2equpment Exercise PDF

OGS FOR TRAINING
EQUIPMENT
EXERCISES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I BOP. Stack Configuration. 03
II Diverter system. 16
III Annular Type Blowout Preventer. 23
IV Ram Type Blowout Preventer. 30
V Hydraulic BOP. Control System And Components. 48
VI Remote BOP. Control Panel. 63
VII API Flanges & Ring Gaskets. 77
VIII Stab In Valves, Floats & Darts 80
IX Cup Tester And Test Plug. 87
X Mud gas separator & Degasser 89
XI Auxiliaries. 92
XII Procedure. 95
XIII Drills. 97
XIV nstrumentation 98
Answer keys. 99
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I – BOP STACK CONFIGURATION
1- Based on the following drawing, answer (Yes) or (No) to the following
Questions:
a- With pipe in the hole can the blind/shear Ram be repaired with the well
Shut in, with the lower set of 5" rams?
Yes No
b- Can the well be circulated and killed with the upper set of 5" rams
Closed; when the string is in the hole?
Yes No
c- Would it be good drilling practice to circulate and kill the well with the
Lower set of 5" rams closed, when the drill string is in the hole?
Yes No
d- Can the inner choke valve be repaired if the well is shut in with the
Blind/shear rams, with no drill string in the hole?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- Can the blind/shear rams be repaired with the well shut in, with the
Lower set of 5" rams closed, when the drill string is in the hole?
Yes No
Closed when the drill string is in the hole?
Yes No
c- Should the well be circulated and killed with the lower set of 5" rams
Closed when the drill string is in the hole?
Yes No
Blind/shear ram with no drill string in the hole?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- Can the blind/shear rams be repaired with the well closed in on the
Pipe rams with drill string in the well?
Yes No
b- The well is closed in on the annular Preventer with drill string in the
Well. Can the blind/shear rams be changed out to pipe rams?
Yes No
c- The well is closed in on the blind/shear rams. Can repairs be made to

The blind/shear rams when the well is closed in with no drill string in
The well?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- Can the well be circulated and killed with pipe ram 2 closed and pipe
Ram 1 open, when drill string is in the well?
Yes No
b- Can the inside choke valve on the spool be repaired with the
Blind/shear ram closed and a kick closed in, if no drill string is in the
Well?
Yes No
c- Is it good drilling practice to circulate and kill the well with pipe rams 1
Closed, when drill string is in the well?
Yes No
d- Can the blind/shear rams be repaired with the well closed in on pipe
Rams 1?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- Can the outside choke valve on the spool be repaired with the annular
Preventer closed and a kick closed in, if a drill string is in the well?
Yes No
b- Can the blind/shear rams be changed out if the well is closed in on pipe
Ram and a drill string in the well?
Yes No
c- Can the well be killed with the drill string in the hole and the well closed
In on pipe rams?
Yes No
d- Can the annular Preventer be repaired with no drill string in the well
And the well closed in on the blind/shear rams?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- Can the well be killed with the drill string in the hole and the well shut
In with pipe ram?
Yes No
b- Can the Annular be repaired with no drill string in the hole and the well
Shut in with the blind/shear rams?
Yes No
c- Can the blind/shear rams be changed out if the well is shut in with the
5" rams, with the drill string in the hole?
Yes No
d- Could the outer choke valve be repaired if the well was shut in with the
Annular and the drill string in the hole?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- Can the blind/shear rams be repaired with the well shut in, with the
Lower set rams closed, when the drill string is in the hole?
Yes No
Closed, when drill String in the hole?
Yes No
c- Should the well be circulated and killed with the lower set of 5" rams
Closed, when Drill string is in the hole?
Yes No
Blind/shear ram with no drill string in the hole?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- With drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut-in the well under
Pressure and repair the side outlets on the drilling spool?
Yes No
b- With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut-in the well under
Pressure and repair the drilling spool?
Yes No
c- Is it possible to shut-in the well with drill pipe in the hole and circulate
Through the drill pipe?
Yes No
d- While changing blind ram to pipe ram with drill pipe in the hole the well
Starts to flow. Can the well be shut-in?
Yes No
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Questions:
a- With drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut-in the well under
Pressure and repair the side outlets on the drilling spool?
Yes No
b- With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut-in the well under
Pressure and repair the drilling spool?
Yes No
c- Is it possible to shut-in the well with drill pipe in the hole and circulate
Through the drill pipe?
Yes No
d- While changing blind rams to pipe rams with drill pipe in the hole the
Well starts to flow. Can the well be shut-in?
Yes No
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10- Using the BOP. configuration shown below answer the following
Questions:
ANNULAR
BLIND SHEAR RAM
5” PIPE RAM
Kill Line SPOOL Choke Line
HCR HCR
31/2” PIPE RAM
a- With the well shut in under pressure on 5” drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to
repair the side outlets of the drilling spool?
A. Yes B. No
b- With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure and
change the 3-1/2” rams to 5” rams?
A. Yes B. No
c- With the well shut in on 3-1/2” rams (on 3-1/2” pipe) under pressure, and with a
safety valve in the string, is it possible to change 5” rams to variable bore rams?
A. Yes B. No
d- With the well shut in on 5” pipe rams under pressure, is it possible to

Change blind ram to 5” pipe ram?
A. Yes B. No
e- With the well shut in on 5” pipe rams under pressure, can the annular element be
replaced?
A. Yes B. No
f- With the well shut in on 5” pipe rams under pressure, can the manual valve on the
choke line be replaced?
A. Yes B. No
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11-The following figure shows a BOP. configuration with standpipe and
Choke manifolds. The well is shut-in on the Annular Preventer. State
The valve numbers which must be open to circulate from mud pumps,
Through the drill string and through the remote choke and the mud-
Gas separator.
Answer: ………,…………,…………,…………,…………,…………,…………,…...……..
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12- Based on the following diagram what would be the valve line up if we
Are going to perform leak off test with the cement pump down the
Drill string and measure pressure at the cement pump?
Circle either open or closed for each valve below.
Valve no: 1 □ Open □ Closed

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13- A leak-off test is to be performed using the high-pressure cement
Pump
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CEMENT
PUMP
2
MUD
PUMP
1 REMOTE
MUD
PUMP CHOKE
17 18 19
MUD GAS
SEPERATOR
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4
ANNULAR PREVENTER
(BAG)
8 9
5” PIPE RAMS
13 15 20
VENT
25 LINE
KILL 5 6
LINE BLIND/SHEAR RAMS
5” PIPE RAMS
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WELLHEAD
11 12 14
FLARE
BOOM
MANUAL
CHOKE
Which five (5) valves must be open in the Figure above, when
pumping down the drill string and reading the pressure from the
choke manifold gauge?
Valves to be Open: …………,…………,………..,…………,…………..
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II – DIVERTER SYSTEM
1- Which one of the options describes the main purpose of a diverter?
a- To close in a shallow kick.

b- To create a backpressure sufficient to top influx from entering the well bore.
c- To direct fluid or gas a safe distances away from the rig floor
Without closing-in the kick.
d- To act as back-up system if the annular Preventer fails.
2- Which one of the following lines has normally the largest inside
Diameter?
a- Choke line.
b- Kill line.
c- Diverter vent line.
d- Annular Preventer hydraulic closing line.
3- If a diverter system incorporates a valve on the vent line, which one

Method can be valid to operate the system?
a- Open vent line, then close diverter.

b- Keep the vent line open at all times, Close the diverter when kick occurs.
c- Close diverter, then open vent line.
d- Utilizes an automatic system that ensures an open vent line prior to closing
the diverter.
4- Which two of the listed options can be utilized to ensure that the
Diverter will function as intended?
a- Any valve in the vent lines should at all times be kept in its closed position if
the system is manually operated.
b- In an automatic system any valve in the vent lines could be equipped with an
operator to ensure open vent pipe valve before closing the diverter.
c- In an automatic system any valve in the vent lines could be equipped with an
operator to ensure they are closed before the diverter is closed.
d- Vent lines should be flushed periodically during operation to ascertain that
lines are not plugged
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5- Which two of the following pieces of equipment functions effectively as
A diverter when pipe is in the hole?
a- Pipe rams.
b- Annular preventer.
c- Rotating head.
d- Blind rams.
6- What is the normal hydraulic supply pressure to a diverter system?
a- 3000 psi
b- 1500 psi
c- 1200 psi
d- 1000 psi
7- Which 3 factors would have a positive effect on the use of a diverter

System in case of shallow gas blowout?
a- The low formation strength at the casing shoe.

b- Diverter lockdown dogs locked.
c- Diverter lockdown dogs unlocked.
d- High-pressure in the kicking formation.
e- Rig air pressure 0 psi.
f- Rig air pressure 125 psi.
g-The quality of the last cement job.
h- Mud pumps running, pumping mud to the bottom of the well
i- Mud pumps stopped.
8- What is the most common reason for shallow gas?
a- Limited gas quantities created by decomposition of organic material trapped

in relative thin sand/silt layers below a impermeable layer situated close to
surface.
b- Gas created by decomposition of dumped waste in relative shallow water.
c- Gas deposit situated below clay seabed, created by leaks from Gas pipelines.
d- Gas, which has leaked from adjacent wells, through bad cement jobs and
leaking casings. The gas has accumulated below an impermeable layer,
beneath the Seabed, very close to the surface.
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9- Is it true that wind direction has an influence on the way a diverter
Control panel must be lined up?
a- Yes. b- No.
10- Figure shows a typical diverter system installed on a rig while drilling
Surface hole. The wind direction is from Port to Starboard on the
Figure, the system does not sequence the operation automatically.
Select the correct operation sequence of the valves in case the well starts
to flow.
a- Pressure A, then Close E, and then open C.

b- Open C, then close E, then pressure A.
c- Open C, then vent F, and then close E.
d- Open B, then Close E, then pressure A.
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11- Identify the listed components of the diverter by matching the
Correct letter to the component description.
NO. NAME ITEM

Insert packer lock down dogs
Flow/Vent line
Support housing
Diverter lock down dogs
Standard packer
Insert packer
Drill pipe
Diverter close port
Flow line seal
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12- Identify the listed components of the diverter by matching the correct
Letter to the component description:
NO. NAME ITEM

Outer housing
Flow line
Flow line seals
Active packer
Inner housing
Operating block
Insert packer lock down dogs
Insert packer
Diverter lock down dogs
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13- Identify the listed components of the diverter by matching the correct
Letter to the component description:
NO. NAME ITEM

Flow line
Diverter open port
Diverter close port
Vent line
Body
Actuating piston
Head
Annular packing element
14- Diverter system is used to totally seal in the well.
a- True b- False
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15- What are the main components of a diverter system?
(TWO answers)
a- A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting using the mud-gas
Separator
b- A vent line of small diameter, sufficient to create a “back pressure” on bottom
While circulation.
c- A high pressure rams type preventer with a large internal diameter.
d- A low pressure annular preventer with a large internal diameter.
e- A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting and proper disposal of
Flow from the well.
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III – ANNULAR TYPE BLOWOUT PREVENTER
1- The following figure shows a cut through illustration of a 13 5/8 –

10,000 psi WP. Hydril type GL annular BOP. Identify the listed
components and chambers on the BOP. By matching the correct
letter to the description.
NO. ITEM
Latch head mechanism (screw)
Opening chamber
Primary closing chamber
Balance or secondary closing chamber
Opening chamber head
Packer element
Piston
Piston seals
Latch head
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2- This figure shows a cut through illustration of a Cameron Annular
Prevented Type D. Identify the listed components and chambers on
The BOP. By matching the correct letter to the description.
NO. ITEM
Ring groove
Quick release top
Insert packer
Donut
Opening chamber
Piston
Closing port
Vent
Pusher plate
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3- Figure shows a cut through illustration of a Shaffer annular
prevented. Identify the listed components by matching the
correct letter to the description.
NO. ITEM
Opening port
Closing port
Packing unit
Piston
Latched head
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4- Which three statements about annular preventers are true?
a- Will allow reciprocating or rotating the drill string while maintaining a seal
against well bore pressure.
b- Is designed to seal around any object in the well bore or upon itself.
c- Requires a variable hydraulic closing pressure according to the task carried
out.
d- Can be used as a means of secondary well control.
e- Cannot seal on a square or hexagonal Kelly.
f- Will not allow tool joints to pass through.
5- Is it true that annular preventers immediately open to the full through

Bore when the operating piston has bottomed out?
a- Yes. b- No.
6- When annular preventers are pressure tested it happens that the test
Pressure cannot be kept steady on the first attempt and the test
Pressure must be charged up several times before an acceptable test is
Obtained. Which one of the options explains the reason for this
Experience?
a- Annular preventers are always leaking until the packing unit finds it’s new
Shape. This motion can take several minutes.
b- The compressibility of the test fluid affects the test pressure to drop.
c- The packing unit elastomer is floating into a new shape .Besides being
Influenced by closing hydraulic pressure the test pressure also influences the
Deformation of the packing unit.
7- Which type of annular BOP. Is designed with a weep hole (vent) which
Indicates leaks of piston seals?
a- Annular, hydril type GL.

b- Annular, shaffer type Wedge cover.
c- Annular, cameron type D.
d- Annular, Hydril type MSP.
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8- The closing pressure on annular preventer should be reduced when
Running large diameter casing or oil tubing to avoid collapse.
a- True
b- False
9- Which two risks are potential in case the hydraulic closing pressure for
Annular BOP. Is maintained on the pressure setting for 5 inch drill pipe
During a casing job with 13 3/8" casing.
a- If the BOP is closed, the casing may burst from internal pressure build up.
b- The contactor piston has to travel a longer distance and will increase the
Closing time.
c- If the BOP is closed, the casing may collapse due to external mechanical
Forces.
d- Seal may not be established on the casing.
10 – Witch pressure should be maintained in annular closing chamber

During stripping operation?
a- 500 psi
b- 200 psi over closing valve
c- Minimum pressure to keep properly seal.
d- Minimum pressure allow tool joint to pass through annular element.
11- Which types of annular BOP’s. are designed in such a way, that the
Well bore pressure will not assist the sealing effect?
(Choose two)
a- Annular, Hydril type GL.
b- Annular, Shaffer type Wedge cover.
c- Annular, Cameron type D.
d- Annular, Hydril type MSP.
12 – Some annular prevented used as diverted only have closing port and
No opening port?
a- True
b- False
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13- There is 5" drill pipe in the hole, the well surface pressure is 1000 psi.
Find out how much pressure is required to close the annular preventer
13 5/8"-5000 psi Hydril, type "GK" to be adjusted for stripping.
a- 200 – 300 psi

b- 300 – 400 psi
c- 400 – 500 psi
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14- Annular preventer sealing elements are made primarily to seal around
Any size of pipe in the hole, but can also seal off the bore hole with all
Pipe removed.
a- True
b- False
15- Which one of the following statements defines " Well Pressure
Assistance"?
a- The well pressure acting on the piston procedures an increasing pressure in
the closing chamber.
b- The pressure exerted by the well on the exposed surface of the piston
gives a result force that is added to the force produced by the pressure
in the closing chamber.
c- The pressure exerted by the well on the exposed surface of the piston
gives a result force that is subtracted to the force produced by the
pressure in the closing chamber.
16 – Which of the following statements take when choose annular packing

Element?
(TWO answers)
a- Type of drilling fluid to be used.
b- Should be chosen according to temperature degree.
c- Type of hydraulic fluid used in the BOP. Closing unit.
d- Reciprocating and rotating the drill string.
e- Should be chosen according to annular hydraulic closing pressure.
17- Which types of rubber should be installed in annular BOP. While

Working in very cold temperature -30oF?
(Two answer)
a- Natural rubber.
b- Nitril rubber.
c- Neoprene rubber.
18- Which types of rubber should be installed in annular BOP. While

working in oil base mud and very cold temperature?
(One answer)
a- Natural rubber.
b- Nitril rubber.
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c- Neoprene rubber.
IV – RAM TYPE BLOWOUT PREVENTER
1- The following figure illustrates the profile of three different types of
End and side outlet connections used on BOP’s. Identify the types of
Connection by matching the correct letter to the description
1 – Studded connection. (…….)

2 – Clamp hub connection. (……)
3- Flanged connection. (……)
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RAM TYPE BLOWOUT PREVENTER
2- Figure shows an exploded view of a 13 5/8" 15,000 psi WP. Cameron
Type “U” blowout Preventer.
Identify the listed components of the BOP. by matching the correct part
letter to the components description.
NO. ITEM
Bonnet bolt
Ram change cylinder
Ram assembly
Body
Bonnet seal
Ram change piston
Looking screw
Operating cylinder
Looking screw housing
Inter mediate flange
Bonnet
Operating piston
3- On a Cameron ram type “U” BOP. In which position will the 4-way three
position valve be put to assist with the removal of the bonnet after
takeoff the bonnet bolts while ram change?
a- Open
b- Closed
c- Neutral (Block)
d- In any position, it does not matter.
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4- The terminology "primary seal" and "secondary Seal" is used in ram
Type BOP, which one of the options explains the meaning?
a- Primary seal is the mechanical ram shaft packing alone. Secondary seal is an
injected plastic packing intended to activate an extra seal on the ram shaft in
an emergency if the primary seal is leaking.
b- Primary seal is a well control utilizing only mud hydrostatic pressure.
Secondary seal is a well control utilizing both mud hydrostatic pressure and
BOP to balance the formation pressure.
c- Primary seal is closing-in the well using the annular BOP. Secondary seal is
closing-in the well using the rams after the annular BOP has already has been
closed.
d- Primary seal is a seal established by a ring gasket. Secondary seal is a seal
established by ring gasket wound by Teflon tape.
5- The primary seal leak, and injection secondary seal. This secondary
Seal working against?
a- Well bore pressure.

b- Opening chamber.
c- Closing chamber.
6- Which two of the options give the correct reason for including a weep
Hole on the ram type BOP.
a- The weep hole prevents leakage through the ram shaft packing
From the well bore to the hydraulic opening chamber and vice versa.
b- The bull plug replaces a grease nipple. When removed the weep hole allows
Greasing of the ram shaft.
c- The weep hole allows visual inspection of the ram shaft and should be
Plugged with a bull plug between inspections.
d- The weep hole is a grease release port that prevents over greasing of the
Ram shaft packing.
e -The weep hole indicates if the ram shaft packing is leaking hydraulic
Fluid well bore fluid or both types of fluid.
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7- While testing the pipe rams it is noticed that the weep hole (vent
Hole) on the ram preventer bonnets are leaking fluid.
What action should be taken?
a- The weep hole only checks the closing chamber seals, leave it till next
maintenance schedule.
b- Energies emergency plastic packing. If leak stops leave it till next
maintenance schedule.
c- Primary seal is leaking, secure the well and replace immediately.
d- Ram packing elements on the body are worn out, secure the well and
replace immediately.
e- A leak here is normal because the metal- to- metal sealing face in the
bonnet needs some lubrication to minimize damage.
8- On a Cameron type “U” ram blowout preventer stack prepared for only
One set of shearing blind rams and two sets of pipe rams, it is easy to
Locate the ram body containing the shearing blind rams. Which one of
The listed options are correct in this respect?
a- The shearing blind rams are located where the narrowest intermediate flange
Is installed.
b- The shearing blind ram is located where the widest intermediate flange is
Installed.
c- The shearing blind ram are located where the locking screw is replaced by a
Wedge locks assembly.
9- Is it possible to find out shear ram in a 13 5/8", 10M Cameron U type

BOP. Stack?
a- No, it is not possible, all are same.

b- Yes, shear ram intermediate flange is thicker.
c- Yes, shear ram intermediate flange is thinner.
10- It is necessary to have different sizes of operating pistons for a

Cameron type U Ram blowout Preventer stack of a given through bore
And rated working pressure. Which one of the given options is correct?
a- The different pipe ram sizes (e.g. 5" & 3 1/2") need individual operating
Pistons.
b- The pistons for the pipe rams are larger than the pistons for the shearing
Blind rams because less speed is required.
c- The shearing blind rams need a larger piston area to create sufficient
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Cutting force.
11- When should shear rams be used for immediate control?
a- To close the well in with drill pipe in the hole.

b- To close in a shallow kick.
c- To hang-off the drill string.
d- To control a blowout up through the drill pipe.
12- Which one of the statements about shear rams on BOP. Stack is
Correct?
a- Shear rams are designed to shear drill pipe and lighter tubular with the
Hydraulic operating pressure being 1,500 psi.
b- Shear rams are designed to shear drill pipe and hang-off the drill pipe.
c- Shear rams are designed to shear drill pipe and lighter Tubular like tubing and
establish a seal against well bore pressure, but the capability of the shear ram
should be verified with the BOP. Manufacturer for the planned drill string.
d- Shear rams are designed to shear all types of tubular run through the BOP.
13- Identify the parts of the Cameron pipe ram.
NO. ITEM
Ram Body
Top Seal
Front Packer
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Ram Assy.
14- Figure shows an exploded view of a set of shearing blind rams for a
Cameron type U blowout Preventer.
Identify the listed components of the set of ram by matching the correct
letter to the component description.
NO. ITEM
lower ram assembly
Side packer
Upper ram body
Blade packer
Top seal
15- If the elastomer on a set of Cameron type U BOP pipe rams have to be
Changed there is an order of priority for removing the elastomer
Components from the ram body. Which one of the listed orders of
Priority is correct?
a- The top seal must be removed before the front packer.
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b- The top seal must be removed before the side packer.
c- The front packer must be removed before the top seal.
16- Identify the parts of the Shaffer pipe ram.
NO. ITEM
Holder
Block
Seal/Rubber
Ram Assy.
17- Which piece of equipment can be used to "hang-off" the drill string in
An emergency?
a- Pipe rams.
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b- Blind rams.
c- Annular preventer.
d- Inside BOP.
18- The drawing below shows a Shaffer type shear/blind ram. Identify
The component by placing the proper number in the blanks.
NO. ITEM
Lower ram block.
Upper ram block.
Shear blade.
Upper holder.
Lower rubber.
Lower holder.
Upper rubber.
19- Which two of the following are true concerning the ram elastomer?
a- Reciprocating the string can cause excessive wear when the rams are closed.
b- The ram elastomer must be changed on a routine basis according to the
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Maintenance program.
c- Closing pipe rams with no pipe in the BOP may damage the elements.
d- To support the weight of the drill string during hang-off.
20- Most of the conventional front packer elements fitted on rams BOP’s.
Enclosed between steel plates. What are the main reasons for this
Type of design.
(Two Answers)
a- To support the weight of the drill string during hang-off.

b- To prevent the rubber extruding top and bottom when the ram are
closed.
c- To feed new rubber into sealing contact with the pipe the sealing face
becomes worn.
d- To prevent any swelling when used during high temperature operations.
21- Is it true that fixed bore pipe ram type and variable bore pipe ram
Type BOPs. Of 11" bore and larger shall be tested in-plant, for their
Ability to maintain a low pressure and a high pressure to Rated
Working pressure seal, from below the rams when up to 600,000 lbs 5"
Drill pipe or up to 425,000 lbs 3 1/2" drill pipe are simulated to be
Hanging in the rams? According to API. RP 164
a- Yes. b- No.
22- Before running 7" casing with variable pipe (4 1/2" - 7") size installed.
Is It necessary to change over 7" casing ram?
a- Yes
b- No
23- Which ram should be changed before running casing?
a- Shear ram.
b- Bottom ram.
c- Blind ram.
d- Top Ram.
24- Ram type BOP. Are designed to contain and seal rated working
Pressure from above the rams as well as from below the rams.
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a- Yes.
b- No.
25- Is it true that all ram type BOP. Are designed to open in a situation
Where rated well bore pressure is contained below the rams and mud
Hydrostatic pressure to the flow line is above the rams, for instance in
A Stripping operation?
a- Yes.
b- No.
26- Which option gives the most likely result if the driller by accident
Attempts to open a ram type BOP without equalizing high differential
Pressure across the rams?
a- No mechanical damage will occur, since all BOP. Are designed to open and
Close at full rated working pressure contained in the BOP.
b- No mechanical damage will occur, since all BOP. Are designed to open at
Full rated working pressure contained in the BOP.
c- A mechanical damage on the ram shaft and/or on the ram block is likely to
Occur because BOPs. are not designed to open when high differential
Pressure across the rams is present.
27- Is it true that all pipe ram BOP. (Not shearing blind rams) are
Designed to close on Rated Working pressure in the well bore when
The hydraulic operating pressure is 1,500 psi, for instance in a
Stripping operation?
a- Yes.
b- No.
28- The closing ratio for a ram type BOP. Is:
a- The ratio between rated working pressure for the BOP and rated working
Pressure for the hydraulic BOP. Control Unit.
b- The hydraulic pressure required to close BOP at rated working pressure.
c- The ratio of the wellhead pressure to the pressure required to close the
BOP.
d- The maximum well bore pressure that will allow closing the ram having
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1,500 Psi hydraulic closing pressure on the operating pistons
29- The opening ratio for a ram type BOP. Is:
a- The ratio of the well pressure to the pressure required opening the BOP.
b- The maximum well bore pressure that will allow opening the ram having
1,500 psi hydraulic opening pressure on the operating pistons.
c- The ratio between rated working pressure for the BOP. and rated working
Pressure for the hydraulic BOP. control unit.
d- The hydraulic pressure required opening a BOP at rated working pressure.
30- A ram BOP. Has a closing ratio 10.5 : 1, Calculate the minimum
Required hydraulic Closing pressure for the ram BOP if 11,000 psi well
Bore pressure is contained in the BOP.
a- 11 psi
b- 1,050 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 10,990 psi
31- The ram type BOP. in question is a Hydril Model MPL. 13 5/8 15M BOP.
And it has a closing Ratio 7 : 1, which option gives the minimum
Required hydraulic closing pressure for closing the rams when 15,000
Psi is contained in the BOP?
a- 1,000 psi
b- 1,200 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 2,000 psi
e- 2,200 psi
32- The 15M ram BOP. Has a closing ratio of 7 :1, Accumulator pressure is
3000 psi. The well is closed-in on the upper pipe ram. SIDPP= 8500
Psi, SICP= 11000 psi. Which minimum pressure is required on the
Hydraulic manifold to make it possible to close the lower pipe rams?
a- 1,200 psi
b- 1,500 psi
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c- 1,600 psi
d- 1,800 psi
e- 2,000 psi
33- The 15M ram BOP. Has a closing ratio of 6 :1, the hydraulic manifold
Pressure is 1500 psi and the hydraulic annular pressure 900 psi.
Accumulator pressure is 3000 psi.
The well is closed-in by using the annular preventer.
SIDPP. = 8,500 psi
SICP. = 9,500 psi
Can the upper pipe ram be closed immediately by activating that
Function?
a- Yes.
b- No.
34- Which statement is true for a 15M ram type BOP. When 15,000 psi is
Contained in the BOP?
a- The BOP can close independently of the closing ratio on the

Assumption that the hydraulic closing pressure is 1,500 psi.
b- If the closing ratio is higher than 10 the BOP can close when the
Hydraulic closing pressure is 1500 psi.
c- If the closing ratio is lower than 10 the BOP can close when the hydraulic
Closing pressure is 1500 psi.
35- When should blowout preventers be hydraulic tested in the field

(Periodic test) According to API. RP53
a- prior to drilling the casing plug.

b- prior to entering a known pressure transition zone.
c- After a Preventer ram and any Preventer stack repaired or changed.
d- All of the above.
36- The Subsequent high pressure test value, for ram type BOPs. should
Be, according to API. (RP 53 3rd edition)
a- Working pressure of ram BOP’s

b- 90% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
c- 70% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
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d-To a pressure greater than the maximum anticipated surface pressure, but not
to exceed the rated working pressure of the ram BOP.
37- For ram type BOPs the initial test pressure prior to spud should be
According to API. (RP 53rd edition)?
a- 100% of BOP. Rated working pressure

b- 90% of BOP. Rated working pressure.
c- 70% of BOP. Rated working pressure.
d- 50% of BOP. Rated working pressure.
38- The ram type BOP’s. Are located in the set back area on the test stump
Prior to nipple up on a well. Which option gives the pressure test
Should be do?
a- 50% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.

b- 70% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
c- 100% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.
d- 150% of BOP Rated W
39- For annular BOP’s. the periodic field testing (Subsequent test)
According to API. (RP 53 3rd edition) should be?
a- Minimum 30% of annular BOP. rated working pressure.

b- Minimum 50% of annular BOP. rated working pressure.
c- Minimum 70% of annular BOP. rated working pressure.
d- Minimum 90% of annular BOP. rated working pressure.
e- To a pressure greater than the maximum anticipated surface
Pressure, but not to exceed the 70% of rated working pressure of
The annular BOP.
40- From the following select which are API. Rule for periodic field
Pressure testing of BOPs.
a- Every one week.

b- After installing BOP. And cementing casing.
c- Prior to entering a transition zone.
d- After every 1000 ft drilled.
41- BOPs. should be hydraulic pressure tested at least in certain specified

Intervals on the location. Indicate the maximum time interval between
BOP tests as specified by API.
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a- 7 days.
b- 14 days.
c- 21 days.
d- 28 days.
42- Before a new BOP leaves the Factory an acceptance shell test is
Performed that the BOP’s. Shall pass without leakage. To which
Minimum pressures will a 13 5/8" 15,000 psi rated working pressure
BOP is tested?
a- 15,000 psi
b- 22,500 psi
c- 20,000 psi
d- 30,000 psi
43- A 5000 psi 13 5/8” BOP. Will have a body shell pressure test that is:
a- 100% of its rated working pressure.

b- 150% of its rated working pressure.
c- 200% of its rated working pressure.
d- 70% of its rated working pressure.
44- A BOP. Stack has 10,000 psi WP. Ram preventer and a flange of
13 5/8" 5,000 psi is used in between the drilling spool and BOP.
What will be the rating of BOP. Stack?
a- 5,000 psi
b- 7,500 psi
c- 10,000 psi
45- Field Experience has proven that the ram preventers are more likely to
Leak with a low well bore pressure than a high pressure.
a- True
b- False
46- When selecting BOP. For a specific job, what determine the rating
Working pressure of the chosen BOP. Indicate the option that
Pressure must exceed.
a- Anticipated dynamic bottom hole pressure.

b- Anticipated formation pressure in relation to adjacent wells
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c- Anticipated hydrostatic bottom hole pressure.
d- Maximum anticipated casing shoe pressure.
e- Bottom hole pressure calculated according to well program.
f- Maximum anticipated casing surface pressure.
47- In an area where local legislation that BOP. Equipment must be rated
So that Maximum anticipated formation pressure does not exceed
75% of BOP. Equipment pressure ratings, what is the minimum
Acceptable rating for equipment to be used in drilling normally
Pressure formation to 16000 ft TVD?
a- 2000 psi BOP. equipment

b- 3000 psi BOP. equipment
c- 5000 psi BOP. equipment
d- 10000 psi BOP. equipment
e- 15000 psi BOP. equipment
48- Which test must be performed as the first thing after a BOP. Stack and
A hydraulic control system has been connected?
a- Acceptance test.
b- Function test.
c- BOP. hydraulic pressure test.
49- How often should a function test be performed on the BOP. Stack
Component?
a- Once per day

b- Every time the string is out of hole.
c- A least once per week.
d- Prior to the BOP. pressure test.
e- A least once per 21 days.
50- What is the required response time for closing an 18 3/4" annular
Preventer in a surface BOP. Stack?
a- Less than 15 seconds.

b- Less than 30 seconds.
c- Less than 45 seconds.
51- What is the required response time for closing a 21 1/4" ram
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d- Less than 60 seconds.
52- What is the required response time for closing a 13 5/8" annular

53- What is the required response time for closing an 18 3/4" ram

54- Which dimension should dictate the bore of drilling spools installed in
A BOP. Stack?
a- Outside diameter of the drill bit.

b- Outside diameter of the last casing string
c- The through bore of the uppermost casing head.
55– Drilling spool function:-

(TWO answer)
a- Allow for stripping.
b- For connecting choke line and kill line to make erosion in a less expensive
spool.
c- As tallying to help for support the weight of drill string during hang-off.
d- For opening drill spool out lets, when testing surface BOP. Stack using cup
tester and test plug.
56- Which statements are correct with respect of fixed bore ram type
BOP’s?
(Two answers)
a- Ram type BOP’s. Are designed to seal rated working pressure from above
The closed ram as well as from below.
b- Ram type BOP’s. Should be equipped with mechanical locking system
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c- Fixed bore ram type BOP’s. Can close and seal on various pipe size.
d- Fixed bore ram type BOP’s can be used to hang off the drill string.
57- What is the correct definition for” Rated Working Pressure” According
To API?
a- The maximum test pressure the equipment is designed to contain and/or

Control.
b- The maximum internal pressure the equipment is designed to contain
And/or control.
c- The hydrostatic proof test pressure a body or shell member shall hold
Prior to shipment from the manufacture’s facility.
58- With regard to locking devices and others are the following
Statements. True or false?
d- All rams have a locking device mechanism.

e- Looking devices increase the closing pressure on rams.
f- Looking devices keep rams close if hydraulic fails
g- All rams will allow the string to be hung off.
h- Rams are designed to hold pressure from both above and below.
i- If primary mud seal fails during a kill operation, you have no back-up seal.
j- Primary ram shaft seal is leaking, secure the well and replace immediately.
k- Bottom rams should be used to circulate up a kick.
l- The main functions of the “weep hole” on ram type BOP. Is to show the
bonnet seal is leaking.
m- The main functions of the “weep hole” on ram type BOP. Is to prevent
damage to the opening chamber.
59- What would the pressure on the ram opening lines between the BOP.
Hydraulic control unit and BOP. Stack normally is while drilling?
a- Zero psi
b- 750 psi
c- 3000 psi
d- 1500 psi
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60- Write the number in the box which correctly identifies each numbered
Component.
NO. ITEM
Tail rod
Unlocking port
Operating piston
Locking wedge
Locking port
Balancing port
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V – HYDRAULIC BOP. CONTROL SYSTEM &
COMPONENTS
1- Schematic of conventional hydraulic BOP control unit.
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Match the part numbers to the descriptions below:
No. ITEM
Automatic hydro-pneumatic pressure switch
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Hydraulic Annular pressure reducing and regulating valve
3 position/4 way valve ( Selector valve )
Bypass valve
"Unit – Remote" (panel – unit) Selector valve
Accumulator cylinders
Air operated hydraulic pumps
Electric motor driven triplex pump assembly
Manifold pressure gauge
Hydraulic fluid fill port
Pneumatic pressure transmitter for accumulator pressure
Air junction box
Air filter
Accumulator relief valve
2- How many independent source of power should be available on each

BOP. Hydraulic control unit according to API. RP53
a- Only one.
b- Not less than two.
c- It is the rig owner’s choice.
3- What is the main purpose for storing the hydraulic control fluid under
Pressure in the accumulator cylinders?
a- Allow operation of the BOP in case of power failure.

b- Save response time.
c- Allow rest periods for the hydraulic pumps.
4- The purpose of having stored fluid under pressure in the accumulator

bottles is:
(Two answers)
a- To operate the IBOP. In the Top Drive
b- To enable the BOP. to be closed in the event of a power failure.
c- To activate the emergency packing on the Rams.
d- To operate the remote choke.
e- To reduce the closing time of BOP. Functions.
5- Is it true that the elevation of the hydraulic BOP. Control system

Compared to the BOP. Stack can affect the response time for the BOP.
Stack functions.
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a- Yes. b- No.
6- At which pressure should the hydro-pneumatic pressure switch start

The air operated hydraulic pumps?
a- 2,900 psi
b- 2,800 psi
c- 2,700 psi
7- At which pressure should the hydro-electric pressure switch start the

Electric motor driven triplex pump?
a- 2,900 psi
b- 2,800 psi
c- 2,700 psi
8- What is the maximum available hydraulic pressure for closing pipe

Rams on a 3000 psi hydraulic control unit?
a- 1,000 psi
b- 12,00 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 3,000 psi
9- What is the normal manifold pressure reading on a 3000 psi hydraulic

Control unit?
a- 3000 psi.
b- 2500 psi.
c- 1000 psi.
d- 1500 psi.
10- What is the normal accumulator pressure reading on a 3000 psi

Hydraulic control unit?
a- 3000 psi.
b- 2500 psi.
c- 1500 psi.
d- 700 - 1500 psi.
11- What is the normal annular pressure reading on a 3000 psi hydraulic
Control unit?
a- 3000 psi.
b- 600 - 1500 psi.
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c- 1500 psi.
d- 700 - 1500 psi.
12- What would the pressure on the ram opening lines between the BOP.
Hydraulic control unit and the BOP. Stack normally is while normal
drilling?
a- Zero psi.
b- 3000 psi.
c- 1000 psi.
d- 1500 psi.
13- Which two of the functions on the BOP. Stack does the manifold
Regulator supply?
a- Annular BOP.
b- Ram BOP.
c- Hydraulic valves on the side outlets for choke and kill lines.
d- BOP test line.
14- Which function on BOP? Stack is supplied from the annular pressure
Regulator?
a- Rams and hydraulic operated choke and kill line valves.

b- Annular preventer only.
c- Ram preventer, annular preventer and hydraulic operated choke and kill line
Valves.
d- Annular preventer and hydraulic operated choke and kill line valves.
e- No function is supplied with this pressure, the value on the gauge only
Indicates the maximum allowable working pressure for the annular preventer
In use.
15- What pressure rating should we have on valves and fittings between
The closing unit and the blowout preventer. 10000 psi rated working
Pressure.
a- 1500 psi.
b- 3000 psi.
c- 10000 psi
d- Equal pre-charge pressure of accumulator bottle 1000 psi.
16- Is it true that no hydraulic lines between the hydraulic BOP. Control
Unit and the BOP. stack is pressurized during a normal drilling
Operation?
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a- Yes.
b- No.
17- Indicate the correct pressure or pressure range that the gauge on the
Hydraulic BOP. Control system should read during a normal drilling
Operation.
A: 120 psi B: 3000 psi C: 600-1500 psi

D: 1500 psi E: 1000 psi F: 1200 psi
 Match the letter indicating pressure to the correct gauge
ITEM
Accumulator pressure
Manifold pressure
Annular pressure
Rig air pressure
18- When should a pre-charge pressure test be conducted on the

Accumulator bottles?
a- It is not necessary to conduct a test as pre-charge pressure losses are not

Expected.
b- It should be conducted prior to the start up of each well.
c- It should be conducted once per shift.
d- It should be conducted during the weekly BOP. test.
19- Which type of gas should be used to pre-charge the accumulator

Cylinders?
a- Hydrogen supplied gas.

b- Oxygen.
c- Acetylene.
d- Nitrogen.
e- Propane.
f- Methane.
20- Which pre-charge pressure is used for the accumulator cylinders on a
Normal BOP.?
a- 1,000 psi
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b- 2,000 psi
c- 1,500 psi
d- 3,000 psi
21- What is the minimum recommended (API RP53) pressure for the
Accumulator bottles on a 3000 psi hydraulic control unit?
a- 3000 psi
b- 1200 psi
c- 1000 psi
d- 200 psi
22- Which option is correctly describing a hydraulic pressure regulator on

The hydraulic BOP. Control unit?
a- A hydraulic device that maintains upstream supply pressure at a desired

(regulated) pressure. It may be manual or remotely operated and, once set,
will automatically maintain the regulated upstream supply pressure unless
reset to a different pressure.
b- A hydraulic device that reduces upstream supply pressure to a desired
(regulated) pressure. It may be manual or remotely operated and, once set,
will automatically maintain the regulated output pressure unless reset to a
different pressure.
c- A device that automatically converts hydraulic pressure signals into electric
signals or into pneumatic pressure signals.
d- A device that is built into a hydraulic or pneumatic system to relieve any
excess pressure.
23- What will happen to the regulated annular pressure in case your
Regulator is a diaphragm type and you loose rig air pressure? (No
Air/nitrogen back-up system is installed).
a- Hydraulic annular pressure will change to 3000 psi.

b- Hydraulic annular pressure will change to 125 psi.
c- Hydraulic annular pressure will change to 0 psi.
d- Hydraulic annular pressure will change to 1500 psi.
24- On the hydraulic BOP. Control system a manual selector valve, labeled
"UNIT/REMOTE switch" is installed. What is the purpose of this switch?
a- To select adjusting of the hydraulic annular reducing and regulating
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Valve from the driller's remote panel or from the accumulator unit.
b- To operate the bypass valve.
c- To operate the hydraulic manifold reducing and regulating valve.
d- To check the pressure transmitters.
25- If the “UNIT/REMOTE” switch on a surface BOP. Hydraulic control unit

Is placed in UNIT position. Which of the following is TRUE?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a- All BOP. Functions can be operated from the Driller’s Remote BOP. Control
Panel.
b- No BOP. Functions can be operated from the Driller’s Remote BOP. Control
Panel.
c- The hydraulic annular pressure regulator cannot be adjusted from the
Driller’s Remote BOP. Control panel.
d- The air-operated pumps are isolated.
26- The Annular “unit/remote” switch on the accumulator unit, allows you
To do what when “unit” is selected
a- Adjust the annular regulator from the remote panel.

b- Adjust the manifold regulator from the accumulator.
c- Adjust the manifold regulator from the remote panel.
d- Adjust the annular regulator from the accumulator.
27- What is the correct definition of ‘usable fluid volume’ in an

Accumulator
a- The total volume to be stored in the accumulator bank.

b- The total volume to be stored in the accumulator cylinders.
c- The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the accumulators
Operating pressure and the minimum operating pressure.
d- The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the
Accumulator Operating pressure and the pre-charge pressure.
e- The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the accumulators
Operating pressure and 500 psi above the pre-charge pressure
28- What is the usable fluid volume of an accumulator bottle, according

to API. Requirements?
a- The total volume to be stored in the accumulator bottle.
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b- The volume of fluid recoverable from an accumulator bottle, between the
Accumulator operating pressure and 200 psi above the bottle pre-charge
Pressure.
c- The volume of fluid recoverable from an accumulator bottle, between the
Accumulator operating pressure minus 200 psi and pre-charge pressure
29- An accumulator cylinder has an efficient capacity of 10 gallons the

Nitrogen pre-charge pressure is 1,000 psi. When the hydraulic pump
Stop after having filled the cylinder the nitrogen pressure is 3,000 psi.
Calculate the recovered fluid volume from the cylinder when the
Nitrogen pressure reduces from 3,000 psi to 1,200 psi.
a- 8.33 gall
b- 3.33 gall
c- 5.00 gall
………………………………………………………………………….
Calculate the recovered fluid volume from the cylinder when the
Nitrogen pressure reduces from 3000 psi to 1500 psi.
d- 8.33 gall
e- 3.33 gall
f- 5.00 gall
30- A BOP. Hydraulic control unit accumulator bank has 12 cylinders:-
Cylinder capacity (Nitrogen & fluid) – 10 gallons.

Accumulator pre-charge pressure- 1000 psi.
Accumulator operating pressure-3000 psi.
Minimum accumulator operating pressure 1500 psi.
Calculate the total usable fluid volume for the accumulator bank?
a- 40 gallons
b- 120 gallons
c- 6o gallons
d- 43 gallons
31- The total fluid requirement for the 15,000 psi WP. BOP. Stack in is 195
Gall to close, open and then close all of the function on the BOP. Stack
The ram type BOP. Closing Ratio is 10:1
With the hydraulic pumps stopped on the BOP. Control Unit, the
Minimum BOP. Operating hydraulic pressure must still be present in
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The system when the required operations have taken place (195 galls
Used).
Active volume per cylinder 10 gall
Nitrogen pre-charge pressure 1000 psi
Accumulator pressure 3000 psi
Calculate the required minimum number of cylinders needed for the

Connected hydraulic control unit.
a- 60 cylinders.
b- 40 cylinders.
c- 20 cylinders.
d- 160 cylinders.
32- The following data is given for a surface installed ram type BOP. Stack
Nominal size – 13-5/8 inch. Closing Ratio is 10.6: 1
Maximum rated working pressure – 15,000 psi
Hydraulic fluid requirements (including safety factor) for all
Function on this BOP. stack is 150 gallons.
The data for one accumulator bottle is: -
Cylinder capacity (Nitrogen & fluid) – 10 gallons (ignore bladder)

Pre-charge pressure – 1,000 psi
Operating pressure for BOP. Control unit – 3,000 psi
With the hydraulic pumps stopped on the BOP. Control unit, the
Minimum operating pressure must still be present in the system.
Calculate the minimum number of accumulator cylinders required in
The accumulator bank to enable closing the ram BOP’s. On the full
Rated working pressure of the BOP.
a- 30 cylinders.
b- 41 cylinders.
c- 23 cylinders.
d- 46 cylinders.
33- A BOP. Stack configuration is “10M – 13 5/8 – R, S, Rd, A” Besides

There are 2 hydraulic operated valves on the BOP. Side outlets (one on
The kill Line and one on the choke line).
The annular Preventer requires 16 gallons to close and 15.8 gallons to

Open. The ram BOPs require 8 gallons to close and 7.5 gallons to open.
The hydraulic valve requires 2 gallons to open and 2 gallons to close.
Calculate the required fluid volume to close, open and then close all
The functions on the BOP stack.
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a- 106.8 gall
b- 124.3 gall
c- 130.3 gall
d- 153.8 gall
34- How much hydraulic fluid is required to close, open and close again
The three pipe rams and one annular preventer without a safety
Margin using the fluid volumes shown in the tables.
Item Volume to close Volume to open

Annular BOP 18 15
Ram type BOP 5 4.7
Answer: … ………….gallons
35- API. (RP 53) specifies the size of the hydraulic fluid reservoir for a
Surface mounted BOP. Hydraulic control system. Which option
Correct for the size of the reservoir?
a- Should have a capacity equal to at least the usable hydraulic fluid capacity of
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The accumulator system.
b- Should have a capacity equal to at least the capacity of the accumulator system
c- Should have a capacity equal to at least twice the usable hydraulic fluid capacity
Of the accumulator system.
d- Should have a capacity equal to at least twice the capacity of the accumulator
System.
36- The hydraulic control unit has a reservoir filled with hydraulic control
Operating fluid. The capacity of this reservoir should be equal at least
Twice the usable fluid capacity of the closing unit system. What type
Of fluid should be used
(Select two answers)
a- fresh water containing lubricant.
b- Gear box oil. c- Salt water
d- Fresh water containing lubricant and glycol for ambient temperature below
0 degree Celsius (32deg. Fahrenheit)
37- Select 4 advantages by adding the correct fluid additive in the correct
Amount to the surface hydraulic fluid reservoir in a hydraulic BOP.
Control system.
a- Obtain the proper fluid viscosity.

b- Extend the lifetime of the equipment.
c- Prevent bacteria action.
d- Lubricate some mechanical components.
e- Prevent freezing of the mixed fluid.
f- Adjust the hydraulic fluid density.
38- Which alarm functions are required for offshore driller’s panel on a
Surface BOP. Installation according to API. (RP 16E)?
a- Hydraulic fluid reservoir overflow.

b- Low accumulator pressure.
c- Low hydraulic fluid reservoir level.
d- Panel on standby power (if applicable).
e- Temperature approaching freezing point.
f- Low rig air pressure
39- Indicate the positions in which the 4 way/3 position valves (selector
Valves) on the hydraulic BOP. Control unit should be placed in a
Normal drilling operation.
a- All closed.
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b- All open.
c- Some open and some closed.
40- Before running the drill string in hole after the BOP. is installed the
Driller checks the selector valves on the hydraulic BOP. control
Manifold. Fill in the sheet to indicate the correct position of the
Selector valves (4 way / 3 position valves)
Selector valve position

Type of Bop or type of valve
Open Block Close
a- Lower pipe ram
b- Middle pipe ram
c- Blind/Shear ram
d- Upper pipe ram
e- Annular preventer
f- Hydraulic choke line valve
g- Hydraulic kill line valve
41- On the hydraulic BOP. Control unit for a surface BOP. Stack a number
Of selector valves are installed. (Selector valves control the BOP.
Functions). Which is the correct description of a selector valve?
a- A selector valve is a 4 way three position directional control valve that has the
Pressure inlet port blocked the operator ports and the pressure trapped
In the centre position.
b- A selector valve has two or more supply pressure ports and only one outlet
Port. When fluid is flowing through one of the supply ports the internal
Shuttle seals off the other inlet port and allows flow to the outlet port only.
c- A selector valve is a three position directional control valve that has the
Pressure inlet port blocked and the operator ports vented in the centre
Position
42- On a surface BOP. Control unit, if a 4 way 3 positions (selector valve)

Is in the block (Neutral) or center position, its mean?
a- The regulated power fluid inlet will be blocked. Both outlets will be vented
back into the fluid reservoir tank.
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b- The inlet and outlets will be blocked
c- The inlet and outlets will be vented back into the fluid reservoir tank.
43-The Tool pusher wants to hang-off the drill sting on the upper pipe
Ram. After he done, he ask the driller to put the ram Preventer in
Block (neutral position). What happens to the pipe ram BOP. If the
Driller puts the selector valve in "Block"?
(Select one answer)
a- The hydraulic fluid passing to open hose and BOP opens.
b- The BOP. Remains safely closed due to trapped hydraulic fluid between the
BOP. And the "Blocked" position of selector valve.
c- The BOP. Remains safely closed due to the BOP lock system.
44- When a ram type surface BOP. Is operated, the hydraulic fluid on the
Opposite side of the operating piston is being displaced.
Indicate what happens to the fluid.
a- The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and drains off in the bore hole through
A check valve.
b- The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and return back to the opposite side of
The piston to enforce the closing pressure.
c- The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and return back to the fluid reservoir
(As a function of the four-way valve for each preventer).
45- On the Hydraulic BOP. Control Unit a number of safety relief valves are
Installed. Which description is correct for a safety valve?
a- A hydraulic device that reduces upstream apply pressure to a desired

(Regulated) pressure. It may be manual or remotely operated and, once set,
Will automatically maintain the regulated output pressure unless reset to a
Different pressure.
b- A valve that closes a hydraulic supply line.
c- An electrically operated valve that controls a hydraulic or pneumatic pilot
Signal or function.
d- A device that is built into a hydraulic or pneumatic system to relieve any
excess pressure.
46- API. RP53 states that each closing unit should be equipped with
Sufficient number and sizes of pumps to satisfactorily perform the
“Closing unit capacity test”. With the accumulator system isolated, the
Pumps should be capable of closing the annular preventer on the size
Of drill pipe being used, open the hydraulic operated choke line valve
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And obtain a minimum of 200 psi above pr-charge pressure on the
Closing unit manifold.
This should be achieved within:-

a- 1 minute or less.
b- 15 minutes or less.
c- 3 minutes or less.
d- 2 minutes or less.
47- Using the drawing of the BOP. Closing unit arrangement in the figure,
Note the position of the valves while normal drilling.
(Open & closed)
No OPEN CLOSE NEUTRAL

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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VI – REMOTE BOP. CONTROL PANEL
1- Answer the following questions using the diagram of a driller’s remote
Control panel.
AIR OPERATED REMOTE PANEL
ANNULAR PREVENTER
(BAG) 1. AIR
BLIND/SHEAR RAMS
2. ACCUMULATOR
5” PIPE RAMS
DRILLING
SPOOL
3. RAM
3 1/2” PIPE RAMS
MANIFOLD
WELLHEAD
4. ANNULAR
MANIFOLD
(A)- What are the normal operating pressures seen on the following
Gauges on the driller’s remote panel?
Gauge No. 1 ………………. psi Gauge No. 2 ………………….. psi

Gauge No. 3 ………………. psi Gauge No. 4 ………………….. psi
(B) - If Gauge No. 1 on the remote panel reads zero which of the following
Statements are true?
a- The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
b- Choke and kill lines can still be operated from the remote panel.
c- No stack function can be operated from the remote panel.
d- All functions on the remote panel will operate normally.
(C)- On which two gauges on the remote panel would you expect to see
Reduction in Pressure when the ram preventer being closed?
a- Gauge 1 & 2 b- Gauge 2 & 4

c- Gauge 3&4 d- Gauge 1 & 4
e- Gauge 3&2
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Accumulator unit gauges
2- You are drilling and the gauges on BOP. Accumulator unit system reads
As follows:
Select the correct answer:
a- Everything is OK.
b- There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
c- There is a malfunction in pressure transducer assembly.
d- There is a malfunction in the regulators.
e- There is a malfunction in hydroelectric pressure switch.
f- d & e are correct.
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3- You are drilling and the gauges on BOP. Accumulator unit system reads
As follows:
b- There is a malfunction in pressure transducer assembly.
c- There is a malfunction in the regulators.
d- There is a malfunction in hydroelectric pressure switch.
e- c & d are correct.
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4- You are drilling and the gauges on BOP. Control system reads as
Follows:
d- There is a malfunction in the manifold pressure regulators.
f- d & e are correct.
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Follows:
d- There is a malfunction in the manifold regulators.
f- There is a malfunction in the annular pressure regulators.
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Follows:
(Note: Electric pump is switched off.)
d- There is a malfunction in the regulators.
f- There is a malfunction in hydro-pneumatic pressure switch.
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Follows:
b- Leakage on the hydraulic circuit.
c- Pre-charge pressure is to low.
d- Problem with the automatic hydro-electric pressure switch.
e- Problem with the hydraulic pressure regulating valve.
8- On the drillers electric remote control panel the rig air pressure gauge
Reads 10 psi. No air backup system is installed. Indicate the effect on
Remote controlled operations from the panel in this condition.
a- Only the annular preventers can be operated.

b- Only the blind/shear ram can be operated.
c- Only the bypass function can be operated.
d- No BOP. Functions can be operated.
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9- Kick has been taken. The well shut in on annular preventer, SIDPP,
SICP. Recorded after time it's noted that the casing pressure increasing
And approach to rated working pressure of the annular preventer. The
Driller activate ram on close position to more safety. But as soon as he
Did the manifold pressure drops to zero. Now the situation as follows:-
An annular pressure gauge read 1500 psi and constant.

Accumulator pressure gauge read 3000 psi and constant.
Manifold pressure gauge decrease immediately to 0 psi
Red colure on the annular did not change.
What is the problem?
a- Annular regulator malfunction.

b- Manifold regulator malfunction.
c- Selector valve stuck open position.
d- Close line of ram completely block.
e- Leak on ram hydraulic closing line.
f- The electric pressure micro switches for panel lights are malfunctioning
10- In a well control situation annular BOP. Was leaking, closing pipe
rams was urgently required. Driller activated ram close functions and
observed that manifold pressure immediatly decreased to zero.
Which one action should be take to close ram quickly as possible?
a- Activate by-pass function.

b- Send Assistant Driller toput upper ram in block position & close middle
ram.
c- Use hammer to free stuck manifold presssure.
d- Close ram manually by us ram lock screw.
e- Send Assistant Driller to manually operated stack selector valve.
11- When shutting in the well from the Remote Panel the normal
Sequence may not occur. What has happened if the pressure gauge
Drops but not rise back up?
a- The 4-way valve on hydraulic closing unit failed to shift.

b- The hydraulic closing line to the BOP. Is plugged.
c- There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.
d- The bulb has blown.
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12- What is the electric activating switch (micro Switch) for the BOP.
Remote control panel lights located?
a- On the remote control panel operating handles.

b- On the BOP. Control unit.
c- Inside the BOP. Operating chambers.
d- On swaco remote choke panel.
13- What is the electric activating switch (micro Switch) for the BOP.
Remote control panel lights located?
a- On accumulator pressure gauge.

b- On accumulator hydraulic fluid reservoir.
c- On 4-way 3-position valves.
d- In regulators of manifold and annular
14- When an operation of a ram or an annular BOP. Takes place from the
Drillers electric remote control panel the instrumentation will confirm
Whether the operation was successfully carried out or a malfunction
has occurred. Some reasons for malfunctions that can occur are:
A: Electric bulb blown.

B: Leaking hydraulic line between the BOP. Control system and the BOP.
C: Blocked hydraulic line between the BOP. Control system and the BOP.
D: Selector valve on the BOP control unit is stuck.
 Match the reason for the given observation made after a ram close
Function has been activated.
1- Manifold pressure dropped and built up to 1,500 psi. Accumulator pressure

dropped and built slowly up to 3,000 psi. Green light in open button went out,
And red light not came.
2- Manifold pressure did not drop. Accumulator pressure did not drop. Green
light in open button went out. Red light in close button came on.
3- Manifold pressure dropped. Accumulator pressure dropped. Green light in
open button went out and red light came on.
4- Manifold pressure did not drop. Accumulator pressure did not drop. Green
light in open button stayed on. Red light in close button stayed off.
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15- If the manifold gauge on the remote BOP. Control panel reads zero
And other gauges read normal values, which of the following
Statement is true?
a- Everything is correct.
b- All stack functions can be operated from the remote panel.
c- No BOP. Stack Functions can be operated from the remote panel.
d- The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
16- Only a small fluid volume is required to operate the hydraulic valve on
The BOP. Side outlet. If you on the drillers electric panel press
"Master" And "Choke open" simultaneously and then observe only that
The green Light goes out and the red light comes on.
Does the light confirm that the choke valve now is open?
a- Yes. b- No.
17- On a driller’s remote BOP. Control panel you close the annular
preventer and the close light illuminates. What is the light telling
you?
a- A hydraulic signal has been sent to the accumulator unit.

b- The annular has closed.
c- The annular 4 ways 3 position valve on the accumulator unit has functioned
And fluid should be going to the annular.
d- A micro switch in the back of the Driller’s remote B.O.P. Control panel has
Been activated, indicating that you have pushed the lever to the close
Position.
18- What is the purpose of the "bypass" button on the driller's electric
Remote control panel?
a- Increase the hydraulic annular pressure to 3,000 psi.

b- Increase the hydraulic manifold pressure to 1200 psi.
c- Increase the hydraulic annular pressure to 2,000 psi.
d- Increase the hydraulic manifold pressure to existing accumulator pressure.
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19 - On the remote panel the High-Low by-pass valve allows you to put
Full accumulator pressure to which of the following.
a- Rams only.
b- Annular only.
c- All functions.
d- Rams and H.C.R. valves only.
20- On which ram operation would you be most likely to use the by-pass
(Manifold valve) facility?
a- Variable bore rams.

b- Blind/Shear rams.
c- 5 inch pipe rams.
d- 3-1/2 inch pipe rams.
21- What is the purpose of the by-pass valve on a surface BOP. Hydraulic
Control unit?
a- To bleed the accumulator fluid back to the reservoir.

b- To by-pass the 4-way valves.
c- To enable full accumulator pressure to be placed on the annular BOP.
d- To enable full accumulator pressure to be placed on the Ram/HCR. closing
unit manifold
22- If you simultaneously press the "Master" (Enable or push and hold)
And the "Bypass" push button on the drillers electric remote control
Panel the manifold pressure should increase to the accumulator
Pressure, in case you no response on the manifold pressure.
What can the reason is amongst the options below?
a- The 2 position/2 way valve (Bypass valve) is stuck.

b- The selector valve "Unit-Remote" is in "Unit" position.
c- The selector valve "Unit-Remote" in "Remote" position.
d- The hydraulic manifold regulator is stuck.
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23- On the drillers electric remote control panel a push button called
"Master" or "Enable" or "push and hold" is installed. Select the two
Functions of this button from the options.
a- The button is used to start and stop the hydraulic triplex pump on the BOP.
Control unit.
b- The button helps to prevent accidental operation of BOP. Stack functions,
Since no ram, annular, or hydraulic side outlet valve function on the BOP.
Stack can operate without pressing this button simultaneously.
c- Pushing this button will increase the hydraulic manifold pressure to 3,000 psi.
d- The button operates a solenoid valve that controls air pressure to all the
Remote operated BOP. Functions.
24-What is the purpose of the master control valve on an air operated

Remote BOP. Control panel?
a- Activates the air circuit at the panel.

b- Activates the hydraulic fluid circuit at the panel.
c- Activates the electric circuit for the open/close lights.
d- Adjusts pipe ram closing pressure.
25-What is the function of the master control valve on the remote BOP.
Control panel on the rig floor?
a- To allow pressuring up of the 4-way valves on the hydraulic control unit

b- To activate the open or close lights.
c- To activate power to the control unit charge pumps.
d- To allow pressuring up of the control valves on the remote BOP. Control panel.
26- Which of the following statements is true concerning to master valve on

Remote control panel.
a- The master valve when operated moves the 3 position valve to the close
b- The master valve when operated will do a panel light test.
c- The master valve must be continually operated whilst functions on the panel
Are made.
d- Holding the master air valve for 5 seconds then releasing it will still allow
Functions to take place.
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27- Master control valve. Which statement related to its function?
a- Activate power to the control unit.

b- To ensure that all BOP. Function is two hand operated from driller remote.
c- For open and close ram BOP.
28- The following statements relate to driller's remote control BOP. Panel
Located on the rig floor. Decided if statements are true or false:-
a) If you operate a function without operating the master control valve the
Function will not work.
b) The master control valve on an air operated panel allow air pressure to go
To each function for you operating function.
c) The master control valve must be held depressed while BOP. Functions are
Operated
d) The master control valve must be depressed for five seconds then released
Before operating a BOP. Function.
e) Operating the master control valve only will illuminate all lights on the panel.
f) When the close light on the panel illuminates then you know the 3 position
Valve on the accumulator has moved to the close position.
29- What happens when the handle on the BOP. Remote control panel is
Activated to close the upper ram preventer? (The master valve has
Been operated)
a- The handle opens the hydraulic valve in the back of the remote control panel
And hydraulic fluid flows to the preventer.
b- The handle operates an electric switch in the back of the remote panel. The
Electric current operates the hydraulic valve at the accumulator unit and this
Enables the hydraulic fluid to flow to the preventer.
c- The handle operates an air valve in the back of the remote panel. The air
Activates a piston at the accumulator unit that operates the 4-way valve
Enabling the flow of hydraulic fluid to the preventer.
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30- Indicate the two gauges that should fluctuate if the driller
Simultaneously press the Enable button (master valve) and the
Annular close button on the driller's electric remote BOP. Control
a- Accumulator pressure.
b- Rig air pressure.
c- Annular pressure.
d- Manifold pressure.
31- On which gauges on a remote BOP. Control panel would a reduction in

Pressure be observed when the 3 ½” pipe ram are closed?
a- Air pressure gauge.

b- Accumulator pressure gauge.
c- Manifold pressure gauge.
d- Annular pressure gauge.
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VII – FLANGES AND RING GASKETS.
1-The assistant driller has found a ring gasket in the store with the
Following identification stamped:
A: RX, B: 23, C: 2000, D: 2 1/16
Match the correct letter to the description below
NO. ITEM
Type of ring gasket
Rated working pressure
Outside ring diameter
Inside ring diameter
Nominal flange size
Ring number
2- From the following drawing, which of the dimension represents the

"Nominal flange size"?
1- (A)
2- (B)
3- (c)
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3- What is the normal working pressure not match API. Type 6B flange:
a- 3000 psi b- 5000 psi

c- 10000 psi d- 2000 psi
4- Identify one of the following is NON-API. Ring gasket.
a- Type R octagonal.
b- Type R oval.
c- Type CX.
d- Type RX.
e- Type BX.
5- From the following diagram, answer the questions.
- Identify TWO ring gaskets that DO NOT match an API. Type “6B” flange.
a- Type "R" Octagonal.

b- Type "R" Oval.
c- Type "CX".
d- Type “RX”.
e- Type "BX".
- Identify TWO ring gaskets that are not pressure energized.
f- Type "R" Octagonal.

g- Type "R" Oval.
h- Type "CX".
i- Type “RX”.
j- Type "BX".
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6- What is under stood by stand off. Flanges?
a- Internal distance of flanges.

b- External distance of flanges.
c- Distance between the two flanges after installed and proper tied with studs
And nuts.
7- Which statements are correct with respect to ring gaskets used for
Flange to flange Make up?
(Two answer)
a- Type RX and BX ring gaskets provide a pressure energized seal.

b- Ring gasket may be used several times.
c- Type 6BX flanges, which are designed for face-to-face make up, make use of
type BX ring gasket only.
d- The same material specifications apply for ring gaskets as for ring grooves.
8- (a) Of the 4 types of gasket listed, indicate which flange (API. 6B,
API. 6BX) they would be used with:-
Type R Octagonal ……………

Type R Oval ………………….
Type RX ……………………..
Type BX ……………………...
(b) Which two of the above gaskets are pressure energized?

…………… & ……………
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VIII – STAB IN VALVES, FLOATS & DART
1- You have stripped to bottom with an inside blowout Preventer (one

Way valve) in the middle of the string of drill pipes. Indicate the tasks
Below that cannot be carried out.
(Choose three)
a- Directly read out the SIDPP.
b- Circulate through the drill string.
c- Reverse circulates.
d- Run wire line to the bit.
e- Use the volumetric method to control the well.
2- You have stripped to bottom with an inside blowout preventer (one

Way valve) in the middle of the string of drill pipes. Indicate the
Tasks below that can be carried out.
(Choose Three)
a- Indirectly read out the SIDPP.
b- Circulate through the drill string.
c- Reverse circulates.
d- Run wire line to the bit.
e- Use the Volumetric method to control the well.
3- Stab-in valves should at all times be placed on the rig floor ready for
Use to fit the tubular in use.
A: Drill pipe Safety Valve.

B: Fast Shut-off coupling with valve.
C: Inside Blowout preventer.
Which type that has potential to leak from crank sleeve?

Indicate the type that will be useless without an operating key.
Which type is kept in its open position by a rod secured by a T-handle?
Indicate the type that seals on the outside of a drill pipe tool joint box
connection.
Indicate the type that will not allow a wire line to be run through.
Indicate the type that cannot be used during a stripping operation.
4- What is an Inside Blowout Preventer?
a- An element inserted into the annular preventer to reduce the inside

Diameter.
b- A ball valve installed immediately above the bit.
c- A device that can be installed in the drill string to act as a “back-
Pressure ‘valve.
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5- Which statement is true for an inside Blowout Preventer?
a- Will not allow reverse circulation when installed in the drill string.
b- Requires a double box sub in order to be installed in the drill string.
c- By turning a key connected to an operating crank 90 degrees the valve close
Or opens
d- Mud flow inside the drill string towards the bit closes the valve.
e- Should be installed as the first one of two valves if the well kicks during a
Trip.
6- In which of the following situations is it an advantage to use a full

Closing float valve in the drill string?
a- To avoid flow back while tripping or during connection.

b- To read the drill pipe pressure value following a well kick.
c- To allow reverse circulation.
d- To reduce surge pressure.
7- You have a closed float valve near the bit and are going to trip into the
Well, indicate effects that can result from having the float installed.
(Choose two)
a- Increased hydraulic collapse force on the drill pipe.
b- Increased tripping time.
c- Increased flow back through the drill string.
d- Reduced surge pressure on the formation.
e- Reduced flow back in the flow line to the trip tank.
8- SIDPP. Will not be registered on the gauge if one of the following is

Used.
a- Pipe ram.
b- Survey baffles plate.
c- Annular Preventer.
d- Internal float valve.
9- Which of the options gives the required test pressure for stab-in
Valves?
a- 3,000 psi
b- 5,000 psi
c- 10,000 psi
d- To the same pressure as the BOP. is tested.
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10- At which two of the options should stab-in valves be pressure tested?
a- Once every week.

b- Before every trip.
c- When - the BOP. is tested.
d- After a repair has taken place.
11- Which option describes the way stab-in valves should be tested?
a- Pressure should be applied from below.

b- Pressure should be applied from above.
c- Pressure should be applied from below as well as from above.
12- A well kicks with bit off bottom and is shut in- the Kelly coke should
Now be in Place. The decision is made to strip back into the hole.
What equipment should be made up into the string in order to perform
Stripping Operation safely, assuming there is no float sub in the string
(Note: Drill pipe safety valve = Kelly cock. Inside BOP. = non-return valve.)
a- Only the drill pipe safety valve in the closed position.

b- Only the inside BOP.
c- The drill pipe safety valve (open) with an inside BOP. Installed on top.
d- The inside BOP. With a drill pipe safety valve (closed) installed on top
e- Only the drill pipe safety valve in the open position.
13- Which statement is correct to safe the well during slip and cut drilling
Line?
a- Install an open drill pipe safety valve first and inside BOP. Second.
b- Install an open inside BOP. First and drill pipe safety valve second.
c- Install an open drill pipe safety valve only.
d- Install an open inside BOP. Only to be ready for stripping.
14– While tripping out of hole and check valve on the bit, we take a kick
And shut the well, decided to run back stripping, It is necessary to
Install I.B.O.P. above safety valve before run back?
a- Yes.
b- No.
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15– When the upper Kelly valve should be closed?
Which option is correct?
a- During connection to prevent mud spilling.

b- When going to disconnect the rotary hose
c- During well control operation and the pressure may be exceed the rated
Working pressure of the rotary hose and pipe manifold.
16 – While running in hole, the driller suspect a kick and he decide to

Drops pump down dart and pumped (Hydril drop in pack pressure
Valve), after a time he was observed that the pressures on the
Drill pipe gauges build up and check not open. Which of the
Following are causes?
(Chose two)
a- Special ring to stop the drop in back pressure valve has not been inserted.
b- There is an obstruction in the annulus.
c- The bit is plugged.
d- The special seat has not been inserted in the dart sub.
e- The drop in valve not arrive its place.
17- The drill string in the hole consists of 5" drill pipe, 5" HWDP, 8" DC and
9 3/4" DC. The Drill pipe Safety Valve has 4 1/2 IF (NC50) connections
Box and pin. Select from the list below the two cross-over you will
Have ready on the rig floor, before you start to trip out of the hole.
a- 4 1/2 IF pin x 6 5/8 REG box.

b- 6 5/8 REG pin x 7 5/8 REG pin.
c- 4 ½ IF box x 6 5/8 REG box.
d- 4 ½ IF box x 7 5/8 REG pin.
e- 4 ½ IF box x 6 5/8 REG pin.
18- There is only one inside BOP. With 3 1/2" IF. (NC 38) box and pin
Connection on the rig floor. The drill string consists of:
3 1/2" IF (NC 38) drill pipe.
2 7/8" IF (NC 31) drill pipe.
Which of the following cross over must be on the rig floor while
Tripping?
a- 2 7/8" IF (NC31) box x 3 1/2" IF (NC 38) pin.

b- 4" IF (NC 40) box x 2 3/8" IF (NC 26 ) pin.
c- 4" IF (NC 46) box x 2 7/8" IF (NC 35 ) pin.
d- 3 1/2" IF (NC 38) box x 2 7/8" IF (NC 31) pin.
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19- Figure shows a cut through illustration of an inside Blowout Preventer.
Identify the listed components of the inside Blowout Preventer by
Matching the correct part number to the component description.
ITEM
Release tool body
Valve release rod
Valve spring
Valve seat
Valve release rod lock screw
Float valve pin
Valve insert
Float valve box
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20- Figure illustrates a cut through Drill pipe Safety Valve.
Identify the listed components of the drill pipe safety valve by matching
the correct part letter to the component description.
ITEM
Body
Operating crank
Lower seat
Upper seat
Ball
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21- Identify the nine illustrations by matching the correct letter to each
One of the descriptions below:
ITEM ITEM
B Float sub E Pump down dart
C Ring type baffle plate D Dart type drill pipe float
F Drill pipe Fast Shutoff Coupling G Flapper type drill pipe float
H Dart sub I API. Type 6BX flange.
A Spider type baffle plate
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IX – CUP TESTER AND TEST PLUG
1- A cup test plug on 5" drill pipe is used. The casing inside diameter is
12.615". Calculate the tension force created on the drill pipe above the
Cup type test plug when 3,000 psi test pressure is applied.
a- 316,100 lbs
b- 131,600 lbs
c- 31,600 lbs
2- A test cup for 9 5/8" casing is used to test BOP. Stack to pressure
10,000 psi. Using 5" drill pipe. The area of the test cup is 42.4 squires in.
What is MINIMUM grade of drill pipe to use? (Excluding any safety
Margin)?
a- Grade E- 75 premium class drill pipe, tensile stress =311200 lb

b- Grade X-95 premium class drill pipe, tensile stress =394200 lb
c- Grade G-105 premium class drill pipe, tensile stress =463150 lb
d- Grade S-135 premium class drill pipe, tensile stress =560100 lb
e- Any Grade will withstand the stress of the test.
3- A cup test plug on 5" drill pipe is used. The casing inside diameter is
12.4" The area of cup test subjected to pressure is 101.5 sq. in.
Calculate the tension force created on the drill pipe above the cup test
Plug when 5,000 psi test pressure is applied.
Answer ………………… LB
4- Under what circumstances would a ‘CUP-TYPE’ tester is used in

Preference to a ‘TEST-PLUG’ when testing a surface BOP. Stack.
a- There is no difference, they are interchangeable.

b- When you require testing entire casing head, outlets and casing to well
Head seals.
c- To test stack without applying excess pressure to wellhead and casing.
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5- In case the BOP’s. Are tested utilizing a hanger type plug, what is the
Most important reason for opening the side outlet valve on the wellhead
Or on the spool?
a- To avoid damaging the casing and/or the formation.

b- To decrease tensile load on the drill pipe.
c- To decrease collapse forces on the drill pipe.
6- When testing a Surface BOP. Stack with a test plug, the side outlet
Valves below the plug should be kept in the open position.
(Two Answers)
a. Because the test will create extreme hook loads.
b. Because of potential damage to casing/open hole.
c. Otherwise reverse circulation will be needed to release test plug.
d. To check for a leaking test plug.
7- When testing the BOP. Stack with a test plug or cup type tester in
Place. Why is a Means of communication established from below the
Tool to atmosphere?
a- To avoid the creation of extreme hook load.

b- To avoid potential damage to the casing/open hole.
c- Otherwise reverse circulation will be needed to release the tool.
d- To avoid swabbing a kick during the test.
8- If the BOP’s. Are tested utilizing a cup type test plug, what maximum
Pressure should be allowed with respect to casing?
a- 100% of the minimum internal yield pressure for the casing.

b- 70% of the minimum internal yield pressure for the casing.
c- 50% of the minimum internal yield pressure for the casing.
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X – MUD GAS SEPARATOR & DEGASSER
1-The mud/gas separator (poor boy degasser) is identified by its design

Dimensions. Which two of the given dimensions are determined if the
Pressure build-up in the separator within its operating limits?
a- Body height.
b- Inlet line inside diameter.
c- Vent pipe inside diameter.
d- Height of U-tube.
e- Inside diameter of U-tube.
f- Vent pipe height.
g- Body inside diameter.
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2- The mud/gas separator (poor boy degasser) has the dimensions given
On the following figure.
Which maximum safe operating pressure can be allowed on the gauge

When a safety Factor of 0.8 is required and the calculation is based on
Salt water. Density= 8.9 ppg?
a- 10.1 psi
b- 3.7 psi
c- 4.7 psi
d- 3.8 psi
e- 4.8 psi
3- Some mud / gas separators are fitted with " hot mud loop" to circulate
clean mud into mud / gas separator when a kick is being circulated out.
Where must the mud come from in order to maintain the ability to
Monitor the pit levels?
a- The active tank

b- The Trip tank.
c- The reserve tank.
d- It is not important.
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4- Some mud / gas separators are fitted with " hot mud loop" to circulate
clean mud into mud / gas separator (Via the hot mud inlet shown in the
following diagram) when a kick is being circulated out.
What is the main reason or this feature.
a- To increase the separator efficiency of the mud / gas separator.

b- To fill the vissel with light fluid to increase its efficiency
c- To displace the liquid seal to clean mud every 12 hours.
d- To maintain the liquid seal full of clean (uncontaminated) kill mud as
possible Whilst a kick is circulated out.
5- What is the purpose of a Vacuum Degasser?
a- It is only used while circulating out a kick.

b- It is mainly used to remove gas from mud while drilling/circulation
c- It is mainly used to separate gas from liquids while testing.
d- It is a stand by in the event of the MUD/GAS Separator failing.
6-Why can a Vacuum Degasser not be used in place of Mud/Gas Separator

During the control of a kick?
a- Because it’s limitation capacity.

b- Because it’s not sited in an explosion proof area.
c- Because cuttings must be removed first.
7- When should the vacuum degasser be used?
a- Used during a well test situation.

b- Used while circulating a kick.
c- Used during drilling/circulating.
8- The proper place to install vacuum degasser suction line related to

Mud Gas separator is:
a- Upstream to mud gas separator.

b- Down stream to mud gas separator.
c- Inside mud gas separator.
d- At vent line of choke manifold.
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XI – AUXILIARIES
1- What is the purpose of the blow down line (bleed or emergency line) on
The choke manifold?
a- To be used only for testing the buffer tank.

b- To be used for reverse circulation.
c- To relieve the choke valves in case large amounts of fluid or gas are released.
2- What is the purpose of the choke manifold vent/bleed line that by-
Passes the chokes.
a- To connect the mud/gas separator.

b- To by-pass the chokes and connect the choke manifold to the kill line.
c- To by-pass the chokes and bleed off high volumes of fluid or gas are
released.
3- Why are some choke manifolds equipped with a glycol or methanol

Injection system?
a- To minimize the effect of hot climates.

b- To help prevent hydrate formation while circulating a kick.
c- To help fluids flow better during well testing.
d- To protect rubber goods in high temperature wells.
4- What is the main function of choke, in the choke manifold?
a- To create pressure loss in kick control circuit while well killing a kick.
b- To bleed high volume of formation fluid.
c- To close the well softly.
d- To direct hydrocarbons to the flare.
e- To provide backup if a problem occurs with the HCR. Valve.
5- Why are two chokes fitted into most choke manifold?
a- To direct returns to the separator.

b- To direct returns to the pits.
c- To direct returns to the flare.
d- To minimize back-pressure when circulating through the manifold.
e- To provide backup if a problem occurs with the active choke.
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6- What is should be the diameter of vent/bleed line in the choke
Manifold?
a- At least 3" in diameter.

b- At-least equal to the diameter of choke line.
d- At least 5" in diameter.
e- The same diameter as the other lines on the choke manifold.
7- Which 4 of the recommendations are valid for choke line of BOP?
a- Bends should be avoided.

b- Should be firmly anchored.
c- Have sufficient bore to prevent erosion and friction.
d- Rated working pressure at least equal to BOP. Stack rated working pressure.
e- Have at least one valve installed on the BOP. Side outlet if the rated working
Pressure is 10M and above.
8- Which one of the media/equipment is used to operate the remotely

Choke valve?
a- Air
b- Hydraulic fluid.
c- Nitrogen gas.
d- Wire and pulley.
9- Which one of the media/equipment is used to indicate the degree of

Opening and closing of the remotely choke valve?
a- Air
b- Hydraulic fluid.
c- Nitrogen gas.
d- Wire and pulley.
10- Which one of the instruments is not found on the remote choke
Console panel?
a- Drill pipe pressure gauge.

b- Casing pressure gauge.
c- Flow meter.
d- Stroke counter.
e- Pump rate indicator.
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11- Which one of the recommendations is valid for kill lines?
a- Kill lines should be used to pump fluid into the well bore if normal circulation
Route cannot be used in a kick situation.
b- Kill line should enter the BOP stack between the uppermost ram and the
Annular Preventer.
c- Kill line should be used as fill-up line while tripping.
12- The valve is often used as the required hydraulic operated valve on the
BOP. Side outlet for choke lines. Which option is the best practice?
a- Should be placed as the inner or outer choke valve on the BOP. Stack
b- Should be placed as the inner choke valve on the BOP. Stack.
c- Should be placed as the outer choke valve on the BOP. Stack.
13- Which Sequence of valve types is good operating practice on the 10M
Surface BOP. Side outlet connection for the choke line?
a- Inside a check-valve, in the middle a hydraulic operated valve, outside a

Manual valve.
b- Inside a hydraulic operated valve, in the middle a check valve, outside a
Manual operated valve.
c- Inside a hydraulic operated valve, outside a manual valve.
d- A manual valve inside, a hydraulic operated valve outside.
e- Inside a manual valve, in the middle a check valve, outside a hydraulic
Operated valve.
14- Which option gives the direction or directions in which a valve should
Be tested in the choke and kill manifold?
a- Valves must be tested and hold pressure in both directions.

b- Valves must be tested and hold pressure from the side well pressure would
be applied in a well control situation.
c- Always from the bottom side.
15- On the BOP. Side outlet connections there are hydraulic valves
Installed for the choke line and for the kill line. Is it true that the
Hydraulic valves are designed to automatically close if the hydraulic
Pressure in one or both of the dedicated hydraulic lines to the valves
Is lost?
a- Yes b- No
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XII - PROCEDURE
1- Whilst killing a well, the drill pipe pressure is observed to be
Approximately 100 psi below the required value. Which one of the
Options should be utilized in order to bring the pressure back on
Schedule as fast as possible?
a- Keep closing the choke until the drill pipe pressure has increased by 100 psi.
b- Close the choke a little at a time until the correct drill pipe pressure is
established.
c- Increase the casing pressure by 100 psi by choke adjustment, then wait for
the response on the drill pipe pressure.
d- Maintain the present degree of choke valve opening. Increase the pump rate
until the correct drill pipe pressure is established.
2- Which method on a surface BOP. Installation is used to determine the

RRCP. (Reduced Rate Circulation Pressure)?
a- With the BOP. closed, pump through a fully opened choke line and choke
through The manifold and mud/gas separator to the shale shakers read the
pressure on The drillers console.
b- Use all mud pumps, one at a time, and pump at determined reduced rate
through an open BOP. to the flow line Read the pressure on the remote
adjustable choke console.
c- Use the cement pump. Pump at determined reduced rates through an open
BOP. to The flow line. Read the pressure on the cement unit chart recorder.
3- You are circulating out a kick and the pop.-off valve (safety valve)
Opened. What is the first action you should take?
a- Call the derrick man and tell him to repair the valve as soon as possible.
b- Close the well in.
c- Change over to pump no 2.
d- Activate the diverter.
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4- You are circulating out a kick and the chicksan line or flexible hose
Connecting the drill string to the manifold parted. What is the first
Action you should take?
a- Close the Choke.

b- Close the well in on the shear rams (located just below the annular
Preventer).
c- Stop the pump. Close the drill pipe safety valve on the drill string
And then close the choke.
5- What is the most important reason for lifting the Kelly above the rotary
Table before making a flow check?
a- To avoid having tool joints in the BOP. and to get access to the lower Kelly
Valve.
b- To ensure the bit is free.
c- To avoid stuck pipe when the pumps are stopped.
6- Which BOP. Can be used to close-in a kicking well when the soft close-
In method is used?
a- Ram BOP.
b- Annular BOP.
c- Annular or Ram BOP.
7- Which BOP. Can be used to close-in a kicking well when the hard close-
In method is used?
a- Ram BOP.
b- Annular BOP.
c- Annular or ram BOP.
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XIII – DRILLS
1- If the driller during a trip out of the hole stops the operation and places
A tool joint just above the slips while shouting to the roughnecks:
"Blowout". What should the roughnecks do promptly as the first
Reaction?
a- Run to a safe place until the danger is over.

b- Call the assistant driller.
c- Install the fully opened Drill pipe Safety Valve.
d- Install the inside Blowout Preventer.
2- If the drilling supervisor without prior warning and during a routine

Operation lifts the float in the active mud system to cause an alarm, he
Has initiated a drill. What is this drill generally called?
a- Blowout Preventer drill.

b- Stripping drill.
c- Pit drill.
d- Choke drill.
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XIV – INSTRUMENTATION
1- On which combination of two gauges would you expect to observe a
Reaction when stripping a tool joint (only) through an annular BOP?
a- Rig air pressure gauge.

b- Weight indicator gauge.
c- Pit volume totalizes.
d- Accumulator pressure gauge.
e- Drill pipe pressure gauge.
f- Regulated annular pressure gauge.
g- Regulated manifold pressure gauge.
2- Indicate which instruments on the rig floor are used for indicating a
Kick while drilling:
(Choose three)
a- Pit Volume totalizes.
b- Trip tank gauge and trip sheet.
c- Flow meter.
d- Drilling Recorder (Geolograph)
e- Drill pipe gauge.
f- Weight on Bit Recorder.
g- Pit deviation Gauge.
3- Indicate which instruments on the rig floor are used for detecting a kick
While tripping:
(Choose two)
a- Pit Volume totalizes.
b- Trip tank gauge and trip sheet.
c- Flow meter.
d- Drill pipe gauge.
e- Choke position indicator.
4- Pressure gauges are identified by certain specifications e.g. threads,

Type, pressure range and accuracy. Your gauge has this specification:
Thread 1/2" NPT, Type Bladder/bourdon, Range 0-20,000 psi, accuracy
+/-0.25%. In case you read exactly 10,000 psi on the gauge, which
Actual pressure could be in the system?
a- 9,975 – 10,025 psi

b- 9,950 – 10,050 psi
c- 9,975 – 10,050 psi
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ANSWER KEY
I – BOP STACK CONFIGURATION
1- a- Yes
b- Yes
c- No
d- No
2- a- Yes
b- Yes
c- No
d- No
3- a- Yes
b- No
c- No
4- a- Yes
b- Yes
c- No
d- No
5- a- Yes
b- Yes
c- Yes
d- Yes
6- a- Yes
b- Yes
c- Yes
d- Yes
7- a- Yes
b- Yes
c- No
d- No
8- a- Yes
b- No
c- Yes
d- Yes
9- a- No
b- No
c- Yes
d- Yes
10- a- NO
b- NO
c- Yes
d- Yes
e- Yes
f- No
11- 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19
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12- Valve 1 : closed
Valve 2 : closed
Valve 3 : open
Valve 4 : open
Valve 5 : closed
Valve 6 : closed
Valve 7 : closed
Valve 8 : closed
13- Valves: 3, 7, 8, 9, 25
II – DIVERTER SYSTEM
1- (c)
2- (c)
3- (d)
4- (b) , (d)
5- (b) , (c)
6- (a)
7- (b) , (f) , (h)
8- (a)
9- (a)
10- (b)
11- E, H, C, A, B, D, F, G, I
12- 9, 6, 7, 4, 8, 1, 2, 3, 5
13- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
14- (b)
15- (d), (e)
III – ANNULAR TYPE BLOWOUT PREVENTER
1- 4, 5, 7, 9, 3, 2, 6, 8, 1
2- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
3- 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
4- (a), (c), (d)
5- (b)
6- (c)
7- (c)
8- (a)
9- (c), (d)
10- (c)
11- (b), (c)
12- (b)
13- (b)
14- (a)
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15- (b)
16- (a), (b)
17- (a), (c)
18- (c)
IV – RAM TYPE BLOWOUT PREVENTER
1- (A- studded), (B- clamp hub), (C- flanged)

2- A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
3- (b)
4- (a)
5- (a)
6- (a), (e)
7- (c)
8- (b)
9- (b)
10- (c)
11- (d)
12- (c)
13- 3, 1, 2, 4
14- 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
15- (a)
16- 3, 1, 2, 4
17- (a)
18- 3, 1, 5, 6, 2, 4, 7
19- (a), (c)
20- (b), (c)
21- (b)
22- (b)
23- (d)
24- (b)
25- (b)
26- (c)
27- (b)
28- (c)
29- (a)
30- (b)
31- (e)
32- (c)
33- (b)
34- (b)
35- (c)
36- (d)
37- (a)
38- (c)
39- (e)
40- (b)
41- (c)
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42- (b)
43- (c)
44- (a)
45- (a)
46- (f)
47- (d)
48- (b)
49- (c)
50- (c)
51- (b)
52- (b)
53- (b)
54- (c)
55- (a), (b)
56- (b), (d)
57- (b)
58- T, F, T, F, F, F, T, F, F, T
59- (d)
60- 5, 2, 6, 4, 1, 3
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V - HYDRAULIC BOP. CONTROL SYSTEM & COMPONENTS
1- 4, 27, 22, 23, 26, 17, 6, 10, 29, 41, 31, 39, 34, 18
2- (b)
3- (a)
4- (b), (e)
5- (b)
6- (c)
7- (c)
8- (d)
9- (d)
10- (a)
11- (b)
12- (d)
13- (b), (c)
14- (b)
15- (c)
16- (b)
17- (b) , (d) , (c) , (a)
18- (b)
19- (d)
20- (a)
21- (b)
22- (b)
23- ©
24- (a)
25- (a), (c)
26- (d)
27- (c)
28- (b)
29- (c) , (e)
30- (a)
31- (a)
32- (b)
33- (c)
34- 95.1 gallons
35- (c)
36- (a), (d)
37- (b), (c), (d), (e)
38- (c)
39- (c)
40- a- Open
b- Open
c- Open
d- Open
e- Open
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f- Close
g- close
41- (a)
42- (b)
43- (b)
44- (c)
45- (d)
46- (d)
47- 1- close
2- open
3- open
4- close
5- close
6- close
7- close
8- open
9- close
10- close
11- open
12- close
13- open
14- open
15- close
16- open
17- open
18- close
VI – REMOTE BOP. CONTROL PANEL
1a- 120/125psi - 3000psi - 1500 - 600/1500 psi

1b- (c)
1c- (e)
2- (a)
3- (d)
4- (d)
5- (f)
6- (f)
7- (b)
8- (d)
9- (b)
10- (a)
11- (c)
12- (b)
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13- (c)
14- 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
15- (d)
16- (b)
17- (c)
18- (d)
19- (d)
20- (b)
21- (d)
22- (a)
23- (b), (d)
24- (a)
25- (d)
26- (c)
27- (b)
28- T, T, T, F, F, T
29- (c)
30- (a), (c)
31- (b), (c)
VII – FLANGES AND RING GASKETS
1- A: Type of ring gasket.

B: Ring number.
C: Rated working pressure.
D: Nominal flange size.
2- (b)
3- (c)
4- (c)
5- (c), (e), / (f), (g)
6- (c)
7- (a), (c)
8- a- API 6B, API 6B, API 6B, API 68X
b- RX, BX
VIII- STAP IN VALVES, FLOATS& DARTS
1- (a), (c), (d)

2- (a), (b), (e)
3- A, A, C, B, C, B
4- (c)
5- (a)
6- (a)
7- (a), (b)
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8- (d)
9- (d)
10- (c), (d)
11- (a)
12- (c)
13- (c)
14- (a)
15- (c)
16- (a), (d)
17- (d), (e)
18- (d)
19- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
20- A, B, C, D, E
21- B, C, F, H, A, E, D, G, I
IX- CUP TESTER AND TEST PLUG.

1- (a)
2- (c)
3- 507500 lb.
4- (b)
5- (a)
6- (b), (d)
7- (b)
8- (b)
X- MUD GAS SEPARATOR & DEGASSER
1- (c), (f)
2- (b)
3- (a)
4- (d)
5- (b)
6- (a)
7- (c)
8- (b)
XI- AUXILIARIES
1- (c)
2- (c)
3- (b)
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4- (a)
5- (e)
6- (b)
7- (a), (b), (c), (d)
8- (b)
9- (a)
10- (c)
11- (a)
12- (c)
13- (d)
14- (b)
15- (b)
XII-PROCEDURE
1- (c)
2- (b)
3- (b)
4- (c)
5- (a)
6- (c)
7- (c)
XIII- DRILLS
1- (c)
2- (c)
XIV – INSTRUMENTATION
1- (b) , (f)
2- (a) , (c) , (g)
3- (b) , (c)
4- (b)
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OGS FOR TRAINING

III Annular Type Blowout Preventer. 23

IV Ram Type Blowout Preventer. 30

V Hydraulic BOP. Control System And Components. 48

VI Remote BOP. Control Panel. 63

VII API Flanges & Ring Gaskets. 77

VIII Stab In Valves, Floats & Darts 80

IX Cup Tester And Test Plug. 87

X Mud gas separator & Degasser 89

c- The well is closed in on the blind/shear rams. Can repairs be made to

BLIND SHEAR RAM

Kill Line SPOOL Choke Line

31/2” PIPE RAM

d- With the well shut in on 5” pipe rams under pressure, is it possible to

Circle either open or closed for each valve below.

Valve no: 1 □ Open □ Closed

Valves to be Open: …………,…………,………..,…………,…………..

a- To close in a shallow kick.

3- If a diverter system incorporates a valve on the vent line, which one

a- Open vent line, then close diverter.

6- What is the normal hydraulic supply pressure to a diverter system?

7- Which 3 factors would have a positive effect on the use of a diverter

a- The low formation strength at the casing shoe.

8- What is the most common reason for shallow gas?

a- Limited gas quantities created by decomposition of organic material trapped

a- Pressure A, then Close E, and then open C.

NO. NAME ITEM

NO. NAME ITEM

NO. NAME ITEM

14- Diverter system is used to totally seal in the well.

1- The following figure shows a cut through illustration of a 13 5/8 –

5- Is it true that annular preventers immediately open to the full through

a- Annular, hydril type GL.

10 – Witch pressure should be maintained in annular closing chamber

a- 200 – 300 psi

16 – Which of the following statements take when choose annular packing

17- Which types of rubber should be installed in annular BOP. While

18- Which types of rubber should be installed in annular BOP. While

1 – Studded connection. (…….)

a- Well bore pressure.

9- Is it possible to find out shear ram in a 13 5/8", 10M Cameron U type

a- No, it is not possible, all are same.

10- It is necessary to have different sizes of operating pistons for a

a- To close the well in with drill pipe in the hole.

13- Identify the parts of the Cameron pipe ram.

a- The top seal must be removed before the front packer.

16- Identify the parts of the Shaffer pipe ram.

a- To support the weight of the drill string during hang-off.

23- Which ram should be changed before running casing?

28- The closing ratio for a ram type BOP. Is:

29- The opening ratio for a ram type BOP. Is:

a- The BOP can close independently of the closing ratio on the

35- When should blowout preventers be hydraulic tested in the field

a- prior to drilling the casing plug.

a- Working pressure of ram BOP’s

a- 100% of BOP. Rated working pressure

a- 50% of BOP Rated Working Pressure.

a- Minimum 30% of annular BOP. rated working pressure.

a- Every one week.

41- BOPs. should be hydraulic pressure tested at least in certain specified

a- 100% of its rated working pressure.

a- Anticipated dynamic bottom hole pressure.

a- 2000 psi BOP. equipment