STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

TASK NO. : Gas Pressure Testing

SECTION :
APPLICABLE POSITIONS :

STANDARD : This must be communicated to all workers and should sign.

EQUIPMENT:
 Gloves, goggles, cleaning supplies, testing apparatus, welding machines, respiratory apparatus.

PROCEDURE:

 Prepare to conduct pressure test.

 Discuss site-specific hazards with pressure tester.
 While completing the pressure test, make sure that the “BOP closed” tag is used and hung on the hoisting
clutch.
 The Driller must make sure that the pressure tester is aware of the hazards related to the catwalk and pipe
arm.
 Rig in pressure tester’s line.
 Make sure the pressure tester has his “High Pressure Line” sign in a clearly visible, high traffic location.
 The Driller or assigned crew member must make sure that the pressure tester routes his line in a safe
location that does not interfere with upcoming rig activity.
 Pressure up bop components.
 The Driller must make sure of the following:
o That while the pressure tester is pumping up equipment, all workers remain clear of
all pressure testing equipment,
o  that workers remain clear of the rig floor and cellar area during the pressure test, and
o that all rig hands know where the pressure tester’s line is located at all times during the pressure
test.
 Inspect all lines under pressure.
 The pressure tester must notify the Driller if there are any leaks.
 When the Driller receives the “All Clear” signal from the pressure tester signifying that all the pressure has
been bled off, the Driller must direct the rig crew to hammer up any leaking unions.
 When the rig is finished hammering up the unions, the Driller must clear the area and notify the pressure
tester that heis “Clear” to resume testing.
 Ill pressure tester’s cup.

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 The pressure testing cup must be installed at the rig floor.

 Before picking up the tester’s cup, pick up a joint of drill pipe with the pipe arm and place the joint into the
derrick.
 The Driller must work with the Motor hand to make up the drill pipe to the top drive and torque it up in
preparation for the pressure test.
 Use the picker to raise the pressure testing cup up to the rig floor.
 Use enough man power to put the cup on so the job is not difficult or awkward.
 The Driller must make sure that the slips are set in the table and blind rams are closed. Place the cup into
the slips and make up the drill pipe up to the tester’s cup. Place the “BOP Closed “tag on the hoisting control.
 The Driller must spin in the drill pipe into the pressure tester’s cup with the Floor hand holding the cup in
place.
 If the cup is too long or heavy to handle manually, hoist it to the rig floor and put it in the Apache wrench so it
can be made up with the top drive.
 6.  Make up heavy or long pressure tester’s cup in Apache wrench.
 Use a winch and pick-up nubbin if the pressure tester’s cup and or crossovers are too long or heavy.
 When placing the cup assembly into the Apache wrench, have clear communication between the Motor hand
running the Apache jaws and the worker handling the cup.
 The Motor hand must back the Apache wrench out of the way while the crew is attempting the spin the test
cup into the quill.
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TIPS AND TRICKS:
 All inspections must be properly carried out after the work has been done.

Communication of SOP

Name of Employee Employee Number Job Title Role in this SOP Signature

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