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1.1 OBJECTIVE.
A key objective of ADC Procedures is to set up a step by step way of handling the
job. It is also an analysis of associated hazards pertaining to the jobs and measures to
minimize the risks.
This procedure has developed to be applied and discussed before each job listed in
the contents.
1.2 SCOPE.
This procedure applies to Rig AD-32
1.3 RESPONSIBILITY.
It is the responsibility of the Tool-pusher and Rig Manager to insure all listed
operations are executed in a safe and efficient manner. It is their responsibility to
conduct a Pre-job Safety Meeting and discuss and review the related JSA, prior to
starting each operation.
Tool-pusher is responsible to ensure that each work permit has its dedicated JSA
attached to.
JSA to be reviewed and updated at least annually or
When equipment is modified
When processes are changed
When material are changed
When changing people/contractors
When there is an accident or near miss.
The Rig Sup. is accountable for keeping this document up-to date.
The JSA date and the crew should be same as Work Permit date and crew.

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TASK ANALYSIS
Is Procedure relevant for the operation?
What can interfere with the operation (Simops)?
Who is going to be in charge, position?
Who is giving instructions/signals, who replace him?
How many people are required to do the job?
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Position
Position
Position
Position
Position
Position

Do you need a PTW/ Isolation (lockout, Tag out)?

What is the PPE required?
What tools/equipment do you need?
Do you need a third party, crane, and forklift?
Who else needs to know what you are doing?
Do you need to barrier off the area?
What are the safest access/escape routes?
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Preparation

Hold a pre-job safety meeting prior to commencement job with all personnel
involved.
Review JSA/HARC.
Full body harness
Review JSA number 2 related.

Tools

Small pipes 1 ID.

Spare pressure relief valve tested ready to go.
Allen key.
Repair kit.
Procedure

Pressure relief valves are installed on mud pumps in order to prevent an overpressure
which could result in a serious damage of the pump and serious or fatal injury to
personnel.
The discharge pressure is routed to the closer mud tank, via a 2 line minimum clamped all
the way along. Mud is flowing into the mud tank until 0 pressure in the line.
Read carefully manufacturer instructions regarding setting, handling, refurbishing of such
equipment.
In any cases if you dont know/ understand how to do it dont do it, ask your supervisor.
1) Pressure relief valves are set usually to 90% of the maximum working pressure of
the liners in use. Read carefully manufacturer chart for pressure setting versus size
of liners.
2) The most commonly used pressure relief valve is RETSCO, 500 and 750, which
stands for mud pumps maximum working pressure 5000psi and mud pumps
7500psi.
3) Prior to installing a pressure relief valve it needs to be tested on a bench.

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low pressure
setting, ie, 1000psi, by adjusting the top nylon self lock
valve

nut to move on the vertical scale.

If the pop off pressure matches the setting, then screw to the pressure
required on the mud pump (check liner chart) and test again.

When the pressure test has been successful, put a tag on the pressure relief valve, where
it is mentioned:
-The date of the test.
-The pressure of the test.
-If the pressure relief valve was reconditioned.
Store it properly away from dust and adverse weather.

Resetting Pressure relief valve on the mud pump.

1) When/if the pressure relief valve activates due to:

I_Bop kept closed and pump started.
Build up pressure close to the maximum preset pressure.
The pressure relief valve can be reset, if not damaged during the release of pressure.
The Pressure relief valves are usually installed on a upper point of the discharge side of
the mud pumps.
Special care should be taken if no working platform available to access the PRV.
A safety harness may be necessary in some places.
1) Pull round button toward you.
2) Pull handle towards you to reset / reposition the knuckle joint inside.
3) The handle should have a hard point then come freely.
4) If you cannot exert enough force due to position a 1 ID pipe can be
used to pull the handle. DO NOT FORCE on the handle if nothing
moves, that means that the discharge piston inside is jammed.

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Prefer isolate
the mud pumps (follow mud pump isolation procedure,
valve
lock out and tag out.

6) Proceed to remove the upper part of the pressure relief valve with the
Allen key.

7) Replace PRV by the one ready tested in the store.

8) Restore the power on the mud pump.
9) Start the pump slowly; check on the discharge pipe above the mud
tanks if there are no leaks.
10)If everything ok, close work permit, recondition worn pressure relief
valve, with original parts, pressure test it and store it with a tag as
mentioned earlier.