BOP Shear Ram Performance Test Protocol, First Edition, Includes Errata 1 (2018)

The information about the standard:

Designation standards: API TR 16TR1
Publication date standards: 1.7.2018
The number of pages: 32
Approximate weight : 96 g (0.21 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards API

Annotation of standard text API TR 16TR1 :

This document outlines the standardized test protocol, including data and reporting requirements, for performing sealing and non-sealing blowout preventer (BOP) shear ram performance tests. This protocol determines the parameters that can support field system performance and confidence in successful shearing and sealing.

This document is not intended to be used for qualifying BOP shear rams or as a factory acceptance test procedure.

Qualification and factory acceptance testing of BOP shear rams is per API 16A. See more