Blowout preventer control device accumulator

What is a blowout preventer control system accumulator?

The blowout preventer control systems accumulator showing regulator valves, accumulator bottles, back-up pump (pneumatic), hydraulic reservoir, control manifold, control valves, and pump (electric, gas, diesel). The BOP control system, called an accumulator, provides the energy to operate the blowout preventers. This system of consists of:

What is a blowout preventer (BOP) control system?

A Blowout Preventer (BOP) Control System as one of the drilling rig components, is a high-pressure hydraulic power unit fitted with directional control valves to safely control well kicks and prevent blowouts during drilling operations.

What should be included in a blowout preventer control unit?

As a minimum requirement, all blowout preventer control units should be equipped with accumulator bottles with sufficient volumetric capacity to provide the usable fluid volume (with pumps inoperative) to close one pipe BOP ram and the annular preventer in the stack plus the volume to open the hydraulic choke line valve.

What is a blowout preventer?

One of the most critical components in a drilling rig’s safety system is the blowout preventer (BOP). This device controls pressure and prevents dangerous blowouts during drilling operations. A well-functioning BOP ensures that drilling operations continue smoothly while protecting workers and the environment from potential hazards.

What is a bop accumulator?

The BOP accumulator units is specifically engineered in order to assure reliable control of the BOP stack with adequate reserve for continuous operation under emergency conditions. It is necessary to accurately operate and maintain the hydraulic control system.

Which control should be at the accumulator?

Master Controls shall be at the accumulator. The primary electric/hydraulic pump system and the secondary air/hydraulic pump system must be independent of each other and fully operational when the BOP accumulator is in use. The high-pressure set point for both the electric pump and air pump should be 3,000 psi.