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09. HOOK 9.1 FUNCTION - Description Attached to the bottom of the travelling blocks,the hook is required to hang the swivel and kelly(for drilling), and the elevator bales (for trippingpipe and casing).

- Manufacture Specifications The Hook blocks is built in accordance with APISpec. 8A or 8C. The reference standards adopted by ENI is: ISO13534 / 13535 9.2 TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICSStandard Hook - Structure and components The hook is composed of 2 parts: upper and lower. The upper part has a spring that absorbs thebouncing action when tripping pipe. The lower part allow the hook to rotatefacilitate different operations. It can also belocked to avoid undesired rotation, such aswhen tripping. Standard Hook

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- Nomenclature

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- BJ Model BJ Model 5750 Dynaplex hook, equippedwith high-volume hydraulic snubber andoptional hook positioner that automaticallyrotates elevator into correct position forderrikman.

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Unitized Hook

Combination Travelling Block and Hook

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- Example of National Hook Blocks

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9.3 INSPECTIONS - Periodic inspections The Hook, as with all Hoisting equipment, must be inspected according to the manufacturer'srecommendations and API RP 8B. ENI procedures stipulate that the hook must be re-certified every 5 years, in addition to therequired periodic inspections. - Frequency of Periodic Inspections The frequency of periodic inspections is: - Daily - Monthy - Semi -annual - Annual - Five-year

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- API Recommended Practice 8B - CATEGORY Category I Observation of equipment during operation for indications of inadequate performance. Category II Category I inspection, plus further inspection for corrosion; deformation; loose or missingcomponents; deterioration; proper lubrication; visible external cracks; and adjustment. Category III Category II inspection, plus further inspection which should include NDE of exposed criticalareas and may involve some disassembly to access specific components and identify wearthat exceeds the manufacturer's allowable tolerances. Category IV Category III inspection, plus further inspection where the equipment is disassembled to theextent necessary to conduct NDE of all primary load carrying components as defined bythe manufacturer. - FREQUENCY The owner or user of the equipment should develop his own schedule of inspections basedon experience, manufacturer's recommendations, and consideration of one or more of thefollowing factors: - environment; - load cycles; - regulatory requirements; - operating time; - testing; - repairs; - remanufacture. As an alternative the owner or user may use Table 1. - Dimensional Inspection Bail and Bolts

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- NDT Inspection

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