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Why most of the front packers of pipe ram preventers are enclosed between the \
steel plates? ( Select two answers )
#a'- To extrude elastomer & make sealing contact with prpe when sealing face
wears out
b. To support the weight of drill string
r/, To prevent expansion of elastomer due to heat
\rk' To prevent damage to the elastomer between pipe and ram block when well is
under pressure
In a control unit 3 position/ 4 way valves are used, which of the following
statements are true about them? ( Select three answers )
When testing a pipe ram at the weekly BOP test you are informed that the weep
hole on ram is leaking. lYhat action will yqu take?
a. Weep Hole only checks closing chamber seals leave it till next maintenance.
b. Energise emergency plastic packing ring. If leak stops then leave it till next
maintenance schedule
r Q."' Primary mud seal is leaking and you should replace it immediately
"d. Ram packing elements on ram body are wom & to be replaced immediately
e. A leak here is normal because metal sealing faces in the ram need some
lubrication to minimise damage
What is the primary function of the "Weep Hole" on ram type BOP?
@ a. To show the seals on the bonnet is leaking
To show the primary mud seal on the piston rod is leaking j'Ecor+D Poss iB ttrcul
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c. To release any overpressure that may occur during testing \s F-R-o-rn -I n e DP€t"ur{
q To prevent damage to the opening chamber Cho.nn be r GYL\
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