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17) How much time is allowed for ram type preventers to close in API RP53?
Answer: The BOP control system should be capable of closing each ram BOP in 45 seconds or
less.
API RP53 3rd edition March 1997 (13.3.5, p.31)
18) Name two items on the stack that are supplied by fluid from the manifold regulator.
Answer: pipe rams, connectors, failsafe valves, shear rams.
19) From which position in the hydraulic circuit is readback pressure taken?
a) Upstream of the regulator in the pod?
b) The regulator itself?
c) Down stream of the regulator in the pod?
Answer:
(b) The connection is to the regulator, the measurement is taken on the downstream (regulated)
side.
20) What is the principal reason for fitting ram locking devices such as wedgelocks or
poslocks to a subsea stack?
a) To give additional force when closing in, thus reducing delay times.
b) To lock the ram in the closed position and maintain the shear rams locked during disconnect.
c) To lock the BOP stack to the well head and lock the lower Marine Riser Package to the BOP
stack.
Answer: b
21) The subsea hydraulic BOP control system is divided into a Control System and a Pilot
system. Which two statements are true with respect to the Pilot System?
a) The fluid in the Pilot System flows continuously while a function on the BOP takes place.
b) The Pilot System dumps fluid to the sea at every operation of BOP functions.
c) The Pilot System controls the position of all shuttle valves on the BOP stack directly.
d) The Pilot system is a closed dead-end system.
e) Pilot fluid consists of potable water, water soluble concentrate and glycol.
Answer: d & e
22) Which two statements are true with respect to shuttle valves on a subsea stack?
a) The shuttle valves automatically seal any hydraulic leaks in the selected pod.
b) The shuttle valves prevent communication between the selected system and the redundant
system.
c) The shuttle valves are pilot operated.
d) The shuttle valves allow the retrieval of a malfunctioning pod without losing hydraulic BOP
control.
Answer: b & d
23) What is the purpose of the “Memory Function” on electric control panels?
a) Memory Function indicates a malfunction by giving permanent light on the alarm panel after
an alarm has been acknowledged and the audible alarm has stopped.
b) Memory Function reminds the driller to add anti-freeze fluid when the temperature drops
below a set level.
c) Memory Function indicates the previous position before “Block position” of three position
functions.
d) Memory Function reminds the driller to engage Wedge Locks before hanging off.
Answer: c
24) Mark the following statements true or false regarding to the use of “manipulator” type
4- ways valve used in subsea hydraulic BOP control systems.
a) If the valve is shifted to the center or “block” position, pressure will be vented from the line
previously pressurized.
b) The center or “block” position can be used for troubleshooting hydraulic leaks.
c) The “pod selector” valve on a subsea hydraulic BOP control system is of the manipulator type.
d) If the valve is shifted to the center or “block” position, pressure will be trapped in the line
previously pressurized.
e) Manipulator type valves are the types typically installed inside the pod hose
Answer:
a) True.
b) True.
c) True.
d) False.
e) False.
25) Mark the statements below “true” or “false” when drilling with a float valve in the
string.
a) Surge pressure.is reduced.

b) Reverse circulation is possible.
c) Flowback through the drillstring often occurs after pumping a slug.
d) Shut-in drillpipe pressure can be taken without starting the pumps.
Answer:
a) False.
b) False.
c) True.
d) False.
26) What is the primary function of the choke in the overall BOP system?
a) To divert contaminant to burning pit.

b) To hold back pressure while circulating up kick.
c) To divert fluid to the mud tank.
d) To prevent the loss of mud due to expansion of gas.
e) To close the well in softly.
Answer: b
27) What is the reason for installing a riser fill-up valve in the marine riser of a subsea
operation?
a) To relieve the diverter system on the rig when diverting a shallow gas kick.
b) To prevent collapse of the marine riser in an emergency.
c) To increase buoyancy on the marine riser in order to relieve the riser tensioning system on the
rig.
d) To save time filling the hole when tripping out.
Answer: b
28) Identify the situations in which a BOP pressure test is required per API RP-53
a) After circulating out a gas kick.
b) Prior to drilling into a known high pressure zone.
c) After changing out BOP components or after maintenance.
d) After setting a casing string.
Answer: b, c , d
29) Which tool would you use if you wanted to test the BOP stack, the casing head and
upper casing seals.
a) Plug type tester

b) Cup type tester
Answer: b
30) While testing the BOP stack, it is noticed that hydraulic oil is leaking from the weep
hole on the upper rams. Which one of the following best describes the proper action to be
taken?
a) Energize plastic seal and repair BOP at next scheduled maintenance.

b) A primary seal is leaking, secure the well and repair the seal.
c) The rams packer is leaking due to wear. Change the worn packer.
d) Do nothing. The seal requires a slight leak for lubrication purpose.
Answer: b

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17) How much time is allowed for ram type preventers to close in API RP53?

Answer: pipe rams, connectors, failsafe valves, shear rams.

a) Surge pressure.is reduced.

a) To divert contaminant to burning pit.

a) Plug type tester

a) Energize plastic seal and repair BOP at next scheduled maintenance.

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