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Title: Variable bore ram - present and future

Conference · · Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5563775

Variable bore blowout preventer (BOP) rams are a relatively new development. Since these rams increase the flexibility of the ram-type BOP substantially, they have become the subject of considerable current interest. This paper contains general background information on the variable bore ram (VBR), as well as discussions of the advantages and limitations which are to be considered when specifying BOP equipment and when designing and implementing well control procedures using VBRs.

Research Organization:
Cameron Iron Works
OSTI ID:
5563775
Report Number(s):
CONF-8105157-
Journal Information:
Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States), Vol. 1; Conference: 13. annual offshore technology conference, Houston, TX, USA, 4 May 1981
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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