Bop
Bop
Bop
For
Major Features 3
Engineering Data 6
Parts List 9
Rams 13
Installation Recommendations 16
Assembly Procedure 19
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Major Features
1. Major components are forged or cast for uniform strength, impact resistance and freedom
from defects.
8. Two seals and a vent hole prevent well pressure from bleeding into operating cylinder.
9. Rams can be locked in closed position by optional hydraulic ram locks. Release of locks
is positive when opening of rams is desired.
10. All operating parts, as well as rams and seals, can be replaced on location, thus provid-
ing a completely reconditioned Preventer.
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Major Features (Cont.)
Well Pressure Cannot Reach the Operating Cylinders
BACK-UP RINGS
(IN 10,000 & 15,000 PSI CHECK VALVE
WP PREVENTERS ONLY)
ENERGIZING RING
HYCAR LIP SEAL
RETAINER RING AND PLASTIC PACKING
LOCKING RING RING
“O”-RING
OPERATING
CYLINDER
VENT TO ATMOSPHERE
PREVENTER
PREVENTER BODY
BONNET
Each operating piston rod has triple seals. A Hycar lip seal normally holds well pressure, a plastic
energized secondary seal backs up the lip seal, and a large “O” ring seals the hydraulic operat-
ing system. A vent to atmosphere, located between the plastic energized seal and “O” ring seal,
provides further assurance that well pressure cannot reach the operating cylinder.
An optional hydraulic lock mechanism, used in place of locking screws, locks the rams in the
closed position by remote control. It continues to hold rams closed, even though control pres-
sure is released, until unlocking pressure is applied. Release is positive because the design
causes more unlocking than locking force. The hydraulic ram lock is essential in underwater
drilling and is often used on land in place of slower acting manually operated locking screws.
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Hydraulic Control System
The ram close hydraulic cir-
cuit is shown in red on the
above caption. The closing
ratio (the ratio of well pres-
sure to operating piston
pressure needed to close Ram Closing and Ram Opening and
rams) for most Type “U” Bonnet Opening Bonnet Closing
Preventers is 7:1. The ram
closing pressure also serves to open the bonnets for ram change. When the bonnet bolts are
unscrewed and closing pressure is applied, pressure pushes the ram inward and at the same
time moves the bonnet away from the Preventer body. Even though the ram moves inward, the
bonnet stroke is sufficient to bring the ram into the clear for handling. An eyebolt is furnished on
each end of the Preventer body which can be screwed into the top of each ram for lifting.
The ram open hydraulic circuit is shown in gray on the above caption. Ram opening pressure
also serves to close the bonnets. Hydraulic control pressure draws the bonnets tightly against the
Preventer body; bolts serve only to hold bonnets closed. An important feature of the Type
“U” hydraulic system is that the rams are pulled back close to the bonnets before the bonnets
begin moving toward the Preventer body. Because of this, rams never interfere with pipe in the
hole or otherwise obstruct the vertical bore. Rams may be changed, in an emergency, when the
well is blowing, thereby increasing the security provided by the Preventers.
Pressure Required
The rated continuous working pressure for the Type “U” BOP operating system is 1,500 psi.
Pressures of 300 to 500 psi normally provide satisfactory operation. Pressures in excess of
1,500 psi may be required in 10,000 and 15,000 psi Preventers to close the rams against high
well pressures. In emergencies, pressures up to 5,000 psi can be applied to the hydraulic con-
trols. For optimum seal life, the applied hydraulic pressure should be limited to 1,500 psi, espe-
cially when it is customary to hold “ram open” pressure on Preventers continuously. When a
3,000 psi accumulator is used to store maximum energy for Preventer operation, a pressure
regulator should be used to control pressure applied to the Preventer.
Operating Fluids
Light hydraulic oil is the recommended operating fluid for Type “U” Preventers. Any type is satis-
factory except fuel oil, which causes rubber seals to swell and deteriorate. The use of water as an
operating medium is satisfactory provided soluble oil is added to prevent corrosion and anti-
freeze is added when necessary. Should an emergency require the use of drilling mud pressure
to operate a Preventer, the Preventer should be torn down, thoroughly cleaned and all seals
carefully checked for excessive wear caused by sand in the mud as soon as practical thereafter.
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Engineering Data
Side Outlets
Available in sizes up to 4” (6” on 26” Preventers).
Side outlets can be provided beneath each set of
rams, on either or both sides of Type “U” Preven-
ters. Side outlet flanges are open face and have
the same pressure rating as the vertical run
flanges. Valve removal preparations can be pro-
vided.
Flanges
Confirm to API standard 6A. Type 6BX flanges are
Single Open Face Flanged Type “U” B.O.P.
standard for 10,000 psi and 15,000 psi working
pressures and for 13-5/8” bore 5,000 psi working
pressure. Obsolete flanges for these pressures can
be furnished on special order. Preventers with stud-
ded flanges are available upon request.
Clamp Connections
Clamp Connections are often used on Type
“U” Preventers as they can be connected or
disconnected in a fraction of the time required
for API flanges. Clamp connection have ample
strength for mechanical loads encountered in
severe drilling service.
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Engineering Data (Cont.)
Single Open Face Flanged
or Clamp Hub Models
7-1/16”** 3000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 24.062” -- 20.250” 8.750” -- 7.844” -- 5.50” 2500
7-1/16”** 5000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 27.500” 25.188” 25.250” 10.406” 9.250” 9.625” 8.469” 5.50” 2800
7-1/16” 10,000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 30.526” 27.188” 20.625” 11.062” 9.375” 21.031” 10.344” 5.50” 3550
7-1/16” 15,000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 31.812” -- 20.625” 11.688” -- 12.658” -- 5.50” 3800
11”** 3000 11 96.250” 146.875” -- -- 29.062” -- 25.125” 9.812” -- 10.531” -- 6.75” 5300
11”** 5000 11 96.250” 146.875” 110.125” 150.188” 34.312” 29.312” 25.125” 12.438” 9.938” 13.156” 10.656” 6.75” 5600
11”** 10,000 11 96.250” 146.875” 110.125” 150.188” 35.688” 32.188” 25.750” 13.125” 11.375” 13.844” 12.094” 6.75” 6400
11” Model 79 15,000 11 124.000” 175.312” 124.500” 167.125” 44.812” 33.875” 32.000” 16.688” 11.219” 17.781” 12.312” 9.25” 10,300
13-5/8” 3000 13-5/8 112.125” 171.500” 122.688” 166.016” 31.312” -- 29.250” 10.312” -- 11.531” -- 7.50” 7200
13-5/8” 5000 13-5/8 112.125” 171.500” 122.688” 166.062” 33.812” 31.938” 29.250” 11.582” 10.625” 12.781” 11.844” 7.50” 7700
13-5/8” 10,000 13-5/8 114.125” 172.750” 124.688” 167.312” 41.688” 32.812” 30.250” 15.125” 10.688” 17.094” 12.656” 7.50” 10,300
13-5/8” Model B** 15,000 13-5/8 139.000” 214.375” 152.250” 205.500” 53.688” 42.000” 39.500” 21.375” 15.500” 22.844” 17.000” 8.00” 23,700
16-3/4” Model B 3000 16-3/4 127.250” 204.562” 147.250” 199.375” 40.062” 31.750” 35.750” 13.312” 9.156” 15.406” 11.250” 9.25” 13,700
16-3/4” Model B 5000 16-3/4 129.250” 202.125” 149.250” 202.250” 43.062” 34.938” 35.750” 14.812” 10.750” 16.906” 12.844” 9.25” 13.750
16-3/4”** 10,000 16-3/4 139.000” 218.375” 155.500” 212.000” 49.688” 41.938” 39.500” 19.375” 15.500” 20.219” 16.344” 9.25” 23,300
18-3/4” 10,000 18-3/4 156.375” 242.125” 165.500” 226.625” 56.000” 43.234” 42.500” 20.500” 13.875” 22.000” 15.344” 12.00” 28,900
20-3/4” 3000 20-3/4 143.688” 226.812” 163.938” 223.875” 40.562” 33.312” 39.516” 14.312” 10.688” 66.281” 12.656” 8.00” 13,660
21-1/4” 2000 21-1/4 143.688” 226.812” 163.938” 223.875” 37.188” 33.312” 39.516” 12.625” 10.688” 14.594” 12.656” 8.00” 13,250
21-1/4” 5000 21-1/4 164.250” 247.250” 180.938” 239.250” 50.938” 46.125” 42.500” 17.969” 17.188” 18.719” 14.688” 13.50” 30,000
21-1/4** 10,000 21-1/4 168.375” 250.375” 181.125” 239.500” 66.000” 53.000” 47.250” 24.531” 18.031” 26.250” 19.750” 13.50” 34,650
26-3/4 3000 26-3/4 169.625” 275.375” -- -- 48.312” -- 46.250” 17.438” -- 19.906” -- 8.00” 24,000
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Engineering Data (Cont.)
Double Open Face Flanged
or Clamp Hub Models
7-1/16”** 3000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 41.000” -- 18.562” 20.250” 8.750” -- 7.844” -- 5.50” 25.688” -- 11.438” 5000
7-1/16”** 5000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 44.188” 41.875” 18.812” 20.250” 10.406” 9.250” 9.625” 8.469” 5.50” 27.094” 25.938” 11.188” 5200
7-1/16” 10,000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 48.625” 45.250” 17.438” 20.625” 11.062” 9.375” 12.031” 10.344” 5.50” 29.125” 27.438” 12.562” 6400
7-1/16” 15,000 7-1/16 74.000” 109.500” -- -- 49.875” -- 17.438” 20.625” 11.688” -- 12.656” -- 5.50” 29.750” -- 12.562” 5750
11”** 3000 11 96.250” 146.875” -- -- 49.250” -- 16.562” 25.125” 9.812” -- 10.531” -- 6.75” 30.000” -- 13.438” 9900
11”** 5000 11 96.250” 146.875” 110.125” 150.188” 54.500” 49.500” 16.562” 25.125” 12.438” 9.938” 13.156” 10.656” 6.75” 32.625” 30.125” 13.438” 10,200
11”** 10,000 11 96.250” 146.875” 110.125” 150.188” 55.875” 52.375” 16.562” 25.750” 13.125” 11.375” 13.844” 12.094” 6.75” 33.312” 31.562” 13.438” 11,300
11” Model 79 15,000 11 124.000” 175.312” 124.500” 167.125” 69.750” 58.812” 14.312” 32.000” 16.688” 11.219” 17.781” 12.312” 9.25” 41.625” 35.156” 15.668” 18,400
13-5/8” 3000 13-5/8 112.125” 171.500” 122.688” 166.062” 53.375” -- 15.438” 29.250” 10.312” -- 11.531” -- 7.50” 32.375” -- 14.562” 14,300
13-5/8” 5000 13-5/8 112.125” 171.500” 122.688” 166.152” 55.875” 54.000” 15.438” 29.250” 11.562” 10.625” 12.781” 11.844” 7.50” 33.625” 32.688” 14.562” 14,800
13-5/8” 10,000 13-5/8 114.125” 172.250” 124.688” 167.312” 66.625” 57.750” 12.582” 30.250” 15.125” 10.688” 17.094” 12.656” 7.50” 40.062” 35.625” 17.438” 18,400
13-5/8” Model B** 15,000 13-5/8 139.000” 214.375” 152.250” 205.500” 81.750” 70.125” 9.938” 39.500” 21.375” 15.500” 22.844” 17.000” 8.00” 49.438” 43.562” 20.062” 43,250
16-3/4” Model B 3000 16-3/4 127.250” 204.562” 147.250” 199.975” 65.975” 57.562” 13.438” 35.750” 13.312” 9.156” 15.406” 11.250” 9.25” 39.125” 34.969” 16.562” 26,650
16-3/4” Model B 5000 16-3/4 129.250” 202.125” 149.250” 202.250” 65.875” 60.750” 13.438” 35.750” 14.812” 10.750” 16.906” 12.844” 9.25” 40.625” 36.562” 16.562” 25,940
16-3/4”** 10,000 16-3/4 139.000” 218.375” 155.500” 212.000” 77.750” 70.000” 11.188” 39.500” 19.375” 15.500” 20.219” 16.344” 9.25” 47.438” 43.562” 18.812” 43,500
18-3/4” 10,000 16-3/4 156.375” 242.125” 165.500” 225.626” 87.125” 74.000” 10.875” 42.500” 20.500” 13.875” 22.000” 15.344” 12.00” 51.500” 44.875” 19.125” 56,950
20-3/4” 3000 20-3/4 143.688” 226.812” 163.938” 223.875” 66.125” 58.875” 12.438” 39.516” 14.312” 10.688” 16.281” 12.656” 8.00” 39.875” 36.250” 17.562” 25,550
21-1/4” 2000 21-1/4 143.688” 226.812” 163.938” 223.875” 62.750” 58.875” 12.438” 39,516” 12.625” 10.688” 14.594” 12.656” 8.00” 38.188” 36.250” 17.562” 25,150
21-1/4” 5000 21-1/4 164.250” 247.250” 180.938” 239.250” 82.375” 74.000” 12.375” 42.500” 17.969” 17.188” 18.719” 14.688” 13.50” 49.031” 45.000” 17.625” 58,000
21-1/4** 10,000 21-1/4 163.375” 250.375” 181.125” 239.500” 100.062” 87.062” 9.438” 47.250” 24.531” 18.031” 26.250” 19.750” 13.50” 58.594” 52.094” 20.562” 65,500
26-3/4 3000 26-3/4 169.625” 275.375” -- -- 78.875” -- 7.438” 46.250” 17.438” -- 19.906” -- 8.00” 48.000” -- 22.562” 44,200
Closing Ratio 7:1 7:1 7:1 6.6:1 7:1 7.4:1 7:1 5.5:1 7.2:1 7:1
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Parts List For Type “U” BOP
Refer to the following tables on pages 10-12 for BOP parts correlating to the
above BOP exploded view.
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Parts List For Type “U” BOP
Note: WOM part numbers superceded with an “S” prefix (add S to each part number).
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Parts List For Type “U” BOP
Note: WOM part numbers superceded with an “S” prefix (add S to each part number).
*A large bore shear bonnet is available for these sizes.
** Part numbers shown are for old style shear bonnets.
*** 13-5/8” through 16-3/4” and 20-3/4” through 26-3/4” require 24 for single and 48 for double. The 18-3/4” requires 32 for single and 64 for double.
****Required on all 11” 15,000 psi and 16-3/4” 10,000 psi BOPs with manual locking screws.
+ 11” 15,000 psi requires 8 for single, 16 for double.
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Parts List For Type “U” BOP
Note: WOM part numbers superceded with an “S” prefix (add S to each part number).
*A large bore shear bonnet is available for these sizes.
** Part numbers shown are for old style shear bonnets.
*** 13-5/8” through 16-3/4” and 20-3/4” through 26-3/4” require 24 for single and 48 for double. The 18-3/4” requires 32 for single and 64 for double.
****Required on all 11” 15,000 psi and 16-3/4” 10,000 psi BOPs with manual locking screws.
✝
Requires 2 for single and 4 for double.
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Rams for Type “U” B.O.P.
Note: To remove ram packing, pry top seal
loose first-then pry first one side and the other of
the front packer until it is free.
1. Ram
2. Top Seal
3. Ram Packer
4. Ram Assembly
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Rams for Type “U” B.O.P.
Rams automatically center
pipe in hole.
Blind 644504-01 644500-01 644215-01 644219-01 44118-01 644218-01 644222-01 44121-01 644221-01 644225-01 44147-01 644224-01
1.050” 644504-02 644501-01 644215-02 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1.315” 644504-03 644501-02 644215-03 44233-25 44118-07 19243-08 -- -- -- 644225-02 44148-06 644224-02
1.660” 644504-04 644501-03 644215-04 44233-02 44118-02 19243-06 644222-02 44121-02 644221-02 644225-03 44148-05 644224-03
1.900” 644504-05 644501-04 644215-05 44233-03 44118-03 19243-05 644222-03 44121-03 644221-03 644225-04 44148-07 644224-04
2.062” 644504-06 644501-05 644215-06 44233-04 44118-04 19243-04 644222-04 44121-04 644221-04 644225-05 44148-03 644224-05
2.375” 644504-07 644501-06 644215-07 644219-06 44118-05 644218-06 644222-05 44121-05 644221-05 644225-06 44148-01 644224-06
2.875” 644504-08 644501-07 644215-08 644219-07 44118-06 644218-07 644222-06 44121-06 644221-06 644225-07 44148-02 644224-07
3.500” 644504-09 644502-01 644215-09 644219-08 644835-01 644218-08 644222-07 644753-01 644221-07 644225-08 644738-01 644224-08
4.000” 644216-11 44104-02 19474-02 644219-10 44119-02 644218-10 44234-10 44122-04 690808-09 644225-10 44149-02 644224-10
4.500” 644216-12 44104-03 19474-03 644219-11 644835-02 644218-11 644222-09 644753-02 644221-09 644225-11 644738-02 644224-11
4.750” -- -- -- 44233-12 44119-10 19374-04 -- -- -- 644225-13 44150-01 644224-13
5.000” 644216-14 44104-04 19474-04 644219-14 644835-03 644218-14 644222-10 644753-03 644221-10 644225-14 644738-03 644224-14
5.500” 644216-15 44104-07 19474-06 644219-16 44120-01 644218-16 44234-13 44123-01 690808-12 644225-16 44150-03 644224-16
5.750” -- -- -- 44233-23 44120-10 671430-17 -- -- -- -- -- --
6.000” -- -- -- 44233-16 44120-02 19375-02 44234-14 44123-02 690808-13 44244-13 44150-04 31215-09
6.625” -- -- -- 44233-17 644835-04 19375-03 44234-15 644753-04 690808-14 644225-18 644738-04 644224-18
7.000” -- -- -- 44233-18 44120-04 19375-04 44243-16 44124-01 690808-15 644225-19 44151-01 644224-19
7.625” -- -- -- 44233-19 44120-05 19375-05 44234-17 44124-02 690808-16 44244-15 44151-02 19506-04
7.750” -- -- -- 44233-22 44120-09 19375-11 -- -- -- 44244-25 44151-06 19506-09
8.625” -- -- -- 44233-20 44120-06 19375-06 -- -- -- 44244-16 44151-03 19506-05
9.000” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 44244-24 44151-04 19506-06
9.625” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 644225-24 44151-05 644224-24
10.750” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 44244-18 44152-01 38372
11.750” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 44244-26 614208-01 614227-01
3.500” Aluminum 644216-10 44104-05 19474-07 44233-08 44119-06 19374-06 -- -- -- 44244-20 44149-04 31215-16
4.500” Aluminum 644216-13 44104-06 19474-08 44233-11 44119-07 19374-07 -- -- -- 44244-10 44149-05 31215-17
5.000” Aluminum -- -- -- 44233-24 44119-08 19374-09 -- -- -- 44244-32 44150-08 31215-27
Note: WOM part numbers superceded with an “S” prefix (add S to each part number).
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Rams for Type “U” B.O.P.
13-5/8” U BOP 16-3/4” U BOP 18-3/4” U BOP 21-1/4” U BOP
15,000 psi 3000, 5000 and 10,000 psi 10,000 psi 5000 and 10,000 psi
Pipe Top Seal 644226-01 Top Seal 644229-01 Top Seal 644232-01 Top Seal 40972
Size
Assembly Ram Packer Assembly Ram Packer Assembly Ram Packer Assembly Ram Packer
Blind 644228-01 44143-01 644227-01 644231-01 44179-01 644230-01 644234-01 44184-01 644233-01 44262-01 44214-01 40962-19
1.050” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1.315” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1.660” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1.900” -- -- -- 44252-21 44180-03 38853-21 -- -- -- -- -- --
2.062” 44243-02 44144-03 40910-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2.375” 644228-03 44144-01 644227-03 44252-06 44180-01 38853-02 44254-02 44185-01 14856-01 44262-02 44215-01 40962-01
2.875” 644228-04 44144-02 644227-04 644231-04 44180-02 644230-04 44254-03 44185-02 41856-01 44262-03 44215-02 40962-02
3.500” 644228-05 644739-01 644227-05 644231-05 644740-01 644230-05 644234-04 644741-01 44233-04 44262-04 644743-01 40962-03
4.000” 644228-07 44144-06 644227-07 644231-06 44181-02 644230-06 44254-06 44185-05 41856-04 44262-06 44215-05 40962-04
4.500” 644228-08 644739-02 644227-08 644231-07 644740-02 644230-07 44254-07 644741-02 41856-03 44262-07 644743-02 40962-05
4.750” 44243-11 44144-09 40910-07 44252-08 44181-04 38853-07 44254-09 44185-08 41856-05 44262-09 44215-08 40962-06
5.000” 644228-11 644739-03 644227-11 644231-09 644740-03 644230-09 644234-10 644741-03 644233-10 44262-10 644743-03 40962-07
5.500” 44243-12 44145-03 40910-08 44252-09 44181-06 38853-09 44254-11 44185-10 41856-08 44262-11 44215-10 40962-08
5.750” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
6.000” 44243-14 44145-04 40910-09 44252-10 49291-01 38853-10 44254-13 44185-12 41855-09 44262-13 44215-12 40962-09
6.625” 44243-15 644739-04 40910-10 44252-11 644740-04 38853-11 44254-14 644741-04 41856-09 44262-14 644743-04 40962-10
7.000” 44243-16 44146-01 40910-11 44252-12 49291-03 38853-12 44254-15 44185-14 14856-11 44262-15 44215-14 40962-11
7.625” 44243-17 44146-02 40910-12 44252-13 49291-04 38853-13 44254-16 44185-15 41856-12 44262-16 44215-15 40962-12
7.750” 44243-22 44146-07 40910-23 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
8.625” 44243-18 44146-03 40910-13 44252-15 49291-06 38853-15 44254-17 44185-16 41856-13 44262-17 44215-16 40962-13
9.000” 44243-19 44146-04 40910-14 44252-16 49291-07 38853-16 44254-18 44185-17 41856-14 44262-18 44215-17 40962-14
9.625” 44243-20 44146-05 40910-15 44252-17 49292-01 38853-17 44254-19 44185-18 41856-15 44262-19 44215-18 40962-15
10.750” 44243-21 44146-06 40910-22 44252-18 49292-02 38853-18 44254-21 44185-21 41856-20 44262-20 44216-01 40962-20
11.750” -- -- -- 44252-19 49292-03 38853-19 -- -- -- 44262-21 44216-02 40962-21
13.375” -- -- -- 44252-20 49292-04 38853-20 44254-22 44185-20 41856-22 44262-22 44216-03 40962-22
13.625” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 44262-24 44215-05 40962-24
13.750” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
16.000” -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 44262-23 44216-04 40962-23
3.500” Aluminum 44243-06 44144-05 40910-16 -- -- -- 44254-05 44185-04 41856-16 44262-05 44215-04 40962-16
4.500” Aluminum 44243-08 44144-08 40910-05 -- -- -- 44254-08 44185-07 41856-17 44252-08 44215-07 40962-17
5.000” Aluminum -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Note: WOM part numbers superceded with an “S” prefix (add S to each part number).
21-1/4” Bore 2000 psi 26-3/4” Bore
20-3/4” Bore 3000 psi 2000 and 3000 psi
Pipe Top Seal 19514 Top Seal 34200
Size
Assembly Ram Packer Assembly Ram Packer
Note: WOM part numbers superceded with an “S” prefix (add S to each part number).
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Installation Recommendations
The Type “U” Blowout Preventer is completely as-
sembled and tested before leaving WOM, hence the
installation at the rig is relatively simple. The follow-
ing points should be checked as the preventer is be-
ing placed in the drilling rig hookup.
5. The capacity and pressure rating of the accumulators or pressure pumps must be sufficient to
close the Preventers quickly at a pressure equal to the maximum working pressure of the Preventers.
A rig may have the best possible BOP, but if the operating unit is insufficient to operate them, then the
entire unit is useless when subjected to high pressure.
6. Attach operating system lines to the open and close side of the “U” preventer. Check the oper-
ating system, both opening and closing the rams.
7. When hand wheels are used to operate the preventer, they should be properly installed and
braced so they will operate freely. The universal joint is installed on the preventer locking screws and
the extension wrench is put between the universal joint and hand wheel. These should be installed to
have as little angular offset as possible. Hand wheels should be tested to ensure they will operate
freely.
8. Pressure test the Preventers and connections to the maximum rated working pressure of the
preventer as per API RP53.
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Care & Maintenance
Daily or Trip Care: All blowout Preventers should be operated daily. Many owners require that they
be operated at the beginning of each tour. Blind rams should be operated every time pipe is out of the
hole. Pipe rams should not be closed except when pipe is in the preventer, to avoid extruding the
packer. If operation of the rams requires more than 500 psi control pressure when there is not pres-
sure in the well bore, the cause should be determined and remedial measures taken.
Care Between Wells: Whenever a preventer is removed from a drilling hookup, it should be carefully
cleaned, the rams should be removed, cleaned, inspected, and lubricated. Also, the ram bore should
be cleaned, inspected and lubricated. Any burrs or galled spots should be smoothed. Rams may be
stored in the preventer or separately. The operating system should be thoroughly flushed to remove
sediment or foreign material. Type “U” Preventers should be transported with rams closed and lock-
ing screws run in to avoid accidental bending of locking screws.
Periodic Overhaul: Annually, or more often depending on the type of service, a preventer should be
completely disassembled and all parts cleaned, inspected and reconditioned or replaced. All rubber
seals should be replaced except ram packings which should be replaced according to condition. Any
metal parts which show damage, such as scored pistons or cylinders, should be replaced or re-
paired. Preventer parts in some cases can be repaired; however, this should be done only at WOM
repair shops or under supervision of WOM personnel. After the preventer is rebuilt, the body should
be tested to maximum rated working pressure and the operating system to 5,000 psi. The Type “U”
Preventer has been designed especially for ease of field servicing and reconditioning. Ram change
pistons and cylinders, and operating pistons and cylinders can be quickly replaced on location, pro-
viding a completely rebuilt bonnet assembly.
Testing: At regular intervals, weekly if possible, the complete drilling hookup and choke manifold
should be tested for pressure holding ability and correct operation. Blowout Preventer, operating unit
and all control piping should also be pressure tested and inspected. Pipe rams should not be closed
except when pipe is in the preventer, to avoid extruding the packing.
Lubricants: Ram Lubricant: Any water resistant grease or heavy oil can be used as a ram and ram
bore lubricant. Thread Lubricant: Metallic Zinc Base Grease should be used.
Storage: When a preventer is put in storage, the rams should be removed and the preventer thor-
oughly cleaned, all moving parts greased, and all machined surfaces oiled and greased, particularly
the ram bores and the flange ring grooves. Preferably, the preventer should be provided with flange
protectors. Preventers in storage should have the operating system full of light weight oil. Packed
rams should not be stored out of doors.
Spare Parts: It is recommended that spare drill pipe rams plus replacement packers and top seals
for all sizes of rams being used be kept at the rig. Other spare parts, are those recommended for a
year of operation.
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Cold Weather Operation
The operation of the Type “U” Blowout preventer in sub-zero temperatures requires
special precautions not normally necessary in the more temperate climates such
as that of the Gulf Coast area. Some of these precautions are:
1. The preventer should be kept as warm as possible as the rams are suscep-
tible to freezing in place since water-base drilling fluids freeze quickly and
solidly when they come to rest at such temperatures.
3. Avoid impact loads on rubber parts as they become very brittle and may
shatter.
5. Light hydraulic oil should be used in the Type “U” hydraulic system since
some medium-weight oils become semi-solid at temperatures in the neigh-
borhood of fifty degrees below zero.
6. Keep the equipment clean and free of water-base drilling fluids where at all
possible.
8. Water is satisfactory operating fluid provided a soluble oil is used for corro-
sion protection and sufficient antifreeze is added to prevent freezing.
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Assembly Procedure
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Assembly Procedure
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Assembly Procedure
Note:All parts and especially those where seals work should be checked to be sure there is no rust,
sharp edges or burrs.
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