The blowout preventer (BOP) is the most critical piece of safety equipment in drilling operations. Control and monitoring systems for BOP function integrity and wellbore returns are equally critical to safe drilling operations.
RCP subsea and surface BOP control panels provide comprehensive control and monitoring for blowout preventer and diverter systems. These API-compliant control panels integrate the essential safety functions required for drilling operations: reliable actuation of critical BOP functions, clear visual indication through control panel mimics, accurate pressure readback, and comprehensive alarm management.
BOP E-Logger -Main BOP Control Screen
BOP E-Logger – BOP Events Screen (new events highlighted)
BOP E-Logger – BOP Events Screen (no new events)
BOP E-Logger – Trends Screen
Subsea BOP, Drillers Control Panel
Subsea BOP, Drillers Control Panel
BOP Accumulator Unit
BOP E-Logger, BOP Stack Mimic
BOP Control System Controller
BOP Control System Controller
Surface BOP Lifeboat Station Control Panel
Surface BOP Drillers Station Control Panel
Subsea BOP, Drillers Control Panel
Subsea BOP, Drillers Control Panel
System Overview
The control panel mimic provides clear, unambiguous visual representation of the BOP stack configuration and function status. This allows drilling personnel to quickly assess BOP status and make informed decisions during normal operations and well control events. Actuation controls provide reliable and safe operation of critical BOP functions including annular preventers, ram preventers, and associated hydraulic circuits.
Pressure readback systems deliver accurate real-time monitoring of BOP hydraulic pressures and wellbore pressures, enabling operators to verify proper function operation and detect potential issues before they become critical. The integrated alarm system provides immediate notification of abnormal conditions, pressure deviations, and system faults.
BOP E-Log Data Logging
For operations requiring comprehensive data recording and analysis capability, the RCP BOP E-log system provides detailed logging of BOP operations, pressure trends, function events, and alarm history. This data logging package supports operational analysis, regulatory compliance documentation, and post-event investigation requirements. By standard E-Logger stores 6 months of historical data (first in first out overwrite basis).
Specifications
Control Panel Configuration
- Subsea BOP, surface BOP, and diverter control panel configurations available
- Accommodates even the most complex subsea BOP stacks
- Power supply: 110–240 VAC at 50/60 Hz
- Display panels rated to minimum IP65; control panels rated to minimum IP66, suitable for offshore installations
Control and Actuation
- PLC-controlled, pneumatic pilot actuation
- Pressure readback for diverter pressures, flowline seal pressure, slip joint pressure, diverter manifold pressure, annular regulator pressure, diverter accumulator pressure, BOP accumulator pressure, rig air pressure, pilot pressure, and additional parameters depending on design requirements
- Pressure monitoring available up to 15,000 psi
- Pressure sensor accuracy: 2.5%
Visual Indication
- Classic graphic mimic on enclosure door or full HD 22-inch colour touchscreen display
- Control functions represented include open/close, lock/unlock/block, vent/block, and additional functions depending on specific BOP design
- Status feedback for BOP actuators including upper/lower rams, shear rams, annular rams, casing shear rams, upper/middle/lower pipe rams, and others as required by BOP configuration
Alarm Management
- Audible and visual alarms integrated as standard
- Alarm configuration tailored to specific operational requirements
- Six-Month alarm history retention (if BOP E-Logger is used)
- Alarm log export in PDF format (if BOP E-Logger is used)
Standards Compliance
- API 16D
- SIL 2 integrity
- ATEX/IECEx certified for hazardous area installations
- DNV compliance for offshore operations
BOP E-Log Data Logging (Optional)
- Records BOP control operations, function activations, alarms, and events
- Extended logging available for valve positions, handle positions, and other operational parameters
- Six-month FIFO data retention as standard; extendable to 2+ years via external server
- Export in PDF format (trends, alarms, events) and CSV format (trends)
- Integration with drilling data management systems supported; previously integrated into RCP EDR
Applications
- Offshore drilling operations
- Land-based drilling rigs
- Deepwater subsea operations
- Well intervention and workover projects
