-DRL/026
TESTING BOP ON STUMP Issued No.: 01
Effective Date: 01 Aug 11
Distribution: Internal
Page: 1/3

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose is to ensure the operation of Testing BOP on stump is carried out in a safe
and efficient manner according to an agreed procedure minimizing risk to both
personnel and equipment.

2.0 SCOPE

The procedure applies to Testing BOP on stump on the "PV DRILLING V" and covers
the following elements:
- Equipment for Testing BOP on stump
- Work Pre Planning
- Testing BOP on stump using mandrel Procedure

3.0 PROCECURE

No. Activity Description Doc. Ref./ Action/

Deliverable Resp.

3.1 Equipment for testing BOP on stump

§ New ring gasket
§ Adjustable wrench.
§ Sledge hammer.
§ Whip checks.
§ Test mandrel
§ Test pump / charts.
§ Utility winch
§ Snatch block
3.2 Work Pre Planning
Prior to commencement of work scope hold a Driller
toolbox meeting with all personnel involved in the
operations. Discuss relevant Job Safety Analysis
and review procedures. Obtain all required
specifications and instructions from the customer.
3.2.1 Safety Precaution required:
§ A greater degree of care and attention is
required to ensure the safety of new personnel
 Issued Org.: PVD - DD
Issued Dept.: PVD V Drilling
Doc Ref: DD/PVD V-DRL/026
TESTING BOP ON STUMP Issued No.: 01
Effective Date: 01 Aug 11
Distribution: Internal
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(trainees, etc.)
§ Advise on all special points relating to the
task.
§ Ensure all tools and equipment is in a clean
and serviceable condition.
§ Extreme care shall be exercised in severe
weather conditions.
§ Hard-hats, safety glasses and steel toe boots
are to be worn by all crew members at all
times.
§ PA announcement prior to and during pressure
test
§ Signs and barriers erected.
§ Man stationed on BOP deck (away from BOP)
§ Personnel not to be allowed within 4 m of
BOP
§ Record accurate ram spacings
3.3 Testing BOP on Stump using test mandrel
Procedure
Important note: when stump testing under the rig
floor a test mandrel will have to be used, due to
height restrictions a joint of Drillpipe cannot be
used, when using the mandrel an accurate
measurement of the ram spacing must be kept
3.3.1 Attach test pump hose to fitting on BOP test stump A.D /
and fill with sea water Floormen
3.3.2 Rig up snatch block above centre of BOP. A.D /
Floormen
3.3.3 Run utility winch through snatch block and lower A.D /
to BOP deck. Floormen
3.3.4 Attach utility winch to test mandrel and hoist up to A.D /
top of BOP. Floormen
3.3.5 Lower mandrel inside bop to first component to be A.D /
tested i.e. Annular Floormen
3.3.6 Reduce pressure to minimum on BOP control unit. A.D / Driller
3.3.7 Soft close Annular/Ram and pull mandrel up until A.D / Driller
it bottoms out.
 Issued Org.: PVD - DD
Issued Dept.: PVD V Drilling
Doc Ref: DD/PVD V-DRL/026
TESTING BOP ON STUMP Issued No.: 01
Effective Date: 01 Aug 11
Distribution: Internal
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3.3.8 Increase pressure on BOP control unit up to A.D / Driller

operating pressure.
3.3.9 Apply test pressure to Annular/Ram for the A.D / Driller
required time as per operator’s requirements.
3.3.10 After each test bleed pressure down and confirm A.D / Driller
reading is ZERO.
3.3.11 Function BOP Annular/Ram open and repeat A.D / Driller
previous steps until all Pipe Rams and annular are
tested.
3.3.12 Hoist test mandrel carefully out of the BOP, being A.D /
careful to not hang up in the ram cavities. Floormen
3.3.13 Lower the mandrel to the bop deck and disconnect A.D /
from utility winch Floormen
3.3.14 Close the blind shear rams and perform the final A.D / Driller
pressure test.
3.3.15 After final test is completed ensure all pressure is A.D / Driller
bled down to zero and open all rams and valves to
drain stack.
3.3.16 Rig down all lifting equipment and store A.D /
appropriately. Floormen
3.3.17 Make P.A announcement that testing is finished; A.D / Driller
Take down all signs and barriers.