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Preface
The information in this operator’s manual describes the 7 1/16” inch 10K Annular
manufactured by Worldwide Oilfield Machine, Inc. in Houston, Texas.
If any questions arise concerning this manual, contact WOM’s BOP factory at:
Date of Publication:
April 1, 2014
© 2013 Worldwide Oilfield Machine, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright
may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, broadcasting or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from
Worldwide Oilfield Machine, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...................................................................................4
Certifications..........................................................................................6
Major Features.......................................................................................7-8
Components...........................................................................................10
Major Components............................................................................................ 10
Parts Description.............................................................................................. 11
Physical Data..........................................................................................12-13
Dimensions....................................................................................................... 12
Engineering Data.............................................................................................. 13
Parts.......................................................................................................14-15
Part Numbers.................................................................................................... 15
Packing Unit...........................................................................................16-19
Packing Unit..................................................................................................... 16
Packing Unit Selection..................................................................................... 17
Packing Unit Replacement............................................................................... 18
Seal Testing....................................................................................................... 19
Packing Unit Testing........................................................................................ 20
Operational Characteristics...................................................................26-27
Sealing Characteristics..................................................................................... 26
Fatigue Life....................................................................................................... 26
Stripping........................................................................................................... 26
Packing Element (Packer) Access..................................................................... 26
Temperature Verification.................................................................................. 27
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Appendices
Index of Figures
Figure 1. 7 1/16” Annular BOP.................................................................................................. 7
Figure 2. Annular Hydraulic Control System............................................................................. 9
Figure 3. Major Components...................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4. Exploded View of Annular........................................................................................... 11
Figure 5. 7 1/16” Annular Dimensions....................................................................................... 12
Figure 6. 7 1/16” Annular Cutout View..................................................................................... 13
Figure 7. 7 1/16” Annular Exploded View.................................................................................. 14
Figure 8. Packing Unit................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 9. 7 1/16” Annular Exploded View.................................................................................. 18
Figure 10. Seal Testing............................................................................................................... 19
Figure 11. Packing Unit Testing................................................................................................. 20
Figure 12. 7 1/16” Annular Exploded View................................................................................ 23
Figure 13. 7 1/16” Annular Exploded View................................................................................ 25
Index of Tables
Table 1. Initial Closing Pressure................................................................................................ 9
Table 2. 7 1/16” Annular Part Description................................................................................ 11
Table 3. Dimensions Data......................................................................................................... 12
Table 4. Engineering Data for 7 1/16” Annular......................................................................... 13
Table 5. Part Numbers............................................................................................................... 15
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Appendices
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Certifications
WOM is licensed under the latest edition of API
6A and API 16A and has fully implemented API
Q1 quality system. The API 16A license not only
6A-0394,
applied to drill-through equipment, but also ram 16A-0079
and annular type BOPs.
CERT-0020744
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Major Features
Lid
Wear Plate
Packing Unit
Opening Chamber
Piston
Closing Chamber
Cage
Body
Only Two Moving Parts (piston and packing unit) on the Annular BOP mean few areas are
subject to wear. The BOP is safer and more efficient, requiring less maintenance and less
downtime.
Long Piston with a length to diameter ratio approaching one eliminates tendencies to cock
and bind during operations with off-center pipe or unevenly distributed accumulations of
sand, cuttings, or other elements. This design enhances the ability of the packing unit to
reopen to full bore position.
Conical Bowl Design of the Piston provides a simple and efficient method of closing the
packing unit. With the piston serving as a sealing surface against the rubber packing unit,
there is no metal-to-metal wear on the sealing surface and thus longer life results.
Field Replaceable Wear Plate in the BOP Lid serves as an upper non-sealing wear surface
for the movement of the packing unit, making field repair fast and economical.
Maximum Packing Unit Life is possible with the provision for measuring piston stroke.
This measurement indicates remaining packing unit life without disassembly and ensures
the longest and safest use of the packing unit.
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Three Choices of Packing Unit Rubber Compounds permit more flexible applications.
Screwed Lid Design of the WGK BOP is a Simple, Efficient, and Strong method of
connecting the lid to the body for safe operation with no loose parts being lost down the hole or
overboard.
Large Pressure Energized Seals are used for dynamically sealing piston chambers to provide
safe operation, long seal life, and less maintenance.
Piston Sealing Surfaces Protected by Operating Fluid lowers friction and protects against
galling and wear to increase seal life and reduce maintenance.
Operating Chambers are Tested to Full BOP Working Pressure to ensure strength,
reliability, and the ability to over-pressurize the chambers in emergencies.
NACE MR-01-75 Materials Standards for resistance to sulfide stress cracking are standard.
The surface hookup of the WGK connects the hydraulic control lines to the opening and
closing chambers of the BOP.
Pressure applied to the closing chamber raises the piston and effects the initial seal
between the packing unit and drill pipe. Well pressure or test pressure also acts on the
piston below the sealed off packing unit and further increases the closing force acting on
the packing unit. As the well pressure or test pressure exceeds the required level the
preventer is maintained closed by well pressure alone. As well pressure increases, the
closing force on the packing unit also increases. Closing pressure should be proportionally
reduced as well pressure is increased in order to maintain optimum closing force on the
packing unit and prolong packing unit life.
During normal drilling operations, it is recommended that the pressure regulator valve for
the WGK be set at the initial closing pressure for the size pipe being used. This pressure will
ensure that initial seal off is achieved should a “kick” be encountered.
During BOP testing operations, once initial seal off is achieved, closing pressure should be
proportionally reduced as well pressure is increased.
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Any normal closing unit having a separate pressure regulator valve for the annular BOP
and sufficient accumulator volume can be used to operate the WGK.
The WGK is designed to be well pressure assisted in maintaining packing unit seal off once
initial seal off has been effected. As well pressure further increases, closure is maintained
by well pressure alone.
Large Pressure Energized Seals are used for dynamically sealing piston chambers to
provide safe operation, long seal life, and less maintenance.
Piston Sealing Surfaces Protected by Operating Fluid lowers friction and protects against
galling and wear to increase seal life and reduce maintenance.
Operating Chambers are Tested to Full BOP Working Pressure to ensure strength,
reliability, and the ability to over-pressurize the chambers in emergencies.
Components
Major Components
Lid
Wear Plate
Packing Unit
Opening Chamber
Piston
Closing Chamber
Cage
Body
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Physical Data
Dimensions
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Packing Unit
Packing Unit
The heart of the WGK blowout preventer is the packing unit. The unit is manufactured from
high quality rubber, reinforced with flanged steel segments. Each unit has a large volume of
tough, feedable rubber to meet any requirement.
The molded in steel segments have flanges at the top and bottom. These segments anchor
the packing unit within the blowout preventer and control rubber extrusion and flow when
sealing off well pressures. Since the rubber is confined and kept under compression, it is
resistant to tears, cuts, and abrasion.
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Natural Rubber is compounded for drilling with water-based drilling fluids. Natural
rubber can be used at operating temperatures between -300 F to 2250 F.
Nitrile Rubber (a synthetic compound) is for use with oil-base or oil-additive drilling
fluids. It provides the best service with oil-base muds, when operated at temperatures
between 200 F to 1900 F.
Seals are manufactured from a special Nitrile rubber material which provides long,
trouble free service in sealing against oil, gas, or water.
Expected H2S Service does not affect selection of packing unit material. H2S service will
reduce the service life of rubber products, but the best overall service life is obtained by
matching the packing unit material with the requirements of the specific drilling fluid.
Performance of elastomeric materials can vary significantly, depending on the nature
and extent of exposure to hydrogen sulfide. The operator should monitor pressure sealing
integrity frequently to assure no performance degradation has occurred.
Storage conditions such as light, heat, or adverse conditions, are significant factors in the
storage life of packing units.
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1. Remove the Lid Lock Screw (#22) 18
2. Install two eyebolts in the holes located on top of the 3
annular lid (#3). 22
10. Install lid (#3) and tighten to align hole for lid lock 2
screw (#22)
11. Install lock washer (#21) and lid lock screw (#22)
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Note: A vertical lift may be applied to the eyebolts to take the 11
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weight of the lid off the threads while applying torque to the head.
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This lift will decrease the required operating torque. If the lid was
improperly installed at the last reassembly, it may be necessary to 13
apply considerably more torque than required by the use of a winch
or catline while alternately applying and releasing pressure to the 1
opening chamber (1500 psi max). Do not attempt to loosen the lid
by applying heat. Refer to Disassembly/Assembly Sections for more 17
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Packing unit replacement is also possible with pipe
in the hole. After removing worn packing unit, cut new
packing unit completely and smoothly through one side
between any two steel segments preferably 90° from eyebolt Figure 9: 7 1/16” Annular Exploded View
holes to achieve easier handling. Cut should be made with a
sharp knife as this will not affect the efficiency of the packing
unit. Spring segment apart with a pry bar to put rubber in tension
for easier cutting.
Seal Testing
When it is known or suspected that a seal within the WGK blowout preventer is leaking, it
is recommended that all seals be replaced. However, if only the seal in question is to be
replaced, it must first be determined which seal is leaking. The following procedure is
provided:
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2. Check the body for wear and damage especially in the internal cylinder walls for pits
and vertical scores. Minor pits and scores can be removed in the field with emery cloth.
Repaired surface should be coated with silicon grease or castor oil. Severe pits and scores
may require machining and/or welding which should be performed in a WOM approved
machine shop. Cracks must be corrected.
3. Inspect the vertical bore for wear and damage from drill string and drill tools,
especially in the area of the ring grooves. If wear is excessive, the area must be repaired.
4. Check for piston damage and wear especially the inner and outer walls for pits and
vertical scores and the tapered bowl for pits and gouges. Minor pits and scores on the
walls can be removed in the field with emery cloth. Repaired surface should be coated
with silicon grease or castor oil. Severe pits and scores may require machining and/
or welding which should be performed by a WOM approved machine shop. Pits and
gouges in the tapered bowl should be filled with a permanent type adhesive, such as
epoxy. Sharp or rolled edges should be removed with emery cloth or a grinder. Repair
will be satisfactory when a relatively smooth surface is achieved.
5. Check the wear plate in the inner bottom face of the lid for any abrasion. In addition
to the aging process of time and use, wear of this metal surface is produced by the
combination of vertical (upward thrust) and lateral forces. These forces are generated
each time the packing unit is closed. Severe wear is exhibited in the form of grooves or
channels shaped by the steel segments of the packing unit. The inner bottom face of the
lid serves as a wall to prevent upward movement of the packing unit. Friction between
these metal surfaces is controlled at a level which does not impair lateral movement of
the packing unit. Repair of this surface is accomplished by replacing the wear plate.
6. Inspect the packing unit for wear, cracking, hardness, and correct elastomer composition.
7. Check seal ring for nicks, cuts, fraying of lips, and abrasion. Worn or damaged seal rings
should be replaced.
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Vent Opening and closing chambers to atmosphere ensuring that no trapped pressure exists
which will cause personnel and / or equipment damage. Open valves in control system to have
an exhaust and/or loosen hydraulic connections to allow leakage.
Remove the Lid Lock Screw (#22) and Install two 1 1/8”-8UN eyebolts in the holes located
on top of the annular lid (#3). Utilize a strong pipe or rod (3”-4” pipe) 10-12 feet long as
a lever against the eyebolts to apply counter clockwise torque on the lid. Rotate lid (#3)
approximately 10 turns to release, then lift lid from BOP.
A vertical lift may be applied to the eyebolts to take the weight of the lid off the threads while
applying torque to the head. This lift will decrease the required operating torque. If the lid
was improperly installed at the last reassembly, it may be necessary to apply considerably
more torque than required by the use of a winch or catline while alternately applying and
releasing pressure to the opening chamber (1500 psi max). Do not attempt to loosen the lid by
applying heat. Refer to Disassembly/Assembly Sections for more information.
Gently lift piston vertically to free from preventer body. If a vertical lift is unfeasible of if
the piston does not freely lift out, slowly apply low (50 psi) hydraulic pressure to the closing
chamber – DO NOT USE AIR OR GAS!
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SLOTTED BODY CAGE REMOVAL (#13) 18
Remove the six slotted body cage bolts (item #16) 3
from around the slotted body cage. Lift out slotted 22
body cage with a sling and hooks under the slots. 21
Some BOPs have a welded body cage which is not
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CLEAN AND INSPECT ALL PARTS BEFORE ASSEMBLY
Clean and inspect all parts before assembly. Inspect all seals and replace any damager. Seal
rings MUST BE installed in positions shown by cross-section! Lubricate all seal rings prior to
installation. (Silicon grease or castor oil is best).
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thread in the body. Screw lid clockwise into
body until it shoulders against top of body. Line 19
up lock screw hole in lid with hole in body and 18
install lid lock washer and screw (item #21, 22). 3
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use/test.
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Operational Characteristics
Sealing Characteristics
The Packing Element was evaluated for the following characteristics to seal wellbore pressure
1. Constant Wellbore Pressure: Testing has confirmed that the BOP requires the
recommended minimum hydraulic closing pressure to close and achieve wellbore pressure
seal around the drill pipe.
2. Constant Closing Pressure: Testing has confirmed that the BOP requires an increase
in hydraulic pressure as the wellbore increases to achieve wellbore pressure seal around the
drill pipe.
3. Full Closure Pressure: Testing conducted at half of the rated working pressure for
complete shut-off of Packing Element successfully achieved wellbore seal with recommended
hydraulic closing pressure.
Fatigue Life
The sealing reliability and life cycle were qualified by conducting an API 16A operational
characteristics fatigue test. API 16A fatigue test consists of 364 close and open cycles of the
blowout preventer. A low and high pressure wellbore pressure test is conducted on every
seventh closure. The packing element successfully completed all 52 wellbore pressure tests
during the 364 close/open cycle fatigue tests.
Stripping
Stripping operations are the most severe application for any annular preventer because of the
wear the packing element is exposed to as the drill string with tool joint is moved through the
annular preventer under pressure. To increase the life of packing element, it is important to
use recommended hydraulic operating pressure when stripping. Tool joint stripping speeds
will reduce surge pressures.
A Stripping test should be performed to ensure the functionality of the system and
components in a BOP during stripping of drill pipe with tool joint through the wellbore
during the closed condition of BOP. This test confirms the ability of the Packing Element to
seal-off annular pressure.
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Temperature Verification
Successfully passed API-16A temperature testing requirements for packing element
and seal off the pressure at extreme temperatures, at low and high pressure tests with
recommended hydraulic operator pressure.
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6A-0394 17D-0068
16A-0079 6A-0203
6A-0203.1 6D-0330
6D-0548 16A-0080
7-1-0243.1 16C-0088
16A-0080.1 17D-0023 No. CE-0041-PED-H-WOM-001-08-USA
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Revised June 2014-SM