The Key objectives of the project are as follows: Assess the potential for a new design of blind shear rams. Assess a BOP stack configuration to enable the reduction of the potential for unsupported pipe in the BOP bore and increase the possibility that pipe shear will be successful. To evaluate new design methods for detecting failure and monitoring of BOP components and control systems using the latest technology in order to prevent failure. To explore the reliability of an independent complete acoustic package for functioning a short BOP deployed in deep water. Identify and assess recently developed equipment and technologies capable of and/or design to detect kicks. Explore methods of kick detection before any fluid / gas influx rises above the BOP stack. Explore the effect of water depth on prompt kick detection and response times.
TAP-713-Assessment of BOP Stack Sequencing, Monitoring and Kick Detection Technologies
Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
713
Category
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
mcs kenny
Research Principal Investigator
Alan Whooley
Research Contracting Agency
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