If you have never stopped or worked in any drilling site, you might wonder, “What are the benefits of ram BOPs?” Sometimes blowouts occur during drilling operations leading to a lot of destruction. BOPs play a vital role in preventing such certainties from happening,...
4 Types of Ram BOPs
If you plan to work on a drilling site, you should know the types of ram BOPs. A ram BOP is a blowout preventer that uses a pair of steel plungers that oppose each other (rams). The rams can extend towards the wellbore's center to restrict the flow of fluids or...
When to Choose Blind Shear Rams for Your BOP
If you’re an oilfield operator, you need to choose the right blind shear ram BOP to keep everyone on the drilling site safe. That means you have to understand how this blowout preventer works and when exactly you should get a new blind shear ram. How does the blind...
Shear Rams vs Blind Rams: What’s the Difference?
If you are safety personnel at a drilling site, it's imperative to understand the difference between shear rams vs. blind rams. The ram BOPs use pairs of opposing steel plungers to prevent potential blowouts in a wellbore. They provide the ability to shear off tubular...
A Birds-Eye-View of Our BOPs
If you want to acquaint yourself with drilling operations, you must understand how BOPs work. As essential equipment in drilling sites, blowout preventers play a significant role in preventing the uncontrollable flow of oil and gas from the well. They have sets of...
History of Ram BOPs Explained
In nearly two years, the ram-type blowout preventer (BOP) will turn 100 years old. Its birth has greatly improved rig safety and oil control processing in the oilfield industry. Without the innovation of blow out preventers, drilling for oil could have hazardous...
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