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Dokumen - Tips - Iwcf Practice Questions
Stack Configuration
1. Using the BOP configuration shown below answer the following questions.
a. With drillpipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure and repair the side outlets on 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 repair the drilling spool?
A. Yes B. No
c. Is it possible to shut the well in with drill pipe in the hole and circulate through the drill pipe?
A. Yes B. No
d. With drill pipe in the hole, and the well shut in under pressure with the annular preventer, is it possible to circulate through the kill line and choke
line?
A. Yes B. No
e. With no drillpipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure using the annular preventer and change pipe rams to blind rams?
A. Yes B. No
f. While replacing the ring gasket on the drilling spool choke line flange the well starts to flow. There is no drill pipe in the hole. Can the well be shut in under
pressure?
A. Yes B. No
2. Using the BOP configuration shown below answer the following questions.
a. With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure and repair the side outlets on 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 repair the drilling spool?
A. Yes B. No
c. Is it possible to shut the well in with drill pipe in the hole and circulate through the drill pipe?
A. Yes B. No
d. While changing blind rams to pipe rams with drill pipe in the hole the well
3. Using the BOP configuration shown below answer the following questions.
a. With the well shut in under pressure on 5” drillpipe in the hole, is it possible to repair the side outlets of the drilling spool?
A. Yes B. No
b. With no drillpipe 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
4. Using the BOP configuration shown below answer the following questions.
a. With the drillstring in the hole and the well shut-in on Upper Pipe Ram, can the well be circulated whilst repairs are made on annular?
A. Yes B. No
b. Should the well be circulated and killed with the Lower Pipe Rams closed, when
the drill string is in the hole? (i.e. circulate via the casing head valves).
A. Yes B. No
c. Can the casing head valves be repaired with the string in the hole and the well
. Using the BOP configuration shown below answer the following questions.
a. With the drillstring in the hole and the well shut-in on 5” pipe rams, can we
Valve Line Up
1. The well is shut in on the pipe ram. It is planned to circulate from the Mud Pump No. 1
through the kill line into the annulus and bleed off mud or gas through the Manual
Which one of the following groups of valves must be open to kill the well safely and monitor the operation?
Which five (5) valves must be open in the Figure above, when pumping down the drillstring and reading the pressure from the choke manifold gauge?
Valves to be Open: 3 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 25
3. The well is shut in on the Upper Pipe Rams. It is planned to circulate using mud
pump No.2, down the drillstring, through the Remote Choke and mud gas separator?
Which one of the following groups of valves must be open to kill the well safely and monitor the operation?
4. The well is shut in on the Annular BOP. It is planned to circulate from the
Cement Pump down the drill string and bleed off through the Manual Choke to
Which one of the following groups of valves must be open to kill the well safely and monitor the operation?
5. Which valves would need to be open to circulate, using the mud pump, down the d
Valve Numbers: 1 – 3 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 16
6. Which valves would need to be open to circulate, down the kill line, using the
cement pump, through the manual choke and mud gas separator?
Valve Numbers: 2 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16
7. Based on the following diagram what valves would be open when circulating a kick
using the mud pump, down the drillstring and returning through the remote choke and
Valve Numbers: 1 OR 2 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 25
8. Based on the diagram below what would be the valve line up if we were going to
use the Cement pump to perform a leak off test down the drillstring and measure
3. How much hydraulic fluid is required to close, open then close again: -
‘Three pipe rams and One annular preventer
Annular Preventer: 22 gallons to close. 18 gallons to open.
Pipe ram: 16 gallons to close. 12 gallons to open
Answer : ……194……….gallons.
4. How much hydraulic fluid is required to close, open then close again: -
‘Three Pipe Rams, One Annular Preventer, one Kill Line and one Choke line valve’.
Annular Preventer: 22 gallons to close. 20 gallons to open.
Pipe ram: 16 gallons to close. 13 gallons to open
Kill and Choke Line Valves: 1.5 gallon to close. 1.5 gallon to open
Answer : ……208……….gallons.
5. In a BOP stack with one annular, three rams, an HCR on the kill line and an HCR on
6. In the drawing of the Surface BOP stack, it requires 24.9 gallons to close and
23 gallons to open each Ram. The annular preventer requires 31.1 gallons to
close and 31.1 gallons to open. Each HCR valve requires 2 gallons to open and
the same volume to close. It is required to close, open and close all functions
on the BOP, how many gallons of fluid will be required if a safety factor of
20% is included?
Answer : ……388.4……….gallons.
Testing/Wellheads/etc
1. When testing a Surface BOP stack with a test plug, the side outlet valves below
3. A test cup for 9-5/8 inch casing is used to test a BOP stack to a pressure of
4. When testing the BOP stack with a test plug or cup type tester in place, why is a
5. You are testing a Surface BOP stack with a test plug, the side outlet valves below
6. What pressure does the manufacturer use to test the body of a new 10,000 psi
BOP?
1. 15,000 psi.
2. 10,000 psi.
3. 20,000 psi.
4. 17,500 psi.
7. The body of a new BOP is given a hydrostatic body or shell test after manufacte.
If the BOP has a Rated Working Pressure of 15,000 psi, what hydrostatic body
1. 15,000 psi.
2. 17,500 psi.
3. 20,000 psi.
4. 22,500 psi.
5. 25,000 psi
8. After connecting the open and close hoses to the BOP good practice would be to
9. What is the first action that should be taken after connecting the open and close
hydraulic lines to the surface installed BOP stack?
1. Drain the accumulator cylinders and check the nitrogen precharge pressure.
2. Function test all items on the stack.
3. Place all functions in neutral position and start pressure testing the BOP stack.
4. Perform accumulator unit pump capacity test.
10. According to API RP 53, 1997; BOP stacks should be pressure tested on a
11. When should a BOP function test be performed according to API RP53?
12. The lower kelly cock, upper kelly cock, drill pipe safety valve and inside BOP
are tools used to prevent flow from inside the drill string.
To what pressure should these components be tested?
1. Two times the rated working pressure of the tool used (up to 5,000 psi).
2. One and a half times the rated working pressure of the tool used.
3. Always use a pressure equal to 10,000 psi.
4. Test to a pressure at least equal to the maximum anticipated surface
pressure, but limited to the maximum rated working pressure of the BOP
stack in use.
13. Drillstring safety valves are required to be tested (According to API RP53):
(TWO answers).
14. What is the Rated Working Pressure for BOP equipment according to API RP 59
15. What is the correct definition for “Rated Working Pressure” according to
1. The maximum test pressure the equipment is designed to contain and/or control.
2. The maximum internal pressure the equipment is designed to contain and/or control.
3. The hydrostatic proof test pressure a body or shell member shall hold prior to
16. Regarding the Rated Working Pressure (RWP) of a BOP, are the following statements
true or false?
1. The criteria used to determine the required R.W.P. of a BOP is the maximum
designed to hold.
□ True □False
17. When testing a pipe ram at the weekly B.O.P test you are informed that the Weep hole on
1. The 'weep hole' only checks the closing chamber seals so leave it till next maintenance
schedule.
2. Energise emergency plastic packing ring. If leak stops then leave it till next
maintenance schedule.
minimise damage.
Flanges
1. Dimension No. 1.
2. Dimension No. 2.
3. Dimension No. 3.
4. Dimension No. 4.
Which one of the flanges has a specified distance between “made-up flanges” that require occasional re-tightening of bolts/studs and nuts?
1. Type.
2. Serial Number.
3. Dimension.
4. Trademark.
he four figures below illustrate cross sectional profiles of four different API ring gaskets commonly used on well head equipment.
Which one of these gaskets matches the 6BX type flange shown at top of page.
1. Type R Octagonal.
2. Type R Oval.
3. Type RX.
4. Type BX.
6. Figure below illustrates the cross-sectional profiles of four different API ring
(TWO ANSWERS)
1. Type R Octagonal.
2. Type R Oval.
3. Type RX.
4. Type BX.
7. Figure below illustrates the cross-sectional profiles of four different API ring gaskets
1. Type R Octagonal.
2. Type R Oval.
3. Type RX.
4. Type BX.
9. What would be the effect of fitting a 7-1/16” x 5,000 psi flange to a working 10,000 psi
10. What does 13-5/8 mean when the equipment in use is described as “15M, 13-5/8”?
11. a. Of the 4 types of gasket listed, indicate which flange (API 6B, API6BX) they would
be used with.
Type R Octagonal ……6B
Type R Oval …………6B
Type R RX …………..6B
Type BX ……………..6BX
12. Are the following statements true or false regarding API ring gaskets?
a. Pressure energised type gaskets should be re-used.
□ True □False
b. 6BX flanges with BX gaskets require more checking than 6B with RX gaskets.
□ True □False
13. Which statements are correct with respect to ring gaskets used for flange to flange make
up?
(TWO ANSWERS)
4. The figures illustrate the cross sectional profile of four different API ring gaskets commonly used on wellhead equipment.
Indicate the type of ring gasket that matches the type 6BX flange.
1. Type R Octagonal
2. Type R Oval
3. Type RX
4. Type BX
15. F
igures 1, 2 and 3 below show three different types of end outlet connections or side
123
Identify the types of connection by matching the correct number to the
description:
Diverters
1. What are the main components of a diverter system?
(TWO ANSWERS)
1. A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting using the mud-gas separator
2. A vent line of small diameter, sufficient to create a “back pressure” on bottom while
circulating.
2
□ True □ False
6. The requirements of a diverter system are a low pressure annular preventer and an
7. Pick the correct procedure for the operation of a surface diverter system. Wind
8. What are the components of a 29-1/2 inch diverter system? (select two answers)
separator.
Annulars
1. ……3………Opening Chamber.
3. ……6………Preventer Body.
4. ……5………Operating Piston.
5. ……1………Screwed Head.
6. ……2………Packing Unit.
4. ……8………Operating Piston.
6. ……1……… Packer.
3. ……7……… Piston.
(TWO ANSWERS)
1. Lowest required hydraulic closing pressure when closing chamber and secondary chamber are connected.
2. Lowest required hydraulic closing pressure when opening chamber and secondary chamber are connected.
3. The secondary chamber allows balancing the open force on the piston created by drilling fluid hydrostatic pressure in the marine riser.
annular BOP.
3. ……3……. Piston
4. ……4……. Piston
6.
……5……. Opening chamber
10. Match the items listed below to the number indicated on the drawing.
6. ……5……. Piston
11. Why is it important to reduce the regulated hydraulic pressure for annular BOP
12. Annular preventer sealing elements are made primarily to seal around any size of pipe
in the hole, but can also seal off the borehole with all pipe removed.
1. True.
2. False.
6. Can require a variable hydraulic closing pressure according to the task carried out.
14. When annular BOPs are hydraulically pressure tested, it often happens that the test pressure cannot be kept steady during the first attempt. They have to be
charged up two or more times before an acceptable test is obtained
Why is this?
1. Annular BOPs always leak until the packing element finds its new shape. This motion can take several minutes.
2. The compressibility of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic control unit below the closing piston causes the test pressure to drop.
3. The packing unit elastomer is flowing into a new shape because the rate of flow is influenced by the applied pressure.
15. What has to be checked before the installation of any annular packing element?
(TWO ANSWERS)
sing the diagram below what hydraulic pressure should the annular closing pressure be adjusted to for stripping?
Ram Components
1. Match the items listed below to the number indicated on the Cameron blind/shear ram.
4. Most of the conventional front packer elements fitted on ram BOPs are enclosed between steel plates. What are the main reasons for this type of design.
(TWO ANSWERS)
becomes worn.
5. Match the items listed below to the numbers indicated on the drawing.
1. …1……. Body
3. …3……. Bonnet
1. …
1. …3……. Holder.
2. …1……. Block
9. The main functions of the “weep hole” on ram type B.O.P is to:
(Two answers)
10. With regard to ram locking devices, are the following statements True or False?
□ True □ False
□ True □ False
□ True □ False
□ True □ False
e. Rams are designed to hold pressure from both above and below.
□ True □ False
11. If a primary mud seal fails during a kill operation you have no back-up seal.
□ True □ False
12. Select the correct definition of the “Closing Ratio” of a ram preventer.
pressure.
pressure.
13. When a ram type surface BOP is operated, the hydraulic fluid on the opposite side of the operating piston is being displaced.
1. The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and drains off in the borehole through a
check valve.
2. The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and returns back to the opposite side of
3. The fluid leaves the operating cylinder and returns back to the fluid reservoir
14. Which statements are correct with respect of fixed bore ram type BOP’s?
(select two answers)
1. Ram type BOP’s are designed to contain and seal Rated Working Pressure
16. On a ram type BOP preventer, in which position will the 4-way valve be put to assist with the removal of the bonnet after backing off the bonnet bolts?
1. Open.
2. Closed.
3. Neutral (Block).
4. In any position, it does not matter.
17. Which of the following statements about fixed bore ram type BOPS are correct
(THREE ANSWERS)
1. Ram type BOPs are designed to contain and seal Rated Working Pressure
18. When a ram type BOP on a surface stack is closed, what happens to the operating fluid displaced from the opening chamber?
19. Why does the Driller on a floating rig need information about tides?
(TWO ANSWERS)
20. Which ram type preventer on a Cameron 13-5/8, 10,000 psi BOP stack is equipped with thicker intermediate flanges?
1. Pipe rams.
2. Blind rams.
3. Shear rams.
4. Variable rams.
1. To shear tubulars like drill pipe while simultaneously sealing the hole.
22. What is the meaning of “Closing Ratio” for a ram type BOP - as defined by API
RP53?
23. Can ALL ram type BOPs open in a situation where Rated Working Pressure is contained below the rams and hydrostatic pressure to the flowline is above the
rams?
1. Yes
2. No
24. Can ALL ram type BOPs close on Rated Working Pressure in the well bore when the hydraulic operating pressure is 1,500 psi?
1. Yes
2. No
26. A Hydril 183/4", 10,000 psi, W.P Ram type BOP, has a closing ratio for pipe and shear rams of 10:1.
27. A Cameron 13 5/8”, 10,000 psi working pressure, ram BOP, has a closing ratio for pipe and shear rams of 7.0 - 1.
What is the minimum closing pressure required for the BOP?
Answer …1429……….. psi
pressure?
Answer: …2206……. psi
29. What is the correct meaning of the term ‘primary seal and secondary seal’ when used in connection with ram type BOPs?
1. Primary seal is shutting in the well using the annular BOP. Secondary seal is
shutting in the well using the rams after the annular BOP has already been
closed.
2. Primary seal is well control utilising only mud hydrostatic pressure. Secondary
seal is well control utilising both mud hydrostatic pressure and the BOPs.
3. Primary seal is the mechanical ram shaft packing. Secondary seal is injected
4. Primary seal is a seal between the ring gasket and the connection on the side
30. What are the correct reasons for including a weep hole on ram type BOPs?
(TWO ANSWERS)
1. The weep hole indicates if the primary ram shaft packing is leaking well bore
fluid.
2. The weep hole prevents leakage through the primary ram shaft packing from
3. The weep hole allows for visual inspection of the ram shaft and should be
4. To allow the installation of a grease nipple so that the ram shaft can be
greased.
5. The weep hole is a grease release port that prevents over-greasing of the ram
shaft packing.
31. What is the primary function of a weep hole (drain or vent hole) on a ram type BOP?
32. During a routine test it is noticed that the weep hole (drain hole/vent hole) on one of the blowout preventer bonnets is leaking fluid.
What action should be taken?
1. The weep hole only checks the closing chamber seals, leave it till the next
maintenance schedule.
2. Energise emergency packing. If leak stops, leave it till the next maintenance
schedule.
3. A leak is normal because the metal to metal sealing face in the bonnet needs
4. Ram packing elements on the ram body are worn out, replace immediately.
5. Primary ram shaft seal is leaking, secure the well and replace immediately.
33 The primary function of the "weep hole" on ram type B.O.P is to:
34. If a primary mud seal fails during a kill operation you have no back-up seal.
TRUE FALSE
1. What mechanisms are used to close the choke and kill line valves on a subsea
BOP?
(TWO ANSWERS)
1. Hydraulic motor.
2. Pneumatic motor.
3. Spring force.
4. Hydraulic pressure.
5. Well bore pressure.
2. There is only one inside BOP with an NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) pin connection on
the rig.
The drill string consists of: -
5-inch Heavy Weight drill pipe (NC50)
8-inch (6-5/8 Reg.) drill collars.
Which of the following crossovers must be on the rig floor while tripping?
3. There is only one inside BOP with an NC50 (4-1/2 inch IF) pin/box connection on the rig. The drill string consists of: -
5-inch drill pipe (NC50).
5-inch Heavy wall drill pipe (NC50).
8-inch drill collars (6-5/8 Reg.).
9-1/2 inch drill collars (7-5/8 Reg.).
Which of the following crossovers must be on the rig floor while tripping?
(TWO ANSWERS)
4
. Figure below illustrates six components often used to test BOPs or control drill pipe pressure.
5. Full opening safety valves (stab-in kelly cock type) should be placed on the rig
floor at all times, ready for use, to fit the tubulars being used.
Which of the following actions can be performed with a full opening valve in the string?
(THREE ANSWERS)
6. Stab-in non-return safety valves (inside BOPs) should be placed on the rig floor at all times, ready for use, to fit the tubulars being used.
Which of the following actions can be performed with a non-return valve in the string?
(THREE ANSWERS)
7. In which of the following situations is it an advantage to use a full closing float valve in the drill string?
8. A conventional flapper type float valve is installed in the bit sub in the closed position. What effect does the float valve have on the drill string when tripping into
the well?
(TWO answers)
1. It increases the risk of hydraulic collapse of the drill pipe - if not filled.
2. It increases tripping time.
3. It increases flow-back through the drill string.
4. It reduces surge pressure on the formation.
5. It reduces flow-back in the flow line.
6. It allows reverse circulation at any time.
9. Indicate whether the following operations can or cannot be performed with a float valve (non-return) type in the string.
Can the correct shut in drill pipe pressure be read on the gauge after the pumps are stopped
1. Yes.
2. No.
10. Indicate whether the following operations can or cannot be performed with a float valve (non-return) type in the string.
Is it possible to get drill pipe back flow while tripping?
1. Yes.
2. No.
11. Indicate whether the following operations can or cannot be performed with a float valve (non-return) type in the string.
Is surge pressure generated when tripping in?
1. Yes.
2. No.
12. Indicate whether the following operations can or cannot be performed with a float valve (non-return) type in the string.
Is it possible to reverse circulate?
1. Yes.
2. No.
13. A well kicks with the bit off bottom and is shut in - the kellycock should now be in place. The decision is made to strip back into the hole.
What equipment should be made up onto the string in order to perform the stripping operation safely, assuming there is no float sub or dart sub in the string?
(Note: Drill pipe safety valve = Kellcock.
Inside BOP = non-return valve.)
1. An element inserted into the annular preventer to reduce the inside diameter.
2. A ball valve installed immediately above the bit.
15. Match the items listed below to the numbers indicated on the drawing.
1. …5……. Ball
2. …3……. Lower Seat
3. …4……. Upper Seat
4. …1……. Body
5. …2……. Crank
17. a. Full Opening safety valves are easier to stab than Non Return valves if back
flow occurs.
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
d. Full Opening valves must not be run into the hole in the closed position.
TRUE FALSE
18. With regard to drillstring floats which of the following are true or false?
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
TRUE FALSE
21 When RIH with a solid float, the drillstring must be filled from the top on a regular basis. What might be the result if this procedure is not carried out correctly?
.
(Two answers)
1. Drillpipe collapse.
2. Drop in BHP due to air bubble.
3. Riser collapse.
4. Mud losses.
5. Stuck pipe.
22. Full Opening safety valves are easier to stab than Non return valves if back flow occurs.
TRUE FALSE
25. Full Opening valves must not be run into the hole in the closed position.
TRUE FALSE
26. A well kicks with the bit off bottom and is shut in. The decision is made to strip back into the hole. What equipment should be made up onto the string prior to
performing the stripping operation safely, assuming there is no float sub or dart sub in the string?
Chokes
1. What is the purpose of the choke manifold vent /bleed line that by-passes the chokes?
2. What is the recommended diameter for the choke manifold vent line/bleed line by-passing the chokes according to API RP53?
3. What is the main function of the choke in the overall BOP system?
5. Why are some choke manifolds equipped with a glycol or methanol injection system?
6. Which method is used to operate the remotely operated valves on the choke line?
1. Hydraulic fluid.
2. Air.
3. Nitrogen.
4. Wires.
7. The reason for having at least two chokes in the manifold is:
8. The main function of the Choke in the overall B.O.P system is:
1. Which of the following dimensions in the diagram below, limit the maximum working pressure of the mud/gas separator?
. In the figure below, which dimension determines the back-pressure generated within the seperator?
1. The length and the inside diameter (D3) of the inlet pipe from the buffer tank to the choke manifold.
2. The dip tube height (H2).
3. The body height (H1) and the body inside diameter (D1).
4. The derrick vent pipe height (H4) and inside diameter (D2).
3. Use the illustration of the mud/gas separator in Figure below and the following data to calculate the operating pressure at which gas blow-through may occur:-
1. 3 - 4 psi
2. 5 psi
3. 7 - 8 psi
4. 76 - 77 psi
5. Based on the following diagram, with a mud weight of 11.3 ppg flowing through the MGS and liquid seal. Height of Dip Tube = 18 ft.
A. How much hydrostatic head (back pressure) would have to be overcome before gas vented to the shale shakers? (i.e. the Maximum Safe Operating
Pressure).
Answer ……10.5….. psi
B. Which dimension would determine the normal working pressure of the above MGS for a given flow rate?
6. Based on the following diagram, with a mud weight of 11.3 ppg flowing through the MGS and liquid seal, how much hydrostatic head (back pressure) would
have to be overcome to allow gas to vent to the shale shakers?
Which of the following dimensions is the primary factor in limiting the capacity of the mud-gas separator?
6. Figure below illustrates a hydraulic control schematic for a BOP Control System.
I. Select the list below that indicates the valves that should be open while drilling.
II. Select the list below that indicates the valves that should be closed while drilling
Reservoir Tanks
1. What type of fluid should be used in the reservoir of the BOP Control Unit when temperatures below zero degrees centigrade (32 degrees fahrenheit) are
expected?
1. Diesel oil.
2. Kerosene.
3. Fresh water with added kerosene
4. Fresh water with added lubricant and glycol.
2. What is the minimum (API RP53) recommended capacity of the hydraulic fluid reservoir on the hydraulic BOP control unit?
3. The hydraulic control unit has a reservoir filled with hydraulic control operating fluid. The capacity of this reservoir should be equal to at least twice the usable
fluid capacity of the closing unit system. What type of fluid should be used? (subsea)
(select two answers)
1. How many independent sources of power should be available on each BOP hydraulic control unit, according to API RP53?
1. Only one.
2. Not less than two.
3. It is the rig owner’s choice
2. Which type of power source should be available to operate the BOP control unit pumps?
1. An electrical system.
2. An air system.
3. A dual air/electric system
4. An hydraulic system.
3. 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 hydraulically
operated choke line valve and obtain a minimum of 200 psi pressure above accumulator pre-charge pressure on the closing unit manifold.
This should be achieved within: -
1. 1 minute or less.
2. 2 minutes or less.
3. 3 minutes or less
4. 4 minutes or less.
4. What is the minimum pressure at which the charge pumps start up, according to API RP53?
1. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 50% of the operating
pressure.
2. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 75% of the operating
pressure.
3. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 90% of the operating
pressure.
Accumulator Bottles
expected.
2. Which gas is used to pre-charge the accumulator bottles on a BOP Hydraulic Control Unit?
1. Air.
2. Nitrogen.
3. Oxygen.
4. Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
5. Methane.
3. What is the minimum recommended (API RP53) pre-charge pressure for the accumulator bottles on a 3000-psi Hydraulic Control Unit?
1. 3000 psi.
2. 1000 psi.
3. 1200 psi.
4. 200 psi.
5. The purpose of having stored fluid under pressure in the accumulator bottles is: (Two Answers)
4. The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the accumulator
5. The total volume recoverable from the cylinders between the accumulator
7. What is the usable fluid volume of an accumulator bottle, according to API requirements?
accumulator operating pressure and 200 psi above the bottle pre-charge
pressure.
1. 40 gallons.
2. 100 gallons.
3. 66 gallons.
4. 200 gallons.
Calculate the total usable fluid volume for the accumulator bank?
1. 40 gallons.
2. 27 gallons.
3. 66 gallons.
4. 43 gallons.
10. A.P.I. RP53 recommends a minimum operating pressure of 1200 psi and a maximum operating press ure of 3000 psi. How much usable fluid would you get from
a 10 gallon capacity bottle?
Answer …5……. Gallons
11 If the capacity of the bottle in the last question was increased to 25 gallons how much usable fluid would you now have?
.
12. An accumulator system has 24 ten-gallon capacity bottles. How many gallons of usable fluid are available according to recommendations stated in A.P.I. RP53. -
Maximum operating pressure 3,000 psi - minimum operating pressure 1,200 psi.
1. 240 gallons
2. 480 gallons
3. 120 gallons
4. 100 gallons
13. The following data is given for a surface installed ram type BOP stack.
Nominal size (throughbore) - 13-5/8 inch
Maximum rated working pressure - 15,000 psi
Closing Ratio - 10.6 : 1
Hydraulic fluid requirements (including safety factor) for all functions 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
Calculate the minimum number of accumulator cylinders required in the accumulator bank to enable closing the ram BOPs on the full Rated Working Pressure of
the BOP.
1. 30 cylinders.
2. 36 cylinders.
3. 41 cylinders.
4. 51 cylinders.
14. The following data is given for a surface installed ram type BOP stack.
Nominal size (throughbore) - 13-5/8 inch
Maximum rated working pressure - 15,000 psi
Closing Ratio – 10 : 1
Hydraulic fluid requirements (including safety factor) for all functions on this BOP stack is 118.6 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
Calculate the minimum number of accumulator cylinders required in the accumulator bank to enable closing the ram BOPs on the full Rated Working Pressure
of the BOP.
1. 12 cylinders.
2. 24 cylinders.
3. 36 cylinders.
4. 48 cylinders.
15. In a BOP stack with one annular, three rams, an HCR on the kill line and an HCR on the choke line the following volumes are required:
Close (Gallons) Open (Gallons)
Annular 31.1 31.1
RAM 24.9 23
HCR 2 2
1. How many gallons are required to close, open and close all functions?
16. A Cameron 13 5/8”, 10,000 psi working pressure, ram BOP, has a closing ratio for pipe and shear rams of 7.0 - 1.
1. What is the minimum closing pressure req uired for the BOP?
2. Hydraulic fluid requirement to close, open and close all functions is 258 gallons. How many 10 gallon accumulator bottles will be required?
4-Way Valves
1. 3 position/4 way valves are used on a BOP control unit to control stack functions. Which of the following statements are true?
(TWO ANSWERS)
2. While drilling, what is the correct position of the selector valves (3-position/ 4-way valves) on the BOP hydraulic control unit?
3. 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?
1. A selector valve is a 3 position/4 way directional control valve that has the
pressure inlet port blocked, the operator ports blocked and the pressure trapped
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. In what position should the BOP operating (4-way) valves be in during drilling operations?
1. Open
2. Closed
3. Open or closed depending on item of equipment
5. On the remote panel the High-Low bypass valve allows you to put full accumulator pressure to which of the following.
1. Rams only.
2. Annular only.
3. All functions.
4. Rams and H.C.R. valves only.
6. On which ram operation would you be most likely to use the by-pass
7. What is the purpose of the by-pass valve on a surface BOP Hydraulic Control Unit?
manifold.
8. What is the purpose of the “bypass” button on the driller’s remote control panel for a surface BOP installation?
1. All BOP functions can be operated from the Driller’s Remote BOP Control
Panel.
2. No BOP functions can be operated from the Driller’s Remote BOP Control
Panel.
3. The hydraulic annular pressure regulator cannot be adjusted from the Driller’s
2. The Annular “unit/remote” switch on the accumulator allows you to do what when “unit” is selected.
1. 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)
1. The handle opens the hydraulic valve in the back of the remote control panel
2. 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
3. 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
2. On which gauges on a remote BOP control panel would a reduction in pressure be observed when the 3-1/2 inch pipe rams are closed?
(TWO ANSWERS)
3. On which gauges on a BOP remote control panel will a reduction in pressure be observed when the Annular preventer is being closed?
(TWO ANSWERS)
4. On which gauges on the BOP remote control panel would a reduction in pressure be observed when the blind/shear ram is closed?
(TWO ANSWERS)
5. Answer the following questions using the diagram of a drillers remote control panel.
A. What are the normal operating pressures seen on the following gauges on the
B. If Gauge No 2 on the remote panel reads zero which of the following statements is true?
1. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
2. Choke and kill lines can still be operated from the remote panel.
3. No stack function can be operated from the remote panel.
4. All functions on the remote panel will operate normally.
C. On which two gauges on the remote panel would you expect to see a reduction in
1. Gauge 1 & 2
2. Gauge 2 & 4
3. Gauge 3 & 4
4. Gauge 1 & 4
5. Gauge 3 & 2
7. What is the NORMAL Accumulator pressure reading on a 3000-psi Hydraulic Control Unit?
1. 3000 psi.
2. 2500 psi.
3. 1500 psi.
4. 700 - 1500 psi.
8. What is t he NORMAL Manifold pressure reading on a 3000 psi Hydraulic Control Unit?
1. 3000 psi.
2. 2500 psi.
3. 1500 psi.
4. 1000 psi.
9. What is the NORMAL Annular pressure reading on a 3,000 psi Hydraulic Control Unit?
1. 250 psi.
2. 600 – 1,500 psi.
3. 3,000 psi.
10. What would the pressure on the ram opening lines between the BOP Hydraulic Control Unit and the BOP stack normally be while drilling?
1. Zero.
2. 500 psi.
3. 1,500 psi.
4. 3,000 psi.
11. Which function on a BOP sta ck is supplied from the annular pressure regulator?
valves.
5. No function is supplied with this pressure; the value on the gauge only indicates the
12. What pressure rating should we have on valves and fittings between the closing unit and the blowout preventer. (10,000 psi)
1. 1,500 psi
2. 3,000 psi
3. 10,000 psi
Closing Times
1. What is the closing time for a ram type BOP - according to API RP53?
2. What is the closing time for a 20 inch Annular BOP - according to API RP53
3. What is the maximum recommended closing time for a 13-5/8 inch Annular BOP - according to API RP53?
4. What is the closing time for a 21-1/4 inch surface annular BOP - according to API RP53
5. What is the recommended closing time according to API RP 53 for the following components?
Surface Stack
Subsea Stack
Master Valve
1. What is the purpose of the master control valve on an air operated remote BOP control panel?
2. What is the function of the master control valve on the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor?
3. On the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, the master control valve handle/button must be held depressed for five seconds then released
before operating a BOP function.
1. True.
2. False.
4. On the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, the master valve handle/button must be held depressed while BOP functions are operated.
1. True.
2. False.
5. On the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, the master control valve allows air pressure to go to each function in preparation for operating the
handle/button.
1. True.
2. False.
6. On the remote BOP control panel on the rig floor, if a function is activated without operating the master control valve - that function will work.
1. True.
2. False.
7. If a function is operated on the remote BOP control panel without operating the master control valve, how will the function work?
1. Slower.
2. Faster.
3. The same.
4. Will not work at all.
8. Which of the following procedures is the correct one to activate a BOP function from the Driller’s electric remote control panel on a surface BOP stack
installation?
1. The master button must be depressed for 5 seconds and then released before a BOP
2. The master button must be held depressed while a BOP function button is depressed.
3. The BOP function button is depressed and then released. The master button must
9. Which of the following correctly describes the operation of the master valve on the BOP remote panel?
1. The master valve when operated moves the 3 position valve to the close position.
2. The master valve when operated will do a panel light test.
3. The master valve must be continually operated whilst functions on the panel are
made.
4. Holding the master air valve for 5 seconds then releasing it will allow functions to
take place.
10. The correct reason for operating the master air valve for 5 seconds prior to the function on a remote B.O.P. panel is:
11. Which of the following statements is true concerning the remote B.O.P panel:
1. The master valve when operated moves the 3 position valve to the close position.
2. The master valve when operated will do a panel light test.
3. The master valve must be continually operated whilst functions on the panel are made.
4. Holding the master air valve for 5 seconds then releasing it will still allow functions to
take place.
12. The following statements relate to the Driller's remote control panel on the rig floor.
For each statement circle what you think is the correct answer.
a. The master control valve when activated supplies air to the other control valves.
TRUE FALSE
b. The master control valve must be operated if other functions are to operate.
TRUE FALSE
c. If you operate a function without operating the master control valve that function will
not work.
TRUE FALSE
d. If you operate the master control valve and a function together that function will not
work.
TRUE FALSE
e. If the upper ram close light on the panel illuminates you know the ram is closing.
TRUE FALSE
f. When the close light on the panel illuminates then you know the 3 position valve on the
g. Operating the master control valve only will illuminate all lights on the panel.
TRUE FALSE
1. Where are the electric (activating) switches for the BOP remote control panel lights located?
2. Only a small volume of fluid is required to operate the hydraulic valves on the BOP side outlets on a surface BOP installation.
On a Driller’s air operated panel, if the Driller pushes “Master’ and “Choke open” simultaneously - he observes that the lights change colour.
Do the changing lights confirm that the choke line valve is in the open position?
1. Yes.
2. No.
3. On a driller’s remote B.O.P. control panel you close the annular preventer and the close light illuminates. What is the light telling you?
4. A microswitch 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.
4. The B.O.P stack function has taken place when the indicator light has illuminated on the remote control panel.
TRUE FALSE
1. What are the normal operating pressures seen on the following gauges on the drillers remote panel?
2. If Gauge No 1 on the remote panel reads zero which of the following statements is true?
1. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel
2. Choke and kill lines can still be operated from the remote panel
3. No stack function can be operated from the remote panel
4. All functions on the remote panel will operate normally
3. On which two gauges on the remote panel would you expect to see a reduction in pressure when the annular preventer is being closed?
1. Gauge 1 & 2
2. Gauge 2 & 4
3. Gauge 3 & 4
4. Gauge 1 & 4
5. Gauge 3 & 2
4. You close a ram on the Driller's remote B.O.P control panel. The close light for that function illuminates but you notice that the manifold pressure gauge does
not drop. What has happened?
5. When shutting in a well from the remote B.O.P panel, a number of problems may occur that makes you wonder whether the selected function has operated.
From the chart below place an "X" in the box or boxes where the problem may relate to the cause.
Pressure gauge X
drops but does
not rise back up.
Light X
illuminates but
pressure gauge
does not drop.
6. On the Driller’s air operated panel for a surface BOP the ram close operated and the following was seen:
1. There is a blockage in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the BOP control unit.
2. There is a leak in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the BOP control unit.
3. The selector valve (3 position/4 way valve) is stuck in the open position.
4. The pressure switch or the pumps on the BOP control unit did not work.
5. Electric position switches are malfunctioning.
7. On the driller’s pnenumatically operated panel for a surface installed BOP, a ram close function was activated and the following observations were made:
1. The selector valve (3 position/4 way valve) is stuck in the open position.
2. There is a leak in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the BOP control unit.
3. Electric pressure switches are malfunctioning.
4. The pumps on the BOP control unit are malfunctioning.
5. There is a blockage in the hydraulic line connecting the BOP to the control unit.
8. If the manifold gauge on the remote BOP control panel reads zero and other gauges read normal values, which of the following statements is true?
1. Everything is correct.
2. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
3. No stack function can be operated from the remote panel.
4. All stack functions can be operated from the remote panel.
9. When shutting in the well from the Remote BOP Panel the normal sequence may not occur.
What has happened if the close light does not illuminate, but the gauge drops and later rises backup?
10. If the air pressure gauge on the remote BOP control panel reads zero, which of the following statements is true?
Choke and kill line valves can still be operated from the remote panel.
2. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
3. No stack function can be operated from the remote panel.
11. When shutting in the well at the BOP Panel a problem may occur that causes doubt about whether the selected function has operated.
What has happened if the light does not illuminate and pressure gauge does not drop?
12. When shutting in the well from the Remote BOP Panel the normal sequence may not occur.
What has happened if the pressure gauge drops but does not rise back up?
13. When shutting in the well at the BOP Panel, a problem may occur that causes doubt about whether the selected function has operated.
What has happened if the light illuminates but the pressure gauge does not drop?
14. When closing the upper rams from the remote control panel on the rig floor the green light indicator goes out but the red light indicator does not come on.
The Accumulator pressure and the Manifold pressure readings decrease and then return to normal.
1. The 4-way valves on the BOP hydraulic control unit did not move.
2. There is a leakage on the hydraulic circuit.
3. The rams did not close.
4. There is an electrical fault with the lights.
15. A pipe ram has been operated from the remote panel. The accumulator and manifold pressures have dropped by 400 psi, but only the manifold pressure has
returned to normal.
16. When closing the upper rams, by operating the handle on the BOP remote control panel, the accumulator and manifold pressures decrease but the close light
does not illuminate.
17. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the Accumulator unit show:
(the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
1. Everything OK.
2. There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
3. There is a malfunction in the pressure transducer assembly.
4. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulators.
5. Faulty pump stop/start switch.
17. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the accumulator unit show:
(the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
1. Everything is OK
2. There is a leak in the hydraulic system
3. There is a malfunction in the pressure transducer assembly
4. There is a malfunction in the hydraulic regulator
5. Faulty pump stop/start switch.
17. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on the accumulator unit show:
(the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
1. Everything is OK.
20. A
fter stopping drilling and closing the annular, annular pressure dropped and recovered, now the accumulator unit shows:
1. Everything is OK.
2. There is a leak in the hydraulic system.
3. There is a malfunction in the pressure transducer assembly.
4. There is a malfunction in the regulators.
5. Faulty pump stop/start switch.
21. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator control system reads as follows: (the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not
running).
1. Everything OK
2. There is a leak at one of the accumulator bottles
3. There is a malfunction in the remote panel master switch/handle
4. There is a malfunction in a hydraulic regulator
5. Electric motor stop/start switch is faulty
22. Y
ou are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator control system reads as follows:(the BOP has not been operated).
1. Everything is OK
2. There is a leak in the hydraulic system
3. There is a malfunction in the remote panel master switch/handle
4. There is a malfunction in the manifold hydraulic regulator
5. Electric motor stop/start switch is faulty
22. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system reads as f
ollows: (the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
1. Everything is O.K
2. There is a leak in the hydraulic system
3. There is a malfunction in the pressure transducer assembly
4. There is a malfunction in the regulators
5. Electric motor stop/start switch is faulty
6. D and E are correct
22. Y
ou are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system reads as follows:(the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).
1. Everything is correct.
2. Leakage on the hydraulic circuit.
3. Problem with the automatic hydro-electric pressure switch.
4. Leaking by-pass valve.
22. You are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system reads as follows: (the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not
running).
22. Y
ou are drilling ahead and the gauges on your BOP accumulator unit system reads as follows:(the BOP has not been operated and the charge pump is not running).