BOP Control Unit Acceptance & Inspection

The following are the minimum requirements that apply for the design of the Blowout Preventer control unit for the surface BOP, and it is of course, helpful in the rig inspection & acceptance of the BOP Control Unit: Purpose of The Rig Inspection Of BOP Control Unit. Verify the functionality of all the components of …

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BOP Testing Pressure & Function Procedure

The Purpose of BOP Stack Function and Pressure testing is to verify the hydraulic integrity of all the components of the BOP stack at their rated working pressure. In this article, we will discuss the function test and pressure test procedure using cup tester. Hints: BOP Function and Pressure Tests Procedures Stump Testing For BOP …

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Choke Manifold Acceptance & Pressure Test

Objective Of The Pressure Testing Of Choke Manifold: Choke Manifold Before going into the rig accepting for rig choke manifold, we have to identify the choke manifold. The choke manifold consists of a group of valves, lines, and chokes, which are lined in a way to control any flow of drilling mud and Kick fluids …

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Mud System Inspection & Acceptance Procedure

The purpose Of accepting the process of the Mud Circulation System is to verify the hydraulic integrity of the high-pressure system at the rated working pressure. Rig Acceptance | Lower KellyCock A Lower KellyCock or valve is a full-opening valve installed at the upper end of the Kelly saver sub or between the upper end …

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Cement Unit Acceptance & Inspection In Oilfield

Cementing Unit: The cementing unit is a high-pressure pump used to force cement down the casing and into the annular & space between the casing and the open hole wall. Cementing units are usually adapted with mixers, pumps & drives to provide on-site cement mixing and injection inside the well, especially for oil and gas …

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Rig Prime Movers Acceptance & Inspection

What Is The Drilling Rig Prime Mover: The Rig Prime Mover is considered the source of power for any drilling rig. On recent rigs, the prime mover contains one to four or more diesel engines. These diesel engines produce many thousand HP. Typically, diesel engines are connected directly to electric generators. The electrical power is …

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EASY & QUICK TIPS | DRILLING CHEMICALS

Drilling Chemicals In Water-Based Drilling Fluids Systems. High-weight mud systems usually contain more solids than low-weight systems. Extra solids in a high-weight mud will originate from the gels, chemicals, weight material, and drill solids from the formation. Good solids control equipment and proper additions of water and drilling chemicals to a high-mud-weight system will eliminate …

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