Riw WB 2009 1.0

Rig Inspection Workshop
Workbook
2009 1.0
Author: Jaap Peetsold
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Rig Inspection Workshop 1.0 Workbook
Table of contents
Table of contents
Table of contents ............................................................................ 3

Chapter 01 – Drilling equipment....................................................... 5
Chapter 02 – Mud processing equipment ......................................... 37
Chapter 03 – Engine room and power plant ..................................... 55
Chapter 04 – Electrical equipment .................................................. 71
Chapter 05 – Safety equipment ..................................................... 81
Chapter 06 – Jacking systems........................................................ 87
Chapter 07 – Well control equipment .............................................. 91
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Table of contents
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01 Drilling equipment
Chapter 01
Drilling equipment
1 Drawworks ............................................................................... 6
2 Rotary table ........................................................................... 11
3 Top drive ............................................................................... 14
4 (Independent) Swivel............................................................... 18
5 Crown block ........................................................................... 20
6 Travelling block....................................................................... 25
7 Driller’s console....................................................................... 26
8 Derrick .................................................................................. 28
9 Air winches............................................................................. 34
10 Lifting and handling equipment ................................................. 35
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1 Drawworks
Figure 1 - Drawworks
1.1 Drawworks checklist
• Last overhaul (API RP 7L section 4.2)

• NDT inspection (brake bands, linkage and equalizer bar)
• Wear brake bands, brake pads and brake rims, disc brakes
• Wear brake linkage; kicking brake
• Wear on drill line/Lebus groove
• Min. 12 wraps on drum (travelling block in lowest position)
• Check clamp on dead end of wire behind brake rim flange
• Enough spare drill line on the drum
• Pull test catheads: make-up 7,000 lbs, break-out cathead 14,000 lbs
minimum
• Make-up chain condition
• Break-out line condition
• Kickback rollers (1/4-inch play)
• Gauges oil pressure 20/50 psi (NOV drawworks)
• Oil samples: analysis frequency
• Oil nozzles not blocked
• No silicone sealant on covers
• Chains: max. 3% stretch (API Spec 7F section A.3.5)
• Wear on sprockets (API Spec 7Fsection A.3.4 and A.3.5)
• Function test Crown-O-Matic or equivalent system
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• Check disc brakes for wear and cracks, check manufacturer’s manual for
wear rates
• Check disc brake hydraulic system, check manufacturer’s manual for
correct operating pressures
• Check brake pads on emergency brake, parking brake and main brake
• Check EX rating of DC motor when inside hazardous area
• Electric cables (API RP 14F section 12.1.2) and J-boxes EX rating.
• Sufficient cooling-water capacity for band-brake and eddy current brake
system (at least 150 US gallons/minute using Baylor 7838 eddy current
brake)
• Sufficient cooling-water capacity for disc brakes (at least 195 US
gallons/minute, for example NOV-ASD 10D) (*)
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1.2 Drawworks notes
Figure 2 – Equalizing bar inspection points
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Figure 3 - Correct setting of kick back roller
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Figure 4 - DC motor in hazardous area
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2 Rotary table
Figure 5 – Rotary table
2.1 Rotary table checklist
• Condition of brake housing

• Condition of chain, maximum chain stretch 3% (API RP 7F)
• Condition of sprockets
• Electrical cables and J-boxes EX
• Condition of gearbox
• Oil sampling/analysis frequency
• Backlash measurements
• Noise and vibration levels
• Main bearing condition
• DC motor air suction from outside the hazardous areas and spark
arrestor on the discharge side
• Safety matting around rotary table
• Wear on master bushings and inserts, position drill pipe in slips
• Locking system test
• Function test 120 rpm for 30 minutes in on right-hand rotation
• Function test left-hand rotation at slow speed (*)
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2.2 Rotary table notes
Figure 6 – Cross sectional diagram of rotary table air brake
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Figure 7 – Example of wear limit on tapered bowls
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3 Top drive
Figure 8 – Top drive
3.1 Top drive checklist
• Last overhaul (API RP 7L section 4.2 and OEM recommendations)

• Safety clamps installed on mud hose (API Spec 7K section 9.10 figure
10) (IADC safety alert 00-24)
• Inspection intervals mud hoses as per OEM recommendations
• Exposure of wire banding under outer rubber of hose (ISS-059
inspection guidelines for high-pressure hoses)
• Condition of service loop in derrick
• Oil leakages
• Protection frame, secured connections
• Spare service loop available
• Wash pipe swivel and spare wash pipe
• DC motor high-torque rated and its condition
• Spare DC motor (DC motor with special hub and bearings)
• AC motor for top drives with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) system
• Spare mud hose installed in the derrick
• Condition of torque arrestor pins
• NDT inspection of:
o pipe handler
o main shaft/load collar
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o IBOP
o elevator links
• Link tilt condition and operation
• Electric cables and J-boxes, EX ratings
• Dolly wheel catchers installed
• Latest Varco upgrades installed
• Clearance swivel bearing, if the swivel is integrated in top drive assembly
• Dropped-objects and post spud procedures in place (*)
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Figure 9 – Sectioned view of torque arrestor
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Figure 10 - Checking wear of main bearing
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4 (Independent) Swivel
Figure 11 – Independent swivel
4.1 (Independent) Swivel checklist

• Grease sampling and analysis
• Oil leaks lower seal
• Bearing clearance records (use a dial indicator) (API RP 8B section 6.2)
(ISO 13534)
• NDT inspections as per API RP 8B/ISO 13534 on all load-bearing areas
• NDT inspections as per API RP 7G section 13.2 on the drill pipe
connection
• Wall thickness inspection gooseneck (API RP 574 table 1 for original pipe
wall thickness)
• Connection for wire line installed on gooseneck
• Spare wash pipe dressed with seals available
• Long-term storage in a vertical position
• Upgrade for wash pipe installed
• Special seals for high-temperature operations (*)
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4.2 Swivel notes
Figure 12 – Method of measuring bearing clearance using a dial

indicator
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5 Crown block
Figure 13 – Crown Block
5.1 Crown block checklist
• Hang off the blocks prior to inspection, isolate the electrical supply for
the drawworks
• Use sheave gauges for sheave profile inspection
• Five-yearly NDT and disassembly as per API RP 8B/ISO 13534
• Wobble test with crowbar to check sheaves and bearings
• NDT of support frame
• Grease lines and nipples in good condition
• Omni-directional aircraft-warning light condition
• Crown block entrance protection: self-closing door or barrier present
• Jumper bars (three) installed over sheave cluster
• Excess grease/tar removed from sheaves
• (Wooden) bumper blocks covered with heavy-duty wire mesh (*)
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5.2 Crown block notes
Figure 14 - Wear patterns on sheaves
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Figure 15 - Crack areas of sheaves
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Figure 16 - Position of jumper bars
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Figure 17 - Position of bumper blocks
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6 Travelling block
Figure 18 – Schematic of travelling block
6.1 Travelling block checklist
• Hang off the travelling block prior to inspection, isolate the electric
supply of the drawworks
• NDT inspection and five-yearly disassembly as per API RP 8B/ISO 13534
• Wobble test of sheaves using a crow bar
• Measure sheaves using sheave gauges
• Grease nipples in good condition
• Certified hang-off line, pad eye and shackles present (API RP 9A and API
RP 9B)
• Are the hang-off lines rated for the weight of the travelling block and the
top drive
• Damage on sheave covers due to twisted drill line or too high fleet angle
drill line.
• Long-term storage in a vertical position (*)
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7 Driller’s console
Figure 19 – Driller’s console (Cyber Chair)
7.1 Driller’s console checklist
• All gauges working; last calibration (API RP 53 section 12.5.3.g) tested

every three years to 1% full scale
• Any permanent warning lights
• Purge air system, condition Exp (API RP 14F section 3.2.3 and section
4.3.1.2)
• Last recorded purge air alarm test (visual and audible)
• View of driller on derrick stabbing board
• View of driller on casing stabbing board
• Load limiter or load management system for generators
• Communication with monkeyboard and casing stabbing board
• Electrical cables and J-boxes EX
• Safety glass used for windows
• Lamp test operational
• Properly engraved signs, no graffiti on panels
• Condition of mud pit indicators (API RP 53 section 15.7) (*)
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7.2 Driller’s console notes
Figure 20 - EXp purge air protection
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8 Derrick
Figure 21 - Raising the derrick
8.1 Derrick checklist
• Last derrick inspection (API RP 4G section 5.1)

• Load rating of the derrick (API RP 4G section 15.7)
• Inspection programme by OEM in place
• Bent beams and cross-members (API RP 4G section 3)
• Fingerboard NDT-inspected
• Fingers of fingerboard secured with safety chains, slings or wire rope
• Tugger wires rubbing against beams
• Lighting sufficient
• Light assemblies properly secured with safety wires
• Dropped-objects procedure in place
• Inspection of raising lines (land rigs) how many lifts and lowering
operations performed. (API RP 4G section 4)
• How is the derrickman secured when working on the monkeyboard
• Condition of geronimo line (escape line)
• Condition of derrick ladders and platforms, self-closing barriers,
handrails and back-scratchers (API RP 54 section 9.3.17)
• Toe boards installed (API RP 54 section 9.3.19)
• Omni-directional aircraft-warning lights
• Condition of travelling block hang-off lines and shackles (API RP 9B)
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• Bumper blocks installed covered with heavy-duty wire mesh (API RP 54

section 9.2.16)
• All hinged parts in the derrick secured with safety chains
• Safety wires snatch blocks must have a SWL which is at least two times
the SWL of the tugger wires to handle dynamic impact.(*)
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8.2 Derrick notes
Figure 22 - Securing the derrickman
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Figure 23 - Damaged safety sling provides false sense of security
Figure 24 - Derrickman's escape devices
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Figure 25 - All hinged parts in the derrick must be secured with

safety wire/chain/wire rope
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Figure 26 - Installation of snatch block safety line
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9 Air winches
Figure 27 – Air winches
9.1 Air winches checklist
• Brake lining (no oil contamination allowed)

• Brake linkage system and adjustment
• Shut-off (ball) supply valve located close to control handle
• Free-fall handle disconnected/isolated
• Oil leaks and air leaks
• Condition of end termination
• Auto-brake installed for man-riding winches and manual brake
• Man-riding winches have non-rotating wire installed
• No hoses in man-riding winch air supply
• Maximum pull/speed adjustment man-riding winches
• Dedicated man-riding winches installed at all locations
• Accumulator system for man-riding winch for emergency lowering
• Slack wire safety device man-riders
• “Man-Riding Winch Only” policy
• Winch control handle returns back to neutral
• SWL sign installed
• Protective cage installed
• Spooling device installed
• Up/down indication present
• Condition of foundation and foundation studs
• Noise dampeners air exhaust installed
• Condition of snatch-blocks
• Sheave snatch blocks at least 18 times diameter wire in use
• Condition of the winch wire (*)
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10 Lifting and handling equipment
Figure 28 – Elevator Inspection
10.1 Lifting and handling equipment checklist
• All drilling lifting equipment NDT-inspected according API RP 8B Category

I and II weekly inspected
• All drilling lifting equipment NDT-inspected according API RP 8B Category
III six-monthly inspected
• Are all chain hoists inspected six-monthly
• Are sheaves removed from the derrick and inspected
• Are all the elevators ID measured six-monthly
• Are the elevators links measured six-monthly
• Are the slips, master-bushings and safety clamps inspected six-monthly
• Last inspection of all drilling tubulars, what was the criteria; minimum
API RP 7G
• Last inspection drilling subs and fishing tools
• Shackles and slings inspected six-monthly
• Does the rig use a colour code which needs to be changing every six
months
• It is preferred to have four-part shackles in the derrick.
• Are the pad-eyes tested and inspected six-monthly
• No homemade spliced slings present
• No homemade lifting eyes or drill pipe lifting subs (*)
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02 Mud processing equipment
Chapter 02
Mud processing equipment
1 Mud pumps ............................................................................ 38

2 Standpipe manifold.................................................................. 46
3 Centrifugal pumps ................................................................... 48
4 Mud-mixing system ................................................................. 49
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1 Mud pumps
Figure 1 - Mud pump - power end
1.1 Mud pumps checklist
• Condition of chains or belts and sprockets or pulleys

• Condition gears for VFD AC driven mud pumps
• Bearing measurements of chain and pinion shaft (maximum clearance
according to OEM an example is 0.016” / 0.40mm)
• Visual inspection or measurements of brass covers on eccentric bearings
of the main shaft
• Measurements of crosshead slides top and bottom clearances (top
clearance between 0.015”/ 0.38mm and 0.025” / 0.63mm NOV pumps)
• Oil sampling/analysis frequency, preferably monthly.
• Pressure relief valves exhaust lines should slope downwards at least 2
degrees or ½ inch per foot (API RP 54 section 9.13.7)
• Location relief valve on the discharge manifold, not at the same side as
the pulsation dampener
• Discharge pulsation dampener installed, precharge level.
• Discharge strainer condition
• Condition of valves and seats
• Internal or external lubricating oil pumps present, pre-lubrication
possible
• No NPT threaded fittings (for two inch and larger NPT connections) (API
RP 53 section 8.2.b and section 10.2.1b)
• Suction pulsation dampener condition
• Suction strainer installed
• Pony rods and clamps, last NDT pony rods (in between wells)
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• NDT discharge manifold studs (10% per year or more if cracked studs
are found)
• Condition of high-pressure valves
• Wall thickness inspection of high-pressure lines (minimum 85% of the
original wall thickness left-who analyses these results)
• Condition of DC motors or AC motors and last overhaul
• Electrical cables and junction boxes
• No silicone putty on gaskets of main covers
• Condition seals of the pony rods or scored pony rods chrome (*)
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1.2 Mud pumps notes
Figure 2 – Bearing measurement mud pumps
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Figure 3 - Measurement of crosshead slides clearance
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Figure 4 - Ventline sloping downwards
Figure 5 – Ventline flowing uphill
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Figure 6 - Correct position of pressure relieve valve
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Figure 7 - NPT fitting seals on the thread direct contact between the
threads and the mud
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Figure 8 – Cracks at the hub-end of the pony rod
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2 Standpipe manifold
Figure 9 - Standpipe manifold
2.1 Standpipe manifold checklist:
• Spare connections for present for third party company sensors (MWD)
• No NPT threaded connections for 2 inch or larger NPT connections (API
RP 53 section 8.2.b and section 10.2.1b)
• Certification mud hoses (API RP 7L)
• Spare mud hose available in the derrick
• Recent wall thickness measurements, minimum 85% original wall
thickness left
• PM on valves up to date
• Calibration of pressure gauges (API RP 53 section 12.5.3.g) tested every
three years to 1% full scale.
• All valve handles present
• Isolation valves (two) installed between the choke and standpipe
manifold
• Colour code on handles
• Valves numbered
• Condition of flanged pressure gauge
• Pressure tests to 250-psi (17-bar) and then to full working pressure
• Condition chiksans, no threaded chiksans allowed, all chiksans require
safety clamps and safety wire/chains. (Confirm with service company as
some companies do not supply safety wire/slings)
• Schematic drawing available in driller’s doghouse (*)
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2.2 Standpipe manifold notes
Figure 10 - Design of standpipe manifold
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3 Centrifugal pumps
Figure 11 - Centrifugal pump - gland packing
3.1 Centrifugal pumps checklist
• Leaking gland packing

• Efficiency testing performed on a regular basis. (Check in PM system for
frequency)
• Electrical cables and J-boxes
• Excessive vibration
• Proper alignment pump and AC motor
• Condition flexible couplings
• Heat development of the bearings of the pedestal
• Excessive noises
• Missing coupling covers
• Mechanical seals for oil-based mud applications
• Complete spare pump available
• Condition of pressure gauges
• Does each mud cleaning system have its own dedicated pump? (*)
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4 Mud-mixing system
Figure 12 - Mud-mixing equipment layout
4.1 Mud-mixing system checklist
• Adequate ventilation ( for mixing system in-doors)

• Adequate lighting
• Electric cables and J-boxes EX rating
• Pressurized alarms for the mud pit room
• Housekeeping levels, handrails and stairs
• Condition of dump valves
• Condition of mud agitators
• Condition of mud-guns
• Condition of butterfly valves
• Condition of pit-level indication
• Damaged or not secured grating and tripping hazards
• Design trip tank: maximum 1 barrel for one-inch height
• Condition of desilter, desander and mud cleaners
• Condition of vacuum degasser
• Condition of mud pits
• Suction of mud pits
• Mud pits suitable for HP/HT applications
• All AC motors must be EX rated and certified
• Fixed fire-fighting system
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• Personal Protective Equipment:

o long-sleeved rubber gloves
o rubber apron in good condition
o goggles and/or face mask
o eyewash station
o shower
o first-aid safety sheet of chemicals in use
o earplugs
o high-quality PPE box
• Corrosion levels of hopper funnel and piping
• Operation of venturi hoppers eductors causing vacuum system
• Condition of surge tanks for cement and barite
• Mud-weighing system present
• Communication from hoppers with driller’s dog house possible
• First-aid treatment sheet detailing the particular types of chemicals in
use (MSDS sheets) (*)
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4.2 Mud-mixing system notes
Figure 13 – Small air gap allows expansion (temperature drop), air

gap and spotless flange provides flame path
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Figure 14 – Double secured cable connections
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Figure 15 - Installation of airlock
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Figure 16 - Surge tank layout
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03 Engine room and power plant
Chapter 03
Engine room and power plant
1 Diesel engines ........................................................................ 56

2 Emergency generator............................................................... 60
3 Air compressors ...................................................................... 62
4 Marine cranes ......................................................................... 66
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1 Diesel engines
Figure 1 Diesel engines
1.1 Diesel engines checklist
• Sufficient engines and power available for drilling programme

• Excessive oil or water leaks
• Last major overhaul (example 20,000-hour service check OEM service
hours)
• Next planned major overhaul
• Oil consumption according to OEM specifications
• Testing of safety devices: (API RP 7C section 11F)(API RP 14F section
5.2.5.1)
o Low lubrication oil pressure shut down
o High cooling-water temperature alarm and shut down
o Overspeed shut down
o Crankcase pressure shut down (EMD engines, vacum switch)
• Last overspeed test (110% of OEM recommended RPM)
• Insulation of exhaust gas lines and turbo chargers
• CO2 or foam fixed fire protection
• Crankcase overpressure safety device installed on crankcase doors
• Inlet air safety device (rig saver valve)
• Cooling-water treatment in use (API RP 7C-11F section 2.8)
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• Exhaust gas color indication (API RP 7C section 11F section 9)

• Condition of pressure gauges and temperature sensors
• Condition of turbochargers,
• Spare turbochargers present
• Spark arrestors installed (API RP 7Csection 11F and section A.3.e and
A.1)
• Condition of starting motors (API RP 7C-11F section 6.3.4 (*)
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1.2 Diesel engines notes
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2 Emergency generator
Figure 2 – Emergency generator engine
2.1 Emergency generator checklist
• Power indication available (in kW)

• Means provided to ensure engine starts in total black-out
• Fuel, oil and water leaks
• Condition of fan, belt and radiator
• Gauges and calibration
• Weekly test (including an automatic start)
• No dirt and oil underneath the engine (fire hazard)
• Two ways of starting the engine
• Layout of emergency switchboard
• Located above the waterline on MODUs
• Spark arrestor installed
• Rig saver valve present
• Pre-heating system engine
• Test run with maximum load for at least 30 minutes
• Adequate ventilation
• Protection sight-glass valves fuel tank
• Remote operation fuel tank valve
• Condition of starting batteries and battery charger
• Batteries secured in safety box and venting outside the area
• General house keeping (*)
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2.2 Emergency generator notes
Figure 3 – Schematic of emergency power system
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3 Air compressors
Figure 4 – Reciprocating air compressor
3.1 Air compressors checklist
Number of air compressors and capacity of rig air/bulk air

Separate bulk air compressor present
Two regulators if no bulk air compressor is available
Minimum of three rig air compressors if no bulk air compressor is
available
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Air dryer capacity +4 C outlet air temperature
Electrical cables and J-boxes EX rating
Emergency air compressor (diesel-driven cold-start compressor)
Relief valve vents routed towards a safe area using rigid piping
Hydrostatic testing of APVs every ten years (API 510 chapter 6.4)
Recertification of relief valves every two years
Size of relief valve on large APVs
Oil sampling and analysis frequency
Wall thickness measurements on silos and piping (85% of original wall
thickness left)
High-temperature air shutdown on all screw-type compressors (*)
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3.2 Air compressors notes
Figure 5 - Bulk air compressor layout
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Figure 6 - Safe operation rig air vessels; relief valve exhaust to vent
at a safe area
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4 Marine cranes
Figure 7 – Offshore pedastal crane
4.1 Marine cranes checklist
• Certification of wires: boom, main and whip

• Date of last load test (Classification Society ABS, Lloyd’s, DNV)
• Up to 20 tons SWL + 25%, from 20-50 tons SWL + 5 tons, above 50
tons SWL + 10% (API Spec 2C)
• Load cell management and radius/weight alarms installed
• Is NDT inspection of pedestal, crane boom and blocks a part of lifting-
gear surveys
• NDT inspection of slew bearing bolts (internal and external) (four/five-
yearly, 20 – 25% per year)
• Function-test the limit switches of main, whip, boom high/low (API RP
2D section 4)
• Safety glass in crane cabin (API RP 2C section 11.2)
• Date of last overhaul of crane engine
• Slew brake testing
• Aircraft-warning lights in boom and A-frame (API RP 2D app. C)
• Windsock in the crane
• Quality of the ladders of the A-frame
• Boom pin inspection and NDT (API 2D Appendix C)
• Crane handles should return in centre position (API RP 2C section 10)
• Wire drum braking systems (API RP 2C section 7)
• All friction brakes require rain guards (API RP 2C section 12.3)
• Sheave sizes not less than 18 D/d wire rope (API Spec 2C section
7.4.1.1)
• Load chart in crane cabin (API RP 2C section 3.3)
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• Emergency stop for crane engine available in crane cabin

• Check wedge socket and end termination correct installation (API Spec
6.3.3)
• Procedure of the land rig crane support legs
• Procedure land rig crane not allowed to move while a lift is in the crane
(*)
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4.2 Marine crane notes
Figure 8 - Direct relation between boom angle and maximum load
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Figure 9 – Limit switches and/or anti-two blocking system
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Figure 10 - Wedge socket termination according to API 2C 5.7
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04 Electrical equipment
Chapter 04
Electrical equipment
1 Eddy current brake .................................................................. 72

2 Electrical safety equipment ....................................................... 76
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1 Eddy current brake
Figure 1- Auxiliary electric brake
1.1 Eddy current brake checklist
• Last disassembly and bearing replacement

• Condition of coupling/spline; alignment
• Condition of discharge cooling-water funnel
• Handle on driller’s console must be spring-return
• Polarity coils must be all equal
• Electrical cables and junction box EXd rating
• Air gap measurements of Baylor 7838 brake: 0.055” when new,
maximum-allowed wear 0.080”; only 50% efficiency left
• Last reading of individual coil resistance (11-14 ohms at 20°C) and
insulation values (minimum 5 Mohm for the coils)
• Breather(s) not plugged; gauze and float still present
• Overflow outlets not plugged
• Temperature and flow alarms present and audible/visible alarms installed
• Battery back-up system and date of last battery drain test
• Sufficient cooling water available
• Cooling-water treatment is vital to prevent lines from blocking and to
preserve adequate heat transfer
• Fault-monitoring system installed
• Coupling/spline release handle adequately secured (*)
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1.2 Eddy current brake notes
Figure 2 – Cross sectional example of eddy current brake and

principle of operation
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1.3 Elmagco brake notes
Figure 3 – Example to show that brake is water-cooled and fitted

with an overflow
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2 Electrical safety equipment
Figure 4 – Electrical ground system
2.1 Electrical safety equipment checklist
• Are the zones clearly defined on the rig? Is the hazardous area drawing
available ?
• Are there proper signs indicating the zones on the rig?
• Did the electricians attend a EX course?
• Are certified cables and EX cable fittings present?
• Are all AC and DC motors properly grounded with an external ground
wire?
• Are monthly ground measures of AC and DC motors performed?
• Maximum resistance ground wires 1 ohm
• Only brass ground wires must be used
• Vibrating equipment (shakers) must be braided wire and ground matting
be used
• When ground loops are used; double-loop systems must be used to
prevent single-point failures
• Is there flame-path PM performed on the EXd boxes?
• Do all EXd boxes still have all the studs installed?
• No silicone putty on EXd boxes
• No silicone, tape or putty must be used on EX equipment
• Minimum resistance of 1,000-horsepower DC motors: 2 Mohm
• Spark arrestors installed on DC motors
• DC motors (in a hazardous area) air inlet must come from outside
hazardous area
• DC motor space heaters must be EX-rated
• Loss-of-purge-air alarms installed and operational
• Electrical safety accommodation adequate
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• Electric cables adequately supported in dedicated cable trays

• Electrical cables in the derrick secured with rubber-coated steel tie-wraps
• All AC motors in Zone 1 hazardous area need to have EX certification
• When was the last infra-red inspection performed on the busbars and
main electrical equipment?
• Rubber safety matting present in front of MCCs
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2.2 Electrical safety equipment notes
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05 Safety equipment
Chapter 05
Safety equipment
1 Safety equipment .................................................................... 82

2 Pollution control ...................................................................... 84
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05 Safety equipment
1 Safety equipment
Figure 1 – Fire fighting equipment
1.1 Safety equipment checklist
• Condition of fire-fighting equipment (pumps, hoses, suits and stations)

• Condition of portable fire extinguishers and last hydrostatic testing (API
RP 54 section 7.2)
• Condition of fixed fire systems (CO2 or foam)
• Lifeboats and life-rafts
• Helicopter facilities and rescue box
• Emergency procedures
• Lifting-and handling-equipment inspections (six-monthly)
• Colour coding of lifting equipment
• Accommodation facilities and hygiene levels
• Hospital and medical facilities
• Condition and number of BA sets
• Gas detection equipment (HC and H2S) in LEL and PPM
• Adequate amount of PPE for crews
• Permit-to-work system (API RP 54 section 20.1.1)
• Acetylene and oxygen bottles stored separately
• Drilling safety:
o Condition handrails and toe boards (API RP 54)
o Lose grating and blocked escape routes
o Muster points and sufficient well maintained eyewash stations
o Grinders and welding equipment in safe condition (API RP 54 section
20.4)
o V-door fall protection (*)
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05 Safety equipment
1.2 Safety equipment notes
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05 Safety equipment
2 Pollution control
Figure 2 – Pollution containment
2.1 Pollution control checklist
• Valid IOPP certificate present (MODU’s)

• Condition of oil/water separator and contents of oil discharge (max. 10
to 40 ppm, depending of local legislation) (MODU’s)
• Zero-discharge policy
• Dump valves of shakers isolated
• Dump valves of mud pits isolated
• Oil spill plan in place
• Sufficient equipment available to handle small oil spills
• Sewage unit operational (MODU’s)
• Waste separation plan available
• No CFCs used in refrigerating plants
• Halon not used as fire-fighting agent
• Adequate facilities to store waste oil
• No direct-overboard dumping of sludge, bilge, dirty oil and bilge water
from colleting tanks
• Cuttings disposal system in place
• Mouse hole drain connected to tank
• All mud pump room drains to be connected to tank
• Asbestos and crocidolite material present in accommodation
• Housekeeping: hydraulic-oil spills around the rig
• Garbage management plan (MARPOL) (*)
84
05 Safety equipment
2.2 Pollution control notes
85
05 Safety equipment
86
06 Marine equipment
Chapter 06
Marine equipment
1 Jacking systems ...................................................................... 88
87
06 Marine equipment
1 Jacking systems
Figure 1 – Jacking systems
1.1 Jacking systems checklist
• Maximum- and minimum-waterdepth operation of the rig

• Condition of the jacking motors
• Spare jacking motors available
• Leaking seals on jacking gear housings
• Condition sprockets jacking sprockets
• Condition gear boxes of the jacking system
• Last inspection of the gear boxes of the jacking system
• Type of legs used: K-, inverted K- or X-type legs
• Condition of legs bracings and cross-members
• Condition of leg shock absorbers (dry tow)
• Zinc anodes condition on legs
• Condition of spud cans and last inspection
• Dry dock required for spud can inspection or is it possible to check the
spud cans on location
• Dump valves, injection system spud cans
• Condition of pre-load tanks (anodes)
• Condition of dump valves pre-load tanks
• Condition of seawater system
• Condition of water tower for deep-well pumps
• Number of deep-well pumps available and capacity
• Condition of load-monitoring systems for the legs
• Condition of inclination instrumentation and alarms
• Condition of resistor banks, absorbing energy when jacking down
• Condition of skidding system(s) (*)
88
06 Marine equipment
1.2 Jacking systems notes
Figure 2 – Leg design and criteria
89
06 Marine equipment
90
07 Well control equipment
Chapter 07
Well control equipment
1 Ram preventers ...................................................................... 92

2 Annular preventers .................................................................. 99
3 Gate valves .......................................................................... 103
4 Choke and kill manifold .......................................................... 104
5 BOP HPU .............................................................................. 108
91
1 Ram preventers
Figure 1 – Cameron ram preventer
1.1 Ram preventers checklist
• Last five-yearly major service (API RP 53 section 17.10.3)

• Suitable for H2S (as per NACE 01.75)
• API certification (API RP 53 section 17.13.2)
• Condition of control hoses (fire-resistant)
• NDT piston hubs and bonnet bolts
• NDT ram blocks and shear ram blades
• Cavity and ram block clearance measurements
• Spare parts and shelve life (API RP 53 section 6.5)
• Suitable for HT/HP applications
• Variable-bore rams present
• Ram-locking system operational, last tested (API RP 53 section 17.5.8)
• Blind/shear ram capacity
• Sufficient space to hang off rams and distance between pipe rams and
bottom of the blind-shear rams
• Condition of elastomers as new (API RP 53 section 19.5)
92
• Last test of hydraulic circuits 300-psi low-pressure and 3,000-psi high-

pressure to check integrity seals (API RP 53 section 18.3.2.5)
• Condition of (blind) flanges and studs (API RP 53 section 17.11)
• Condition of bore (key-seating)
• Last pressure test to full working pressure (API RP 53 section 17.3.2)
• Condition of hydraulic torque tools (API RP 53 section 17.11.4)
• Configuration of rams (*)
93
1.2 Ram preventers notes
Figure 2 – Ram cavity clearance measurements
94
Figure 3 – Hang-off areas of fixed and variable rams
95
Figure 4 – Schematic of ram operation
96
Figure 5 – Emergency secondary sealing system on piston
97
98
2 Annular preventers
Figure 6 – Hydril annular preventer
2.1 Annular preventer checklist
• Last major overhaul (API RP 53)

• Suitable for H2S (NACE 01.75)
• Spare element and seal kit present
• Shelve life of element and seals
• Hydraulic seals replaced every 3 years (as per OEM instructions)
• Storage conditions of seals and element
• Control hoses at least 1-inch ID (preferably 1.5-inch ID)
• Stripping (surge) accumulator bottle connected (11 US gallon)
• As close as possible to the annular BOP(API RP 53 section 21)
• Pre-charge pressure surge bottle (approximate 400 psi)
• Elements closed within 30 seconds for annular BOPs smaller than 18-
3/4” or 45 seconds for annular BOPs sized 18-3/4” and larger
• Element must relax to full bore within 30 minutes (API RP 16D section
2.2.1.1)
• Cameron annular preventer requires maximum 3,000-psi operating
pressure from annular preventer regulator (normal 1,500 psi)
• Damage inside the bore
• Weep holes are open
• Condition of element in use
• NDT inspection of lifting eyes of the annular BOP
• Special element for Shaffer annular preventers if sealing on large objects
is required
• No welding performed on well control equipment (API RP 53 section
7.11.7) (*)
99
2.2 Annular preventers notes
Figure 7 – Stripping drill pipe through annular element
Figure 8 – Stripping bottle (accumulator) installation
100
101
102
3 Gate valves
Figure 9 – Gate valve
3.1 Gate valves checklist
• Last five-yearly major service according to API RP 53

• HCR actuators included for the outer valves
• HCR valves installed on the outside of the BOP
• Correct grease used for valves (OEM)
• Valve handles colour-coded and all present
• HCR valves present with handle for mechanical override
• Spare valves present
• H2S-trim
• A Check valve (Non-return valve) in kill line, last visual inspection check
valve
• Grease nipple covers must be installed (*)
103
4 Choke and kill manifold
Figure 10 – Typical choke manifold
4.1 Choke and kill manifold checklist
• Last service performed on the gate valves (API RP 53 section 17.10.3)

• Pressure rating upstream chokes same as ram preventers (API RP 53
section 8.2)
• No NPT threaded connections 2 inch and larger (API RP 53 section 8.2.b
and section 10.2.1b)
• Direct overboard line, high-pressure vent line to flare pit (“panic line”)
(API RP 53 section 8.2)
• Wall thickness measurements (minimum 85%) (API RP 574)
• Last visual inspection of chokes (API RP 53 section 8.4)
• Certification Coflexip hoses and boroscopic inspection as per OEM
recommendations
• Targets installed in sharp bends, or R>10d (R = radius and D = nominal
diameter of piping) (API RP 53 section 8.3.1)
• Buffer tank separated into two sections (API RP 53 section 8.2)
• Remote choke unit located on the drill floor dog house
• Number and colour coding of valve handles
• Remote choke one cycle (open to close or vice versa) from 25 up to 30
seconds maximum
• Heavy-duty pressure gauges with flanged connections on manifold
• Emergency air (N2) connected to remote choke panel (API RP 53 section
8.2.k)
• Calibration of gauges (API RP 53 section 12.5.2)
• Low-pressure gauges available
104
• Pressure equalizing holes drilled in lead targets plugs

• Condition of check valves (if installed) (API RP 53 section 8.4)
• Temperature sensors for HP/HT applications
• Glycol ethylene injection unit for HP/HT wells
• Sufficient glycol ethylene present (*)
105
4.2 Choke and kill manifold notes
Figure 11 – Schematic example of a choke manifold
106
Figure 12 – Installation of a gauge manifold
107
5 BOP HPU
Figure 13 – Typical surface HPU
5.1 BOP HPU checklist
• Accumulator capacity test as per API RP 16E , API RP 53 section 17.7.1,

API Spec 16D section 2.2.1.5
• No hoses in main accumulator supply system: single-point failure
• Isolation valves on bottle or racks (divided in at least 4 sections) (API
Spec 16D section 2.2.1.4)
• No AKR regulators installed, but only TR-type regulators
• Are the following alarms present? (API Spec 16D section 2.2.1.7)
o Accumulator low-pressure alarm
o Rig air low-pressure alarm
o Emergency power engaged
o Pump-running indication (MODU only)
• Pre-charge accumulators: min. 1,000 psi
• Are the accumulators bottles hydrostatically tested every 10 years (as
per API 510 section 6.4) (API Spec 16D section 3.1.2.3)
• Located in a safe place (not on the drill floor, as per API Spec 16D
section 2.2.4.6)
• Pressure control circuits
• Triplex pump starts pumping at 2,700psi and stops at 3000psi
108
• Air pumps starts pumping at 2,550 psi and stops at 2,850 psi
• Emergency air back-up system present (API Spec16D section 1.5)
• Battery back-up system needed for electrical remote panels
• Test and certify relief valves biannually (API Spec 16D section 3.1.2.4)
• Shear/blind valve panel extra protection (fool’s box) (API Spec 16D
section 2.2.2.7)
• Safety signs on automatic-starting equipment
• Calibration of pressure gauges (API RP 53 section 12.3.6 and 12.5.2)
• Engraved signs on panels (no graffiti) (*)
109
5.2 BOP HPU notes
Figure 14 – Operation of system
110

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1.1 Drawworks checklist

• Last overhaul (API RP 7L section 4.2)

1.2 Drawworks notes

Figure 2 – Equalizing bar inspection points

Figure 3 - Correct setting of kick back roller

Figure 4 - DC motor in hazardous area

Figure 5 – Rotary table

2.1 Rotary table checklist

• Condition of brake housing

2.2 Rotary table notes

Figure 6 – Cross sectional diagram of rotary table air brake

Figure 7 – Example of wear limit on tapered bowls

Figure 8 – Top drive

3.1 Top drive checklist

• Last overhaul (API RP 7L section 4.2 and OEM recommendations)

Figure 9 – Sectioned view of torque arrestor

Figure 10 - Checking wear of main bearing

Figure 11 – Independent swivel

4.1 (Independent) Swivel checklist

• Oil sampling/analysis frequency

4.2 Swivel notes

Figure 12 – Method of measuring bearing clearance using a dial

Figure 13 – Crown Block

5.1 Crown block checklist

5.2 Crown block notes

Figure 14 - Wear patterns on sheaves

Figure 15 - Crack areas of sheaves

Figure 16 - Position of jumper bars

Figure 17 - Position of bumper blocks

Figure 18 – Schematic of travelling block

6.1 Travelling block checklist

Figure 19 – Driller’s console (Cyber Chair)

7.1 Driller’s console checklist

• All gauges working; last calibration (API RP 53 section 12.5.3.g) tested

7.2 Driller’s console notes

Figure 20 - EXp purge air protection

Figure 21 - Raising the derrick

8.1 Derrick checklist

• Last derrick inspection (API RP 4G section 5.1)

• Bumper blocks installed covered with heavy-duty wire mesh (API RP 54

8.2 Derrick notes

Figure 22 - Securing the derrickman

Figure 23 - Damaged safety sling provides false sense of security

Figure 24 - Derrickman's escape devices

Figure 25 - All hinged parts in the derrick must be secured with

Figure 26 - Installation of snatch block safety line

Figure 27 – Air winches

9.1 Air winches checklist

• Brake lining (no oil contamination allowed)

10 Lifting and handling equipment

Figure 28 – Elevator Inspection

10.1 Lifting and handling equipment checklist

• All drilling lifting equipment NDT-inspected according API RP 8B Category

1 Mud pumps ............................................................................ 38

Figure 1 - Mud pump - power end

1.1 Mud pumps checklist

Number of air compressors and capacity of rig air/bulk air