Api 6202048 pt used instead of vacuum box or solution film test. All units are factory acceptance tested fat before shipment, stamped with the official api monogram and shipped with full documentation in compliance with api16a requirements. This includes ram and annular blowout preventers as well as connectors, spools, and adapters. Spec 16a, specification for drillthrough equipment, 3rd edition, june 2004 erratasupplement, november 2004. Established minimum design standards for blow out preventers. The deposited weld metal mechanical properties shall meet or exceed the min specified mechanical properties of the base material. This specification does not apply to field use or field. It was noted that david zollo is responsible for these changes to the api. Berckenhoff, mike bieneman, konstantin cameron, a schlumberger company. Api 16a specification for drill through equipment status 3. This revision of api 16a with the inclusion of errata 1 included a change to the. Api spec 16c choke and kill equipment, second edition api on. Api 16a 4th edition changes in testing for drillthrough equipment berckenhoff, mike, pe bieneman, konstantin, cameron, a schlumberger company.
This specification defines the requirements for performance, design, materials, testing and inspection. Baker hughes, a ge company, has a prototype 20k subsea blowout preventer bop and associated equipment in its lab in houston. It contains a set of charts and summaries that give a brief overview and represent a stepbystep method to specify and select suitable eagleburgmann sealing systems. Our more than 600 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry.
Sc 16a drill through equipment api 2016 summer standards meeting. Complete document specification for drillthrough equipment. The current 4th edition was released as a standard in 2012, with an addendum to it published in 2016. A novel multiphase hydrodynamic model for kick control in real time while managed pressure. The leakage model adopted in this study employs several approximations that have not yet been evaluated. This specification does not apply to field use or field testing of drillthrough equipment. Abstract api specification 16a defines the requirements for design, testing, and other aspects of drillthrough equipment.
Api spec 16a specification for drill through equipment, fourth edition, includes errata 1 2017, addendum 1 2017 standard by american petroleum institute, 04012017 amendments available. Api 16a 4th edition changes in testing for drillthrough. Api 16a 4th edition ballot complete and comments resolved. Ansi api 11d1, 2nd edition packers and bridge plugs provides minimum requirements and guidelines for packers, and bridge plugs used downhole in oil and gas ansi api spec 16a, 3rd edition specification for drillthrough equipment defines requirements for. Other changes to note include provisions for hydraulic cylinder selection and manufacturing processes requiring validation. Abstract product details document history api std 53 complete document 4th edition, july 16. Spec 16a, 5th edition specification for drill through equipment standard 16ar, 1st edition repair and remanufacture of blowout prevention equipment standard 53, 5th edition blowout prevention equipment systems for drilling wells recommended practice 54, 4th edition recommended practice for occupational safety for oil and gas. Api 16a monogram licensees api 16a monogram applicants api auditors from. Additionally, individual studs and bolts were changed out due to. Api 682 4th edition application guide eagleburgmann. Simply visit the store and enter the api publication number in the search box at the top right of the webpage. Api deepwater well design and construction set complete standards view abstract. Iadc well control committee meeting minutes th september.
Api 16a specification for drill through equipment 3. Repair and remanufacture of 16a equipment is now covered in api 16ar, standard for repair and. Tested and qualified to fa temperature ratings according to pending api 16a 4th edition, and api 16ar temperature classification requirements. Api 16a specification for drill through equipment 3 edition. Standard 16ar, 1st edition repair and remanufacture of blowout prevention equipment.
No bernelling of ring grooves, does this need to be addressed. Changes for api 6a 21st edition log of submitted changes. Division 2 appendix 4 currently used in api 6a, 16a, 16c and 17d active joint work group. Api specification 16a specification for drillthrough equipment, 4th. Major additions and changes bolting 16a adopts 20e and 20f as bolting standard for all pressure containing, pressure retaining and pressure controlling bolting created bsl bolting service levels table for land and offshore applications sets maximum 34 rockwell c hardness for pressure containing, retaining and controlling bolting.
Spec 16c, choke and kill equipment, 2nd edition, march 2015 addendum 1, july 2016. Includes all amendments and changes through errata, may 2018. Api specification 16a, specification for drillthrough. Updated temperature chart for blow out preventers see next slide defined verbiage on haz zone. Api spec 16c choke and kill equipment, second edition.
When bhge started this effort, judge says, the api 16a 4th edition. Whats new in api 4f fourth edition specification for. Api standard 53 update ricky cummings of chevron, chairman of the api standard 53 s53 task group, provided an update on the status of the 5th edition, expected to be released before the end of the year. Two new editions of api standards issued api 570 and 580. Api winter standardization conference 2019 qualified. Nace states 2mm 6a states 2mm, 16a states 2mm but drawing shows 1.
Api 6a 21st edition being drafted and will require api 20e bolts. Api specification 16a defines the requirements for design, testing, and other aspects of drillthrough equipment. Repair and remanufacture of 16a equipment is covered in api 16ar, standard for repair and remanufacturing of drillthrough equipment. The latest edition of api spec 16a available to purchase from api is the 4th. Errata 4, july 2016 includes changes from errata spec 16f, specification for marine drilling riser equipment, 1st edition, august 2004. Speiadc middle east drilling technology conference and exhibition. Api 16a 4th edition bolting conforming to api 20e or api 20f is a requirement for. Api spec 6a, wellhead and christmas tree equipment.
For the 10,000 psi and 15,000 psi flanges, leakage governed only in the larger size range greater than 2 9 16 in. View abstract product details document history api spec 16a base. Apr 23, 2018 following voluntary industry adoption of api 20e for critical bop bolting and replacement of critical bolting having a hardness of greater than 35 hrc, the requirement for further compulsory qaqc processes for bop critical equipment and bolting was detailed with api spec 16a and spec 20e in the 4th edition, effective february 2018. Includes all amendments and changes through reaffirmation notice, february 2020.
Api 16a specification for drillthrough equipment 3rd edition. Api 16a 4th edition changes in testing for drillthrough equipment m. Api 6dss 3rd edition out for ballot and requires api 20e and api 20f for pressure boundary bolts. Api is committed to maintaining the highest level of confidence in its certification andor licensing activities by providing impartial and objective assessments of its clients management systems. Api 610 major changes from 5th through 10th editions. Api 16a specification for drillthrough equipment 3rd edition hpht considerations jan. These standards cover all aspects of the oil and gas industry, including refinery and chemical plant operations and equipment, offshore drilling, hydraulic fracturing and well construction, and public awareness programs. The american petroleum institute api is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of americas oil and natural gas industry. Standard 53, 5th edition blowout prevention equipment systems for drilling wells. International association of drilling contractors more consistent between the documents. This edition of api spec 16a is a modified adoption of iso 533, petroleum and natural gas industriesdrilling and production equipmentdrill through equipment. Recognition of screening techniques for thickness monitoring.
Api std 16ar standard for repair and remanufacture of drillthrough equipment, first edition, includes errata 1 2017. Spec 16a, 5th edition specification for drill through equipment. Sc 16a drill through equipment american petroleum institute. Repair and remanufacture of 16a equipment is now covered in api 16ar, standard for repair and remanufacturing of drillthrough equipment. Spec 6a, 21st edition wellhead and christmas tree equipment open for comments until apr 6, 2017 spec 16a, 5th edition specification for drill through equipment standard 16ar, 1st edition repair and remanufacture of blowout prevention equipment standard 53, 5th edition blowout prevention equipment systems for drilling wells recommended practice 54, 4th edition recommended practice. Specification for drill through equipment, fourth edition, includes errata 1.
Api 6202051 define lowest one day mean temperature data. Design codes api spec 6a, 16a, 16f, 16c, nace field serviceable yes auxiliary line integral flow path yes sensor ports 2 verification testing performed per api 16a 4th edition, pr1. Planning, temporary mitigation critical for industry to. Api specification 16a, specification for drillthrough equipment, fourth edition, april 2017. The rcd includes sensors that monitor the condition and performance of sealing elements to indicate maintenance is needed. Api 16ar 1st edition in publication process and requires api 20e and api 20f for pressure controlling bolting, closure bolting and.
This revision of api 16a with the inclusion of errata 1 included a change to the effective date of the specification from the 1st october 2017 to 1st february 2018. Fully tested, design verified, and supported by traceable documentation in accordance with api 16a specifications. Planning, temporary mitigation critical for industry to effectively. While some of the changes in the 4th edition are significant and make designing service rigs more difficult, the increased safety and reliability of rigs designed to 4f 4 th edition is worth the challenge. This is the most critical change between 3 rd and 4 th editions. A number of changes and updates are included in the newly released, 4th edition of api 570. Verification of properties shall be established through the implementation of the manufacturers wps and supporting pqr. May 03, 2019 baker hughes, a ge company, has a prototype 20k subsea blowout preventer bop and associated equipment in its lab in houston. One of the biggest changes from existing to proposed regulations is a. Precision polymer engineering developed endura e90sr, a new elastomer material for orings, tseals, technical moldings, and sealants.
These specifications establish minimum design standards for systems used to control blowout preventers bops and associated valves that control well pressure during drilling operations. I recently attended the american petroleum institute s 2019 winter standardization conference held in san antonio, tx the week of january 21st. Utilizes fo proprietary elastomer compounds, qualified to norsok rgd standards. The material is designed to stand up to high pressures and temperatures produced by steam and can be used in pumps, valves, turbines, geothermal tools, and drilling equipment.
A new tool enables variable bore rams and shear rams to be tested in one run, cutting rig time significantly. Pdc or alphanumeric code, followed by api 16a, the edition of specification 16a to which the equi pment was manufactured. Api 6d 24th edition api 20e is a recommendation in published document. Following voluntary industry adoption of api 20e for critical bop bolting and replacement of critical bolting having a hardness of greater than 35 hrc, the requirement for further compulsory qaqc processes for bop critical equipment and bolting was detailed with api spec 16a and spec 20e in the 4th edition, effective february 2018. Leakage was governing in all the 20,000 psi api 6bx flanges. Api provides the public with online access to nearly 200 key industry standards. Unlike the dramatic changes we saw in the third edition, this one seems to me to be more of a clarification update will a few changes. The most recent edition contains changes that will drive a significant amount of rigorous testing to monogram pressurecontrol equipment going forward. It also defines service conditions in terms of pressure, temperature, and wellbore fluids for which the equipment is designed. In 4th edition, the limitation of the er to 5 inches has been removed section 5.
Casting and forgings materials provide additional guidance in annex a proposed in meeting minutes from 2009 winter meeting on api website design. Automated mpd riser system weatherford international. Feb 18, 20 the specification for drilling and well servicing structures api 4f fourth edition was released in january, 20 and is coming into effect on august 1st, 20. Api 682 4th edition this brochure provides basic information about api 682 4th edition. Industry requests that bsee align the proposed changes to the well control rule with the 21 day testing interval outlined in api standard 53 4th edition july 2016.
Addenda amendments and errata for published api standards are available via the api publications store. Enhanced shearing requirements expanded shear testing hpht annex closing on flow. A simplified example of drillthrough equipment defined by this specification is shown in figures 1 and 2. This specification defines the requirements for performance, design, materials, testing and inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing, and shipping of drillthrough equipment used for drilling for oil and gas. Api specification 16a, fourth edition new effective date please be advised that the 4th edition of api specification 16a, specification for drillthrough equipment, has a new effective date. Future additions and changes api 16a 5th edition new topics include.
Api 16a 4th edition changes in testing for drillthrough equipment. This commitment is supported by processes that manage conflicts of interest, ensure personnel competence, maintain confidentiality of information while promoting openness, and enable communication. Enhanced shearing requirements expanded shear testing hpht annex closing on flow differential pressure closing on odd shapes well head connectors more 5 year marking elastomer qa requirements bop instrumentation. Pipeline valves 23 2678 addendum 3 issued 20 reaffirmation required. Api 610 major changes from 5th through 8th editions. Specification for wellhead and christmas tree equipment see other formats. Certified performance meeting api 16a, 16ar requirements. Speiadc middle east drilling technology conference and. Api specification 16a, 4th edition, specification for drillthrough equipment publication date. Api spec 16a r2016 specification for drill through equipment, third edition, june 2004. Api specification 16a, specification for drillthrough equipment, fourth edition. Api 16a 4th edition bolting conforming to api 20e or api 20f. Hpht considerations api 16a updated temperature chart to include three ranges. Verification and validation challenges of hpht bop and well.
The 20k bop has been fully tested and fully qualified to the latest draft of api 16a 4th edition pr2 and annex h, the specification for drillthrough equipment, said bob judge, director of drilling products for bhge. Api 6a 21st edition being drafted and is expected to require api 20e bolts. Api spec 6a is an international standard that specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the performance, dimensional and functional interchangeability, design, materials, testing, inspection, welding, marking, handling, storing, shipment, purchasing, repair and remanufacture of wellhead and christmas tree equipment for use in the petroleum and natural gas industries. Api 16a api american petroleum institute code issues. Repair and remanufacture of 16a equipment is now covered in api 16ar. Api 682 is a standard of the american petroleum institute. One new change is that once the documents standards have been published, the api task groups will immediately begin revisions and rewrites for the next publication 5year intervals. The latest edition of api spec 16a available to purchase from api is the 4th edition effective date 01 february 2018, inclusive of the errata 1 date of issue. Final recirculation in progress with a due date of 2017feb24.