The Well Control System or the Blowout Prevention System on a drilling rig is the system that prevents the uncontrolled, catastrophic release of high-pressure fluids (oil, gas, or salt water) from subsurface formations. These uncontrolled releases of formation fluids are referred to as Blowouts.
[pdf] The hydraulic system is the muscle of the crawler mounted drill rig, and its control is a vital part of the overall control system. Hydraulic valves are used to direct the flow of hydraulic fluid to different actuators, such as cylinders and motors.
[pdf] The checklist combines the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards, American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 54 (API RP54), other more specific American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practices, and the current and previous checklists for drilling and well servicing rigs generated by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC).
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