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2.0 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................2
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3.0 PROCEDURE...............................................................................................................................................2
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3.1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................2
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3.2 BLOW OUT PREVENTER STACK CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................3
3.3 CHOKE AND KILL LINES .............................................................................................................................4
3.4 BURP VALVES ............................................................................................................................................5
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3.5 CHOKE MANIFOLD .....................................................................................................................................5
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6.0 ENCLOSURES...........................................................................................................................................12
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Reason for Revision: Input into new Company Management System. See Tracking Reference ___0686__ ____
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Well Control Rev No : 1
Equipment Stena Date : 25.07.07
DrillMax Doc No : L4-DOC-MAX-0961
1.0 Responsibilities
None.
2.0 Definitions
See L4-DOC-MAX-0954 General Information.
3.0 Procedure
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3.1 Introduction
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Subsea well control systems for deep water work are more complex than
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conventional systems. They are hydraulically actuated as are BOP stacks used in
shallow water. The primary element of the hydraulic control system is the subsea
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control pod mounted on the BOP stack.
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The control pod contains hydraulic control valves which on command from the
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surface direct the flow of hydraulic power fluid to and from the blowout preventers,
hydraulic connectors and valves etc on the BOP. In most deep water control systems,
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pilot command signals are transmitted electrically through a mini conductor cable,
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instead of through hydraulic pilot lines. This allows far quicker response times to be
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achieved.
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The power fluid is supplied through a rigid conduit 4 1/2" in diameter instead of
down a 1" line through the pod hose. The subsea well control system must be
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Closure around:
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Allow pumping into the well.
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Enable the well to be shut-in if the choke line flow cuts during well kill
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Permit controlled emergency move-off of rig.
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January 1990", issued by the HSE. In addition, it must be ensured that the equipment
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The blowout preventer stack on Stena Drillmax contains the following components:
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Two choke line outlets, each fitted with two fail-safe valves.
The pipe rams, shear rams, spool pieces, gate valves, and any component attached
to the BOP stack which is designed to contain well pressure, must have a working
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pressure rating that exceeds the maximum anticipated surface pressure under the
worst case operating conditions. Once a ram preventer has been selected for a
particular application, the pressure rating of all other pressure containing
components of the well control system shall not be less than the working pressure
rating of the ram preventers. The only exception will be the annular preventers.
The working pressure rating for all pressure containing components of the well
control system shall be applicable at the continuous service temperature rating for
the particular component.
The continuous service temperature rating of BOP stack components must meet
or exceed the maximum anticipated continuous exposure temperature during
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drilling operations. This includes all elastomeric and metallic components.
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The fluid wetted elastomeric and metallic components of the BOP stack must be
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compatible with the anticipated well fluids. This includes H2S, CO2, formation
hydrocarbons, treating chemicals, and any other foreign material that may contact
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the BOP under service conditions.
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The minimum inside diameter through the BOP stack, diverter, spool pieces
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connectors, and any other component concentric to the wellhead, must not be less
than the inside diameter of the wellhead equipment to which the system is
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attached.
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The side outlets on the ram type preventers and drilling spools for all service
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All elbows and bends in the BOP stack outlets are to be of sufficient wall
thickness to resist erosion wear while flowing abrasive well fluids. Where
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possible, 90 degree elbows are to be fitted with targeted, flange type unions.
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The well control system is equipped with a minimum of one choke line and one kill
line.
In addition, the choke and kill lines must meet the following requirements.
The working pressure rating of the choke and kill lines shall meet or exceed the
working pressure rating of the BOP ram type preventers.
Each choke and kill line outlet on the BOP stack is to be fitted with a minimum
of two full opening gate valves oriented at 90 degrees from the through bore of
the BOP stack. The valves are to be located as close as possible to the BOP
stack. In addition, both valves are to be equipped with fail-safe close hydraulic
operators capable of closing the valve against a wellbore pressure equivalent to
the working pressure rating of the valve. The failsafe close feature must be
completely functional with the lower marine riser package unlatched.
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All unions in each choke and kill line are to be either welded flanged, studded, or
clamp type connections. The only exception will be sections of the choke and
kill lines which are attached to the marine drilling- riser. These unions may be an
acceptable stab-in design.
The choke and kill lines are to be adequately secured to the marine drilling riser,
and rig structure to prevent excessive movement during well kill and pressure
testing operations. This includes flexible lines.
The continuous service temperature rating of the choke and kill lines must meet
or exceed the maximum anticipated continuous exposure temperature during
drilling or well control operations. This includes all elastomeric and metallic
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components.
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All fluid wetted components of the choke and kill lines must be compatible with
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the anticipated well fluids. This includes H2S, CO2, formation hydrocarbons,
drilling fluids and additives, completion fluids, treating chemicals, and any other
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foreign material that may contact the choke and kill lines under service
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conditions.
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All elbows and bends in the choke and kill lines are to be of sufficient wall
thickness to resist erosion wear while flowing abrasive well fluids. Where
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possible, 90 degree elbows are to be fitted with targeted, flange type unions.
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These valves are installed below the upper annular and lead through two
hydraulically actuated valves into the choke line above the choke line isolation
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valve. The purpose of these valves is to allow the removal of trapped gas from the
BOP. See Removal of Trapped Gas from BOP in the Rig Specific Work Methods
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Manual.
The choke manifold is positioned on the rig floor and firmly secured. The unit is
designed to accept high pressure fluids from the well and enable de-pressurizing to
atmospheric conditions. In addition, the choke manifold has the facility to accept
high pressure fluids from the cementing unit or mud pumps, and appropriate valves
to permit pumping into the choke and kill lines individually or simultaneously.
Furthermore, the following features are incorporated:
The choke manifold has a minimum working pressure rating equivalent to the
working pressure rating of the BOP ram preventers.
The manifold has a continuous service temperature rating that meets or exceeds
the maximum anticipated exposure temperature at the unit.
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The choke manifold is fitted with four drilling chokes. Two of the chokes are
remotely power operated. The remote choke control panel is located in the
drilling control room. The valve configuration of the manifold allows for the
facility to alternate between chokes, as required, without interrupting flow from
the well.
The manifold contains only flanged, studded, and clamp type unions between all
integral components.
The manifold allows the discharge of depressurized well fluids to the mud/gas
separator, mud return flowline, and in an emergency to the direct overboard vent
lines.
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The choke manifold is equipped with the facility to by-pass the drilling choke and
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divert the flow of well fluids to port and starboard emergency vent lines. The vent
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lines are as straight as possible, bends and elbows are of sufficient wall thickness
to resist erosion wear if flowing abrasive well fluids. The purpose of this
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emergency vent line is to permit venting of well fluids to a safe, downwind
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location in the event the mud/gas separator becomes overloaded and the well
cannot be adequately controlled or shut-in with sufficient speed to alleviate the
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condition.
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Valves integral to the choke manifold are of the full opening type and have a
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working pressure rating not less than the working pressure rating of the BOP ram
preventers.
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The valve configuration allows for isolation of flow paths through the choke
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All fluid wetted components of the choke manifold are compatible with the
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anticipated well fluids. This includes H2S, CO2, formation hydrocarbons, drilling
fluids and additives, completion fluids, treating chemicals, and any other foreign
material that may contact the BOP under service conditions.
All elbows and bends in the choke manifold are of sufficient wall thickness to
resist erosion wear while flowing abrasive well fluids.
The mud/gas separator is capable of accepting the flow of depressurised well fluids
through an inlet from the choke manifold through a baffle, discharging whole mud to
the active mud system, while venting gas to a flare line. The working pressure is in
the range 0 - 6 psi and max pressure of 150psi.
The layout of the separator is shown below in figure 1. The system must also meet
the following requirements:
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The inlet line to the mud/gas separator from the choke manifold is a high pressure
line with a working pressure rating equivalent to the rating of the choke manifold
buffer chamber to which it is connected. This is to ensure the mechanical
integrity of the line while flowing abrasive fluids for extended periods.
The gas flare line exiting the top of the separator has a diameter of 10". The flare
line open ended with no valves.
The mud discharge line has a diameter sufficient to allow drainage of mud
without gas entrainment at a minimum of 6 bbl/ min.
The separator incorporates a baffle chamber to deflect inlet fluids away from the
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outer wall of the vessel.
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Under normal operating conditions the separator maintains a minimum seal
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height equivalent to the maximum permissible backpressure in the vent line. (3
meter seal height).
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The separator has two sea water flush lines and an inspection hatch to allow for
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The facility exists for by-passing the mud/gas separator in the event of system
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The diverter system is capable of rapidly diverting the flow of well fluids away from
the rig through low pressure vent lines. The system meets the following
requirements.
The diverter system has a maximum working pressure rating of 500 psi.
The two overboard vent lines have a nominal diameter of 13 5/8. Valves
positioned in the lines are full opening.
The diverter is capable of closure on all diameters of tubulars and drilling tools
that will be run through the system.
When the diverter system is functioned the. The master overboard line opens,
(Port and Stbd Overboards are normally open). The hole fill line closes, The trip
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tank valve closes, The shaker valve closes, and the Complete shut off diverter
element closes.
The diverter housing and vent lines are adequately secured to prevent excessive
movement while flowing well fluids overboard.
All elbows and bends on the diverter lines are of sufficient wall thickness to resist
erosion wear while flowing abrasive well fluids.
All hoses on the inside (wellbore) of the diverter system should be constructed of
flame proof material.
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3.8 Blow Out Preventer and Diverter Control Systems
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Operating control systems for subsea well control equipment are significantly more
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complex than for surface BOP stack. In addition to controls for basic BOP
functions, a whole range of features must be incorporated to facilitate attachment to
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the wellhead emergency release, redundancy of control lines, compensation for
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water depth, etc. Add to this the requirements of the diverter system, and the need
for thorough design planning cannot be overstated.
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Three remote control panels for the BOP and diverter functions are provided.
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One panel is positioned on the drill floor as close as practicable to the Drillers
station and remote choke control panel. The second panel is located in the
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Toolpushers office away from the rig floor to allow operation of the well control
system in the event the drill floor must be evacuated. The third control panel is to
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be located at the BOP control room. These remote control panels allow for
operation of each hydraulically operated BOP function.
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The closing unit must be capable of supplying sufficient usable fluid volume
from the accumulators to close and open all ram preventers and one annular
preventer while maintaining a 50% reserve. Following completion of this
operation, the accumulator pressure is not to be less than 200 psi above the pre-
charge pressure. This must be performed with the accumulator charge pumps
turned off.
The control system allows regulation of the closing pressure on the ram
preventers and annular prevents to enable stripping operations.
All valves, fittings, lines, and manifolds between the closing unit and the conduit
are to be of steel construction with a fire resistant hose with a working pressure
rating not less than the working pressure rating of the closing unit manifold.
The closing unit should be fitted with sufficient valves to permit isolation of the
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charge pumps and accumulators from the closing unit manifold.
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Pressure sensors are fitted both upstream and downstream of the annular
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preventer regulators to permit monitoring of the regulated annular preventer
operating pressure.
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The closing unit is equipped with a fluid reservoir of a capacity not less than
twice the usable fluid capacity of the accumulator system. The fluid reservoir
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Operation of all stack functions is possible using either of the two control pods.
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The closing unit must be sized to take account of the maximum water depth in
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which the BOP stack will be operated. The system operates at 500psi to increase
the useable fluid capacity at depth. The bottles are pre-charged with Helium
instead of Nitrogen which becomes sluggish under these conditions of pressure
and temperature.
Drill string safety devices refer to those elements of the drill string that are used to
close in or contain well pressure. The requirements for this equipment are detailed
below.
Two BOP's are installed between the drill string and the Top drive. One is remotely
controlled from the drillers console, the other is a manual valve. The valves are
selected to be compatible with the intended service environment taking account of
temperature, pressure, and well fluid exposure. The valves have a minimum
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working pressure equivalent to the working pressure rating of the ram preventers.
The valve is of the full opening type to the inside diameter of the Topdrive stem.
If a drilling assembly is being used, A drill pipe safety valve must be installed near
the bottom of this assembly at all times. The valve must be compatible with the
intended service environment taking account of temperature, pressure, and well fluid
exposure. The valve must have a working pressure rating equivalent to the working
pressure rating of the ram preventers. The valve must be full opening to the inside
diameter of the drill pipe.
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A spare drill pipe safety valve must be on the rig floor at all times to accommodate
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each size of drill pipe in use. The valve should be a full opening ball type valve with
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a minimum inside diameter not less than the minimum inside diameter of the drill
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pipe in use. The valve must be selected to be compatible with the intended service
environment taking account of temperature, pressure, and well fluid exposure. The
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valve must have a working pressure rating not less than the working pressure rating
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An inside blowout preventer must be available on the drill floor at all times. This
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device may be installed in the drill string to permit stripping operations. The valve
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working pressure rating not less than the working pressure rating of the ram
preventers.
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The drill string should be dressed with a float valve (normally placed directly above
the bit) to prevent backflow or entry of kick fluids into the drill string. This should
be non-ported for riserless drilling and ported at other times.
A DIBPV sub should be run in the drillstring, near the base of the hevi-wate
drillpipe. It should be selected with regard to drillstring dimensions, pressures and
types of fluid it may come in contact with. It must have a working pressure not less
than the rating of the ram preventers. The proper dart for the sub (i.e. suitable
outside diameter that will pass through the drillstring) must be ready for use and
stored on the drill floor.
The pressure rating of the standpipe manifold, mud hose and swivel is rated to
7500psi working pressure:
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The installation is equipped with a high pressure cement pump and a Cement /
Testing standpipe on the drillfloor with a working pressure rating equivalent to
the working pressure rating of the BOP pipe rams. It is coupled to a suitable
length of high pressure flexible hose to allow for attachment to the drill string
above the manual safety valve during well control operations.
In cases where the maximum anticipated surface pressure during well control
operations could result in pressures greater than 5,000 psi, the following
equipment requirements are to be adopted once the well is approx 1000' above
the top of any high pressure zone.
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A manually operated ball type kelly valve is to be installed on the bottom of a
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"working single" of drill pipe.
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The Kelly valve is to have a working pressure rating not less than the working
pressure rating of the BOP pipe rams. The minimum I.D. through the valve shall
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not be less than the minimum I.D. through the drill pipe tool joints.
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The Kelly valve is not to be used as a mud saver valve. If conditions dictate that
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a mud saver valve is required then a dedicated mud saver valve should be
installed in the working stand. In all cases the mud saver valve must be
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Well control monitoring systems refers to equipment employed for the monitoring
and recording of drilling data, pit levels, gas levels, etc. The following equipment is
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required as a minimum:
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Pit level monitors for all active and passive pits, and a flow sensing device in the
mud return flowline. Level indicators and alarms are located in the drilling
control room and accessed through the SDI package in the Cyber Base Unit. The
mud logging unit also monitors the above parameters.
Total mud gas. To be monitored in the drilling control room and accessed
through the SDI package in the Cyber Base Unit and in the mud logging unit.
Trip tank fluid level. To be monitored in the drilling control room and accessed
through the SDI package in the Cyber Base Unit and in the mud logging unit.
general, the following minimum stock levels are to be maintained on the installation
at all times.
All Other Hole Sections - Exploration and Development Wells - The following
criteria may be used to determine necessary drilling fluid supplies:
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2. Estimated time on well.
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3. Volume requirements (eg. hole size and surface system).
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Contingency requirements in case of drive off an emergency disconnect.
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nearest warehouse).
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4.0 References
Well Control equipment manuals.
6.0 Enclosures
Not applicable.