University

of Zakho

Blow Out Preventer

Prepared by :
Supervised by:
1. Ahmad Haji
2. Sarmand Sulieman Mr. Ali
3. Bahzad Nayef
CONTENTS
 Blow-out Preventer (BOP)

 BOP Seal Ring Function

 There Are Two Main Types Of Bops

 Advantages Of BOPS

 Disadvantages Of BOPS

 References
 Introduction

A blow-out preventer (BOP) is a high

pressure safety valve system at the top
of the well head which stops
uncontrolled fluid/gas flow in the well
bore.
 Introduction

A blow-out preventer (BOP) is a high

pressure safety valve system at the top
of the well head which stops
uncontrolled fluid/gas flow in the well
bore.
 BOP Seal Ring
Function
In the annular type of BOP valve, the sealing
element is an elastomeric packing ring which
forms the conforming seal.

The packing is mechanically squeezed inward to

seal on either pipe (drill collars, drill pipe, casing,
or tubing) or the open hole.
 BOP Seal Ring
Function
In the annular type of BOP valve, the sealing
element is an elastomeric packing ring which
forms the conforming seal.

The packing is mechanically squeezed inward to

seal on either pipe (drill collars, drill pipe, casing,
or tubing) or the open hole.
There are two main types of BOPs:
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer

 Rams Preventer
There are two main types of BOPs:

 Annular Preventer

 Rams Preventer
Annular Preventer
Annular Preventer
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
 Can close on open hole, but will need replaced
Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
 Can close on open hole, but will need replaced

 Can vary pressure applied and can “snub”

Annular Preventer
 placed on top of the other BOPs .

 Creates a doughnut-like seal around

any sized pipe in hole
 Can close on open hole, but will need replaced

 Can vary pressure applied and can “snub”

 Typically rated to 5k onshore

Ram BOPs
Ram BOPs
 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore
 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Pipe rams seal annulus around a

specific pipe size
 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Pipe rams seal annulus around a

specific pipe size

Shear rams cut the pipe in the hole

 Ram BOPs
Commonly rates to 10K onshore

 Blind rams seal emty wellbore

 Pipe rams seal annulus around a

specific pipe size

Shear rams cut the pipe in the hole

 Blind shear rams cut the pipe and seal the wellbore
Advantages of BOPS
 Advantages of BOPS

 Well Safety: BOPs prevent and control blowouts, enhancing overall well safety.
 Advantages of BOPS

 Well Safety: BOPs prevent and control blowouts, enhancing overall well safety.

 Risk Mitigation: They reduce the risk of uncontrolled well events by providing
a barrier against pressure releases.
 Advantages of BOPS

 Well Safety: BOPs prevent and control blowouts, enhancing overall well safety.

 Risk Mitigation: They reduce the risk of uncontrolled well events by providing
a barrier against pressure releases.
 Industry Standard: BOPs set a consistent and regulated approach to well control
across the drilling industry.
 Advantages of BOPS

 Well Safety: BOPs prevent and control blowouts, enhancing overall well safety.

 Risk Mitigation: They reduce the risk of uncontrolled well events by providing
a barrier against pressure releases.
 Industry Standard: BOPs set a consistent and regulated approach to well control
across the drilling industry.
 Emergency Response: Serving as a last line of defense, BOPs enable
controlled shut-offs in emergencies, minimizing potential damage.
Disadvantages of BOPS
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 Complexity and Reliability: BOPs' intricate design can lead to mechanical failures
during critical situations.
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 Complexity and Reliability: BOPs' intricate design can lead to mechanical failures
during critical situations.
 Maintenance Costs: Regular upkeep is costly, and neglecting maintenance increases
the risk of malfunctions.
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 Complexity and Reliability: BOPs' intricate design can lead to mechanical failures
during critical situations.
 Maintenance Costs: Regular upkeep is costly, and neglecting maintenance increases
the risk of malfunctions.
 Human Error: Despite advancements, operator mistakes can compromise BOP
effectiveness.
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 Complexity and Reliability: BOPs' intricate design can lead to mechanical failures
during critical situations.
 Maintenance Costs: Regular upkeep is costly, and neglecting maintenance increases
the risk of malfunctions.
 Human Error: Despite advancements, operator mistakes can compromise BOP
effectiveness.
 Environmental Impact: BOP failures may cause oil spills, posing significant
environmental threats
 Disadvantages of BOPS
 Complexity and Reliability: BOPs' intricate design can lead to mechanical failures
during critical situations.
 Maintenance Costs: Regular upkeep is costly, and neglecting maintenance increases
the risk of malfunctions.
 Human Error: Despite advancements, operator mistakes can compromise BOP
effectiveness.
 Environmental Impact: BOP failures may cause oil spills, posing significant
environmental threats
 Regulatory Compliance: Meeting stringent regulations demands continuous effort and resources
for drilling operations.
References
 References
 American Petroleum Institute (API). (2019). Recommended Practice 53: Blowout
Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells.

 U.S. Department of the Interior. (2011). Report regarding the causes of the April 20,
2010 Macondo Well Blowout

 API Standard 53 - Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells

 Oilfield Glossary - Blowout Preventer (BOP)

 Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary - Blowout Preventer (BOP)