LMRP

Components
Subsea Engineers Handbook Section 11
In-Spec Inc. 1999 LMRP Components
Table Of Contents
Section 11
Page
1. Choke and Kill Stabs 1
2. Locking Stabs Mini-Collet Connector 2
3. Weight Set Pressure Balance Stabs 3
4. Flex Joint 5
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1) Choke and Kill Stabs
Two types of stabs are available locking stabs and non-locking stabs.
a) Non-locking stabs
Non-locking stabs are show on this
page. 2 types of non-locking stabs are
available, non-retractable shown in the
left hand portion of the drawing on this
page and retractable stabs, shown on
the right hand diagram on this page .
Non-locking stabs create a separation
force between the LMRP and stack
plates.
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For example, a 15,000 psi WP
stab pin with 5 OD at the sealing
surface will generate 294,000 lb.
separation force (15,000 psi x 19.6
square in.) when the choke or kill line is
pressure tested at 15,000 psi. This
separation force must be completely
supported by the stack framework. If
the upper end of the kill or choke line is
allowed to move downward under
pressure, the movement of the line and
subsea valve at the ram outlet will cause
the outlet connection to fatigue and
loose containment. The result is a
washed out outlet. A very difficult and
expensive item to repair offshore.

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The LMRP plate is frequently called by Cameron the stab plate and they call the upper plate on the
stack the receiver plate.
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3) Locking Stabs
i) Cameron Mini-Collet Connector 3-1/8 15,000 psi WP
Cross section of the connector, only, #502 above
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(1) Checking for Proper Operation of the Mini Collet Connector
(a) Before separating the LMRP from the stack the distance from stop ring
(#514) to top of cage should be 3/8". This ensures that the rubber
springs (#516) are in compression, forcing the connector down on to
the mating spacer spool on the stack (#402).
(b) If shear pins are sheared and stop ring has moved or is no longer
present, this indicates the connector has had to mechanically unlock,
most probably due to failure of the hydraulic system to unlock the
connector.
(c) When unlatching hydraulically check for proper operation (rising) of the
manual unlatch rod.
(d) AFTER unlatching the connector and the LMRP is lifted from the stack,
the body should drop down the 3/8" mentioned in A above and the stop
ring should rest on the mounting cage. The rubber springs should still
be in slight compression after unlatching.
3) Weight Set Pressure Balanced Stabs
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Weight Set Connector in Unlock Position
Weight Set Connector in Locked Position
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4) Flex Joints
Flex Joints allow for angular miss-alignment of the riser with the wellbore as the riser
bends under weather and current forces. This miss-alignment means that the flex
joint is subject to wear from the drill pipe. This creates grooves in the wall of the flex
joint which are called keyseating.
Cameron (Oil States) Vetco 18-3/4 Uniflex Joint
18-3/4 Flex Joint