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Shear Ram Verification Test Protocol (VTP) Best Practices

Office/Division Program
TCP
Project Number
5008
Category
Research Performing Activity
Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory
Research Principal Investigator
Joseph C. Braun
Research Contract Award Value
$85,000.00
Description

This document represents Argonne's perspective on testing and reporting criteria for BOP Shear Rams.  These "best practices" are based on current BSEE regulations and can be used by industry to help develop a standardized industry test protocol for US Offshore Continental Shelf operations.

AA - Shear Ram Verification Test Protocol (VTP)

Latest progress update

Part A of the report complete and attached. Part B under BSEE review.