OPERATING MANUAL

7-1/16’’ ×3000psi DOUBLE RAM BOP

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Table of Contents
1. Application ........................................................................................................ 1
2. Technical Parameters ........................................................................................ 1
2.1. Technical Parameters of the Ram Blowout Preventer ........................................... 1
2.1. Dimensions and structure of the Ram Blowout preventer ............................... 4
3. Operation Principles ......................................................................................... 4
3.1. Principles of the Open and Closure of the Ram ................................................ 4
3.2. Principles of Well Pressure Sealing .................................................................... 5
4. Structures and Features of the Main Component ............................................ 5
4.1. Structures and Features .................................................................................... 5
4.2. Pipe Ram Assembly ........................................................................................... 6
4.3. Ram shaft locking device ................................................................................... 7
4.4. Piston shaft and locking shaft sealing device .................................................... 7
5. Product structure and Parts List ....................................................................... 9
6.Installation, uses and Precautions ................................................................... 10
6.1. Installation at the Wellhead ............................................................................ 10
6.2. Uses .................................................................................................................. 12
6.3. Precautions ...................................................................................................... 14
7. Maintenance and Servicing ............................................................................ 15
7.1. Replacement of the Ram and the Ram Sealing Rubber Elements................... 15
7.2. Hinge Mount of Bonnet................................................................................... 16
7.3. Repair and Replacement of the Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly ........................ 17
8. Storage of the Rubber Element ...................................................................... 19
9. Common Faults and Trouble Shooting ........................................................... 19
10. General array configuration of the BOP ....................................................... 21
 1. Application

FZ18-21/2FZ18-21 forging series hydraulic ram BOP is one of the key elements of
the well control system. It is mainly used to control the well head pressure during
such operations as drilling, servicing and oil testing to prevent any blow out hazard
effectively and ensure safe operations. Specifically, then FZ18-21/2FZ18-21 ram
blowout preventer can perform the following operations.
1) With proper pipe ram sealing the annular space between casing and drilling string
when there is pipe in the hole.
2) With blind ram completely sealing well head when there is no pipe in the hole.
3) When the well head is closed, with killing manifold and choke manifold connected
to the drilling spool and the outlet of the body doing mud circulating, chocking and
releasing, well killing and well cleaning etc.
4) With killing manifold and choke manifold, effectively controlling bottom hole
pressure to balance bottom hole pressure

2. Technical Parameters

2.1. Technical Parameters of the Ram Blowout Preventer

1) The Model of Ram Blowout Preventer:

××× ××——××
Nominal Working Pressure（Mpa）

Bore (Metric, cm)

Type

Products code：FZ—Hydraulic Single ram Blowout Preventer

2FZ—Hydraulic Double ram Blowout Preventer

Please see the following table for the bore codes.

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 Table 1 Bore Codes
Metric British Metric British
18 7 1/16 ” 48 18 3/4 ”
23 9” 53 20 3/4 ”
28 11 ” 54 21 1/4 ”
35 13 5/8 ” 68 26 3/4 ”
43 16 3/4 ” 76 30 ”

Nominal Working Pressure: There are six kinds of working pressure as listed in
the following table.
Table 2 Nominal Working Pressure Rating
14MPa(2,000psi) 21MPa(3,000psi) 35MPa(5,000psi)

70MPa(10,000psi) 105MPa(15,000psi) 140MPa(20,000psi)

2）Temperature Grades of Metal Materials：

Table 3 Temperature Grades of Metal Materials
温度等级代号 API 代码 工作温度范围
T75 75 ﹣59～121℃（﹣75～250℉）
T20 20 ﹣29～121℃（﹣20～250℉）
T0 00 ﹣18～121℃（﹣0～250℉）
3）Temperature Grades of Non-metal Sealing Elements in contact with Well Liquids.
Combinations of two letters are used to indicate the upper limits and the lower
limits as described below.
Lower Limit (First Letter) Upper Limit (Second Letter)
A ﹣15℉（﹣26℃） A 180℉（82℃）
B 0℉（﹣17.8℃） B 200℉（93℃）
C 10℉（﹣-12.2℃） C 220℉（104℃）
D 20℉（﹣6.7℃） D 250℉（121℃）
For example, AB represents a temperature grade ranging from﹣26℃～93℃. The
specific temperature grade is marked with a code on a sealing member.

4）Technical Parameters of the Ram Blowout Preventer

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 Table 4 Technical Parameters of the Ram Blowout Preventer
Item Single ram BOP Dual ram BOP

Model FZ18-21A 2FZ18-21A

Top Connection Flange Flange Studded Studded（18-35）

Bottom Connection Flange Flange Flange Flange（18-35）

Weight（Kg） 364 595 572 560

Height (mm) 418 594 530 522

Bore size φ179.4 mm(7 1/16＂)

Hydrostatic Testing Pressure 42 MPa (6,000 psi)

Nominal Working
21 MPa (3,000 psi)
pressure
Hydraulic Control
System Nominal
21 MPa (3,000 psi)
Working Pressure
Recommended
Hydraulic Control 8.4～10.5 MPa（1,200～1,500 psi）
Operating Pressure
Thread of Hydraulic Port
NPT 1＂
The quantity of the Manual
locking 14 rings
Opening chamber volume
for one set of Ram 5.8 L
Closing chamber volume for
one set of Ram 6.6 L

Notes：
1. The Specification and the quantity of the Side outlets can be according to specific contract
requirements, take practicality as standard.
2. You can choose the Temperature Grade, variable according to specific contract requirements, take
practicality as the nameplate.
Notes：
Notes：
1. The Specification and the quantity of the Side outlets can be according to specific contract
1. The Specification and the quantity of the Side outlets can be according to specific contract
requirements, take practicality as standard.
requirements, take practicality as standard.
2. You can choose the Temperature Grade, variable according to specific contract requirements, take
2. You can choose the Temperature Grade, variable according to specific contract requirements, take
practicality as the nameplate.
practicality as the nameplate.
3. The ram size please check Table 5
3. The ram size please check Table 5
4. The bore size can be enlarged to 186mm to meet the requirements.
4. The bore size can be enlarged to 186mm to meet the requirements.

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 2.1. Dimensions and structure of the Ram Blowout preventer

Figure 1 2FZ18-21 Structural drawing of the double ram BOP

3. Operation Principles

3.1. Principles of the Open and Closure of the Ram

Please see also Figure 1 2FZ18-21 Ram BOP structural drawing

When the high pressure oil of the hydraulic control system is introduced into the left and

right hydraulic ram closure chambers, then impelling piston drives the ram shaft and the left and

right ram assembly to the center of the wellhead along the Ram Block chamber to close the well.

When the high pressure oil is introduced into the left and right hydraulic cylinder ram open

chambers, the impelling piston drives the ram shaft and the left and right ram assembly away

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from the center of the wellhead to open the well. Then open and closure of the ram is controlled

through the reversal valve of the hydraulic control unit. Generally the open and closure

operations can be completed within 3 to 5 seconds (but correlated with the status of the

hydraulic control system, the specifications of the hydraulic control line and the length of this

one)

3.2. Principles of Well Pressure Sealing

A ram blowout preventer can only effectively close a well when all the four seals have taken

effect. These for seals include the seal between the ram top seal and the body, then seal between

the ram front seal and the pipe, and the front seal, then seal between the body and the bonnet,

and the seal between the ram shaft and the bonnet.

The ram sealing process is divided into two steps, In the first step the hydraulic oil forces the

ram shaft to impel the Front Packer rubber element to take it deformed and seal the front part

and it also lets the Top Seal rubber element the interfered and compressed to fill the gap

between the Top Seal element and the body and seal the top, thus finish the primary sealing. In

the second stem, with the help of the pressure inside the well the ram is impelled from behind to

allow the further deformation of the Front Packer element and thus achieve the reliable sealing

of the well. This is called the well pressure assisted sealing effect.

4. Structures and Features of the Main Component

4.1. Structures and Features

 Such major pressure bearing components as the body and the bonnet are forged formed

with alloy steels of high strength and high malleability and properly heat treated. And the

water pressure test for strength is performed for each preventer according to the API SPEC

16A standards before ex factory.

 It is long circle type of the ram cavity, to reduce the stress concentration. At the bottom of

the chamber of the body and the ram there are high brace rods and a sand depositing slot
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 towards the well bore. So the sands and silts can be removed automatically when the ram is

opened and closed. This can reduce the kinetic frictional resistance of the ram and is also

helpful to the well pressure assisted sealing of the ram. Then inner surface of the ram

chamber is smooth and easy to clean.

 A kind of floating ram sealing is adopted to reduce the resistance in opening ore closing the

ram, minimize the wearing of the rubber elements and lengthen the service life of the ram.

It also prevents the body and ram from rusting together and thus is easy to dismount.

 Hydraulic pipe is used with buried structure to avoid damaging the pipe during installation,

transporting and operating.

 According to users and the need for the dimensions and bore size design and manufacturing,

so that better meet the demands.

 The dimensions of the external connections are in conformity with the API SPEC 16A norms.

4.2. Pipe Ram Assembly

Figure 2 Pipe ram structure

Table 5 Ram assembly part list

No. — 1 2 3
Name Ram assembly Ram Block Front seal Tope seal

Quantity
1 1 1 1
Ram Spec.

Blind/C.S.O TH11028027 TH11028028

TH1128008 TH11028017
2 7/8 ” TH11028019 TH11028020

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 3 1/2 ” TH11028024 TH11028025
2 3/8 ” TH11028031 TH11028032
2” TH11028044 TH11028045
3” TH11028034 TH11028035
4” TH11028037 TH11028038
4 1/2 ” TH11028040 TH11028041

4.3. Ram shaft locking device

It is manual lock of this type BOP

The ram manual locking device is composed of the locking shaft, the ram shaft
and the manual control assembly. For the manual locking device the hand wheel
needs to be rotated manually to enable the rotation of the locking screw and thus
lock the ram. It is used when the well needs to be sealed for a long period of time. It
can lock the ram at the closure position after the ram has been closed hydraulically.
And at this time the hydraulic pressure can be released. When performing the locking
operating manually after the ram has been closed hydraulically, rotate the hand
wheel to the right to enable the rotation of the locking screw through the control
lever. Because the end of the locking screw lies against the tail of the ram shaft and
cannot fall back, so it pushes the ram shaft toward the center of the wellhead and
locks the ram. Then manual locking device can only be used to close the ram. It can
not be used to open it. If you want to open a manually locked ram, you must first
reset and unlock it with the manual locking device and then open the ram
hydraulically. This is the only possible method. Then specific operations include, first
rotate the hand wheel counter clockwise to the end, then rotate it to the right for 1/8
to 1/4 circle to prevent the locking shaft from being locked at the unlocked position
because of the variations in temperature, and then open the ram hydraulically.

4.4. Piston shaft and locking shaft sealing device

It is combination both way seal between the side door and ram shaft, use the V

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type combination ring seal the well pressure, use the Y type ring seal the oil
pressure, O ring can be auxiliary seal.（See Figure 3）
Table 6 Part List of the Ram Shaft Sealing Device
NO. Part No Name Qty
1 TH11028006 Yx Type ring d60x14 2
2 TH11028007 O Ring d60x5.3 1
3 TH11033008 O Ring d109x5.3 3
50x5.3
4 TH11033007 Yx Type ring d40x10 1
5 TH11033006 O Ring d40x5.3 1
Note: The quantity in this table is the quantity needed for one bonnet.

Figure 3 Piston shaft, locking shaft seal device

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 5. Product structure and Parts List

Figure 4 Single ram BOP structure chart

See FZ18-21 Single ram BOP structure chart 4
Table 7 Part list
NO. Name QTY Part number Remark
Housing（Single, double flange） 1 TH11196001
Housing（Double, double flange） 1 TH11033001
1
Housing（Double, up studded bottom 1 TH11142001
Housing（Double,
flange） up studded bottom 1 TH11177001
2 Right side door
flange） 1 TH11033002
3 Lifting bolt -M16 2 GB/T
825-1988
4 Cylinder 2 TH11033003
5 Right cylinder head 1 TH11033004
6 Locking shaft 2 TH11033005
7 Ram shaft 2 TH11033009
8 O Ring d128x5.3 2 TH11033010

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 Piston shaft and locking shaft sealing 2 See Table
9 ——
device 6

10 Side door seal ring d=%c180X6.5 2 TH11028005

11 Ram Assembly 1 —— See Table
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12 Left side door 1 TH11033012
13 Side door stud 8 TH11033013
14 Cylinder connection bolt 8 TH11033015
15 Cap nut 8 TH11033014
16 Right cylinder head 1 TH11033016
17 Oil-way pipe 2 TH11033018
18 NPT3/8”Plug 6 Purchased
part
19 O Ring d=%c17x2.65 10 TH11033019
20 Hexagon socket cap screws 6 GB/T
70.1-2008
21 Oil inlet flange 2 TH11033017
Note: The quantity in this table is the quantity needed for one set single ram BOP.

6.Installation, uses and Precautions

Before installing the blowout preventer please make sure that you have read the
above chapters of this manual, where the structures, functions and operation
methods of each component of this blowout preventer are described in detail. Then
you can install and use this blowout preventer following the procedures described
below.

6.1. Installation at the Wellhead

6.1.1. The following checks shall be performed before installing

this ram blowout preventer:

1) Check the integrity of the circle slot for the seal gaskets of the flanges of the
wellhead and the blowout preventer and check that there are no bulging points
on the surfaces of the flanges.

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 2) Check whether the specifications of the ram of the blowout preventer are
compatible with the dimensions of the drilling tools in the well.
3) Check that it passed the pressure test.

6.1.2. Installation of the Ram Blowout Preventer

1) Tighten the coupling blots of each flange homogenously cornerwise on by

one.
2) Connect the hydraulic control line and pay attention to the marks for the
open and closure of the blowout preventer.
3) Connect the manual control lever.

6.1.3. After the ram blowout preventer is installed at the

wellhead, the following inspections shall be performed before

use. And a trial run shall be preformed and start using it only

after it has been confirmed that there are nothing faulty in its

operation.

1) Check the Correct Installation of the Blowout Preventer: The manual locking
device shall be complete installed, well fixed and a label indicating the number of
circles needed for the opening and closing operation shall be attached to the hand
wheel. All the coupling bolts shall be homogeneously tightened cornerwise one by
one.
2) Check whether the oil circuit connection pipe lines are in accordance with
the label for the blowout preventer .The various kinds of ram can be opened and
closed twice in trial under a control pressure of 2 to 3 MPa by the control console to
expel the air inside the oil line. Adjust the connection pipeline if the open and
closure of the rams are not in conformity with those indicated on the handle of the
control console.

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 3) Check the connection of the manual locking device to see whether the
manual lever can freely control the open and closure of the ram and note done the
number or circles of the hand wheel needed to close the well and indicate it on the
label of the hand well. After finishing the test rotate the hand wheel to the left back
to the unlocked position and hydraulically open the ram.
4) Perform a complete pressure test for the devices at the wellhead and the
standards for the pressure test shall be in accordance with the relevant well control
procedures and regulations ,Check the tightness of all the connection bolts once
again after the pressure test to preventer any non-uniformity in tightness.The
tightening moments of the bolts of the flanges are listed in table 1 or table 2.

6.2.Uses

A dedicated person should be appointed to be responsible for BOP and the

responsibilities should be defined clearly. The operator should have the knowledge
concerning working principles, performances and the process, and should be able to
operate, maintain, service and debug it also.
When testing the closure of the pipe ram, if there is not any pipe strings in the
well the maximum hydraulic control pressure shall not exceed 3MPa to avoid
damaging the rubber elements. When there is a pipe in the well it is strictly
forbidden to close the blind ram.
When it is needed to kill a well for a long period of time, the ram shall be
locked with the manual locking device and a label shall be attached at the control
console indicating the actual situation to avoid any incorrect operations.
After entering the target layer, the ram shall be opened and closed once a day
to check whether it can be opened or closed smoothly and whether the manual
locking device is in good service. The open and closure of the blind ram shall also be
tested after each pilling out operation. It is strictly forbidden to close the blind ram
when there are some pipes inside the well.

6.2.1. Ram Sealing Test

The testing media shall be clean water or drilling fluid. During the pressure test
the timing shall be started after the pressure has been stabilized.

1) Testing of the Blind Ram and the Pipe Ram:

Testing Procedures:
A. Install the blowout preventer on the seat of the testing pile and connect the open
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 and closure pipe lines to the preventer. Connect the pipe lines from the high
pressure test pump to the seat of the testing pile or the side outlet of the
blowout preventer.
B. When testing the pipe ram installs the testing mandrel in the blowout preventer
and ensures that the manual is reliably connected to prevent it from breaking off
during the test. No mandrels are needed when testing the blind ram or the shear
ram.
C. Close the ram hydraulically under a pressure of 8.4-10.5MPa with the hydraulic
control handle at the closure position of the ram.
D. Improve the pressure inside the well to 1.4-2.1MPa，and allow the pressure to
stabilized for 10minutes，check if there are any leakages and the sealing is judged
as passed if there are no leakages.
E. Improve the well pressure to the maximum nominal working pressure of the
blowout preventer,35MPa and allow the pressure to stabilized for 10 minutes，
Check if there are any leakages again and the sealing is judged as passed if there
are no leakages.
F. Reduce the well pressure to zero.
For a variable diameter ram, its maximum sealing drill pipe and its minimum drill
pipe shall be tested separately following the same testing procedures described
above. For a variable diameter ram it is not allowed to kill the well through
manual closure operations and the well can only be killed hydraulically.

2) Testing of the locking shaft manually clockwise to lock the ram.

A. Close the ram hydraulically under a pressure of 8.4-10.5MP
B. Rotate the locking shaft manually clockwise to lock the ram.
C. Reduce the hydraulic control pressure to zero and leave the hydraulic control
handle at the ram closure position.
D. Improve the pressure inside the well to 1.4-2.1MPa and allow the pressure to
stabilize for 10minutes.Check if there are any leakages and the sealing is judged as
passed if there are no leakages.

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E. Improve the well pressure to the maximum nominal working of the blowout
preventer, 35MPa and allow the pressure to stabilize for 10minnutes，Check if there
are any leakages and the sealing is judged as passed if there are no leakages.
F. Reduce the well pressure to zero, rotate the locking shaft counter clockwise to
unlock it. After unlocking rotate it backward for 1/8 to 1/4 circles.
G. Open the ram hydraulically. Check the abrasion of the ram of the blowout
preventer and the situation of the seal,and make records.

6.2.2 Testing of the Hydraulic Control System

The nominal working pressure of the hydraulic control system of the blowout
preventer is 21MPa. The open and closure of it shall be tested separately when it is
tested. Then testing media is the hydraulic oil.
A. Do not install the ram or leave the bonnet rotate to the open position. Pay
attention not to let the ram shaft touch the body when it is protruded. The
blowout preventer shall be fixed to the ground to prevent it from falling because
of the shift in the center of gravity after the two bonnets have been opened at
the same time.
B. Perform the testing of the closure chamber under a pressure of 21MPa，and
allow the pressure to stabilized for 10minnutes，Check if there are any leakages
and the sealing is judged as passed if there are no leakages.
C. Reduced the hydraulic control pressure to zero.
D. Perform the testing of the open chamber under a pressure of 21MPa，and allow
the pressure to stabilized for 10minnutes，Check if there are any leakages and
the sealing is judged as passed if there are no leakages.
E. Reduced the hydraulic control pressure to zero.

6.3 .Precautions

 It is not allowed to release the pressure by opening the ram to avoid damaging
the rubber element. Check whether the manual locking device has been
unlocked every time before opening the ram. After opening the ram, check
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 whether the ram has been fully opened or not (drawn back completely inside
the body) to avoid damaging the ram by the drilling tools.
 It is not allowed to rotate the drilling tools when the ram is closed.
 Pay attention to keep the hydraulic pressure oil clean.
 After using or testing the blowout preventer or before storing it, the water inside
it shall be completely drained. The ram shall be kept at the fully opened position
and rust-proofing measures shall be taken.

7. Maintenance and Servicing

The blowout preventer shall be thoroughly cleaned and inspected after serving
each well. Damaged parts shall be replaced in time.
1) The blowout preventer shall be thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
2) Check the seal rubber parts, if there are any damages, please change the new
parts, when mounting the seal rings, its surface shall be covered with lubricant
and the corresponding sealing surface shall also be covered with lubricant to
facilitate the mounting operation. Take care to allow the seal ring to pass
through the threaded parts smoothly and avoid any scratches. Pay attention to
the direction of the lip seal to make sure that the opening of the lip shall be
pointed to the pressure side.
3) Check all the spare parts, when it is light damages, please repair it. It shall be
replaced the new parts when serious damages.
4) The chamber between the body and the ram shall be covered with oil as the rust
proofing measure, covered with thread grease in the connection thread position,
covered with lubricating oil in the bearing position.

7.1. Replacement of the Ram and the Ram Sealing Rubber

Elements

The ram sealing rubber elements are the key components for the successfully

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 well closing for the blowout preventer. It is impossible for the blowout preventer
to close a well once it is damaged. So they shall be kept intact without any
defects. Once a defect is found it shall be replaced in time. The procedures for
the replacement of the ram and the ram sealing rubber elements are as follows:
1) Open the ram to the fullest through the hydraulic oil.
2) Drain off the liquid control oil pressure.
3) Place a clean oil basin below the hydraulic cylinder to prevent the hydraulic oil
from leaking onto the ground during the dismounting operation.

4) Remove the bonnet connecting bolt, open the side door.

5) Take out ram assembly out by drawing horizontally from the tail of the ram shaft.
Pay attention to protect the sealing surface, the ram and the ram shaft of the
bonnet from being knocked or scratched.
6) When replacing the ram rubber element, pay the Top Seal upward to take it out
first, pry the Front Packer forward to take it out and then replace the rubber
element.
7) Repeat the above procedures reversely to mount it.

7.2. Hinge Mount of Bonnet

The hinge mount of the bonnet is the rotating shaft of the bonnet as well as the
channel for the hydraulic oil. When the seal ring is damaged leakages of oil will occur.
Then it shall be disassembled and checked following the specific procedures below.
1) First make sure that the bonnet and the body are firmly connected.
2) Dismount the two position pins on the hinge mount and then dismount the four
coupling bolts.
3) Take the hinge mount down from the bonnet and a copper stick may be used to hit
it gently to facilitate this operation if necessary. It is strictly forbidden to apply too
much force to avoid damaging the sealing surface.
4) Check the O rings on the hinge mount and replace all the O rings as much as
possible. Check whether there are any scratches on the sealing surface and repair
them if necessary.
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5) Cover the connection surface with lubricant when installing. Hit it gently into the
bonnet and pay attention to the position of the position holes. First mount the two
position pins and then mount the four bolts.

7.3. Repair and Replacement of the Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly

If there any damages or leakages of oil at the ram shaft sealing, the piston
sealing, the piston sealing or the locking shaft sealing, they shall be
dismounted and repaired.

7.3.1 Dismounting Procedures ：

1) If the ram is not in the fully opened position, hydraulically open it to the fullest
first. If the bolts of the bonnet have been dismounted, close the bonnet, at least
mount two bolts at two cornerwise positions and then hydraulically open the
ram.
2) Place a clean oil basin below the hydraulic cylinder to prevent the hydraulic oil
from leaking onto the ground during the dismounting operation..
3) Dismount the fixing studs and the nuts on the cylinder cap and then dismount
the cylinder cap.
4) Screw the locking shaft clockwise out of the ram shaft.
5) Take down the hydraulic cylinder.
6) Loosen the lock screw (NO.19) in the lock nut of the piston.
7) Dismount the lock nut of the piston and take down the piston.
8) Open the bonnet, take down the ram and draw out the ram shaft.
9) Dismount the retainer, take out the seal ring of the ram shaft and take out the
seal ring of the locking shaft inside the cylinder cap with the same method.

7.3.2 Inspection points after Dismounting

1) Inner Wall of Hydraulic Cylinder

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If there are any deep longitudinal scratches in the inner surfaces of the hydraulic
cylinder and leakages cannot be prevented even after replacing the seal ring of the
piston, it shall be replaced with a new hydraulic cylinder. And at the same time such
related components as the piston shall be inspected to find out the causes of the
scratches and solve them. If the scratches are shallow linear or spot scratches, they
can be repaired with a piece of very fine sand paper or an oil stone.
2) Sealing Surface of Ram Shaft and Locking Shaft
If there are any scratches on the sealing surface, the same judging and treatment
methods as those for the hydraulic cylinder shall be used. If the coating material is
scaled off it would cause serious leakages and it must be replaced by a new one.
3) Seal Ring
First check whether there are any abrasions at the lip of the sealing element and
whether there are any cut damages resulted from extrusions. The sealing element is
preferred to be replaced if there are any mild damages or abrasions.

7.3.3 Mounting of the Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly

Repeat the dismounting operations reversely to mount the hydraulic cylinder

and pay attention to the following points.
1) Check whether there are any burrs or cusped edges on the components and
remove them if there are any to protect the seal ring from being scratched. Pay
attention to keep them clean.
2) When mounting the seal ring, its surface shall be covered with lubricant and the
corresponding sealing surface shall also be covered with lubricant to facilitate
the mounting operation.
3) Pay attention to the direction of the lip seal to make sure that the opening of the
lip shall be pointed to the pressure side.
4) Take care to allow the seal ring to pass through the threaded parts smoothly and
avoid any scratches.

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 8. Storage of the Rubber Element

The entire rubber element shall be stored under reasonable conditions following the
specifications below.
8.1 They must be stored in a relatively dark and dry room. The temperature shall be
maintained between 15℃ to 25℃ and the humidity shall not exceed 80%.Avoid
placing them near heating facilities and avoid direct sun lights
8.2 No corrosive materials shall be spilled onto the rubber elements.
8.3 No corrosive materials shall be spilled onto the rubber elements.
8.4 The rubber elements shall be place far away from high voltage electrical
equipment can generate ozone.
8.5 The rubber element shall be stored loosely laid and they shall not be bent,
extruded or hanged.
8.6 They shall be inspected regularly and they shall not be used when they become
crisp or bent or if chaps or cracks are observed.
8.7 Generally the storage period is 2 years.

9. Common Faults and Trouble Shooting

NO. Fault Description Cause Solution

The bonnet seal ring of the
Replace the damaged
blowout preventer is
bonnet seal ring.
damaged.
The media in the well The sealing surface
between the body and the Remove the dirt on the
are leaking from the
1 bonnet of the blowout sealing surface or repair
interface between the preventer is damaged or is the damaged parts.
contaminated with dirt.
body and the bonnet.

Bonnet bolts become

Fasten the bonnet bolts
flexible

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 The media in the well
The seal ring of the ram Replace the damaged seal
has flowed into the
shaft is damaged, the rams ring of the ram shaft or
2 hydraulic cylinder and
shaft is deformed or the repair the damaged ram
there is water in the
surface had been scratched. shaft.
oil.

The pressure at the

hydraulic driven parts The seal ring of the
of the blowout hydraulic cylinder, the Replace the corresponding
preventer cannot be piston, the locking shaft and seal rings, repair the
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stabilized and the the oil pipe of the blowout sealing surface or replace
bonnet cannot be preventer is damaged or the the faulty parts.
opened or closed sealing surface is damaged.
smoothly.

The sealing rubber element

Replace the sealing rubber
of the ram is damaged or
The pressure cannot element of the ram or
the upper part of the
4 be withheld after repair the sealing surface
sealing surface in the
closing the ram. in the chamber of the
chamber of the body and
body and the ram.
the ram is damaged.

The control oil circuit

Remove the mud or sands
works normally but The ram is jammed with
5 and improve the hydraulic
the ram cannot be mud or sands.
control pressure.
opened hydraulically.

The ram is moving in a The connection pipe line

Correctly reconnect the
direction not between the control
connection of the pipe line
6 conforming to that console and the blowout
to the oil circuit interface
specified on the label preventer is wrongly
of the blowout preventer.
of the control console. connected.

The hydraulic control

The contact surface of the
system works
ram is attached with foreign Clean the ram and the
7 normally but the ram
substances or accumulated bonnet.
cannot be closed to its
sands or mud.
right position.

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10. General array configuration of the BOP

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