BOP Testing, Inspection and Maintenance

(a) BOP pressure testing timeframes.You must pressure test your BOP system: When installed; and Before 14 days have elapsed since your last BOP pressure test. You must begin to test your BOP system before 12 a.m. (midnight) on the 14th day following the conclusion of the previous test. (b) BOP test pressures.When you test the … Continue reading BOP Testing, Inspection and Maintenance

Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Care & Maintenance

RAM TYPE Daily or Trip Care: All BOPs should be operated daily. Blind rams should be operated every time the pipe is out of the hole. Pipe rams should NOT be closed unless a pipe is in the hole. Care between Wells: Whenever a preventer is removed from service it should be; Cleaned Inspected Lubricated … Continue reading Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Care & Maintenance