FAQ of Annular BOP
What is annular bop
Annular preventers are the most versatile well control equipment and there are many names referring it as bag preventers, or spherical preventers. The annular preventers are able to seal around several size of drill pipe/drill collar, work string, wireline, tubing, etc. There are some models which can utilize wellbore pressure to provide additional sealing capability.
Annular blowout preventer helps keep the oil well sealed to prevent disastrous blowouts. It operates differently from the ram blowout preventers.
Main components
Lower housing, upper housing, piston, adapter ring, and packing element. All components are designed and built for ease of maintenance and ultimate reliability.
How the annular preventers work
Close – When the hydraulic oil is pumped into the extend port, the element inside will be lifted and squeezed the pipe/tubular.
Open – On the other hand, if the hydraulic fluid is pumped into the retract port, the element will be pushed down resulting in releasing the tubular.
Annular vs RAM Blowout Preventer
The annular blowout preventer performs several functions in drilling operations. It seals the annular space between the tubing, casing, and drill pipes. It also helps maintain the seal when the casing, tubing, or drill pipes are out of the drill hole. Unlike the RAM blowout preventers, the annular BOPs can seal various pipes of different sizes.
What is an annular blowout preventer? When asked that question, you’ll have the answer. If you have a drilling project, consider getting a blowout preventer from a reputable company like BOP Products. We offer high-quality products and services to ensure the safety of workers.
Contact us to learn how other types of blowout preventers (BOPs) operate.
