QBH Ram Bop'S: 4-1/16" 15,000 Psi WP
QBH Ram Bop'S: 4-1/16" 15,000 Psi WP
QBH Ram Bop'S: 4-1/16" 15,000 Psi WP
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Initial Release 01
January 2006
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PREFACE
The procedures included in this book are to be performed in conjunction
with the requirements and recommendations outlined in API Specifica-
tions. Any repairs to the equipment covered by this book should be done
by an authorized Cameron service representative. Cameron will not be
responsible for loss or expense resulting from any failure of equipment or
any damage to any property or death or injury to any person resulting in
whole or in part from repairs performed by other than authorized
Cameron personnel. Such unauthorized repairs shall also serve to termi-
nate any contractual or other warranty, if any, on the equipment and
may also result in equipment no longer meeting applicable require-
ments.
File copies of this manual are maintained. Revisions and/or additions will
be made as deemed necessary by Cameron. The drawings in this book are
not drawn to scale, but the dimensions shown are accurate.
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Operation
Chapter 3 - Maintenance
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
QBH ram blowout preventers have been designed to provide many years of
trouble free and reliable service. The ram preventer was designed to close the
annular space outside tubing thus controlling the annulus pressure. The QBH
preventers have the following special features:
Compact Size
To minimize space and handling requirements the BOP was designed with
low height and weight.
Easy Maintenance
The low weight and design of the bonnets allow for the operating system
seals to be changed easily.
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Chapter 2 - Operation
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I. INSTALLATION OF A NEW UNIT
1. Remove all the flange protective covers. Ensure all ring grooves are
clean.
2. Position the BOP assembly with the flange end down so the "Open" &
“Close” port signs are right side up. Caution: The QBH preventer is de-
signed to have well bore pressure assist in sealing off the annulus. The
preventer will not seal properly if the preventer is installed upside
down.
3. Install a new ring gasket on the stack connector. Place the preventer
on top of the stack connector. Lubricate all threads with silicone or
modified thread compound. Torque all flanges or studs per the torque
sequencing chart and to the recommended torque values. Please ref-
erence Section 4 of this manual for these values.
4. Install the choke and kill valves and spools. Install new ring gaskets on
all outlets.
6. Open all door assemblies to ensure ram assemblies are in the correct
location in relationship to the clients stack configuration.
7. Perform an open and close hydraulic test on all door assemblies. Refer
to the test procedure referenced in Section 3 of this manual. Ensure
there are no leaks.
8. Close all of the door assemblies. Open all of the choke and kill valves.
Fill the BOP stack with water. Function all of the valves and rams sev-
eral times to remove possible trapped air.
10. Bleed test pressure to zero prior to performing any other operation.
II. OPERATION
Hydraulic fluid is the medium used to operate the preventer. When 1,500 psi
regulated hydraulic pressure is applied to the closing side of the preventer the
piston assemblies will close.
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III. FLUID REQUIREMENTS
The fluid should:
Note: The service life of the ram packers will be decreased with extended opera-
tion at fluid pressures above 1,500 psi.
V. LOCK MECHANISM
The lock screw is designed to maintain closing pressure to the rams in the oc-
currence of a hydraulic leak. The lock screw should be tightened against the
operating piston when the rams are closed.
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Chapter 3 - Maintenance
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I. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE, BONNET ASSEMBLIES
The following are the complete disassembly procedures for a QBH Ram BOP
assembly. Refer to Figure 4-1 and Bill of Material for item numbers in paren-
theses.
Caution: Care should be taken to ensure that when the bonnets are being re-
moved, the BOP does not fall over.
2. Loosen the bonnet bolts. Unscrew the bonnet bolts until the threads
are no longer engaged in the body.
4. Secure bonnet assembly so the ram change pistons (9, 10) can be re-
moved by using a wrench on the flats of the pistons.
7. Slide Cylinder Head (3) off of Hydraulic Shell (11, 45) and remove.
NOTE: Do not use hammer to take apart any components or damage will occur.
8. Hydraulic Shells (11, 45), Ram Change Cylinders (8), Operating Cylinder
(6), Ram change pistons (9, 10), and Operating Piston (7) can be re-
moved from the assembly.
10. Remove Retainer Ring (22), washer (14), and all packing from Bonnet.
1. Refer to Figure 4-1 and Bill of Material for item numbers in parenthe-
ses.
2. Set bonnet on a pallet or stand with the side towards the BOP body
facing up.
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3. Install the following parts in the connecting rod bore:
• Lip Seal (29) with lip facing towards the face of the bonnet
• Washer (14)
• Retaining Ring (22) spiral locking ring
• Plastic Packing Seal (35)
• O ring seal (25)
5. Install Check Valve (38), Set Screw (37), and Pipe Plug (36) in Bonnet
side. Do not install plastic packing (39). This is used if the primary seal
or the operating cylinder seal is leaking.
6. Install a O ring seal (30) in each of the ram change piston holes in the
body and bonnet.
10. Install two O rings (31) in Cylinder Head (3) per side for Hydraulic
Shell.
11. Install O ring (32) in the two Hydraulic Shells (11, 45) and insert Hy-
draulic Shell into Cylinder Head.
14. Install O rings (28) into two grooves in Operating Cylinder (6).
15. Install Lip Seal (24) on Operating Piston (7). Install lip towards backside
of bonnet.
Before installing any of the BOP components all surfaces should be clean of
foreign debris, sharp edges, and nicks. Use flapper wheel to remove nicks and
edges.
16. Apply 1,500 psi Opening pressure to BOP and secure Bonnets to Body
with four 1 3/8" dia. Cap Screws.
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III. RAM INSTALLATION (Hydraulic BOP's)
1. Bonnet bolts should be completely unthreaded from body.
5. With 1,500 psi opening pressure applied, screw the bonnet bolts in
place.
4. If the BOP door assemblies are closed, install the BOP test tool prior to
beginning the following tests, with the exception of the blind cavity.
Performing the following tests with the door assemblies closed on
pipe rams without a test tool installed may cause premature failure of
the ram face seals.
3. Bleed off the pressure from the close side. Remove hydraulic line from
the close side of the BOP. Ensure the close side is open to the atmo-
sphere.
4. Record the test pressure and hold the test pressure for 15 minutes. Vi-
sually inspect that there is no fluid leaking from the closed port.
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5. For the successful completion of the test there should be 0-psi pres-
sure drop recorded on the chart recorder.
2. Bleed off the pressure from the open side. Remove hydraulic line from
the open side of the BOP. Ensure the open side is open to the atmo-
sphere.
3. Record the test pressure and hold the test pressure for 15 minutes. Vi-
sually inspect that there is no fluid leaking from the open port.
4. For the successful completion of the test there should be 0-psi pres-
sure drop recorded on the chart recorder.
1. Install a test pump, isolation valve, chart recorder and pressure gauge
to the test stump. Fill the BOP stack with water. Close all choke and
kill valves.
3. Applied 200 psi test pressure. Close the isolation valve from the test
pump.
4. Hold the test pressure for 10 minutes while observing for visible leaks.
No leaks or drop in pressure is acceptable during test period.
5. After successful completion of the low pressure test, bleed test pres-
sure to zero.
6. Apply the BOP’S maximum working pressure 15,000 psi to the well
bore.
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7. Hold the test pressure for 10 minutes while observing for visible leaks.
No leaks or drop in pressure is acceptable during test period.
9. Open the pipe ram assemblies. Install test tool. Close the desired pipe
ram assemblies around test tool.
10. Repeat test procedure as in Steps 3 and 8 for each pipe ram.
2. With the doors closed perform a hydraulic pressure test on all cavities
as described above. Do a visible check to ensure there are no external
leaks.
2. Open the bonnet assemblies and remove the ram assemblies, as de-
scribed above.
3. Clean and visually inspect all of the ram assemblies, bonnet sealing
surfaces, I.D. bore body sealing surfaces, door seals, bonnet bolts, and
bonnet bolt holes for possible damage.
4. Repair the threaded area on both the bonnet bolts and the bonnet
bolt holes located in the BOP body if necessary.
5. Remove any minor pits from the I.D. bore body sealing surfaces that
could damage the top seal with emery cloth.
6. Inspect the O.D. O-rings of the bonnet seal. Replace the O-rings if re-
quired.
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7. Inspect the bore of the BOP for key seating caused by drill pipe
rotating in the bore. I f any radius of the bore is an 1/8" or greater,
contact Cameron Engineering Department before re-assembly of the
BOP.
8. Inspect the ram assemblies rubber goods for damage. Replace the rub-
ber goods if required.
9. Apply 500 psi closing pressure. Inspect the O.D. operating piston rod
for pitting and scratches. The rod should be replaced if the scratches
or pitting could cause damage to the seals in the connected rod-bore.
11. Re-install the ram assemblies per the instructions provided previously.
13. With 1,500 psi opening pressure applied, screw the bonnet bolts in
place. Torque appropriately.
2. Brush rust preventive material on all bores and ring grooves. The rust
preventative material should have a minimum service range of -20°F
to 150°F.
3. Place flange protectors over all flanges and secure in place with plastic
plugs provided with unit or substitute fastener.
2. Remove socket head cap screws, lock screw housing, and lock screw.
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5. Remove cylinder.
2. Thread cylinder into adapter and secure with two set screws.
9. Thread booster cylinder head to cylinder and secure with two set
screws.
11. Install lock screw and lock screw housing to cylinder head using 5/8"
socket head cap screws and appropriate lubrication and torque.
12. Install tubing and fittings to hydraulic ports in hydraulic shell and cyl-
inder head.
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Chapter 4 - Parts Listings and Specifications
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Two Years Recommended Spare Parts Listing For Usage for
3-1/16" & 4-1/16" psi QBH Ram Preventers
Part No. Description Single Double Quad
3A-906-200-385 Bonnet Bolt, Hydraulic BOP 8 16 32
3A-906-200-093 Washer, Bonnet 2 4 8
3A-979-035-004 Complete Seal Kit, Hydraulic BOP 2 4 8
3A-906-200-092 Ram Guide Pin 2 4 8
3A-981-192-303 Operating Cylinder Bolt 12 24 48
Table 4-1
Table 4-4
Table 4-5
Table 4-6
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Dimensions in Parentheses are in Millimeters
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36 29 14
42
37
2
38 30
25
22
34 13
33 23
8 42
32 35
11
10
34
33
8 6
32 28
45 31 7
42
46
24
27
28
16
31
42
3
26
16
12
Figure 4-1
QBH Bonnet Assembly
P/N
SK- SD 035317
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Parts List: 4-1/16" 10M QBH Single Flanged Top and Bottom BX-155, Two 2-1/16" 10M
Flanged Outlets BX-152, Bonnet Seal Area ST/STL Inlay. API 16A T-20 Nace
P/N 3A-906-101-031
Rev. 01
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Parts List: 4-1/16" 10M QBH Double Flanged Top and Bottom BX-155, Four 2-1/16" 10M
Flanged Outlets BX-152, Bonnet Seal Area ST/STL Inlay. API 16A T-20 Nace
P/N 3A-906-101-032
Rev. 01
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Parts List: 3-1/16" and 4-1/16" Booster, QBH BOP's
P/N 3A-906-200-388
Rev. B
Item Part Number Qty Description
1 3A-906-200-389 1 Adapter
2 3A-906-200-390 1 Cylinder
3 3A-906-200-391 1 Cylinder Head
4 3A-906-200-392 1 Piston
5 3A-906-200-393 1 Piston Ring
6 SS-600-1-4 1 Connector, Male
7 3A-980-059-308 4 Set Screw
8 3A-995-116-173 20 Tubing
9 SS-600-2-4 1 Elbow, Male
10 3A-981-027-303 6 Cap Screw
11 3A-906-200-395 1 Pipe Plug
12 702645-24-22 1 O-Ring
13 702645-33-42 1 O-Ring
14 702645-21-82 2 O-Ring
15 3A-969-258-070 1 Wiper Ring
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