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7) On a 3000 psi accumulator system, what are the normal operating pressures seen on

the following gauges on the drillers remote control panel?

(i) Air pressure.


(ii) Accumulator pressure.
(iii) Manifold pressure.
(iv) Annular pressure.

Answer:
(i) Air pressure = 120 psi
(ii) Accumulator pressure = 3000 psi
(iii) Manifold pressure = 1500 psi
(iv) Annular pressure = 750 – 1500 psi

8) On which two gauges on the remote panel would you expect to see reduction in pressure
when the annular preventer is being closed?

Answer: 2 & 4

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9) If the air pressure on the drillers panel reads 0 psi, which of the following statements is
true?

a) No stack function can be operated from the remote panel.


b) All stack function can be operated from the remote panel.
c) Choke and kill lines can still be operated from the remote panel.
d) The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.

Answer: a

10) Which of the problems below would not stop the BOP from closing?

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