Blowout preventer system with three control pods
US9291020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/064
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A blowout preventer system is provided. In one embodiment, such a system includes a blowout preventer stack including hydraulic components. The blowout preventer stack is coupled to a lower marine riser package that includes additional hydraulic components. The lower marine riser package further includes a pair of control pods that enables redundant control of the hydraulic components of the blowout preventer stack and the additional hydraulic components of the lower marine riser package. Still further, the lower marine riser package also includes a third control pod that enables additional redundant control of the hydraulic components of the blowout preventer stack and the additional hydraulic components of the lower marine riser package. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
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