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5. If the test pressure drops or cannot be reached, the PosLock operator will require
adjustment (see the section titled 22 PosLock Operator Adjustment on
page 5-104).
6. If there is no pressure drop, continue to pump, stopping at 500 psi (34.5 bar)
increments to observe the pressure gauge, until the rated working pressure of the
preventer is reached.
7. If the rated working test pressure of the preventer is reached, the PosLock operators
are properly adjusted and in working order.
8. If the ram rubbers are in good condition, the preventer cavity dimensions are within
specification, and wellbore pressure drops during the test, the PosLock operators
will require adjustment (see the section titled 22 PosLock Operator Adjustment on
page 5-104).
NXT Door Locking System and Door Hydraulic
Control Panel
Except for a lock rod safety latch (see Figure 4-7 on page 4-23) that must be manually
released on each 22 PosLock door assembly before it can be opened, the door locking
system (opening and closing of the BOP doors) is controlled with the BOP stack-mounted
Hydraulic Control Panel (HCP) (see Figure 4-6). The HCP is hydraulically powered by a
rig-supplied hydraulic source. A hose bundle connects the HCP to each door being
unlocked and opened (see Figure 4-6). Quick-connect fittings on the end of the hoses, for
the lock drive hydraulic connections, and the quick-connect manifold assembly on the door
facilitate this process (see Figure 4-10 on page 4-25). The quick-connect fittings are two
different sizes and genders to prevent improper connections. The HCP can be positioned
in one of several positions on the BOP stack depending on which BOP ram door is being
serviced (see Figure 4-9 on page 4-25).
Figure 4-6. Manifold with 6-Hose Bundle
Hose Bundle
Hydraulic Control Panel (HCP)
NXT UltraLock II (B) and NXT 22 PosLock
(subsea application)
BOP Connection
Control Panel
Connections
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Door Operation Instructions
Opening and closing the 14 UltraLock II (B) doors and 22 PosLock doors requires the
use of the HCP (see Figure 4-8 on page 4-24). However, doors with 22 PosLock
operators do not have hydraulically operated anti-rotation bars, and they do not use the
Anti-Rotation Bar function on the HCP (see Figure 4-8 on page 4-24). The 22 PosLock
doors use safety latches as an anti-rotation device, which must be manually operated (see
Figure 4-7 on page 4-23).
The 14 UltraLock II (B) doors use all three functions on the HCP. The 22 PosLock doors
only use the LockBar and Door functions on the HCP (see Figure 4-8 on page 4-24).
To open and close the preventer doors, proceed as follows:
1. Before attempting to unlock and open the BOP doors for servicing, verify the
following:
There is 0 psi (0 bar) wellbore pressure.
The ram operators are in the Open position.
BOP control system pressure is 0 psi (0 bar) to the operating functions of the
ram operators.
2. Position the HCP such that the hose bundle will reach the BOP doors to be serviced
(see Figure 4-9 on page 4-25).
3. On the 22 PosLock (surface application) door assembly being serviced, connect
the quick-disconnect fittings on the hose bundle adapter to the mating
quick-disconnect fittings on the lock drive (see Figure 4-10 on page 4-25). The
fittings are configured with two different sizes and genders to facilitate correct
connection.
4. On the 22 PosLock (subsea application) door assembly being serviced, connect
the slip ring of the hose bundle to the door manifold assembly (see Figure 4-11 on
page 4-26).
5. On the lock drive of the 22 PosLock door being serviced, remove the safety pin, and
then rotate the safety latch from the Lock position to the Unlock position (freeing the
lock rod) as shown in Figure 4-7 on page 4-23.
6. Verify rig hydraulic power source is capable of supplying SAE 20 (or equivalent)
hydraulic fluid at approximately 3,000 psi (207 bar) and 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) to NAS
Class 8 cleanliness.
7. Connect rig hydraulic power supply and return hoses to 1 quick-disconnect fittings
on the HCP (see Figure 4-8 on page 4-24).
8. Turn on hydraulic power source.
9. Using the HCP hydraulic regulator, adjust hydraulic pressure to 3,000 psi (207 bar).
Monitor pressure on gauge (see Figure 4-8 on page 4-24).
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Be sure to turn off the hydraulic power source to the HCP
and bleed hydraulic pressure to 0 psi (0 bar) before moving
the hose bundle to the next door to be serviced.
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10. Check for hydraulic leaks. If any are found, stop, turn off hydraulic power source,
and then repair the leak before resuming operation.
11. Using the locking bar Lock/Unlock valve handle on the HCP, unlock the locking bar.
This rotates the door lock rod to the Unlock position, freeing the door to open.
12. Once the lock rod is Unlocked, adjust the HCP pressure-reducing valve to 1,000 psi
(69 bar), and then use the Door Close/Open valve handle on the HCP to open the
door.
A properly adjusted door should rotate smoothly between 800 and 1,000 psi
(55 and 69 bar).
13. To close the 22 PosLock door assembly, reverse the preceding instructions. To
prevent the door lock rods from rotating, manually move the safety latches into the
Lock position, and then install the safety pins (see Figure 4-7 on page 4-23).
14. On the 14 UltraLock II (B) door assembly, remove the hose bundle adapter, and
then connect the slip ring of the hose bundle to the door manifold assembly (see
Figure 4-12 on page 4-26).
ii
The 22 PosLock door assemblies may require adjustment
of the HCP hydraulic regulator. DO NOT EXCEED 3,000
psi (207 bar).
ii
The door should open with a slow, smooth action. The
speed that the door opens and closes can be regulated by
the Adjustable Flow Control Valves located on the HCP
(see Figure 4-8 on page 4-24).
ii
Make sure the door seal is not damaged and is properly
positioned before closing the door.
ii
Be sure to turn off the hydraulic power source to the HCP
and bleed hydraulic pressure to 0 psi (0 bar) before moving
the hose bundle to the next door to be serviced.
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15. To open and close the 14 UltraLock II (B) door assembly, the procedure is as
described for the 22 PosLock doors, except in step 5 and step 13. In step 5 and
step 13, the HCP Anti-Rotation Bar Lock/Unlock hydraulic function is used to lock
(engage) and unlock (disengage) the door locking rods.
16. Before opening the 14 UltraLock II (B) door assembly, the Anti-Rotation Bar valve
handle must first be moved into the Unlock position (disengage lockbar) before the
Locking Bar valve handle is placed in the Unlock position (rotate lockbar).
17. After closing the 14 UltraLock II (B) door assembly, the Locking Bar valve handle
must first be moved into the Lock position (rotate lockbar) before the Anti-Rotation
Bar valve handle is placed in the Lock position (engage lockbar).
These operational instructions are repeated for each door that is opened and closed for
servicing.
Figure 4-7. 22 PosLock Door Safety Latches
W
arning
After closing and locking the 14 UltraLock II (B)
doors, the correct installation of the anti-rotation hinge
pins should be checked. Failure to do so could cause
equipment damage and/or injury or death to
personnel. Refer to the section titled 14 UltraLock II
(B) Door Anti-Rotation Safety on page 2-16 for
additional information.
Safety Latch
Hinge Pin
Safety Latch
Pin Hole in Base
Base
Safety Pin in Lockrod "Lock"
Position
Safety
Latch
Remove Safety Pin from Lockrod "Lock"
position, press Safety Latch and move to
"Unlock" position, then place Safety Pin in this
hole for "Unlock" position.
Press here to release
Safety Latch after
Safety Pin is removed
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Figure 4-8. Hydraulic Control Panel (HCP)
Directional Control
Valves
Adjustable Flow
Control Valves
Hydraulic
Supply
Hydraulic
Return
Hydraulic
Regulator
Hydraulic Pressure
Gauge
Hose Bundle
Connection
Hose Bundle
Storage
LOCKING BAR
LOCK
UNLOCK OPEN
DOOR
CLOSE
ANTIROTATION BAR
LOCK
UNLOCK
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Figure 4-9. Door Control Panel Mounting Detail
Figure 4-10. 22 PosLock Door Connection (Surface Application)
Floor Stand
Mounting Point to Stand
Panel
Rear View
Swing Door Open
1/4 Male QD
Lock Door
3/8 Male QD
Unlock Door
3/8 Female QD
Swing Door Close
1/4 Female QD
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Figure 4-11. 22 PosLock Door Connection (Subsea Application)
Figure 4-12. 14 UltraLock II (B) Door Connection (Surface and Subsea Applications)
QD Nipple 1/4 x 3/8 (x4)
(mates to hose bundle)
QD Nipple 1/4" x 3/8" (x6)
(Mates to hose bundle)