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ENGINEERING TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
RAM BLOWOUT PREVENTERS, EXCLUDING NXT'S
SMM Updated Manual Lock, 06/30/14 BD

1518830 Sec. 4.7.3.
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SMM Updated Tables 1, 2, 11/10/14 BC
1443253 and 6b.
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SMM Updated 6.0, and 6.3.9. 10/09/13 BB
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SMM Updated 1.8 & 3.5.4. 12/10/12 BA
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SMM Removed NXT, AE, and 08/28/12 AZ
1186451 Reversible instructions.
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SMM Updated Sec 6.0 and 05/11/12 AY
1148711 Section 9.0.
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SMM Changed Table 2 14" 05/04/12 AX
1146810 LFS pressure.
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SMM Updated Table 2 with 03/01/12 AW
1131793 LFS and 4.5K Operators
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BAB& SAC Added Notes to Sec. 08/10/10 AV
113108 4.7, 5.0, & 5.7 and Add
Sec. 6.0, Figure 1C & 1D
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BAB Added Note to Sec 08/03/10 AU
113108 4.0 & 5.0.
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LM Added Section 3.3.18 06/22/10 AT
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BAB Removed Section 3.5 06/18/10 AS
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LM Revised Section 2.3 04/30/10 AR
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ENGINEERING TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR
RAM BLOWOUT PREVENTERS, EXCLUDING NXT'S NEW
SCOPE:
This procedure covers the "in-plant" engineering test requirements for new Ram Type Blowout
Preventers. Each BOP shall be subjected to a body hydrostatic shell test, high and low
pressure ram tests, shear-blind ram test, and drift test in accordance with American Petroleum
Institute Standard 16A/ISO 13533.
1.0 SHAFFER BOP TYPE DEFINITIONS
1.1 SL – Lightweight and slim line design for land-based and subsea operations.
1.2 LWS – Lightweight design for land-based and subsea operations.
1.3 LWP – Lightweight design for production and well rework applications.
1.4 Sentinel – Lightweight and compact design for well servicing, workover, and low
pressure drilling operations.
1.5 LXT – Lightweight and slim line design for surface operation using linearly
actuated boltless door assemblies.
1.6 NXT – Lightweight and slim line design for surface and subsea operations using
boltless door assemblies.
NOTE: See AX061363 for NXT test requirements. This specification does
not apply to NXT BOP's.
NOTE: Ram blowout preventers Type A, B, E, and XHP and Type 45 have
been replaced by the above SL, LWS, and LWP types and are no longer in
production. Written test procedures for above BOP types must be
requested from Shaffer Engineering Department.
1.7 Hydro test – hydraulic test to working pressure. It is used to verify function and
seals. This must be done when seal components are replaced.
1.8 Shell test – hydraulic test to 1.5 times working pressure. It is used to verify
safety of pressure containing (e.g. body, door, or ram shaft) or pressure retaining
parts (e.g. cylinder, piston, or cylinder head). This must be done to all containing
or retaining parts when shipped with an assembly. Seals are not pressure
containing or retaining.
CAUTION: Changing or breaking a seal requires a new Hydro test, but not
a new shell test. Recommended hold time is five minutes.
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2.0 HYDRAULIC OPERATOR SHELL TEST
CAUTION: ULTRALOCK II - See Specification AX060457 for testing

procedure when ULTRALOCK II equipment is specified.
2.1 The hydraulic operator shell test shall be accomplished without the ram
assemblies installed and with the BOP doors open. The shell test pressure shall
be as shown in Table 2 (s. 17). The test pressures shown are according to ram
blowout preventer types.
2.1.1 CAUTION: If a test stool is not adequately secured to the floor,

extreme caution must be taken when swinging the doors to the open
position. If the doors are opened too wide, the assembly's weight
will shift and cause the BOP to topple over.
2.1.2 Pressure Test Records
2.1.2.1 A chart recorder or equivalent data acquisition system shall be

used on all hydrostatic tests and on all hydraulic control
systems tests. The records shall identify the recording device
and shall be dated and signed.
2.2 Hydraulic Operator Shell Test Procedure
2.2.1 The ram blowout preventer hydraulic operators are to be connected with
other test apparatus as illustrated in Figure 2 (s. 25). When testing
manual lock doors, the lock screws shall be backed out to the end stop.
Failure to completely open the lock screw may damage ram shaft threads
during shell test.
2.2.1.1 Testing fluid shall be water or water with additives. Any

additives shall be documented in the test records.
2.2.2 Cycle the operator to the "close" position, filling the cylinder with fluid.
Make sure all air is expelled from the close side. The open side valve
must be in the open position.
CAUTION: The ram shaft will extend during this test.
2.2.3 Pressurize the "close" side of the cylinder to the specified hydraulic
pressure for the appropriate preventer model as shown in Table 2 (s. 17).
Hold for a minimum of three minutes. Check for indication of leaks.
Bleed to zero pressure

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2.2.4 Re-pressurize the close side as stated in 2.2.3 above. Hold for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Check for indication of leaks. Bleed to zero
pressure.
2.2.5 Cycle the operator to the "open" position, filling the cylinder with fluid.
Make sure all air is expelled from the open side. The close side valve
CAUTION: The ram shaft will retract during this test.
2.2.6 Pressurize the "open" side of the cylinder to the specified hydraulic
pressure for the appropriate preventer model as shown in Table 2 (s. 17).
Hold for a minimum of three minutes. Check for indication of leaks.
Bleed to zero pressure.
2.2.7 Re-pressurize the open side as stated in 2.2.6 above. Hold for a
pressure.
2.2.8 Acceptance Criteria
2.2.8.1 There shall be no leakage.
2.3 Hydraulic Door Open/Close Circuit Shell Test Procedure
2.3.1 The ram blowout preventer hydraulic operators are to be connected with
BOP models Shell Test Pressure
13-10M LXT BOPs 3000 psi
LXT-HDR BOPs:13-5M and 21-5M 4500 psi
other test apparatus as illustrated in Figure 2 (s. 25). For LXT BOPs
ensure lock bars are removed to allow the doors to open and close.
Furthermore, for LXT-HDR BOPs connect hydraulic and tank lines to the
rear manifold on the door carriage and avoid the primary LXT-HDR BOP
hydraulics since the hydraulic system to open/close doors is independent.
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2.3.2 Cycle the operator to the "open" position, filling the cylinder with fluid.
Make sure all air is expelled from the open side. The close side valve
CAUTION: The ram shaft will retract during this test with
exception of the LXT-HDR BOPs since the open/close circuit
is independent.
2.3.3 For 13-10M LXT BOPS, operate the door open/close plate to open the
door. Shim the plate so that it keeps the door close valve depressed.
2.3.4 Pressurize the "open" side of the operator to the pressure specified in
table at the beginning of this section. Hold for a minimum of three
minutes. Check for indication of leaks. Bleed to zero pressure.
2.3.5 Re-pressurize the open side as stated in 2.3.4 above. Hold for a
pressure.
2.3.7 Cycle the operator to the "closed" position, filling the cylinder with fluid.
Make sure all air is expelled from the closed side. The open operator
valve must be in the open position.
CAUTION: The ram shaft will extend during this test with the
exception of the LXT-HDR BOPs since the open/close circuit
is independent.
2.3.8 For 13-10M LXT BOPs, operate the door open/close valve plate to close
the door sliders. Shim the plate so that it keeps the door close valve
depressed.
2.3.9 Pressurize the close side of the operator to the specified pressure in the
table at the beginning of this section. Hold for a minimum of three
minutes. Check for indication of leaks. Bleed to zero pressure.
2.3.10 Re-pressurize the operator close side as stated in 2.3.4 above. Hold for a
pressure.

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3.0 BODY HYDROSTATIC SHELL TEST
3.1 Pressure Test Records
3.1.1 A chart recorder or equivalent data acquisition system shall be used on all
hydrostatic tests and on all hydraulic control system tests. The records
shall identify the recording device and shall be dated and signed.
3.2 Test Pressures
3.2.1 The body or shell test pressure shall be determined by the rated working
pressure for the equipment. Hydrostatic test pressures shall be as shown
in Table 1 (s. 17).
3.2.2 For a unit with end or outlet connections having different working
pressures, the lowest working pressure rating shall be used to determine
the shell test pressure.
3.2.3 Pressure holding periods shall not start until the test pressure has been
obtained and allowed to stabilize. External surfaces shall be dried
thoroughly before testing.
3.3 Body Shell Test Procedure
3.3.1 Install ram blowout preventer body on test stool.
NOTE: Some units may require a spacer spool on the bottom of the
BOP if shearing is required.
CAUTION: If a test stool is not adequately secured to the floor,

extreme caution must be taken when swinging the
doors to the open position. If the doors are opened too
wide, the assembly's weight will shift and cause the
BOP to topple over.
3.3.2 Install door assemblies to gate body with rams in retracted or open
position.
NOTE: Ram assemblies may be left in BOP during shell test.

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CAUTION: Doors must be fully assembled. Ram shafts are not to

be used as a test plug.
NOTE: SLX models and/or models assembled with cartridge

seal assemblies shall be tested without the corner seal
installed.
3.3.3 Apply ‘Molypaste’ or equivalent (.067 friction coefficient) to bolt threads.

Close doors and tighten door bolts to torque values as listed in Table 6a
for ram models equipped with standard door seals or Table 6b (shell
pressure) for SLX and/or ram models equipped with the cartridge seal
assembly. For LXT ram models, apply “moly paste” or equivalent (.067
friction coefficient) to lockbars and hammerslide in place. Install retaining
hand knobs.
3.3.4 Flange top connection and assemble to test stool utilizing appropriate size
ring joint gaskets. Refer to Tables 3 and 4 for ring gasket size and/or
Shaffer part numbers.
NOTE: Rubber coated API ring joint gaskets are NOT permitted.
3.3.5 The Ram Blowout Preventer and test stool are to be connected with other
test apparatus as illustrated in Figure 1. Note that block valves A and B
are to remain open at all times during the test.
3.3.6 Fill BOP body cavity with water or water with additives. Any additives
shall be documented in the test records.
CAUTION: All air must be expelled from body cavity prior to

pressurization.
3.3.7 Place chart, identified with Serial Number and/or Factory Order Number,
on Recorder.
3.3.8 Place BOP in test bay or other protective device.
3.3.9 Pressurize to 100% shell test pressure as determined by unit working

pressure and end connections per Paragraph 3.2 (see Table 1, s. 17).
Hold for a minimum of three minutes after pressure stabilization period.
Check for leaks. Bleed to zero pressure.
NOTE: DO NOT enter test chamber while unit is at shell test

pressure. If a significant pressure drop is noted, drop

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pressure to 50% of shell test pressure and then enter test bay
and look for evidence of leaking.
3.3.10 Repressurize to 100% shell test pressure as in 3.3.9. Hold for a minimum
of 15 minutes after pressure stabilization period. Check for leaks. Bleed
to zero pressure.
NOTE: DO NOT enter test bay while unit is at shell test pressure. If a
significant pressure drop is noted, drop pressure to 50% of
shell test pressure and then enter test bay and look for
evidence of leaking.
3.3.11 Following shell test, all door seals should be discarded and replaced with
new ones. The new seals will undergo the remainder of testing in this
procedure, and ship with unit.
3.4 Acceptance Criteria
3.4.1 The unit is acceptable if there is no visible evidence of leakage.
3.5 Cavity Dimension Check for SLX Bodies Only
3.5.1 Open the ram doors, and then remove the ram assemblies from the
cavity.
3.5.2 Preferable high-pressure steam clean or use a high-pressure potable

water hose to clean the inside of the BOP cavity.
3.5.3 Install four jacks in the four corners of the cavity, 90° apart. Use pieces of
hard wood or other suitable material under the head of the jacks to
prevent mechanical damage to the seat sealing surfaces.
3.5.4 Evenly apply pressure to jacks on the top seal to compress the o-ring
seal.
3.5.5 Measure and record the vertical skid plate-to-seal seat dimension using
drawing 10697967-001.
3.5.6 Remove the four jacks.
3.5.7 Repeat the above steps for all cavities in the BOP stack.

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3.6 Verify that the distance corresponds with drawing 20092073D. If the distance is
greater than the drawing dimensions, then replace the skid plate with the
appropriate thicker skid plate listed on the drawing. Repeat for each cavity
4.0 LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE RAM TEST
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage, cycle rams into cavity using low
pressure fluid. Verify ram freedom of travel.
NOTE: BOP cavities that normally contain casing shears need to be tested with
shear rams that seal per the directives in this section.
NOTE: Reversible cavities shall be tested per requirements in section 4.0 when
the rams are configured for non-test cavity configuration and per
requirements in section 5.0 when rams are configured for test cavity
configurations. Both configurations must be tested.
hydrostatic tests and on all hydraulic control systems tests. The records
4.2 Each BOP cavity equipped with pipe rams, blind rams, MULTIRAMS or shear
rams shall be subjected to a low and high-pressure test. The appropriate size
pipe shall be utilized according to the rams that are to be tested. Multirams shall
be tested at minimum and maximum pipe size range of the multirams. Rams
equipped with POSLOCKS or MULTILOCKS will have the pipe size, number of
turns, and pressure to lock recorded as to locking position.
NOTE: SLX models and/or models assembled with cartridge seal

assemblies shall have the corner seal installed and door bolts
torqued as specified in Table 6b for working pressure.
4.3 Hook up BOP as per Figure 1 (p. 23).
4.4 Fill BOP cavity with water or water with additives to cover rams. Any additives
shall be documented in the test records
4.5 Hook up hoses from closing unit to BOP.
4.6 To expel trapped air, cycle rams two times with 1500-psi hydraulic pressure
using test pipe if pipe rams and leave rams in closed position.

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4.7 Hydraulic closing pressure: Close with 1500-psi with the exception of the
following:
Exceptions to 1500 -psi Closing Pressure

Unit Closing Pressure
7-1/16” - 15,000-psi “SL” w/10" cylinder 2250-psi
13-5/8” - 15,000-psi “SL” (not “SLX”) 2250-psi
11” - 15,000-psi “SL”(not “SL-86”) 2250-psi
CAUTION: Ultralock Units – If the operator fails to close with 1500-psi,
terminate test and contact Engineering. Do not exceed 3000-psi
max operating pressure at any time during testing.
NOTE: Depending on test set-up conditions, some multi-rams may

require hydraulic losing pressures greater than 1500-psi to
achieve a well bore seal. Hydraulic closing pressures between
1500-psi and 300-psi are acceptable. Consult with engineering if
hydraulic closing pressure greater than 1500-psi is needed.
4.7.1 POSLOCK Units - Bleed hydraulic pressure to zero psi. Refer to A-

X050065 and A-X050066 for Poslock Adjustment Procedure.
4.7.2 MULTILOCK Units - Bleed hydraulic pressure to zero psi. Note the two
sets of locks to be set at 1500-psi or less with the exception of the
following:
Exceptions to the two Locks being set at 1500 -psi or less

Unit Set Locks at
7-1/16” - 15,000-psi “SL” w/10" cylinder 2000-psi or less
13-5/8” - 15,000-psi “SL” (not “SLX”) 2000-psi or less
11” - 15,000-psi “SL”(not “SL-86”) 2000-psi or less
4.7.3 Manual Lock Units - Close lock screw and bleed hydraulic pressure to
zero psi.
NOTE: It is permissible to bleed hydraulic pressure to 0-psi, turn the

lock screw, then increase the close pressure to 1,500-psi

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before making the final turn, and then bleed the pressure
back to 0-psi.
Exceptions to maintain 1500 -psi Hyd. Closing Pressure

Unit Maintain Closing Pressure at
7-1/16” - 15,000-psi “SL” w/10" cyl 2250-psi
13-5/8” - 15,000-psi “SL” (not “SLX”) 2250-psi
11” - 15,000-psi “SL”(not “SL-86”) 2250-psi
4.7.4 ULTRALOCK Units - Bleed hydraulic pressure to zero psi.
NOTE: Rams equipped with POSLOCKS or MULTILOCKS shall have

the following information documented in the test records:
compartment location, POSLOCK/MULTILOCK setting, and
pressure to lock.
4.8 Apply 200 to 300-psi wellbore pressure under rams. Hold for a minimum of ten
(10) minutes after stabilization and check for leaks.
Acceptance Criteria:
The low-pressure test will be considered satisfactory if there is no leakage and less
than 10-psi pressure drop in ten (10) minutes after an initial stabilization period.
4.9 Apply BOP unit working pressure under rams, hold for a minimum of ten (10)
minutes, and check for leaks. Bleed to zero-psi.
The high-pressure test will be considered satisfactory if there is no leakage and

less than 100-psi pressure drop in ten (10) minutes after an initial stabilization
period.
4.10 Open rams.
5.0 INVERTED CAVITY TEST

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NOTE: Reversible cavities shall be tested per requirements in section 4.0 when
the rams are configured for non-test cavity configuration and per
requirements in section 5.0 when rams are configured for test cavity
configurations. Both configurations must be tested.
hydrostatic tests and on all hydraulic control systems tests. The records
5.2 An inverted cavity equipped with pipe rams, blind rams, or MULTIRAMS shall be
subjected to a low and high-pressure test. The appropriate size pipe shall be
utilized according to the rams that are to be tested. Multirams shall be tested at
minimum and maximum pipe size range of the multirams.
5.3 Hook up BOP as per Figure 1C. Be sure to run the test pressure line into an
outlet above the inverted ram and below the sealing cavity. Vent the area below
the inverted cavity.
5.4 Fill BOP cavity with water or water with additives to cover all ram activities. Any
5.5 Hook up hoses from closing unit to BOP.
5.6 To expel trapped air, cycle rams two times with 1500-psi hydraulic pressure
using appropriate test mandrel assembly if using pipe rams and leave rams in
closed position. The test mandrel assembly should allow closing on an upper
cavity and on the inverted cavity. Record size of test mandrel used.
5.7 Close with 1500-psi hydraulic closing pressure.
CAUTION: Ultralock Units – If the operator fails to close with1500-psi,

terminate test and contact Engineering. Do not exceed 3000-
psi max operating pressure at any time during testing.
NOTE: Depending on test set-up conditions, some multi-rams may

require hydraulic losing pressures greater than 1500-psi to
achieve a well bore seal. Hydraulic closing pressures between
1500-psi and 300-psi are acceptable. Consult with engineering if
hydraulic closing pressure greater than 1500-psi is needed.

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5.7.1 ULTRALOCK Units – Bleed hydraulic pressure to zero psi.
5.8 Close a previous successful ram tested. This ram should be located above the
inverted test ram cavity.
5.9 Apply 200 to 300-psi wellbore pressure in between the closed rams. Hold for a
minimum of ten (10) minutes after stabilization and check for leaks.
The low-pressure test will be considered satisfactory if there is no leakage and less
5.10 Apply BOP unit working pressure in between the closed inverted and standard
rams, hold for a minimum of ten (10) minutes, and check for leaks. Bleed to zero
psi.
The high-pressure test will be considered satisfactory if there is no leakage and less
5.11 Apply BOP unit working pressure in between the closed rams, hold for a
minimum of ten (10) minutes, and check for leaks. Bleed to zero psi.
5.12 Open rams.
6.0 SHEAR RAM TEST
NOTE 1: This test is to be performed after the shear rams have been pressure
tested in the same fashion as blind rams as described in section 4.
NOTE 2: If casing rams are included in this stack, ensure that they are installed
in the correct cavity in case they were removed for testing purposes
conducted in section 4.
NOTE 3: Pass/Fail criteria for BOP ASSY and shear rams are distinct and
separate. See Section 6.3.9.

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6.1 Shear rams (if applicable) shall be subjected to a shearing test. The shear ram
shall shear and seal in a single operation.
6.2 Drill pipe to be sheared according to preventer bore shall, as a minimum, be as

follows:
6.2.1 7-1/16 inch - 3-1/2 inch, 13.3 lb/ft, Grade E.
6.2.2 11 inch - 5 inch, 19.5 lb/ft, Grade E.
NOTE: For 8½ x 8½ 11-5M LXT Boosters, use 3½”, 9.5 lb/ft., Grade E
Pipe, or 2-7/8”, 10.40 lb/ft Pipe.
6.2.3 13-5/8 inch and larger - 5 inch, 19.5 lb/ft, Grade G.
6.2.4 Additional shear tests may be required per customer purchase order.
CAUTION: Hydraulic shearing pressure shall not exceed the rated

hydraulic operating pressure (Table 2, s. 17) of the
preventer.
NOTE: The shearing of stronger drill pipe to meet customer

requirements is permissible to qualify as the API shear
test, i.e. 6-5/8” 25 ppf S-135.
6.3 Shear Ram Test Procedure
6.3.1 Hook up BOP as per Figure 1 (s. 23).
6.3.2 Fill BOP cavity with water or water with additives to cover rams. Any
6.3.3 Close and open rams two (2) times with 1500-psi hydraulic pressure to
expel trapped air.
6.3.4 Suspend appropriate drill pipe test sample in BOP wellbore on safety
chain from bridge crane. Drill pipe should extend approximately 18" to 25"
below shear blade. (See 6.2 for drill pipe sizes.)

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6.3.4.1 Rams equipped with POSLOCKS or MULTILOCKS will have

the pipe size, number of turns, and pressure to lock recorded
as to locking position.
6.3.5 Set regulator to maintain 3000-psi. Close shear rams until pipe is sheared.
Do not exceed regulated set pressure.
6.3.5.1 BOPs with POSLOCKS, bleed hydraulic pressure to zero.

Refer to A-X050065 and A-X050066 for Poslock Adjustment
Procedure.
6.3.5.2 BOPs with MULTILOCKS, bleed hydraulic pressure to zero.
NOTE: Locks to be set at 1500-psi or less with the

exception of the following:
Exceptions to the other Locks being set at 1500-psi or less

Unit Set Locks at
7-1/16” - 15,000-psi “SL” w/10" cylinder 2000-psi or less
13-5/8” - 15,000-psi “SL” (not “SLX”) 2000-psi or less
11” - 15,000-psi “SL”(not “SL-86”) 2000-psi or less
6.3.5.3 BOPs with manual locks maintain 3000-psi closing pressure.
NOTE: Rams equipped with POSLOCKS or MULTILOCKS

shall have the following information documented in the test
records: compartment location, POSLOCK/ MULTILOCK
setting, and pressure to lock.
NOTE: Skip sections 6.3.6 and 6.3.7 for BOP cavities that contain
casing shear rams since they are not designed to seal. The
ability for sealing in these cavities should have been verified
per directives in section 4.
6.3.6 Apply 200 to 300-psi wellbore pressure under rams. Hold for a minimum
of ten (10) minutes and check for leaks.

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Acceptance Criteria
The low-pressure test will be considered satisfactory if there is no leakage

and less than 10-psi pressure drop in ten (10) minutes after an initial
stabilization period.
6.3.7 Apply BOP unit working pressure under rams and hold for a minimum of
ten (10) minutes and check for leaks. Bleed to zero psi.
Acceptance Criteria
The high-pressure test will be considered satisfactory if there is no

leakage and less than 100-psi pressure drop in ten (10) minutes after an
initial stabilization period.
6.3.8 Open shear rams with 3000-psi.
6.3.9 Open BOP doors and inspect shear ram assemblies and body cavity.
6.3.9.1 Dress blades per Shaffer Specification A-X060838. Pass/Fail

criteria for rams are also in A-X060838.
6.3.9.2 Pass/Fail criteria for BOP ASSY is in section 6.3.6 and 6.3.7.
6.3.9.3 If shear assemblies are reinstalled into BOP, replace seals as

necessary.
6.3.9.4 Close doors and torque to Tables 6a or 6b if applicable.
6.3.10 If rams are reinstalled, test blocks again per Section 4.0 of this document.
7.0 DRIFT TEST
7.1 The assembled Ram Blowout Preventer, with rams retracted, shall be drift tested
within 30 minutes after the above tests are completed. The diameter and gauge
length of the mandrel shall be in accordance with Table 5.
7.2 Pass the drift mandrel through the bore.
7.3 The Ram BOP is acceptable if the mandrel passes through without being forced.
7.4 Record the results of the test.

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8.0 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION
8.1 Open all BOP doors
8.2 Inspect all cavity surfaces, ram block surfaces, and door seals for damage. If
any, note and contact engineering for disposition. If damage was identified,
repair and correct defects and repeat functional testing conducted earlier.
8.3 For doors with cartridge seals, determine the location that door seal lands on the
BOP body face and note as acceptable or not. If not or if in doubt of an
acceptable location, contact engineering for disposition.
8.4 If no damage, close and secure all doors. If door bolts are present, tighten all to
the recommended torque values.
9.0 PREPARATION OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR SHIPMENT AND/OR STORAGE
9.1 Preserve unit per A-X080113.

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TABLE NO. 1
PRESSURE TABLE FOR FLANGE, STUDDED OR HUB CONNECTIONS
Working Pressure Shell Test Pressure
Rating (+300 to 0-psi) (+500 to 0-psi)
2,000 3,000
3,000 4,500
5,000 7,500
10,000 15,000
15,000 22,500
TABLE NO. 2
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
Ram Blowout Shell Test Pressure Operating Pressure

Preventer Types (+300 to 0-psi) (+300 to 0-psi)
Shear Blind and Pipe
(Max.) (Typical)
Sentinel\Chasovoy - ALL 2250 N/A 1500
LWP - ALL 3000 N/A 1500
LWS - Non-Slimline Cylinder 3500 N/A 1500
LWS - Slimline Cylinder 4500 3000 1500
SL & SLX – ALL 4500 3000 1500
LXT – ALL 4500 3000 1500
SLX 14"x18" LFS 7500 5000 N/A

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TABLE 3
R & Rx RING JOINT GASKETS
Low Carbon Steel
Nomina
Working l Cadmium Plated
Pressure Size R or Rx R Rx
(-psi) (in) Number Oval Octagon
2000 2-1/16 23 050192 050164 050376
3000, 5000 2-1/16 24 050193 050165 050380
2000 2-9/16 26 050194 050166 050381
3000, 5000 2-9/16 27 050195 050167 050382
2000, 3000 3-1/8 31 050196 050168 050383
5000 3-1/8 35 050197 050169 050384
2000, 3000 4-1/16 37 050198 050170 050385
5000 4-1/16 39 050199 050171 050386
2000, 3000 7-1/16 45 050201 050173 050373
5000 7-1/16 46 050202 050174 050389
2000, 3000 9 49 050203 050175 050390
5000 9 50 050204 050176 050391
2000, 3000 11 53 050205 050177 050377
5000 11 54 050206 050178 050392
2000, 3000 13-5/8 57 050207 050179 050393
2000 16-3/4 65 050209 050181 050395
3000 16-3/4 66 050210 050182 050396
2000 21-1/4 73 050211 050183 050397
3000 20-3/4 74 050156 050184 050398
1000 30 95 050933

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TABLE 4
BX RING JOINT GASKETS
Working Nominal
Pressure Size Bx Cadmium 304 SS 316 SS
(000 -psi) (in) Number Plated Plated Plated
10, 15, 20 2-1/16 152 050353 050645 20024646
10, 15, 20 2-9/16 153 050354 050646 5125010
10, 15, 20 3-1/16 154 050355 050647 051209
10, 15, 20 4-1/16 155 050366 050648 10610391
10, 15, 20 7-1/16 156 050356 050649
10, 15, 20 9 157 050227
10, 15, 20 11 158 050350 050651
5 13-5/8 160 050462 050653
10, 15, 20 13-5/8 159 050357 050652
5, 10 16-3/4 162 050661 050662
5 18-3/4 163 050663 050664 5125011
10,15 18-3/4 164 050665 050666 20011802
5 21-1/4 165 050667 050668
10 21-1/4 166 050690 050691

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TABLE 5
DRIFT MANDREL SIZES
Mandrel Diameter
Bore Diameter Min. Mandrel
(inches)
(inches) Length (inches)
+.0010 -.0000
4-1/16 4.032 12
7-1/16 7.032 12
9 8.970 12
11 10.970 12
13-5/8 13.595 13-5/8
16-3/4 16.720 16-3/4
18-3/4 18.720 18-3/4
20-3/4 20.720 20-3/4
21-1/4 21.220 21-1/4
30 29.970 30

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TABLE NO. 6a
MODEL SIZE WORKING TORQUE (FT/LBS)
PRESSURE SHELL WORKING
SL 7-1/16 10,000 6,600 6,600
SL 7-1/16 15,000 6,600 6,600
SL 11 10,000 6,600 6,600
SL 11 15,000 6,600 6,600
SL 11 15,000 12,000 6,600
SL-86 11 15,000 6,600 6,600
SL 13-5/8 5,000 6,600 6,600
SL 13-5/8 10,000 6,600 6,600
SL 13-5/8 15,000 12,000 6,600
SL 16-3/4 5,000 6,600 6,600
SL 16-3/4 10,000 6,600 6,600
SL 18-3/4 5,000 6,600 6,600
SL 18-3/4 10,000 6,600 6,600
SL 18-3/4 15,000 12,000 6,600
SL 21-1/4 5,000 6,600 6,600
SL 21-1/4 10,000 6,600 6,600
LWS 4-1/16 5,000 500 500
LWS 4-1/16 10,000 500 500
LWS 7-1/16 3,000 910 910
LWS 7-1/16 5,000 910 910
LWS 9 3,000 1,500 1,500
LWS 9 5,000 1,500 1,500
LWS 11 3,000 910 910
NOTE: Specified torque is with ‘Molypaste’ or equivalent (.067 friction coefficient)

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TABLE NO. 6a (cont.)

WORKING TORQUE (FT·LBS)
MODEL SIZE (in) PRESSURE (psi) SHELL WORKING
LWS 11 5,000 1,500 1,500
LWS 20-3/4 3,000 1,200 1,200
LWS 21-1/4 2,000 1,200 1,200
LWP 7-1/16 3,000 200 200
LWP 9 3,000 910 910
SENTINEL 7-1/16 3,000 400 400
SENTINEL 9 3,000 500 500
TABLE NO. 6b
CARTRIDGE SEAL ASSEMBLY
WORKING TORQUE (FT ·LBS)
MODEL SIZE PRESSURE
SHELL WORKING
SLX 13-5/8 15,000 12,000 4,500
SLX 18-3/4 5,000 8,000 3,000
SLX 18-3/4 10,000 12,000 4,000
SLX 18-3/4 15,000 18,000 4,500
NOTE: Specified torque is with ‘Molypaste’ or equivalent (.067 friction coefficient)

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NOV Engineering Standards/Specifications

SMM Updated Manual Lock, 06/30/14 BD

EC # Revision Description Date Rev. Ltr

1.0 SHAFFER BOP TYPE DEFINITIONS

1.2 LWS – Lightweight design for land-based and subsea operations.

This work contains the CONFIDENTIAL AND

2.0 HYDRAULIC OPERATOR SHELL TEST

CAUTION: ULTRALOCK II - See Specification AX060457 for testing

2.1.1 CAUTION: If a test stool is not adequately secured to the floor,

2.1.2 Pressure Test Records

2.1.2.1 A chart recorder or equivalent data acquisition system shall be

2.2 Hydraulic Operator Shell Test Procedure

2.2.1.1 Testing fluid shall be water or water with additives. Any

CAUTION: The ram shaft will extend during this test.

This work contains the CONFIDENTIAL AND

CAUTION: The ram shaft will retract during this test.

2.2.8 Acceptance Criteria

2.2.8.1 There shall be no leakage.

2.3 Hydraulic Door Open/Close Circuit Shell Test Procedure

13-10M LXT BOPs 3000 psi

LXT-HDR BOPs:13-5M and 21-5M 4500 psi

2.3.1.1 Testing fluid shall be water or water with additives. Any

This work contains the CONFIDENTIAL AND

2.3.6 Acceptance Criteria

2.3.6.1 There shall be no leakage.

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2.3.11 Acceptance Criteria

2.3.11.1 There shall be no leakage.

3.0 BODY HYDROSTATIC SHELL TEST

3.1 Pressure Test Records

3.2 Test Pressures

3.3 Body Shell Test Procedure

3.3.1 Install ram blowout preventer body on test stool.

CAUTION: If a test stool is not adequately secured to the floor,

NOTE: Ram assemblies may be left in BOP during shell test.

This work contains the CONFIDENTIAL AND

CAUTION: Doors must be fully assembled. Ram shafts are not to

NOTE: SLX models and/or models assembled with cartridge

3.3.3 Apply ‘Molypaste’ or equivalent (.067 friction coefficient) to bolt threads.

CAUTION: All air must be expelled from body cavity prior to

3.3.8 Place BOP in test bay or other protective device.

3.3.9 Pressurize to 100% shell test pressure as determined by unit working

NOTE: DO NOT enter test chamber while unit is at shell test

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3.4 Acceptance Criteria

3.4.1 The unit is acceptable if there is no visible evidence of leakage.

3.5 Cavity Dimension Check for SLX Bodies Only

3.5.2 Preferable high-pressure steam clean or use a high-pressure potable

3.5.6 Remove the four jacks.

This work contains the CONFIDENTIAL AND

4.0 LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE RAM TEST

4.1 Pressure Test Records

NOTE: SLX models and/or models assembled with cartridge seal

4.3 Hook up BOP as per Figure 1 (p. 23).

4.5 Hook up hoses from closing unit to BOP.

This work contains the CONFIDENTIAL AND

Exceptions to 1500 -psi Closing Pressure

NOTE: Depending on test set-up conditions, some multi-rams may