API FLANGES

Working pressure as a function of nominal size

(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999

Working Nominal size (in)

Pressure Type 6B Type 6BX
(psi) (Mpa) (in) (mm) (in) (mm)
2 000 13.8 2 1/6 to 21 1/4 52 to 540 26 3/4 to 30 680 to 762
3 000 20.7 2 1/6 to 20 3/4 52 to 527 26 3/4 to 30 680 to 762
5 000 34.5 2 1/6 to 11 52 to 279 13 5/8 to 21 1/4 346 to 540
10 000 69.0 1 13/16 to 21 1/4 46 to 540
15 000 103.4 1 13/16 to 18 3/4 46 to 476
20 000 138.0 1 13/16 to 13 5/8 46 to 346

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF STEEL FOR WELLHEADS (PSL 1 TO 4)

(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999
API material property requirements for bodies, bonnets and end
and outlet connections

Elonga-
0.2% yield Tensile
API tion in 2 Reduction in
strength strength
material in (50 area,
Minimum, Minimum,
designation mm), min. min. (%)
psi (Mpa) psi (Mpa)
(%)
36K 36000 (248) 70000 (483) 21 No requirement
45K 45000 (310) 70000 (483) 19 32
60K 60000 (414) 85000 (586) 18 35
75K 75000 (517) 95000 (655) 17 35

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API material applications for bodies, bonnets and end and outlet connections

Note : As specified by the manufacturer

* Provided end connections are of the API material designation indicated, welding is done in accordance with section 6 to and design is
performed in accordance with section 4.
 MINIMUM VERTICAL FULL-OPENING BODY BORES AND MAXIMUM CASING SIZES
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999)

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MINIMUM VERTICAL FULL-OPENING BODY BORES AND MAXIMUM CASING SIZES (CONTD.)
 API TYPE 6B FLANGES
Working Pressure 2000 psi (13.8 Mpa)
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999

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BOLT SIZES

Ring
Nominal Diameter of Num- Diameter of Length of bolts
number
size bolt circle BC ber of bolts L
R or RX
bolts
(in) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) R-RX
2.0625 5.00 127.00 8 0.625 15.88 4.50 114.30 23
2.5625 5.88 149.35 8 0.750 19.05 5.00 127.00 26
3.1250 6.62 168.15 8 0.750 19.05 5.25 133.35 31
4.0625 8.50 215.90 8 0.875 22.23 6.00 152.40 37
7.0625 11.50 292.10 12 1.000 25.40 7.00 177.80 45
9.0000 13.75 349.25 12 1.125 28.58 8.00 203.20 49
11.0000 17.00 431.80 16 1.250 31.75 8.75 222.25 53
13.6250 19.25 488.95 20 1.250 31.75 9.00 228.60 57
16.7500 23.75 603.25 20 1.500 38.10 10.25 260.35 65
21.2500 28.50 723.90 24 1.625 41.28 11.75 298.45 73
<----------------------OD---------------------->
<------------------BC--------------->
<----------K min. ------------->
<----B------>

Qmin
T-0+0.12
 API TYPE 6B FLANGES
WORKING PRESSURE 3000 PSI (20.7 MPA)
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition Sep, 1999

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Bolt Sizes

Length of Ring
Nominal Diameter of Num- Diameter of
bolts number
size bolt circle BC ber of bolts
L R or RX
bolts
(in) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) R-RX
2.0625 6.50 165.10 8 0.875 22.23 6.00 152.40 24
2.5625 7.50 190.50 8 1.000 25.40 6.50 165.10 27
3.1250 7.50 190.50 8 0.875 22.23 6.00 152.40 31
4.0625 9.25 234.95 8 1.125 28.58 7.00 177.80 37
7.0625 12.50 317.50 12 1.125 28.58 8.00 203.20 45
9.0000 15.50 393.70 12 1.375 34.93 9.00 223.60 49
11.0000 18.50 469.90 16 1.375 34.93 9.50 242.30 53
13.6250 21.00 533.40 20 1.375 34.93 10.25 260.35 57
16.7500 24.25 615.95 20 1.625 41.28 11.75 288.45 66
20.7500 29.50 749.30 20 2.000 50.80 14.50 368.30 74
<----------------------OD---------------------->
<------------------BC--------------->
<----------K min. ------------->
<----B------>

Qmin
T-0+0.12
 API TYPE 6B FLANGES
Working Pressure 5000 psi (34.5 Mpa)
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999

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Bolt Sizes

Diameter of Num- Ring

Nominal Diameter of Length of
bolt circle ber number
size bolts bolts L
BC of R or RX
(in) (in) (mm) bolts (in) (mm) (in) (mm) R-RX
2.0625 6.50 165.10 8 0.875 22.23 6.00 152.40 24
2.5625 7.50 190.50 8 1.000 25.40 6.50 165.10 27
3.1250 8.00 203.20 8 1.125 28.58 7.25 184.15 35
4.0625 9.50 241.30 8 1.250 31.75 8.00 203.20 39
7.0625 12.50 317.50 12 1.375 34.93 10.75 273.05 46
9.0000 15.50 393.70 12 1.625 41.28 12.00 394.80 50
11.0000 19.00 482.60 16 1.875 47.63 13.75 349.25 54
<----------------------OD---------------------->
<-----------------BC-------------->
<----------K min. ------------->
<---------X--------->

<----B------>

Qmin
T-0+0.12
 API TYPE 6BX FLANGES
Working Pressure 2000 psi (13.8 Mpa), 3000 psi (20.7 MPa), 5000 PSI (34.5 MPa) and 10000 psi (69
MPa)
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999

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API TYPE 6BX FLANGES
API TYPE 6BX FLANGES
Bolt Sizes
Ring-
Nominal Diameter of bolt Diameter of Length of bolts
Number joint
size circle BC bolts L
of bolts type
(in) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) BX
2000 psi (13.8 MPa)

26.75 37.50 952.50 20 1.750 44.45 13.75 349.25 167

30.00 40.94 1039.88 32 1.625 41.28 14.25 361.95 303

3000 psi (20.7 MPa)

26.75 39.38 1000.25 24 2.000 50.80 17.00 431.80 168

30.00 42.94 1090.68 32 1.875 47.63 17.75 450.85 303

5000 psi (34.5 MPa)

13.6250 23.25 590.55 16 1.625 41.28 12.50 317.50 160

16.7500 26.62 676.15 16 1.875 47.63 14.50 368.30 162

18.7500 31.62 803.15 20 2.000 50.80 17.50 444.50 163

21.2500 34.88 885.95 24 2.000 50.80 18.75 476.25 165

10000 psi (69 MPa)

1.8125 5.75 146.05 8 0.750 19.05 5.00 127.00 151

2.0625 6.25 158.75 8 0.750 19.05 5.20 132.08 152

2.5625 7.25 184.15 8 0.875 22.23 6.00 152.40 153

3.0625 8.50 215.90 8 1.000 25.40 6.75 171.45 154

4.0625 10.19 258.83 8 1.125 28.58 8.00 203.20 155

5.1250 11.81 299.97 12 1.125 28.58 8.75 222.25 169

7.0625 15.88 403.35 12 1.500 38.10 11.25 285.75 156

9.0000 18.75 476.25 16 1.500 38.10 13.00 330.20 157

11.0000 22.25 565.15 16 1.750 44.45 15.00 381.00 158

13.6250 26.50 673.10 20 1.875 47.63 17.25 438.15 159

16.7500 30.56 776.22 24 1.875 47.63 17.50 444.50 162

18.7500 36.44 925.58 24 2.250 57.15 22.50 571.50 164

21.2500 40.25 1022.35 24 2.500 63.50 24.50 622.30 166

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API TYPE 6BX FLANGES
Working pressure : 15000 psi (103.5 MPa)
(API Spec 6a, 17th edition, November 1999)
Bolt Sizes

Ring
Nominal Diameter of Numb Diameter of Length of
joint
size bolt circle BC er of bolts bolts L
type
bolts
(in) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) BX

1.8125 6.31 160.27 8 0.875 22.23 5.50 139.70 151

2.0625 6.88 174.75 8 0.875 22.23 6.00 152.40 152
2.5625 7.88 200.15 8 1.000 25.40 6.75 171.45 153

3.0625 9.06 230.12 8 1.125 28.58 7.50 190.50 154

4.0625 11.44 290.58 8 1.375 34.93 9.25 234.95 155
7.0625 16.88 428.75 16 1.500 38.10 12.75 323.85 156

9.0000 21.75 552.45 16 1.875 47.63 15.75 400.05 157

11.0000 28.00 711.20 20 2.000 50.80 19.25 488.95 158
13.6250 30.38 771.65 20 2.250 57.15 21.25 539.75 159
18.7500 40.00 1016.00 20 3.000 76.20 26.75 679.45 164

<------------OD------------>
<--------BC-------->
Q* <---K±0.63-->

T-0+0.12

<--B-->
<-J 2min +0 -0.12->
<-----J 1 ---->

Q* max = E (Table X D3 - API 6A)

Q*min = 0.12"

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API TYPE 6BX FLANGES
Working pressure 20000 psi (138 MPa)
(API Spec 6a, 17th edition, November 1999)
Bolt Sizes

Ring
Nominal Diameter of Numb Diameter of Length of
joint
size bolt circle BC er of bolts bolts L
type
bolts
(in) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) BX
1.8125 8.00 203.20 8 1.0000 25.40 7.50 190.50 151
2.0625 9.06 230.12 8 1.1250 28.58 8.25 209.55 152
2.5625 10.31 261.87 8 1.2500 31.75 9.25 234.95 153

3.0625 11.31 287.27 8 1.3750 34.93 10.00 254.00 154

4.0625 14.06 357.12 8 1.7500 44.45 12.25 311.15 155

7.0625 21.81 553.97 16 2.0000 50.80 17.50 444.50 156

9.0000 27.00 685.80 16 2.5000 63.50 22.38 568.45 157

11.0000 29.50 749.80 16 2.7500 69.85 23.75 603.25 158
13.6250 40.00 1016.00 20 3.1250 79.38 30.00 762.00 159

<------------OD------------>
<--------BC-------->
Q* <---K±0.63-->

T-0+0.12

<--B-->
<-J 2min +0 -0.12->
<-----J 1 ---->

Q* max = E (Table X D3 - API 6A)

Q*min = 0.12"

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API TYPE R RING - JOINT GASKETS
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999)
 API TYPE R RING - JOINT GASKETS (CONTD..)

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API TYPE RX RING JOINT GASKETS
(API Spec 6a, 17th edition, November 1999)
 API TYPE RX RING JOINT GASKETS (CONTD..)
(API Spec 6a, 17th edition, November 1999)

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API TYPE BX RING-JOINT GASKETS
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999)
 API TYPE BX RING-JOINT GASKETS (CONTD..)
(API Spec 6A, 17th edition, November 1999)

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RECOMMENDED FLANGE BOLT TORQUE
 RECOMMENDED FLANGE BOLT TORQUE (CONTD..)

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API TYPE 16B INTEGRAL HUB CONNECTIONS
(API Spec 16A, 2nd edition, Dec' 1997)
 API TYPE 16B INTEGRAL HUB CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
(API Spec 16a, 2nd edition, Dec, 1997)

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API TYPE 16B INTEGRAL HUB CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
(API Spec 16a, 2nd edition, Dec, 1997)
 API TYPE 16B INTEGRAL HUB CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
(API Spec 16a, 2nd edition, Dec, 1997)

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DIMENSIONS OF CAMERON CLAMP FOR FLANGES

Length
Nominal
Clamp C of G m l
B (mm) size of
No (mm) studs F (mm) (mm) (mm)
studs (in)
(mm)
1 266.70 50.80 0.875-9 UN 177.80 106.43 - 97.54
2 304.80 63.50 0.875-9 UN 203.20 108.71 - 108.71
3 355.60 69.85 1.000-8UN 228.60 157.23 - 127.76
4 317.50 63.50 1.000-8UN 215.90 113.54 - 119.13
5 349.25 63.50 1.000-8UN 215.90 114.30 - 134.11
6 419.10 76.20 1.125-8 UN 247.69 136.65 - 153.92
7 508.00 95.25 1.375-8 UN 304.80 149.35 - 187.45
8 603.25 107.95 1.500-8 UN 342.90 165.10 - 223.01
9 654.05 107.95 1.375-8 UN 330.20 139.70 146.05 245.36
10 723.90 139.70 1.625-8 UN 412.75 171.45 - 264.41
11 771.65 141.22 1.375-8 UN 381.00 139.70 149.39 292.10
12 771.65 133.35 1.375-8 UN 381.00 117.35 146.05 305.56
13 838.20 153.16 2.250-8 UN 508.00 195.07 234.95 331.22
14 793.75 165.10 1.625-8 UN 463.55 146.05 146.05 328.68
15 990.60 133.35 2.500-8 UN 488.95 263.65 - 371.25
16 889.00 171.45 1.625-8 UN 476.25 139.70 172.97 373.13
17 968.25 162.05 2.250-8 UN 501.65 172.97 234.95 393.70
18 990.60 165.10 2.250-8 UN 508.00 184.15 241.3 412.75
19 1028.70 200.15 2.500-8 UN 596.90 225.30 266.7 406.40
20 1216.20 152.40 1.500-8 UN 431.80 193.55 - 505.71
21 1025.70 139.70 1.250-8UN 381.00 165.10 - 421.39
22 853.95 139.70 2.250-8 UN 457.20 222.25 234.95 338.07
23 1397.00 184.15 2.250-8 UN 546.10 234.95 - 607.31
24 1295.40 162.05 1.625-8 UN 457.20 193.55 - 546.10
25 425.45 66.55 .875-9 UN 215.90 120.65 - 169.93
26 1384.30 290.58 4.000-8 UN 939.80 401.57 - 552.20
27 1231.90 169.67 3.250-8 UN 622.30 333.25 - 496.82
28 1136.90 152.40 3.000-8 UN 660.40 304.80 - 450.85
CIW CLAMP FOR FLANGES
Make-up torque on bolts on CIW clamps

Torque
Nominal size of Torque API 5A
Clamp molybdenum
studs lubricant
No lubricant
(in) (mm) (daN.m) (lb.ft) (daN.m) (lb.ft)
1 7/8 22.23 18.6 137.27 12.7 93.73
2 7/8 22.23 37.2 274.54 24.5 180.81
3 1 25.40 54.9 405.16 37.2 274.54
4 1 25.40 54.9 405.16 37.2 274.54
5 1 25.40 54.9 405.16 37.2 274.54
6 1 1/8 28.58 81.4 600.73 54.9 405.16
7 1 3/8 34.93 149.0 1099.62 95.0 701.1
8 1 1/2 38.10 197.0 1453.86 129.4 954.97
9 1 3/8 34.93 149.0 1099.62 95.0 701.1
10 1 5/8 41.28 251.0 1852.38 162.8 1201.46
11 1 3/8 34.93 149.0 1099.62 95.0 701.1
12 1 3/8 34.93 149.0 1099.62 95.0 701.1
13 2 1/4 57.15 678.8 5009.54 434.5 3206.61
14 1 5/8 41.28 251.0 1852.38 162.8 1201.46
15 2 1/2 63.50 949.6 7008.05 597.4 4408.81
16 1 5/8 41.28 251.0 1852.38 162.8 1201.46
17 2 1/4 57.15 678.8 5009.54 434.5 3206.61
18 2 1/4 57.15 678.8 5009.54 434.5 3206.61
19 2 1/2 63.50 949.6 7008.05 597.4 4408.81
20 1 1/2 38.10 197.0 1453.86 129.4 954.97
21 1 1/4 31.75 108.8 802.94 74.5 549.81
22 2 1/4 57.15 678.8 5009.54 434.5 3206.61
23 2 1/4 57.15 678.8 5009.54 434.5 3206.61
24 1 5/8 41.28 251.0 1852.38 162.8 1201.46
25 7/8 22.23 36.2 267.16 24.5 180.81
26 4 101.60 3866.0 28531.08 2427.0 17911.26
27 3 1/4 82.55 2062.0 15217.56 1302.0 9608.76
28 3 76.20 1628.0 12014.64 1031.0 7608.78

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CAMERON RAM TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Operating data

Nomi- Working Fluid volume Fluid vloume Closi- Open-

Model nal size pressure to open rems to close rems ng ing
ratio ratio
(in) (psi) (gal) (liters) (gal) (liters)
3000
7 1/16 1.3 4.9 1.3 4.9 6.9 2.2
to 15000
3000
11 3.4 12.9 3.5 13.2 7.3 2.5
to 10000
11 15000 6.1 23.1 6.2 23.5 9.8 2.2
3000
13 5/8 5.4 20.4 5.8 22.0 7.0 2.3
to 10000
13 5/8 15000 10.4 39.4 10.6 40.1 10.6 3.6
3000
Type U 16 3/4 9.8 37.1 10.6 40.1 6.8 2.3
and 5000
16 3/4 10000 11.6 43.9 12.4 46.9 6.8 2.3
18 3/4 10000 21.2 80.2 23.1 87.4 7.4 3.7
20 3/4 3000
7.9 29.9 8.4 31.8 7.0 1.3
21 1/4 2000
21 1/4 5000 27.2 103.0 29.9 113.2 6.2 4
21 1/4 10000 24.5 92.7 26.9 101.8 7.2 4
26 3/4 3000 10.1 38.2 10.8 40.9 7.0 1
3000
11 7.4 28.0 7.6 28.8 12.0 4.8
to 10000
11 15000 8.9 33.7 9.0 34.1 15.2 3.7
Type U 13 5/8 3000
10.5 39.7 10.9 41.3 10.8 4.5
special to 10000
cavity 13 5/8 15000 16.0 60.6 16.2 61.3 16.2 6
(shear 16 3/4 3000
18.1 68.5 19.0 71.9 10.4 4.4
ram) and 5000
16 3/4 10000 18.2 68.9 19.1 72.3 10.4 4.4
20 3/4 3000
14.3 54.1 14.9 56.4 10.8 1.7
21 1/4 2000
Type 18 3/4 10000 22.3 84.4 24.7 93.5 6.7 2.5
UII 18 3/4 15000 32.3 122.3 34.7 131.4 9.3 3.5
Type T 18 3/4 15 000 22.2 84.0 24.2 91.6 6.7 3.1
HYDRIL RAM TYPE BLOW OUT PREVENTERS
Operating Data

Working
Nominal Fluid vloume Fluid vloume Closi- Open-
pressu-
Model size to open to close ng ing
re
ratio ratio
(in) (psi) (gal) (liters) (gal) (liters)
3000
7 1/16 0.93 3.5 1.0 3.8 4.8 1.50
and 5000
7 1/16 10000 1.80 6.8 1.9 7.2 7.7 1.70
7 1/16 15000 3.40 12.9 3.7 14.0 7.1 6.60
3000
9 1.90 7.2 1.9 7.2 4.5 2.60
and 5000
3000
Man- 11 3.20 12.1 3.3 12.5 6.0 2.00
and 5000
ual 11 10000 5.00 18.9 5.2 19.7 6.9 2.40
Lock 11 15000 8.10 30.7 8.8 33.3 7.2 3.24
3000
13 5/8 4.90 18.5 5.4 20.4 4.8 2.10
and 5000
13 5/8 10000 11.80 44.7 11.8 44.7 10.2 3.80
20 3/4 3000
7.20 27.3 8.1 30.7 4.75 0.98
21 1/4 2000
21 1/4 5000 16.60 62.8 17.5 66.2 10.2 1.90
3000
11 5.00 18.9 5.5 20.8 5.6 4.20
and 5000
Man- 11 10000 8.20 31.0 8.8 33.3 11.7 4.00
ual 11 15000 8.10 30.7 8.8 33.3 7.2 3.24
Lock 3000
13 5/8 11.20 42.4 11.5 43.5 10.1 4.70
shear and 5000
rams 20 3/4 3000
16.30 61.7 17.2 65.1 10.14 2.20
21 1/4 2000
21 1/4 5000 16.60 62.8 17.5 66.2 10.2 1.90
3000
7 1/16 0.93 3.5 1.2 4.5 5.4 1.50
and 5000
7 1/6 10000 1.80 6.8 2.0 7.6 8.2 1.70
MPL
7 1/6 15000 3.40 12.9 3.9 14.8 7.6 6.60
3000
9 1.90 7.2 2.2 8.3 5.3 2.60
and 5000

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HYDRIL RAM TYPE BLOW OUT PREVENTERS (CONTINUED)
Operating Data

Nomina Working Fluid volume Fluid volume Closi- Open-

Model l size pressure to open to close ng ing
ratio ratio
(in) (psi) (gal) (liters) (gal) (liters)
3000
11 3.2 12.1 3.7 14 6.8 2.00
and 5000
11 10000 5 18.9 5.7 21.6 7.6 2.40
11 15000 8.1 30.7 9.3 35.2 7.6 3.24
13 5/8 3000 4.9 18.5 5.9 22.3 5.2 2.10
13 5/8 5000 5.2 19.7 5.9 22.3 5.2 2.10
13 5/8 10000 11.8 44.7 12.9 48.8 10.6 3.80
MPL
13 5/8 15000 11 44.6 12.6 47.7 7.74 3.56
16 3/4 10000 14.1 53.4 15.6 59.1 10.6 2.41
18 3/4 10000 15.6 59.2 17.1 64.7 10.6 1.90
18 3/4 15000 16.7 63.2 19.4 73.4 7.27 2.15
20 3/4 3000
27.3 8.9 33.7 5.2 0.98
21 1/4 2000
21 1/4 5000 16.6 62.8 19.3 73.1 10.6 1.90
3000
11 5 18.9 6 22.7 6 4.20
and 5000
11 10000 8.2 31 9.3 35.2 12.4 4.00
11 15000 8.1 30.7 9.3 35.2 7.6 3.24
3000
Man- 13 5/8 11.2 42.4 12 45.4 10.6 4.70
and 5000
ual 13 5/8 10000 11.8 44.7 12.9 48.8 10.6 3.80
Lock
13 5/8 15000 11 41.6 12.6 47.7 7.74 3.56
Shear
16 3/4 10000 14.1 53.4 15.6 59.1 10.6 2.40
rams
18 3/4 10000 15.6 59.4 17.1 64.7 10.6 1.90
18 3/4 15000 16.7 63.2 19.4 73.4 7.27 2.15
20 3/4 3000
16.3 61.7 18 68.1 10.6 2.20
21 1/4 2000
21 1/4 5000 16.6 62.8 19.3 73.1 10.6 1.90
NL SHAFFER BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Operating Data

Nomi- Fluid volume Fluid volume

Working Clos- Open- Ram
nal to open to close
Model pressure ing ing size
size rams rams
ratio ratio
(in) (psi) (gal) (liters) (gal) (liters) (in)
Sent-
7 1/4 3000 0.28 1.1 0.29 1.1 4 2.50 -
inel
7 1/16 3000 0.51 1.9 0.55 2.1 4.49 2.50 5
LMP
9 3000 0.68 2.6 0.77 2.9 4.49 1.81 5
7 1/16 10000 2.34 8.9 2.72 10.3 7.11 3.37 10
7 1/16 10000 5.57 21.1 6 22.7 13.94 7.14 14
7 1/16 15000 2.34 8.9 2.72 10.3 7.11 3.37 10
7 1/16 15000 5.57 21.1 6 22.7 13.94 7.14 14
11 10000 7 26.5 9.45 35.8 7.11 4.62 14
11 15000 8.1 30.7 9.4 35.6 7.11 2.80 14
SL 13 5/8 3000 4.46 16.9 5.44 20.6 5.54 3.00 10
Poslock 13 5/8 5000 4.46 16.9 5.44 20.6 5.54 3.00 10
and 13 5/8 5000 10.52 39.8 11 41.6 10.85 10.02 14
Manual- 13 5/8 10000 10.52 39.8 10.58 40 7.11 4.29 14
Lock 13 5/8 15000 10.52 39.8 11.56 43.8 7.11 2.14 14
16 3/4 5000 4.97 18.8 6.07 23 5.54 2.03 10
16 3/4 5000 10.67 40.4 11.76 44.5 10.85 5.77 14
16 3/4 10000 12.5 47.3 14.47 54.8 7.11 2.06 14
18 3/4 10000 13.21 50 14.55 55.1 7.11 1.83 14
18 3/4 15000 13.33 50.5 14.62 55.3 10.85 1.68 14
21 1/4 10000 13.86 52.5 16.05 60.8 7.11 1.63 14
5000
4 1/16 0.52 2 0.59 2.2 8.45 4.74 6
and 10000
7 1/16 5000 1.18 4.5 1.45 5.5 5.45 1.93 6 1/2
7 1/16 10000 5.25 19.9 5.18 19.6 10.63 15.22 14
9 5000 2.27 8.6 2.58 9.8 5.57 3.00 8 1/2
LWP
11 3000 1.45 5.5 1.74 6.6 5.45 1.16 6 1/2
Poslock
11 5000 2.62 9.9 2.98 11.3 5.57 2.09 8 1/2
and
11 5000 8.9 33.7 9.5 36 16 3.41 14
Manual-
20 3/4 3000 4.46 16.9 5.07 19.2 5.57 0.78 8 1/2
Lock
20 3/4 3000 6.86 26 7.8 29.5 8.16 1.15 10
20 3/4 3000 13.59 51.4 14.5 54.9 16 2.21 14
21 1/4 2000 4.46 16.9 5.07 19.2 5.57 0.78 8 1/2
21 1/4 2000 6.86 26 7.8 29.5 8.16 1.15 10
21 1/4 2000 13.59 51.4 14.5 54.9 16 2.21 14

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KOOMEY RAM-TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Operating Data

Work-
Nomi- ing Fluid volume Fluid volume Open-
Model nal size press- to open rams to close rams Closing ing
ure rartio
ratio
(in) (psi) (gal) (liters) (gal) (liters)
7 1/16 3000 0.96 3.6 1.02 3.9 4.62 1.50

PB-PRC 7 1/16 5000 0.96 3.6 1.02 3.9 0.69 0.50

(Power 7 1/16 10000 0.96 3.6 1.02 3.9 7.75 2.50
ram 13 5/8 3000 5.78 21.9 6.25 23.7 4.62 1.50
change)
13 5/8 5000 5.78 21.9 6.25 23.7 7.69 2.50
13 5/8 10000 5.78 21.9 6.25 23.7 7.75 2.50
7 1/16 3000 0.97 3.7 1.1 4.2 4.62 1.50
7 1/16 5000 0.97 3.7 1.1 4.2 7.69 2.50

PL-PRC 7 1/16 10000 0.97 3.7 1.1 4.2 7.75 2.50

(Power 11 3000 3.3 12.5 3.6 13.6 4.44 1.50
ram 11 5000 3.3 12.5 3.6 13.6 7.41 2.50
change)
11 10000 3.3 12.5 3.6 13.6 7.41 2.50
13 5/8 5000 5.78 21.9 6.25 23.7 7.69 2.50
13 5/8 10000 5.78 21.9 6.25 23.7 7.75 2.50
7 1/16 15000 0.75 2.8 0.75 2.8 30 18.99
11 15000 2.66 10.1 2.66 10.1 42.86 16.72
13 5/8 10000 2.8 10.6 2.8 10.6 28.57 20.75
13 5/8 15000 3.54 13.4 3.54 13.4 42.86 25.00
PL 18 3/4 10000 11.5 43.5 11.5 43.5 30 25.00
hinged 18 3/4 15000 11.5 43.5 11.5 43.5 30 25.00
20 3/4 3000 12.18 46.1 12.65 47.9 1.48 0.75
21 1/4 2000 9.2 34.8 9.2 34.8 4 2.00
21 1/4 5000 9.7 36.7 9.7 36.7 4.94 1.60
21 1/4 10000 4.4 16.7 4.4 16.7 18.32 13.30
 CAMERON RAM-TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Dimensions and weights

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Contd ..............
 CAMERON RAM-TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS (CONTD..)
Dimensions and weights

(1) With wedge lock system

(2) Clamped upper and lower connections
 HYDRIL RAM-TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Dimensions and weights

Note : L dimensions correspond to Manual Lock types unless marked by an asterisk *

*** Dimensions U of type MPL

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NL SHAFFER RAM-TYPE BLOW OUT PREVENTERS (CONTINUED)
Dimensions and weights

Note : * Poslock type. All other Manual Lock type.

** Hydraulic Control
 NL SHAFFER RAM-TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS (CONTINUED)
Dimensions and Weights

* Poslock type. All others Manual lock type

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NL SHAFFER RAM-TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS (CONTINUED)
Dimensions and Weights

* Poslock type All others Manual lock type

 KOOMEY RAM-TYPE BLOW-PUT PREVENTERS
Dimensions and Weights

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KOOMEY RAM-TYPE BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS (Continued)
 Dimensions and Weights
CAMERON TYPE - D ANNULAR BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS

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Dimensions and operating data
HYDRIL ANNULAR BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS

Contd ..............
 HYDRIL ANNULAR BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Dimensions and operating data

(1) Lowest flange of 10000 psi series

(2) Previous models may have a vertical bore of 8 5/16 inches (3) Latched head others screwed (4 ) HL : special helirig (5) Equipped with

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a CIW lower hub.
Dimensions and operating data
HYDRIL ANNULAR BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS

(1) Available with latched head, lower flange 3000 psi

(2) Latched head.
(3) HL; special helirig. Screw head and CIW lower hub.
Dimensions and operating data (Continued)
HYDRIL ANNULAR BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Average closing pressure (psi) required to establish initial seal-
off in a surface installation

Nominal size of type GL (secondary chamber

connected to opening chamber)
Pipe
outside 13 5/8-5000 psi 16 3/4-5000 psi 18 3/4-5000 psi
diameter Well pressure Well pressure Well pressure
(in) (psi) (psi) (psi)
2000 3500 5000 2000 3500 5000 2000 3500 5000
7 900 950 1100 700 825 950 700 825 950
5 900 950 1100 725 850 1000 800 900 1000
3 1/2 1200 1200 1200 800 925 1050 1000 1050 1100
Full
1400 1500 1500 1400 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
closure

Type GL
For optional hook-up in which the secondary chamer is connected to the
closing chamber, the average pressures above must be multiplied by the
coefficient S below :

GL - 5000 psi 13 5/8 16 3/4 18 3/4 21 1/4

S 0.71 0.68 0.69 0.66

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HYDRIL ANNULAR BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Average closing pressure (psi) required to establish initial seal-off in a surface installation (Continued)
Type GK

* For Tests : pipe size and closing pressure recommended for maximum packing unit life
HYDRIL ANNULAR BLOW-OUT PREVENTERS
Average Closing pressure (psi) required to establish initial seal-
off in a surface installation (Continued)
Type MSP

Nominal size and working pressure of

Pipe outside
MPS 2000 BOP
diameter
(in) 7 1/16 9 11 21 1/4
2000 2000 2000 2000
5 1/2 350 500
4 1/2 350 400 450 *700
3 1/2 400 *500 *550 600
2 7/8 *400 550 650 650
2 3/8 500 650 750 700
1.90 600 750 850 800
1.65 700 850 850 900
Full closure 1000 1050 1150 1000

Note : For Tests : Pipe Size and closing pressure recommended for maximum packing
unit life.

Initial closing pressure

Initial closing pressure (psi)
(psi)
for MSP 29 1/2 - 500 psi
for MSP 30" -1000 psi
BOP/ diverter (well pressure 500 psi)
BOP/diverter
Pipe outside dimater (in) 12 5 Full closure 3 1/2 to 5 7 to 9 5/8 20
Closing pressure (psi) 950 1350 1500 1000 700 400

Note : For Tests : the recommended pipe diameter is 5 inches.

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OPERATING PRESSURE GRAPH OF 13-5/8", 5,000 PSI
HYDRIL ANNULAR PREVENTER

OPERATING PRESSURE GRAPH OF 13-5/8", 5,000 PSI

SHAFFER ANNULAR PREVENTER
 NL Shaffer Annular Blow-Out preventers
Dimensions and operating data

(1) B for bolted cover, W for wedge cover

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Contd ..............
NL Shaffer Annular Blow-Out preventers
Dimensions and operating data

Closing pressure on casing (psi)

For other nominal sizes of Shaffer annular BOPs no adjustment required to close on casing
BOP CONTROL SYSTEM
Example of calculation for fluid capacity
I APPLICATION OF BOYLE'S LAW FOR CALCULATING SOTRED
USABLE FLUID IN A SURFACE ACCUMULATOR BOTTLES
P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
P1 = Precharge Pressure
V1 = Accumulator capacity
P2 = Maximum operating pressure
V2 = Volume of Nitrogen at Maximum operating pressure
P3 = Minimum operating pressure/Actual pressure
V3 = Volume of Nitrogen at P3
Minimum operating pressure should be maximum of:
i) 1200 psi
ii) Pre charge + 200 psi
iii) Minimum pressure required to close Rams depending on C/R
For 1000 psi precharge, 3000 psi maximum operating pressure &
10 gallon bottle usable fluid
10000
(V3-V2) = = 3.33
P3
II SIZING ACCUMULATION SYSTEM FOR SURFACE BOP
Example of BOP stack:
Hydril GK 13 5/8-5000
Three U-13 5/8-10000 (two rams and one shear ram)
Annular gallons to close: 17.98
Two rams @ 5.8 gal each to close: 11.6
One shear ram to close: 10.9
Total : 40.48
Plus 50% Safety Factor: 20.24
Stored Usable Fluid Required: 60.72 gallons
Accumulator Bottles = 60.72/5.0 = 12.15 Required bottles = 13

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III APPLICATION OF BOYLE'S LAW FOR CALCULATING STORED
USABLE FLUID IN A SUBSEA ACCUMULATOR BOTTLE
P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
In subsea, the pre-charge pressure must be added with the seawater
hydrostatic pressure:
See water hydrostatic gradient = 0.445 psi per foot.
Application in 3000 feet of water:
Accumulator capacity: 10 gallons (V1)
Accumulator bottle pre-charge in 3000 feet of water:
1000 + 3000 x 0.445 = 2335 psi (P1)
Minimum operating pressure in 3000 feet of water:
2335 + 200 = 2535 psi (P3)
Maximum pressure in the bottle in 3000 feet of water:
2335 + 2000 = 4335 psi (P2)
Usable fluid forced out of the bottle from 4535 psi to 2535 psi: V3 - V 2
V3 = P1 x V1/P3 V2 = P1 x V 1/P2
V3 = 2335 x 10/2535 V2 = 2335 x 10/4335
V3 = 9.2 gallons V2 = 5.4 gallons
Usable fluid: 3.8 gallons
IV SIZING ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM FOR SUBSEA BOP
Example of BOP stack:
Hydril GK 13 5/8-5000
Three U-13 5/8-10000 (two rams and one shear ram)
Annular gallons to close: 17.98
Annular gallons to open: 14.16
Two rams @ 5.8 gal. each to close: 11.6
Two rams @ 5.4 gal. each to open: 10.8
One shear ram to close: 10.9
One shear ram to open: 10.5
Total: 75.94
Plus 50% Safety Factor: 37.97
Stored Usable Fluid Required: 113.91 gallons
At least the capacity to close the annular and one ram will be mounted
subsea:
Subsea capacity = 17.98 + 5.8 = 23.78 gallon
Subsea bottles = 23.78 / 3.8 = 6.26027 bottles = 7 bottles
Surface capacity = 90.13
Surface bottles = 90.13 / 5 = 18 bottles
Note: These subsea bottles must be of 5000 psi Working Pressure.

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 WELL KILLING
Warning signs are indications of approaching higher formation pressure
which means that well may go under balance if no appropriate action is
taken.
Positive kick signs indicate that the kick has already entered the well
bore.
A) Warning signs of a kick:
1. Increase in ROP
2. Increase in Torque & Drag
3. Decrease in shale density
4. Change in cutting size & shapes
5. Change in mud property
6. Increase in chloride content
7. Increase in flow line temperature
8. Increase in trip, connection & background gas
9. Change in 'd' exponent
B) Positive signs of a kick:
1. Increase in return flow (Pumps on)
2. Flow from well (Pumps off)
3. Pit volume increase
4. Decrease in pump pressure & increase in pump SPM.
C) Shut-in while drilling/circulating/coring on Land & Jack up rig
1. Stop Rotary
2. Pick up kelly to clear tool joint above rotary table.
Soft Shut In Hard Shut In
a) Open HCR valve/manual Close BOP
valve on choke line (Preferably Annular Preventer)
b) Close BOP (Preferably Open HCR/manual valve
Annular Preventer) on choke line
c) Close choke Record SIDP, SICP, Pit gain
d) Record SIDP, SICP, Pit gain
D) Shut In Procedure while tripping on land & jack up Rig. While tripping
if hole is not taking proper amount of mud, make a flow check. If
the well flows, install FOSV on the drill string, close it & close the
annulus.
1. Position tool joint above rotary table & set pipe on slips.
2. Install FOSV in open position, close it & remove the slips.
Soft Shut In Hard Shut In
a) Open HCR valve/manual Close BOP
valve on choke line (Preferably Annular Preventer)
b) Close BOP (Preferably Open HCR valve with choke
Annular Preventer) fully closed
c) Gradually close adjustable choke Make up kelly & open FOSV
d) Make up kelly & open FOSV Allow pressure to stabilise and
r e c or d S ID PP, S IC P
& pit gain
e) Allow the pressure to stabilise
and record SIDPP, SICP & pit gain
E) SCR should be recorded near bottom:
1. At beginning of each shift
2. After change in mud weight
3. After change in Bit nozzle size or BHA
4. After drilling 500 ft in a shift
5. After pump fluid end repair.
F) DRILLER'S METHOD
First circulation:
1. Bring pump upto kill speed in steps of 5 SPM, gradually opening the
choke, holding casing pressure constant.
2. When pump is upto kill speed, maintain drill-pipe pressure constant.
3. Circulate out the influx from the well maintaining drill pipe pressure
constant.
4. When the influx is out, stop the pump reducing the pump speed in

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 steps of 5 SPM, gradually closing the choke, maintaining casing
pressure constant. Record pressure, SIDPP and SICP should be equal
to original SIDPP.
Second circulation:
1. Line up suction with kill mud.
2. Bring pump upto kill speed in steps of 5 SPM, gradually opening the
choke, holding casing pressure constant.
3. When pump is at kill speed, pump kill mud from surface to bit,
maintaining casing pressure constant.
4. Pump kill mud from bit to surface, maintaining drillpipe pressure
constant equal to FCP.
5. When the kill mud reaches surface, stop pump reducing the pump
speed in steps of 5 SPM, gradually closing the choke, maintaining
casing pressure constant. Record pressures, SIDPP and SICP both
should be equal to zero. Open and observe the well. Add trip margin
before resuming normal operation.
G) WAIT & WEIGHT METHOD:
1. Line up suction with kill mud.
2. Bring the pump to kill speed in steps of 5 SPM, gradually opening
the choke, holding casing pressure constant.
3. When the pump is at kill speed, pump kill mud from surface to bit,
maintaining drill pipe pressure as per step down schedule (during
this step drill pipe pressure will fall from ICP to FCP).
4. Pump kill mud from bit to surface, maintaining drill pipe pressure
constant equal to FCP.
5. When the kill mud reaches surface, stop the pump reducing the
pump speed in steps of 5 SPM, gradually closing the choke
maintaining casing pressure constant. Record pressures, SIDPP and
SICP both should be equal to zero.
Open and observe the well. Add trip margin before resuming normal
operation.
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Example of Kick Control
W & W Method
Maximum pressure at shoe during gas circulation:
x2 k 1/2
x
Pshoe = [ + W ] -
4 cdpa 2 2
where
Pshoe = Maximum pressure at shoe
x = (D-d) W2 - l (W2-W1) + Hgas - P1
D = Well depth, feet
d = Casing shoe depth, feet
W1 = Original mud gradient psi/ft
W2 = Kill mud gradient psi/ft
Hgas = Hyd. head of gas, psi
P1 = BHP (Formation Pressure)
l = Height of string volume in the annulus, feet
h = Height of Influx, feet
cdpa = Annular capacity against drillpipe bbl/ft
Calculations:
h = 20/0.0322 = 621 ft
Hgas = h (W1) - (SICP-SIDP) = 621 x 12.8 x 0.052 - (700 -500)
= 213 psi
P1 = SIDP+Hyd. head in D/string = 500+12.8 x 0.052 x 11500
= 8154 psi
Drillstring volume = 240.32 bbl (as calculated in kill sheet)
l = 240.32/0.0473 = 5080 feet
Therefore,
x = (11500 - 10160) x 13.63 x 0.052 - 5080 (13.63 x 0.052 -
12.8 x 0.052) + 213 - 8154 = 949 - 219 + 213 - 8154
= -7211
K = P1V1T2/T1 (Ignoring compressibility)
(1 indicates conditions at bottoms & 2 at shoe)
P1 = 8154, V1 = 20 bbl, T1 = 60 + 11500 x 1/100 + 460 = 635 °R

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 (As °F + 460 = °R)
T2 = 60 + 10160 x 1/100 + 460 = 622 °R
K = 8154 x 20 x 622/635 = 159741
P shoe = [(-7211)2/4 + (159741 x 13.63 x 0.052/0.473)]1/2 - [-7211/2]
= [12999630 + 239616]1/2 + [3605.5] = 7528 psi
Driller's Method:
Maximum Pressure at shoe during gas circulation:
1/2
Pshoe = [x12/4 + k/cpa] - X1/2
where
x1 = (D-d) W1 + Hgas - P1
D = Depth of well, feet
d = Casing shoe depth, feet
W1 = Original mud gradient, psi/ft
Hgas = Hyd. Pr. of gas, psi
P1 = Formation Pressure or BHP
Pshoe = Maximum pressure at shoe
Cdpa = Annular capacity against drillpipe, bbl/ft
Assume surface temp. = 60°F
Geothermal gradient = 1°F/100 ft
Calculations:
h = 20/0.0322 = 621 ft
Hgas = hW1 - (SICP - SIDP) =621x12.8x0.052-(700 - 500) = 213 psi
P1 = 8154 psi
x1 = (D-d)W1+Hgas-P1 = (11500-10160)x12.8x0.052+213-8154-7049
Pshoe = [(-7049)2/4 + 159741/0.0473]1/2 - [-7049/2]
= 3975 + 3525 = 7500 psi
(In this case value of maximum pressure at shoe is app. same as O.H.
volume is less than D/string volume)
Maximum pressure that shoe can support = 2200 + 12.2 x 0.052 x 10160
= 8645 psi
Since maximum anticipated pressure at shoe is less than 8645 psi so well
can be safely killed.