Before you buy a blowout preventer, you’ll need to know exactly what kind you’re looking for. There are different types of BOPs to choose from and you’ll need to decide how quickly you need it. [bctt tweet="What details should you research before buying a blowout...
In any work environment, the risk of disaster is ever-present, even with the best safety regulations available. But the high pressure and flammability risks present at an oil drill site mean that any accident can turn very serious very quickly. The infamous Deepwater...
Even on a strictly monitored oil drill site, there’s always the potential for something to go wrong. Most people think about safety procedures in the event of a blowout. However, as with many disasters, it’s possible to stop a blowout before it becomes uncontrollable....
On an oilfield, safety is always a high priority. And perhaps one of the biggest dangers in an oilfield is the risk of a blowout. If an oil well’s seal or drilling equipment gave way to the immense pressure underground, oil could come flooding out and pose a serious...
Annular BOPs are designed to provide the finishing touch essential to any oil drilling site. As the topper to a complete stack of oilfield equipment atop a well, annular BOPs pull a lot of weight to prevent leaks or disasters. The importance of annular BOPs can hardly...
The oil and gas industry is an essential part of our world. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous field of work. Even with safety measures in place, oilfield accidents can occur and be very dangerous to everyone involved. [bctt tweet="How safe is your oil drilling...
A Ram BOP functions like a gate valve at the top of a BOP stack on an oil well, regulating the flow of oil and sealing off the well when necessary. The seal is achieved through a pair of steel plungers that pull inward to restrict flow and press outward to allow the...
Blowout preventers serve an important role in drilling operations, keeping an oil well sealed and the oil inside under control. For many drilling projects, an annular BOP is the final touch needed to create a functioning oil well. With their compact size, easy...
Keeping your oil well’s blowout preventer clean may seem like a secondary issue, but dirt on a BOP is just as crucial a safety issue as clearing debris. Built-up grime in a BOP can allow valves to blow and cause a disaster. Consequently, taking the time to clean your...
In the oil and gas industry, a leaky well could spell disaster. Not only will repairs cost the company money, but the spilled oil is dangerous to workers and wildlife alike. Fortunately, helpful devices known as blowout preventers prevent this disaster from happening....
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