Phuel BOP System, User Manual

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User Manual
Modular BOP System (Dual)
OPS-3653-Rev A 9
5 Maintenance
All maintenance to be carried out by suitably qualified and competent
personnel
5.1 Introduction
Regular maintenance of the equipment using Phuel redress kits or approved
spares is essential to its continued safe operation. Ensure that the pre and
post job operating procedures are followed and that maintenance records are
kept.
5.2 Schedule
The maintenance schedule may be governed by international or company
standards and the following is considered to be the minimum requirements.
5.2.1 Pre & Post Job
Refer to Section 4.3.1 and Section 4.3.3 for details.
5.2.2 Yearly
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Disassemble BOP
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Clean and degrease all components.
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Inspect the condition of sealing surfaces and surface coatings,
repair/replace as necessary.
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Re-coat threads and sealing surfaces if necessary. Contact Phuel if in
doubt.
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Replace all elastomeric seals.
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Re-assemble BOP.
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Pressure Test to 300 psi and to maximum working pressure.
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Inspect paintwork and repair where necessary.
5.2.3 Five Yearly
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Yearly maintenance, plus the following.
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Carry out surface NDE on all component threads and damaged surfaces.
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Pressure Test to 300 psi and maximum test pressure per API 6A – PSL3
(Witnessed by certifying authority).
5.3 Safety
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This product contains high pressures, when in operation. Failure of any
part may cause injury. Welding, corrosion, rough handling, or other abuse
may affect the Integrity of this product.
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Many of the components are heavy and should not be lifted without lifting
aids.
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.