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Shear Ram Verification Test Protocol (VTP) Best Practices

Project Number
5008
Program
TCP
Progress Date
10/25/2017
Category
Deepwater
Drilling
Performing Activity
Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory
Principal Investigator
Joseph C. Braun
Contracting Agency
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Contract Award Value
$85,000.00
Estimated Completion Date
08/31/2017
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.
Status
In Progress
Peer Review Status
N/A