2008 NEW Well Control Acceptance Standards Rev

ABERDEEN DRILLING CONSULTANTS LTD.
PROCEDURE FOR WELL EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATION
ON DRILLING RIGS MARCH 2008

Well Control Equipment Acceptance Standards For Drilling Units
PROCEDURE FOR WELL EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATION
ON DRILLING RIGS
The well control acceptance standards that follow will be used to determine if the drilling
unit is acceptable to ………………. for the …….. project drilling and completion programmes.
The check lists that follow indicates additional checks that will be taken by Aberdeen
Drilling Consultants well control equipment auditor.
This audit will be completed by an engineer specialising in the audit and acceptance of all
types of well control equipment, including the close out of all corrective action requests
raised from the audit.
The results of the audit will be presented to the OPERATOR and DRILLING CONTRACTOR
and all agreed corrective action requests will have a planned closed out in an agreed time
frame.
This document is designed primarly to address Subsea systems. However it is
perfectly acceptable as the basis of inspection and acceptance testing for a
surface well control system.
It is written to embrace the API rules and recommendations for both Subsea
and Surface Well Control Equipment. All aspects of the document are
referenced to the appropriate API.
The professional engineering judgement of the competent engineer assigned to
the project, will take this into account.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS USED
 API SPEC 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment
 API 16A 01-Jun-2004 Specification for Drill Through Equipment, 2004
 ANSI/API 16C 29-Jan-1993 Choke and Kill System
 API 16D 01-Jul-2004 Specification for Control Systems for Drilling Well Control
Equipment and Control Systems for Diverter Equipment Second Edition
 API 16Q 01-Nov-1993 Design, Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Marine
Drilling Riser Systems
 API 16R 01-Jan-1997 Marine Drilling Riser Couplings
 API 17D 30-Oct-1992 Specification for Subsea Wellhead and Christmas Tree
Equipment
 API RP 53 01-Mar-1997 Recommended Practices for Blowout Prevention
Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells
 API RP 64 01-Nov-2001 Recommended Practices for Diverter Systems Equipment
and Operations
 HSE safety notice 11/90, The function of MGS and overboard lines in drilling
operations on the UKCS
 Statutory Instruments SI No. 913 - 1996
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INDEX PAGE
SECTIONS SCOPE OF WORK
1. Required rig preparation

2. Bolt torquing equipment
3. NDT - MPI inspection records
4. Drape and flex hoses moonpool and LMRP
5. Visual inspection annular BOPs
6. Visual inspection ram type BOPs
7. Inspection BOP mounted choke and kill valves -API 16C
8. Operator chamber tests - pressure and function
9. Vetco H4 connectors wellhead and LMRP
10. General condition inspection and tests
11. BOP LMRP framework and guide structure
12. Accumulator precharge pressures, all systems
13. Marine riser and telescopic joints
14. Analysis of diverter system hook-up –API RP 64
15. Analysis of BOP controls system plumbing
16. Spare parts inventory
17. Planned preventive maintenance system
18. BOP and related equipment pressure tests
19. Choke and kill manifold plus related equipment
20. BOPs and control system function tests
21. Hydraulic closing system tests
22. BOP and LMRP and other procedures
23. IBOP Test
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WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

ACCEPTANCE TESTING & SURVEY
SCOPE OF WORK -
DRILLING RIG:
REQUIRED RIG PREPARATION
1 The contractor should perform or provide the following prior to our inspector’s
arrival, to ensure an efficient and effective test survey.
1.1 a) Have the controls flowmeter and readback pressure gauges in proper
working order.
New meters are being installed and all gauges are to be recalibrated
1.2 b) Have fully detailed drawings of the BOPs and BOP control system on
the rig; this would also include the diverter, and diverter controls
system. Also details of any changes or modifications to any of these
systems.
Yes these are on the rig, but the modifications are having drawings
made up.
1.3 c) Have qualified Engineers available to provide a twelve hour operation,
through the initial acceptance survey to the on wellhead/bottom BOP
testing.
Sufficient personnel available for work to be carried out
1.4 d) Have the contractor open all doors on the BOP stack to prepare for
inspection of the rams, the ram cavities and bonnets.
Done
1.5 e) Have available a certified and calibrated chart recorder and gauges,
also a suitable test hose long enough to reach all areas of the BOP,
and the various cross-over fittings to allow connection to the operator
ports on the shuttle valves. The chart recorders should be capable of
recording (operator tests) 250, 1500 and 3000 psi (well bore tests)
250, 5000, 10000, 15000 psi.
There are no low pressure chart recorders on board, two have been
ordered 0-1000psi and 0-5000psi. Only one of the chart recorders has
been delivered, 0-1000psi
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2.0 BOLT TORQUING EQUIPMENT
2.1 Torquing equipment to be available for all clamps, outlet flanges, bonnet
bolts, etc.
Yes new torque machine and tools are onboard
2.2 The correct type of torquing lubricant should also be available. Together
with psi output to torque value cross reference charts.
They use Cameron 503 and have a lubricant conversion chart.
3.0 NDT - MPI INSPECTION RECORDS
3.1 Marine Riser
The records of the following should be available for our inspector’s viewing;
the last NDT record for marine riser, LMRP riser adaptor, slip joints, marine
riser handling tools, diverter handling tool, riser spider, etc.
The riser and all components were inspected in May 08 after the stack had
been dropped. 28 new riser joints have been modified plus the running tools
and riser adapter.
3.2 BOPs and LMRP NDT Inspection Areas
Rams, NDT on ram mount, pipe guides, shearblades and operator piston
buttons.
All have new inspection certs.
3.3 BOP Handling Equipment Bridge Cranes
Bridge cranes, bridge crane pick-up points on BOP and LMRP. Past records
to be available for viewing.
The certification on the riser bridge crane and wireline has not found(below
deck). The BOP is moved by track – skid type.
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4.0 DRAPE & FLEX HOSES MOONPOOL & LMRP
4.1 Certification and recorded serial numbers should be available for viewing.
The hoses were removed and borescope checked and tested by West Eng of
Houston in May 08, there were certificates issued but no authorization from
the OEM to carry out the tests, this was done after the stack had been
dropped approx 2 months previously (May 08)
4.2 Pressure testing of these hoses - 250-300 psi and 10000/15000 psi will be
carried out and chart recorded. 5 minutes low test, 10 minutes high,
stablised straight line test for both.
This was carried out in May ’08 and chart recorded.
5.0 ACCEPTANCE - BOP INSPECTION AND TESTING

VISUAL INSPECTION ANNULAR BOPs
5.1 Visually inspect annulars for element condition and bore wear.
(Manufacturers Maintenance Manual) (API RP 53)
None showing – Inspection has been carried out riser adapter and internal
machining of the box profile has been carried out by the OEM.
5.2 Visually inspect flex joint for internal wear and key seating damage.
(Manufacturers Maintenance Manual) (API RP 53)
None in the flex-joint, there is minor key seating showing at the lead edge
of the riser adapter.
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6.0 VISUAL INSPECTION RAM TYPE BOP BONNETS OPEN
6.1 Visually inspect BOP bore for wear and key seating damage. Record any key
seating by the template method. (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual) (API
RP 53)
None showing
6.2 Visually inspect ram body top seal area for any wear and damage. (9407B)
(API RP 53)
Found minor bit tooth marks around the bore profile in shear rams, upper
pipe rams, and lower pipe rams, the middle ram cavity shows bad scoring on
both sides in the top seal profiles.
The cavity was checked and found to have bad score marks caused by the
blocks showing on both forward and aft upper seal areas; in the forward
cavity the score mark was approximately 5” in length and about 1/8 of an
inch deep with a ripple effect through the damaged area, the aft cavity
showed a score through the whole length from bore to bonnet, there was
damage to the bore area and the score mark was approximately 1/8 deep
and 1/8 wide, these scores were beyond the tolerance of the OEM which is
0.0060 - because this problem is not covered by API standards then the OEM
opinion was to decide the solution as to whether the rams were fit for
purpose.
6.3 Visually inspect condition of ram blocks and ram packer retaining area for
wear and damage. (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual) (API RP 53)
The middle pipe ram blocks showed severe damage to the lead edge of the
pipe profile, this has been dressed to a flat surface, the damaged blocks
have been sent for repair and new blocks installed the rest of the blocks
show no damage.
6.4 Visually inspect ram bonnet seal area and bonnet seal are of BOP body for
any wear and damage. (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual) (API RP 53)
None showing
6.5 NB: All ram packers are to be in “as new condition”; also top seals and
bonnet seals. (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual) (API RP 53)
There is a problem with obtaining temperature ratings for the Cameron
variable ram packers, there is insuffient rubber goods to redress the stack,
with all HT rubber goods, all variable ram packers and top are standard type
6.6 Inspect all the ram cavities for wear and damage, check previous recorded
PM inspections and compare with manufacturer’s tolerances. (Manufacturers
Maintenance Manual) (API RP 53) The ram cavities in the shear ram, upper
pipe ram, and lower pipe ram all show minor bit damage at the bore profile,
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the middle pipe ram has bad scoring in both sides across the seal area
and at the aft side from the bore to the bonnet.
6.7 Three measurements are taken each direction for each cavity and a drawing
produced with the results. (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual)
The cavities were measured by the OEM service engineer and only two spots
at the seal area was covered, the bad scoring in the middle pipe ram cavity
was not measured and did not get included in the report, the actual depth of
the groove was never measured.
6.8 Confirm shear rams can shear S135 x 5 ½” drill pipe. (API 16A)
To be confirmed
7.0 BOP MOUNTED CHOKE & KILL VALVES
7.1 Disassemble a minimum of two choke and kill valves, inspect gates and
seats, replace any parts as required. (ADC standard)
To be confirmed
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8.0 OPERATOR CHAMBER TESTS - PRESSURE & FUNCTION
8.1 Ram type BOP operators will be tested to 250-3000 psi, once from each side
of the shuttle valves, on both open and closed sides. This would best be
done when the bonnets have been opened for the visual inspection. (API
16A) (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual) (API RP 53)
All ram operators were tested and chart recorded while the bonnets were
open, all tests prove positive.
8.2 Choke and kill valve operators will be tested to 250 psi and 3000 psi, once
from each side of the shuttle valves, on both the open and closed sides. If a
fail-safe assist system is in use it will also be tested (API RP 53)
To be confirmed
8.3 Annular type preventor operators will be tested to 250 psi and 1500/3000 psi
(open chamber) once from each side of the shuttle valve. The close side
chamber will be tested at 250 psi and 1500 psi, once from each side of the
shuttle valve. (API 16A) (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual)
To be confirmed
8.4 Connector operating chambers will be tested to 250 psi and 1500 psi, once
from each side of the shuttle valves (Vetco H4 ExF) primary unlock - primary
lock - secondary lock and secondary unlock. The lock side pilot operated
check valve (POCV) will be tested for pressure retaining integrity. Any ROV
intervention, or acoustic interface system shuttle valve functions will also be
tested. (API 16A) (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual)
To be confirmed
N.B. VERY IMPORTANT TEST
The minimum pressure required to lock & unlock the BOP and LMRP
connectors will be established and recorded. Check connector read
back gauges and regulator systems.
The criteria for all of the above is ZERO LEAKAGE.
To be confirmed
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9.0 VETCO H4 CONNECTOR WELLHEAD & LMRP
9.1 The connectors will be inspected for all of the following, verified and
recorded. (API 6A) (API 16D) (API 17 D)
a) Certification and serial number. Nov28. 2006 L0044290

b) Planned preventive maintenance history. NS-5 system since June06
c) Gasket prep surface inlay condition. This shows two minor inclusions
that would not effect it sealing.
d) Locking dog condition, dog clearance and dog wear, cam ring
condition. At least two dogs will be removed, to allow proper
inspection. No wear showing, this connector was fitted in June 06 no
dogs were removed but profiles were checked (operational
constraints)
e) Connector lubrication and function, record type of lubricant used.
Alco 73
f) Gasket retainers, inspect and function. Not used, all gaskets are fitted
and retrieved by ROV
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10.0 GENERAL CONDITION INSPECTION & TESTS
10.1 Condition of function control hoses, the hose ends, fittings, etc. (API RP 53)
All function hoses appear to be in good condition, but there is no hose
register at present. There is no tag number identification for operator
fittings
10.2 Control pod hoses, outer sheath cover for damage. Condition of any splices
in the control hose bundle, hose ends and fittings, etc. Ensure pilot lines are
identity number tagged at both ends. How many spare lines (are they
blanked off to prevent sea water ingress), are there any burst lines, how
many and are the identity numbers recorded. (API RP 53) Both pod umbilical
hoses look in as new condition, these were installed in June 06, there are
three burst pilot hoses in the yellow umbilical, connections on both hose
ends of each umbilical has been terminated because they had formed a birds
nest appearance.
10.3 BOP fluid quality verification. Mix value and glycol content, pot water
quality. (API RP 53)
There is a new electric mixing unit on the control system set at 2 percent
there is no glycol content at present, pot water is checked by engineering
staff
10.4 Choke and kill line hoses, stabs and the female receptacles. Packing to be
“as new” and the packing retainers or grooves to be clean and free of debris.
All overlay or inlay on sealing surfaces to be in an
undamaged condition to support sealing. (API RP 53)
The company West Engineering has recently completed Borescope readings
and tests on the hoses, they were not authorized by the OEM to carry out
the tests, this was carried out after the rig dropped the stack approximately
2 months previous.
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11.0 BOP & LMRP FRAMEWORK & GUIDE STRUCTURE
11.1 To be inspected for damage and wear, all guideline gates and traps to be in
a secure condition. (API RP 53) No damage showing to frame work but the
guideposts are full of mud from when the stack was dropped, there are no
GLTs,PLTs on this rig, the guide posts at the LMRP are only 5ft in length and
will not allow for easy re-entry if the need arises to separate the LMRP for
bad weather hang-off.
11.2 Control pod guide frame and stabbing posts to be inspected for wear,
damage or bending. Guideline gates and traps to be in a secure condition.
(API RP 53) No damage showing, no guideline gates on stack, the operating
ports on the inner face of the intermediate blocks on the LMRP are badly
misaligned.
11.3 Check to ensure that there are no obstructions above the control pods. (API
16D) These pod are not the retrievable type because the umbilical hoses are
clamped to the choke and kill lines.
11.4 Unlatch control pods, observe latch rod. Pick up and re-land pods to ensure
there is freedom of movement and clearance. (API 16D) Pods are clear to
release and lift off , all the seals are being changed
11.5 Check security of all bolting in framework flanges. (ADC standard)
All the bolts appear to be tight
11.6 Inspect condition of corrosion protection anodes. (ADC standard)
The anodes have about 50 percent life left
11.7 General condition of access and work platforms on and around BOP
framework. (ADC standard) The work platforms are only at the middle pipe
ram level and should be bigger, to be safe working.
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12.0 ACCUMULATOR PRECHARGE PRESSURE
12.1 The systems will be bled down, back to tank if possible, to avoid wastage of
BOP fluid. The precharge pressure (nitrogen) will be checked in all the
accumulator bottles, main banks, subsea stack mounted, acoustic system,
pilot and divertor. The precharge in the annular preventor surge bottles will
be calculated as per water dept, set and checked. (API RP 53) (API 16D)
All accumulators have been checked and bladders changed where required
12.2 If any fail-safe assist system accumulators are in use, they will be calculated,
set and checked. (API RP 53) (API 16D)
No F/S assist on this stack
12.3 Also check any pulsation type accumulators fitted to the triplex pumps (ADC
standard) Dampener was found to be out of date, and has been repaired
12.4 If a BOP controls system air failure nitrogen back-up is installed, simulate an
air failure and prove that it works. If any other type of back-up system is
installed, prove that it works properly. (API 16D) The system that was in
place required a manual change over, this had to be changed to an auto
system because of delay - they had lost the mud at the slip-joint before.
A new regulator and system has been installed to support the slip-joint and
pump.
12.5 Prove that system pump-up capability, air and electric, is with API RP 53
limits, also that mix and fill system can supply and keep up with pump
outputs. (API 16D)
To be confirmed
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13.0 MARINE RISER & TELESCOPIC JOINTS
13.1 Inspect all marine riser joints, full length and pup joints. Through bore
boxes and pins, seal surfaces and seal retaining grooves “seals to be in
serviceable condition”. (API RP 16Q)
There are two riser strings both Regan FCH-8, one is new and used once
only but the boxes have to be modified by skimming 2th off the profile as
they don’t fit correctly, the older joints have no problems, the whole string
was inspected in May 08
Found the new joints all have a raised lip formed on the inside of the locking
dog window, Vetco cannot explain why.
13.2 Inspect choke, kill, booster line and BOP fluid supply conduct line, boxes and
pins, seal surfaces and seal retaining areas for condition-wear damage. All
seals will be in an “as new condition”. (API RP 16Q)
All appear to be in good condition, some had minor scores that could be
polished out
13.3 The LMRP riser adaptor will be inspected as per the marine riser inspection
procedure. (API RP 16Q) The riser adapter is to be modified as well as riser,
there are three minor key seats starting at the lead edge of the riser
adaptor, also there is a bit tooth mark at the same area.
13.4 The divertor ball / flex joint connection to the slip joint will be inspected as
per the marine riser inspection procedure. (API RP 16Q)
The diverter was in use and operated to remove, no pressure test was
carried out on it because of operational constraints, it was inspected and
found to be in good condition.
13.5 All forms of required NDT inspection will be carried out on all of the marine
riser load bearing systems, including the handling and pressure testing tools.
(ADC standard) The riser was inspected and certified in May 08
13.6 Slip joint packing elements will be tested for pressure holding integrity as per
manufacturer’s procedures. (Manufacturers Maintenance Manual)
To be confirmed Could not be done owing to operational constraints
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14.0 ASSESSMENT OF DIVERTER SYSTEM HOOK-UP & CONDITION OF

COMPONENTS
14.1 Prove that the diverter system selectively sequenced to prevent total shut-in
of surface hole. (API 16D)
The selective sequence system has not been working, and although it is
being modified no one can confirm whether the new system will work.
14.2 Prove that all diverter line valves work and move freely, and that the
overboard lines are clear and of adequate size. (API 16D)
To be confirmed
14.3 Check that the hole fill up line has a non-return valve fitted and that it works.
There is a check valve in the hole fill line also, the plan is for a new shut-off
valve to be installed
14.4 Fully function diverter system with pipe in the hole. (API 16D)
Operational constraints
15.0 ASESSMENT OF BOP CONTROLS SYSTEM
15.1 Inspect BOP controls system to ensure that all systems are working properly.
Air, electric, local, remote, flow meter and all visual and audible alarms are
functioning correctly. (API 16D) To be confirmed
15.2 Prove that all functions are available, mechanically and electrically from the
main accumulator unit and the remote operation panels. (API 16D)
To be confirmed
15.3 Prove that there are no air or fluid leaks, and that all required interfaces and
interlocks are working properly. (API 16D)
To be confirmed
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16.0 SPARE PARTS INVENTORY
16.1 Check that reasonable quantities of the required spare parts are available
and that shelf values match inventory count.
Spot checks made and quantities were right, but there is a shortage of stock
levels of ram packers and rubber goods
16.2 Check condition and age of all BOP rubber goods stored. (API RP 53)
All rubber goods supplied in plastic wrapping no longer have a shelf life,
small quantity of ram packers had been restocked without use, has
temporary wrapping
16.3 Confirm a spare annular is available in Base facility for this BOP.
There is 3 new annular packers on board.
16.4 Agree and photograph the wear on the annulars in the BOP.
To be confirmed
16.5 Check and report spares for drill string IBOP.
Yes they have on board, 1 spare packer kit for top drive IBOP, 4 new Kelly
valves, 2 kelly valves dressed on D/F, 3 new Hydril IBOPs on order.
17.0 PLANNED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
17.1 Inspect task cards instructions and frequency. (Assessed against Drilling
Contractors own Maintenance Manual and Procedures)
The system is poorly managed, PMS is computerized and is the NS-5 system
from ABS
17.2 Read the records and check input remarks and method of checking off work
done. Highlight any recurring failures. (Assessed against Drilling Contractors
own Maintenance Manual and Procedures) The Ns-5 Pm system that is in
place at present is adequate but on this rig is poorly managed
17.3 Spot check two recently done tasks. (Assessed against Drilling Contractors
own Maintenance Manual and Procedures)There is no dedicated person to
check whether the tasks are being completed
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18.0 BOP & RELATED EQUIPMENT PRESSURE TESTS
18.1 BOP test stump gasket sealing area, will be checked for condition of stainless
Inlay, dog latching profile wear. (ADC Safety Management) Checked both
gasket profiles, they are in as new condition
18.2 Test joint locating area of test stump, will be inspected for security and wear
and will be proven to be adequate to prevent launching of test joint during
BOP tests. (ADC Safety Management) Both areas inspected
18.3 Some form of test hose safety arrestor will be fitted at both ends of test
hose. (ADC Safety Management) Whip checks are installed.
18.4 All low pressure tests will be conducted before high pressure testing, and the
test criteria will be zero leakage over the test holding times. The test
holding times will be as dictated by the operator / oil company policy, but will
not be any less than 5 minutes for the low pressure tests and 10 minutes for
the high pressure tests, all straight line tests and charted. (9407B) (API RP
53) All tests were low to high tested, a separate chart recorder was used for
the low pressure tests.
18.5 Ram type preventers will be tested 250-300 psi low pressure and
10000/15000 psi high pressure, zero leakage, and operating pressure will be
vented to prove ram locking devices work. (9407B) (API RP 53)
To be confirmed
18.6 Choke and kill valves will be tested form the inside and from the top side
250-300 psi low pressure and 10000/15000 psi high pressure, zero leakage.
(9407B) (API RP 53)
To be confirmed
18.7 Choke and kill valves should be functioned open, and operating pressure
bled off, so that it can be proven that the spring will close the valve. (API
16D) To be confirmed
18.8 Annular type preventers will be tested 250-300 psi low pressure and 70% of
5000/10000 psi high pressure, zero leakage. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
18.9 Body test to 10,000/15,000 psi against the shear rams
During above pressure testing, function times and fluid volumes will be
recorded since these tests will be carried out with normal 1500 operating
pressure. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
Contractor to provide BOP stack test configuration sequence chart, for all rams,
valves, annulars and connectors. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
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All functional testing of the LMRP connector will be achieved prior to any
pressure tests, to avoid any unnecessary unlatching of this connection. To be
confirmed
19.0 CHOKE & KILL MANIFOLD, MUD GAS SEPARATOR & RELATED
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION FUNCTION PRESSURE TESTING
19.1 Perform the manifold low and high test pressures as per rig test sequences
and procedure, test one each of the various size and pressure rated valves
(10000 psi, 15000 psi and 5000 psi). They will be opened for inspection of
the seats and gate assembly. Also, the balance stem and actuator stem
packings and packing gland will be inspected. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
19.2 Complete cyclic function test of each valve will be carried out, manual valve -
power operated valve, plus the power operated valves manual over-ride.
All valves work easily by hand, there are no power operated
19.3 Open up one each of the power operated chokes - and one each of the
manual chokes. To be confirmed
19.4 Function test power operated chokes, time chokes open and close. Pressure
testable chokes will be tested 250-300 psi low pressure and 5,000/10,000 psi
10,000/15,000 psi high pressure. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
19.5 Mud gas separator will be inspected internally for condition of baffles etc.,
back pressure instrumentation and alarms should be proven to work
properly. (API RP 53)
Vacuum type mud gas separator
19.6 General inspection of all MGS, vent lines, mud seal line, vacuum breaker line.
Function all valves and flush through the lines. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
19.7 High pressure diverter lines isolation valves will be tested with choke and kill
valves in main manifold. Lines will be flushed through to ensure no
blockages. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
19.8 If a stripping tank is installed in the system, it will be inspected as per MGS.
There is no stripping tank.
19.9 Various blind flanges and target flanges, in direct line of discharge after
chokes, will be opened for inspection.. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
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20.0 BOPs & CONTROL SYSTEMS FUNCTION TESTS
20.1 After re-connecting all control hoses, and before any test joint is installed in
the BOP, the shearing rams will be functioned with minimum operating
pressure from both pods to ensure correct connections. Thereafter they will
be functioned at 3000 psi. All other functions (with the correct size pipe in
BOP), except the annular preventors, to be tested with 3000 psi operating
pressure, both pods. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
20.2 Check control pods for leaks, at regulators, SPM valves, pod packer seals,
etc. (API 16D) To be confirmed
20.3 Check all hoses, fittings and shuttle valves for leaks. (API 16D) To be
confirmed
20.4 Check the control system for leaks, at regulators, pipework, relief valves,
etc. (API 16D) To be confirmed
20.5 The second function test at normal 1500 psi operating pressure will be
conducted to record function times and fluid volumes for each function,
maximum permissible response times will be as pre API RP 53 - API RP 16e.
a) LMRP connector: 45 seconds

b) Ram type preventors: 45 seconds
c) Annular preventors: 60 seconds
To be confirmed
20.6 Read back gauge deflection and recovery to be noted and used to determine
response times. To be confirmed
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21.0 HYDRAULIC CLOSING SYSTEM TEST
21.1 There will be a test to ensure that the accumulator unit has enough capacity,
without the assistance from the air and electric pump charging system, to
close and open all rams, annular preventors and choke - kill valves, open all
rams, annular preventors and choke - kill valves, close 1 pipe ram and an
annular preventor and have at the end of the test a minimum remaining
pressure of 200 psi above precharge pressure, i.e. 1000 psi precharge + 200
psi = 1200 psi. (API RP 53) To be confirmed
21.2 Upon completion of the accumulator drill, with all functions in block position,
start both the air and electric pumps and time the system pump-up time to
3000 psi, record flow meter reading. The time should be no more than 15
minutes. (API 16D) To be confirmed
21.3 Verify that the BOP fluid mixing system is capable of keeping up with pump
unit displacement. (API 16D) To be confirmed
21.4 When system is at 3000 psi (full operating pressure), create a system
pressure drop to verify that air pumps cut in and out at correct pressure, and
that electric charging pumps cut in at 90% of the system charge pressure.
(API 16D) To be confirmed
21.5 Make function test from both hose reels, all available functions. (API 16D)
To be confirmed
21.6 Make function test from the Driller’s panel and any other remote panels. (API
16D) To be confirmed
21.7 Function test the acoustic system, and charge acoustic accumulators.
N/A
21.8 Check all control panels, ensure that BOP configuration graphic display is the
same as actual BOP configuration. (API 16D) To be confirmed
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22.0 BOP RUNNING & RETRIEVING PROCEDURE REVIEW OF

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES MANUAL
22.1 BOP and marine riser running and retrieving procedure should be written up
and posted at Driller’s station.
Procedure are posted at the drillers dog house
22.2 LMRP emergency disconnect procedures should be written up and posted at

Driller’s station, BOP Control Room and remote panels.
Posted at the drillers dog house
22.3 Hang-off procedure should be written up and posted at Driller’s station.

Posted
22.4 Current well RKB list should be posted at Driller’s station.

Posted at drillers dog house
23.0 IBOP TESTS – DRILL STRING
23.1 Function and pressure test Top Drive IBOPE, low and high tests to rated
operating pressure. (API Spec 7)
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Summary of report
The BOP has no control pod recovery system if there is a pod failure of blue
or yellow - the marine riser package will have to be pulled.
The guide posts on the LMRP are only 5ft in length, these should be
extended if drilling in an area where weather conditions were unfavourable
and there is a probability of the LMRP and BOP having to be separated.
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PROCEDURE FOR WELL EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATION

ON DRILLING RIGS MARCH 2008

PROCEDURE FOR WELL EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATION

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SECTIONS SCOPE OF WORK

1. Required rig preparation

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WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

REQUIRED RIG PREPARATION

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2.0 BOLT TORQUING EQUIPMENT

3.0 NDT - MPI INSPECTION RECORDS

3.1 Marine Riser

3.2 BOPs and LMRP NDT Inspection Areas

3.3 BOP Handling Equipment Bridge Cranes

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4.0 DRAPE & FLEX HOSES MOONPOOL & LMRP

5.0 ACCEPTANCE - BOP INSPECTION AND TESTING

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6.0 VISUAL INSPECTION RAM TYPE BOP BONNETS OPEN

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7.0 BOP MOUNTED CHOKE & KILL VALVES

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8.0 OPERATOR CHAMBER TESTS - PRESSURE & FUNCTION

The criteria for all of the above is ZERO LEAKAGE.

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9.0 VETCO H4 CONNECTOR WELLHEAD & LMRP

a) Certification and serial number. Nov28. 2006 L0044290

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10.0 GENERAL CONDITION INSPECTION & TESTS

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11.0 BOP & LMRP FRAMEWORK & GUIDE STRUCTURE

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12.0 ACCUMULATOR PRECHARGE PRESSURE

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13.0 MARINE RISER & TELESCOPIC JOINTS

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14.0 ASSESSMENT OF DIVERTER SYSTEM HOOK-UP & CONDITION OF

15.0 ASESSMENT OF BOP CONTROLS SYSTEM

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16.0 SPARE PARTS INVENTORY

17.0 PLANNED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

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18.0 BOP & RELATED EQUIPMENT PRESSURE TESTS

18.9 Body test to 10,000/15,000 psi against the shear rams

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20.0 BOPs & CONTROL SYSTEMS FUNCTION TESTS

a) LMRP connector: 45 seconds

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21.0 HYDRAULIC CLOSING SYSTEM TEST

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22.0 BOP RUNNING & RETRIEVING PROCEDURE REVIEW OF

22.2 LMRP emergency disconnect procedures should be written up and posted at

22.3 Hang-off procedure should be written up and posted at Driller’s station.

22.4 Current well RKB list should be posted at Driller’s station.

23.0 IBOP TESTS – DRILL STRING

© Aberdeen Drilling Consultants Ltd., 2008.

© Aberdeen Drilling Consultants Ltd., 2008.

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