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TECHNICAL MANUAL
for
3.06" Quad-Ram
BLOWOUT PREVENTER
SPS # 600
Issue No.
PARVEEN TECH MANUAL 600 - 001
Written By Product Engineer Engr. Manager Date Page : Replace Issue No.
Mr. R. LEE Mr. S. Varghese Mr. N.H. Jeswani June 1997 1 of 20 SPS # 600
FEATURES
This Quad BOP is designed primarily for use with coiled tubing operations, with
ram configurations as illustrated. Modifications can be made for use in wireline
operations. Contact the factory regarding the necessary modifications for any non-
standard uses. Metric conversions appear at the end of this operations manual
text.
BLIND RAMS - Will seal against pressure from below, with nothing between the
rams, or on single stand measuring lines.
SHEAR RAMS - Are designed to shear steel coiled tubing to a maximum diameter
of 1.75 inch. They will also shear stranded or slick-line wireline, either individually
or in the coilded tubing.
PIPE RAMS - Will centralize and seal around the tubing. These rams must be
sized to the tubing being used. Ram assemblies are available for tubing up to 1.75
inch diameter.
EQUALIZING VALVES - Both the top and bottom ram positions are fitted with
equalizing valves to prevent seal damage when opening either the blind or pipe
rams with differential pressure. Equalizing valves are integral within the body of
the BOP.
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Written By : Mr. R. LEE Subject : Issue No. : 600 - 001
Product Engineer : S. Varghese Operation and Maintenance of Date : June 1997
3.06" QUAD BOP.
Engineering Manager : Mr. Jeswani Page 2 of 20
OPERATING PARAMETERS
Quad-ram BOPs for use in coiled tubing service are normally supplied with rams
fitted from top to bottom as follows :
Blind Rams
Shear Rams
Side Outlet
Slip Rams
Pipe Rams
ASSEMBLY WORKING PRESSURE 10,000 psi
BODY TEST PRESSURE 15,000 psi
RAM TEST PRESSURE 10,000 psi from below
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -20F TO +250F, with standard seals.
HYDRAULIC OPERATING PRESSURE, psi
Closing Pressure, psi 750 min/3000 max
Opening Pressure, psi 500 min/3000 max
HYDRAULIC VOLUME REQUIREMENTS, Cubic Inches
Volume to Close One Pair of Rams 88 cu. ins.
Volume to Open One Pair of Rams 82 cu. ins.
MAKE-UP TORQUE, lbs/ft.
Bodys/Bonnet Cap Screws (42) .................................. 1050-1100 ft#
Cap/Bonnet Cap Screws (39) ..................................... 100-110 ft#
Key Cap Screws (39) ................................................... 12-16 ft#
Stem Gland/Bonnet Cap Screws (23) ....................... 16-20 ft#
Piston/Stem Connections (4/3) ................................... 150/160 ft#
Equalizing Valve Screws (12) .................................... 30-35 ft#
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Written By : Mr. R. LEE Subject : Issue No. : 600 - 001
Product Engineer : S. Varghese Operation and Maintenance of Date : June 1997
3.06" QUAD BOP.
Engineering Manager : Mr. Jeswani Page 3 of 20
OPERATION
It is assumed that all personnel using this equipment and/or manual will be trained
and familiar with BOP equipment and the operation of same. This BOP and related
equipment should be fully function and pressure tested prior to each job. All
personnel should read this Technical manual and familiarize themselves with the
operation and maintenance of the equipment before starting any job.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
Connect hydraulic opening and closing lines as indicated in the hook-up schematic.
Required operating pressures and volumes are included in the preceding 'Operating
Parameters' section of this manual. When first operating an actuator after repair
it should be cycled several times to remove air from the bonnet cylinder.
Normal pre-job functional testing of these rams consists of closing the rams to
ascertain that they operate at the required pressure and observing the operating
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pressure required and position of the indicator rods. Actual shearing of tubing can
be performed once during annual major overhauls.
Condition of the slip inserts should be examined prior to each job. If they are dull
or chipped the inserts should be replaced. Confirm that the inserts are the correct
size for the tubing to be run.
Slip rams may be closed around a piece of the tubing. Tubing can then be inspected
to assure that the inserts are 'biting' evenly. Note the actuator pressure required
to fully close rams and position of the indicator rods.
After inspecting the shear and slip rams, a pipe ram test should be performed. To
test pipe rams a 'dummy' solid rod fitted with a 'dognut' should be used. This
dummy has the same diameter as the tubing and the dognut on the lower end will
prevent it from being blown out of the rams.
Fit a ported blind tests flange to bottom of BOP. Close pipe rams around the
dummy. Observe actuator pressure required and the position of the indicator rods.
With pipe ram equalizing valve open, fill BOP body below pipe rams with test
fluid, preferably inhibited fresh water (an anti-freeze/water mix works well). Close
the equalizing valve and pressure to anticipated wellhead pressure. Hold five
minutes. Vent pressure back through test pump or open equalizing valve. DO NOT
OPEN THE RAMS WITH DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE ACROSS THEM, as seal
damage will occur. If rams leak, do not look down into BOP to see where leak is
at - use a mirror and light. Leak sources may be the equalizing valve, outer seals,
or the inner seals around the dummy. Repair as required. Retest. Remove dummy
and leave pipe rams open with pipe ram equalizing valve closed.
Closing pipe rams without pipe or a dummy in them can cause seal damage.
Always have the correct size pipe or dummy in place when closing.
CAUTION : Should the dognut break off the dummy will be shot out of the BOP
like a bullet; therefore, the BOP should always be tested vertically or aimed at a
restraining wall.
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Product Engineer : S. Varghese Operation and Maintenance of Date : June 1997
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BLIND RAMS
With side outlet blanked off and test flange fitted to bottom of the BOP, close blind
rams. Observe closing pressure required and position of the indicator rods. Open
the equalizing valve and fill below rams with test fluid. Close equalizing valve and
pressure to maximum anticipated wellhead pressure and hold for five minutes.
Check for leaks. Bleed pressure back through pump or use the equalizing valve.
Never open rams with differential pressure. As above, check for leaks with a mirror.
Repair leaks as required, and retest. Leave rams open and blind ram equalizing
valve closed.
TEST CRITERIA
Shell Tests - there shall be no leakage or loss of pressure during the stabilized
pressure point.
Ram test - maximum pressure loss during a pressure point shall not exceed 100
psi per 3 minutes on a high pressure test. If a low pressure test is conducted (200
psi), the maximum pressure loss shall not exceed 10 psi per 3 minutes.
FUNCTIONAL TESTS
Functional tests of the actuators will have been accomplished during ram testing.
Equalizing valves will also have been tested along with the rams.
FIELD OPERATIONS
Connect the hydraulic controls to the BOP as in the hook-up schematic. Closing and
opening times will vary according to the hydraulic fluid flow available.
When hydraulic pressure is applied to the outer connections of the actuator cylinders
the rams will close. They can then be locked closed by turning the manual handle
clockwise approximately 20 turns. Should hydraulic pressure not be available and
it becomes necessary to manually close the rams - disconnect from the inner actuator
connections so that hydraulic fluid can drain, then manually close the actuators by
turning clockwise. To reopen rams it is necessary to reestablish hydraulic service
and open hydraulically.
To open rams apply hydraulic pressure to the inner connections on the actuators.
Be sure manual locking stems are fully open before trying to open rams.
Position of the indicator rods will confirm the open or closed position of the rams.
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The amount of indicator rods left showing will have been noted in the functional
testing.
Normal hydraulic operating pressures and volumes of fluid required are included
under 'Operating Parameters'.
Equalizing valves are manually opened by using 1/4" Allen wrench (hex key) and
turning counter - clockwise approximately 1-1/2 turns. Note that the stem cannot
be backed out of the bonnet. To close, turn clockwise until seated. Do not use undue
force as damage to the seat may occur.
In normal field operations none of the BOP rams will be used; however, should they
be required, do not exceed the operating pressures given in 'Operating Parameters'.
CAUTION : Assembly is heavy, be ready for it. Ram cannot drop off guide rod when
in fully open position.
With actuator/ram assembly removed from BOP, apply hydraulic closing pressure
to extend the ram out of the ram pocket of the bonnet. Ram is removed from guide
rod by lifting upward, so keep assembly in upright orientation. Ram can be removed,
cleaned, and seals, slips, or shear blades inspected. If repair are required see
maintenance section for disassembly instructions.
Seals should be sharp, without gouges or pieces missing; however, some separation
of the elastomer from the side plates of the inner seals is normal. It is quite
common to find pieces of the inner seal missing, usually caused by explosive
decompression, commonly caused by carbon dioxide in the well fluids. Do not reuse
any seals with pieces missing - replace them.
Shear blades should not have any nicks or chips on the leading edge. Replace if
damaged.
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Product Engineer : S. Varghese Operation and Maintenance of Date : June 1997
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Slip inserts need to be replaced whenever the sharpness of the gripping 'threads'
is lost. All grooves in the inserts should be thoroughly cleaned, and the root of the
threads examined for cracking. If any cracking is evident, replace the inserts.
Coat all parts with an inhibited grease and reassemble in reverse order. Reinstall
ram(s) on the guide(s) then retract them into the bonnets using hydraulic opening
pressure. Be careful to keep fingers free as rams retract.
Carefully check that no damage to the bonnet face seal has occurred. Replace if
needed. Hold seal in place with a coating of grease.
Insert ram into body bore and push assembly inward until bonnet face makes up
to the body. It may necessary to 'suck up' the last inch with the cap screws as the
seals enter the tight bore. Not that the assembly can only be installed if the two
support pins are aligned with the matching holes in the body.
Tighten the bonnet cap screws in order 1,3,2,4, and repeat. Connect hydraulic
bridle and function test.
MAINTENANCE
Frequency of scheduled maintenance will vary with the time and type of service
and frequency of use. We recommend the following minimum routine be adhered
to :
(Throughout, it is assumed that all parts and seals will be cleaned, inspected, and
coated with light grease, inhibitor, oil, or hydraulic fluid prior to installation of new
seals or reassembly of parts.)
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ANNUALLY
As above, all seals should be replaced, particularly if BOP has been exposed to
extreme temperatures. Additionally, the actuator seals should be replaced. Complete
overhaul follows:
Remove the actuator/ram assemblies and disconnect the rams from the actuators
as in "ram inspection" section above. Blind rams and pipe rams are identical
assemblies. Use the listed drawing for reference.
With ram assembly removed from the actuator, remove inner seal (4) by sliding out
sideways from ram body. Outer seal (3) can then be carefully pried from the body
and 'un-wrapped' to remove. Clean all parts. Inspect all seals and replace as required.
Undue hardening of the elastomer can be checked by comparing to a new seal. Note
the retainer bar (2) is held in place with the two pins in the slots of the inner seal.
Lightly coat all parts with inhibited grease and reassemble.
Remove ram assembly from BOP and actuator as above. Remove socket head cap
screw (3) and lockwasher (2), using a 3/8" hex key, and shear blade (4). Clean all
parts and carefully inspect the cutting edge of the shear blade to assure there is
no cracking or chipping. Replace if required.
Lightly coat all parts with inhibited grease and reassemble. Be sure blades are
installed with the cutting 'ramps' away from each other.
Shear rams, unlike all other rams, are oriented Right and Left, as you face the BOP
from the equalizer valve side. Keep track of which side each assembly comes from.
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Inspect 'teeth' of the slip insert. They should be sharp and not chipped. If teeth are
worn or otherwise dulled, replace them. It is important that the grooves be clean
- if an accumulation of sediment builds up in the grooves the teeth may slip on the
tubing.
Remove actuator/ram assembly from body, and ram assembly from actuator as
above. Nut (5) is loose fit and can be unscrewed from stem (3). With ram and nut
removed, hydraulically shift piston assembly to full open position. Remove hydraulic
connection and vent fluid.
Remove hex head capscrews (23) and lock washers (37). Gland (2) can now be
removed by screwing two of the cap screws into the two threaded 'jacking holes' in
the gland. Remove old seals/backups (17,19, 20) and wiper ring (18), and clean
gland. Replace seals, backups, and wiper.
Remove pin (14) and handle (13).
Remove socket head cap screws (39) and lock washers (38). Cap (6) can now be
removed by threading two cap screws into the jacking holes until cap is free. As
cap is removed from the actuator be careful to tilt it slightly sideways to disengage
the indicator rod (9) from the piston (4). Indicator rod may now be removed from
the cap, and gland (8) unscrewed from cap. Remove O-ring and back-up (27,28)
from gland. Clean parts and replace seals. Replace O-ring/back-up in same order
as removed - with back-up away from the hydraulic pressure. Remove O-ring/backup
(35,36) assembly. Stem (10) may now be removed from cap. Remove O-ring/backup
(29,30) from stem. Inspect thrust washer/bearing (31,32) - they should not normally
need replaced.
Piston (4) and stem (3) sub-assembly can now be removed. Routine maintenance
should not require disconnecting the stem from the piston. Remove seal (25) and
wear ring (26). Clean assembly and install new seal. If it shows signs of wear,
replace the wear ring. Should it be necessary to remove the piston from the stem,
the set screws (24) are removed. Note that there are four of these, two jam on two.
After removing the set screws, the piston can be unscrewed from the stem. Use the
wrench flats - do not mark either the piston or the stem.
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Before reassembling, replace seals and coat all parts with hydraulic fluid and/or
light oil/grease. Reassemble in reverse order. Note that the key (12) must be properly
oriented in the sleeve (11) before installation of the socket head cap screw (33).
As cap is inserted into bonnet, the indicator rod (9) must be hooked into the ring
on the piston. This can best be accomplished by extending the indicator rod outward
quite a distance, hooking it under the piston lip, then inserting the cap into bonnet
cylinder.
Note that nut (5) is loose fit onto end of stem (3) until almost flush, as shown, but
so that the nut, not the end of the stem, takes the load against back of ram body.
Removal of pins (15,16), cap screws/washers (41,42), dowel pin (22), set screws (24)
and ells (44) should not be required.
Pack jack-out holes in gland (2) and cap (6) with grease to prevent an accumulation
of well fluid solids or paint.
Connect hydraulics and cycle open/closed several times to work air from cylinder.
Extend stem and connect ram as in 'ram inspection' section. Reinstall in BOP body.
Remove the equalizing valve assemblies from the BOP body by removing the three
socket head cap screws (12) using a 1/4" hex key, and prying outward under lip of
bonnet.
Using the hex key handle, screw the stem (2) inwards, as if closing, until it comes
all the way out of the bonnet (1). Remove and replace the seals and backup rings
(5,6,7,8).
Remove the seat (4) from the BOP body by hooking into the side ports of the seat
and pulling outward. A stiff bent wire (we suggest a bent brass rod) should be all
that is required to pull it. Remove and replace seal and backup ring (9,10).
CAUTION : When removing seat and seals from BOP body be careful not to scratch
the seal bore of the body.
Lightly grease all parts, replace seals, and reassemble in reverse order.
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1 1 700-100-306-2001 Body
3-3/4" Lg.
Note : To designate the tubing sizes, substitute the following for 'xxx' in assembly
numbers;
Tubing 'xxx'
Nom. Dia.
1.00" 100
1.25" 125
1.50" 150
1.75" 175
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Note : Two of the above assemblies are required for one pair/BOP.
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PARVEEN
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPD
/ REL F/PRODUCTION 9-3-93
NOTES:
1. SEE OPERATIONS MANUAL, SPS 600, FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AND MAKE-UP
TORQUES.
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE REFERENCE ONLY ASSEMBLY – QUAD B.O.P.
3.06” – 10,000 MAWP
SCALE : DRAWN BY
DATE: 9/01/93 REVISED
ASSEMBLE
FLUSH WITH
NOSE OF STEM,
ITEM3, +1/*32” –
0 DO NOT
ALLOW NOSE
TO STICK THRU
NUT ITEM 5.
NOTES:
1. FOR CLARITY SOME ITEMS ARE SHOWN ROTATED OUT OF
POSITION.
2. SEE OPERATIONS MANUAL, SPS 600, FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AND MAKE-UP TORQUES.
3. FOR QUAD ASSEMBLY 700-100-306-1000 FOUR ACTUATOR
ASSEMBLIES SHALL HAVE ITEMS 44 Ø 45 AS SHOWN AND
FOUR SHALL BE REVERSED. ITEM 44 IS POSITIONED ON
EQUALIZER VALVE SIDE OF B.O.P. ASSEMBLY.
4. HYDRAULIC CLOSING VOLUMN (PAIR) : 88 CU IN.
5. HYDRAULIC OPENING VOLUMN (PAIR) : 82 CU IN.
ASSEMBLY – ACTUATOR 3.06” – 10,000 MAWP QUAD B.O.P.
SCALE : DRAWN BY
DATE: 9/01/93 REVISED
PARVEEN INDUSTRIES INDIA.
900-100-306-1000 SHT 1 OF 1
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPD
/ REL F/PRODUCTION 9-3-93
NOTES:
1. SEE OPERATIONS MANUAL, SPS 600, FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURES.
NOTES:
1. SEE OPERATIONS MANUAL, SPS 600,
FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES.
NOTES:
1. SEE OPERATIONS MANUAL, SPS 600,
FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES.
NOTES:
1. SEE OPERATIONS MANUAL, SPS 600,
FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES.
500-100-022-1000