THEORETICAL SHEAR PRESSURE CALCULATION WORKSHEET ACTUAL SHEAR PRESSURE CALCULATION WORKSHEET Physical Test Results vs Theoretical Calculation

EET Physical Test Results vs Theoretical Calculation Results Physical Test Results vs Theoretical Calculation Results

Maximum Anticipated Wellhead Pressure: 3600 Recorded Surface Test Shear Pressure (psi): psi Stena Drilling provided YPF with 2 examples of actual surface shear ram tests which BP also provided actual shear test data for the same 6 5/8"
+ had been carried out on rigs equipped with a Cameron ´TL´ BOP stack. One from 34 ppf (0.522" WT) that will be used on the Malvinas well -
Constant ´C1´ from Table 2: 238 NET HYDROSTATIC EFFECT AT BOP STACK (psi): 31 psi Chevron on the Sedco Express and one from Cairn Energy on the Stena Forth (sister see embedded document below:
+ rig to the DrillMAX) - these are shown in the embedded documents below:
Constant ´C2´ from Table 2: 36 WELLHEAD PRESSURE EFFECT (psi): 545 psi
= BP 6 5/8" Shear
Test Data
Constant ´C3´ from Table 3: 0,26 SHEAR PRESSURE REQUIRED: 576 psi Chevron / Sedco Cairn Energy Stena
Energy CSR Test Forth BSR Test
The test shows a shear pressure of 4273 psi, which is very
Minimum Yield Stress of Tubular Material (psi): 80000 psi Physical Test Results: close to the theoretically calculated values of 3664 - 4010
Stena DrillMAX BOP Information:
BSR Test: psi (calcs performed with no wellbore pressure of water
Nominal Weight of Tubular (ppf): 15 ppf Cameron 18 3/4" 15 kpsi ´TL´ BOP Stack: 5 7/8", S135 Drill Pipe - does not specify if 26.3 ppf (5.045" ID) or 23.4 ppf (5.153" ID). depth effect).
Actual test pressure recorded = 2200 psi.
Pipe OD (in) 5,000 in Oil States Klaper Subsea Flex Joint The key point from this test data is that the Cameron TL
10k Cameron DL Upper Annular CSR Test: stack is capable of shearing this tubular.
Pipe ID (in) 4,408 in Cameron 18 3/4" 10k HC Connector 13 5/8", Q125, 88.2 ppf, ID = 12.375".
------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actual test pressure recorded = 2180 psi.
Mud Weight in Riser (ppg): 10,3 ppg 10k Cameron DL Lower Annular
Cameron TL 18 3/4" 15k BSR´s Theoretical Results:
Cameron TL 18 3/4" CSR´s The equations shown below were used to calculate the theoretical shear pressures:
BOP Control Fluid Weight (ppg): 8,55 ppg
Cameron TL 18 3/4" 15k UPR´s (3 1/2" - 6 5/8" VBR´s, ST Lock)
Water Depth (m): 490 m Cameron TL 18 3/4" 15k MPR´s (3 1/2" - 6 5/8" VBR´s, ST Lock)
Cameron TL 18 3/4" 15k LPR´s (3 1/2" - 6 5/8" VBR´s, ST Lock)
Vetco SHD H4 15k Connector
Rotary Table Elevation (m): 31,7 m
BSR Test:
Piston Closing Area (in2): 254,5 in2 Calculated shear pressure required for 5 7/8", 26.3 ppf DP = 2834 psi (using ppf
Blind Shear Rams:
Cameron Double V Shear (DVS) Rams. equation) and 2852 psi (using OD/ID eqaution).
Ram Closing Ratio: 6,6 Standard Bonnet with ST Lock. Calculated shear pressure required for 5 7/8", 23.4 ppf DP = 2522 psi (using ppf
Max Shear OD = 10 1/2". Max Shear WT = 0.55" (limited by fold over). equation) and 2506 psi (using OD/ID eqaution).
NET HYDROSTATIC EFFECT AT BOP STACK (psi): 31 psi 18" Operating Piston. Closing Area = 254 in2.
Closing Ration = 6.6 : 1 (from EB702D Rev B9). * This shows a difference of 634-652 psi for 26.3 ppf pipe and 306 - 322 psi for 23.4
CALCULATED OPERATOR SHEAR PRESSURE (psi): Max Closing Pressure = 5000 psi (Normal 3000 psi, but can bypass regulator using ppf pipe between theoretical and actual shear pressure.
1886 psi
(using pipe nominal ppf equation) HP BSR Close; 5000 psi is also applied if EDS, AMF or Autoshear is activated)
CSR Test:
Casing / Super Shear Rams: Calculated shear pressure required for 13 5/8" Casing = 3943 psi (using ppf equation)
SHEAR FORCE PRODUCED (lbs) 480005 lbs and 4243 psi (using OD/ID eqaution).
28" Operating Piston. Closing Area = 615 in2.
Non sealing.
CALCULATED OPERATOR SHEAR PRESSURE (psi): * This shows a difference of 1763 - 2063 psi (depending on equation) between
1996 psi Max Shear OD = 16 3/4". No quoted max shear WT as no fold over.
(using pipe OD and ID equation) Closing Ratio = 17.1 : 1 theoretical and actual shear pressure. SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE!
Max Closing Pressure = 5000 psi (Normal 3000 psi, but can bypass regulator using
SHEAR FORCE PRODUCED (lbs) 508097 lbs HP CSR Close; 5000 psi is also applied if EDS, AMF or Autoshear is activated)

Notes: Calculation Results: Calculation Results (Continued):

"Calculated Operator Shear Pressure" above is calculated using the official formulae quoted by
Cameron. These formula accounts for Wellhead Pressure Effect but not Net Hydrostatic
Pressure Effect. See below and also "Cameron Info" tab on this spreadsheet for further details:
All calculations performed using maximum anticipated mud weight of 10.3 ppg and maximum anticiptated
wellhead pressure of 3600 psi (i.e. worst case).
DRILL PIPE:
5", 19.5 ppf, 0.362" WT New, ID = 4.276" New, S135, NC50 Drill Pipe:
BSR Shear Pressure = 2677 psi (ppf equation) and 2689 psi (OD/ID equation).
CSR Shear Pressure = 1036 psi (ppf equation) and 1041 psi (OD/ID equation).
All calculations performed using maximum anticipated mud weight of 10.3 ppg and maximum anticiptated wellhead
pressure of 3600 psi (i.e. worst case).
DRILL COLLARS:
9 1/2", 216.7 ppf, 3.25" WT New, ID = 3" New, Min Yield Strength = 110kpsi, 7 5/8" Reg, Spiral Drill Collar:
Not possible to shear with BSR´s as New WT exceeds maximum.
CSR Pressure = 8750 psi (ppf equation) and 9558 psi (OD/ID equation).

OR 6 5/8", 34 ppf, 0.522" WT New, ID = 5.581" New, S135, 6 5/8" FH Drill Pipe:
BSR Shear Pressure = 4240 psi (ppf equation) and 4586 psi (OD/ID equation). Note: This pressure exceeds
the normal 3000 psi working pressure, therefore Regulator would have to be by-passed to apply 5000psi
to the BSR´s. Or close CSR´s, pick up string then close BSR´s with 3000 psi.
CSR Shear Pressure = 1641 psi (ppf equation) and 1775 psi (OD/ID equation).
6 5/8", 40 ppf, 0.625" WT New, ID = 5.375" New, S135, 6 5/8" FH Drill Pipe:
BSR´s: C1 = 238 CSR´s: C1 = 615 Not possible to shear with BSR´s as New WT exceeds maximum. In the event this pipe is across the BOP,
C2 = 36 C2 = 36 then the string would be cut with the CSR´s before picking up and closing the BSR´s to seal the wellbore.
CSR Shear Pressure = 1891 psi (ppf equation) and 2050 psi (OD/ID equation).
C3 = 0.28 (E75), 0.26 (L80), 0.25 (X95), 0.22 (G105, P110, Q125), 0.19 (S135)
3 1/2", 13.3 ppf, 0.368" WT New, ID = 2.764" New, S135, NC38 (3 1/2" IF) Drill Pipe:
BSR Shear Pressure = 2009 psi (ppf equation) and 2027 psi (OD/ID equation).
For the "Net Hydrostatic Effect At BOP Stack", following formula was used: CSR Shear Pressure = 777 psi (ppf equation) and 784 psi (OD/ID equation).
(0.052 x MWDRILLING FLUID x (WD + RTE)) - (0.052 x MWCONTROL FLUID x WD) HWDP:
5", 42.6 ppf PEW / 50.38 ppf TJW, 1" WT New, ID = 3" New, HW95, NC50, HWDP:
BOP Ram Closing Ratio Not possible to shear with BSR´s as New WT exceeds maximum.
CSR Pressure = 2027 psi (OD/ID equation).
For the "Wellhead Pressure Effect", the following formula was used: 6 5/8", 50.4 ppf PEW / 57.6 ppf TJW, 0.813" WT New, ID = 5" New, G120, 6 5/8" FH, HWDP:
Not possible to shear with BSR´s as New WT exceeds maximum.
Maximum Aniticipated Wellhead Pressure CSR Pressure = 2591 psi.
Note: Used C3 = 0.22 (Q125 pipe) as closest to the 120kpsi Min Yield Strength of the pipe.
Closing Ratio
3 1/2", 25.3 ppf, 0.719" WT New, ID = 2 1/16" New, NC38, Min Yield Strength = 55kpsi, HWDP.
Anticipated max formation pressure at Malvinas = 4095 psi at 2000m tvdss. Assuming worst BSR Shear Pressure = 2213 psi (ppf equation) and 2087 psi (OD/ID equation).
case 0.1 psi/ft gas to surface, Max Anticipated Wellhead Pressure = 3600 psi. CSR Shear Pressure = 856 psi (ppf equation) and 807 psi (OD/ID equation).
8", 146.7 ppf, 2.5" WT New, ID = 3" New, Min Yield Strength = 110 kpsi, 6 5/8" Reg, Spiral Drill Collar:
Not possible to shear with BSR´s as New WT exceeds maximum.
CSR Pressure = 5995 psi (ppf equation) and 6542 psi (OD/ID equation).
6 1/2", 99.2 ppf, 2.125" WT New, ID = 2.25", Min Yield Strength = 110 kpsi, NC50, Spiral Drill Collar:
Not possible to shear with BSR´s as New WT exceeds maximum.
CSR Pressure = 4126 psi (ppf equation) and 4558 psi (OD/ID equation).
4 3/4", 51.9 ppf, 1.5" WT New, ID = 1.75" New, Min Yield Strength = 110 kpsi, NC38, Drill Collar:
Not possible to shear with BSR´s as New WT exceeds maximum.
CSR Pressure = 2265 psi (ppf equation) and 2463 psi (OD/ID equation).
CASING:
13 3/8", 68 ppf, 0.48" WT, ID = 12.415", N80, Tenaris Hydril Blue, Casing:
Not possible to shear with BSR´s OD exceeds 10 1/2" maximum OD.
CSR Shear Pressure = 2523 psi (ppf equation) and 2668 psi (OD/ID equation).
9 5/8", 47 ppf, 0.472" WT, ID = 8.681", N80, Tenaris Hydril Blue, Casing:
BSR Shear Pressure = 4683 psi (ppf equation) and 4986 psi (OD/ID equation).
CSR Shear Pressure = 1812 psi (ppf equation) and 1929 psi (OD/ID equation).
7", 26 ppf, 0.362" WT, ID = 6.276", N80, Tenaris Blue Near Flush, Liner:
BSR Shear Pressure = 2848 psi (ppf equation) and 3029 psi (OD/ID equation).
CSR Shear Pressure = 1102 psi (ppf equation) and 1172 psi (OD/ID equation).
5", 15 ppf, 0.296" WT, ID = 4.408", N80, Tenaris Hydril 513, Contingency Liner:
BSR Shear Pressure = 1887 psi (ppf equation) and 1997 psi (OD/ID equation).
CSR Shear Pressure = 730 psi (ppf equation) and 773 psi (OD/ID equation).
 Mud Weight 9,80 ppg Mud Weight 10,30 ppg
Control Fluid Wt 8,50 ppg Control Fluid Wt 8,50 ppg
RTE 31,70 m RTE 31,70 m BSR´s CSR´s
Closing Ratio 6,60 Closing Ratio 6,60 Closing Ratio 6,60 Closing Ratio 17,10
NET HYDROSTATIC EFFECT ON SHEAR RAM CLOSING PRESSURE
Water Depth (m) Add. Press (psi) Water Depth (m) Add. Press (psi) Wellhead Press (psi) Add. Press (psi) Wellhead Press (psi) Add. Press (psi) 60
20 9 20 9 50 8 50 3
9.8 ppg Mud Weight (12 1/4" Hole)
40 9 40 10 100 15 100 6
60 10 60 11 150 23 150 9 10.3 ppg Mud Weight (8 1/2" Hole)

ADDITIONAL CLOSING PRESSURE REQUIRED (psi)

80 11 80 12 200 30 200 12 50
100 11 100 13 250 38 250 15
120 12 120 14 300 45 300 18
140 13 140 15 350 53 350 20
160 13 160 16 400 61 400 23 40
180 14 180 17 450 68 450 26
200 15 200 18 500 76 500 29
220 15 220 19 550 83 550 32
240 16 240 20 600 91 600 35 30
260 17 260 21 650 98 650 38
280 17 280 21 700 106 700 41
300 18 300 22 750 114 750 44
20
320 19 320 23 800 121 800 47
340 19 340 24 850 129 850 50
360 20 360 25 900 136 900 53
380 21 380 26 950 144 950 56
10
400 21 400 27 1000 152 1000 58
420 22 420 28 1050 159 1050 61
440 23 440 29 1100 167 1100 64
460 23 460 30 1150 174 1150 67 0
480 24 480 31 1200 182 1200 70
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
500 25 500 32 1250 189 1250 73
520 26 520 33 1300 197 1300 76 WATER DEPTH (m)
540 26 540 34 1350 205 1350 79
560 27 560 34 1400 212 1400 82
580 28 580 35 1450 220 1450 85
600 28 600 36 1500 227 1500 88 WELLHEAD PRESSURE EFFECT ON SHEAR RAM CLOSING PRESSURE
620 29 620 37 1550 235 1550 91
640 30 640 38 1600 242 1600 94 800
660 30 660 39 1650 250 1650 96 750
Closing Ratio = 6.6 (BSR´s)
680 31 680 40 1700 258 1700 99 Closing Ratio = 17.1 (CSR´s)
700
700 32 700 41 1750 265 1750 102

ADDITIONAL CLOSING PRESSURE REQUIRED (psi)

720 32 720 42 1800 273 1800 105 650
740 33 740 43 1850 280 1850 108
600
760 34 760 44 1900 288 1900 111
780 34 780 45 1950 295 1950 114 550
800 35 800 46 2000 303 2000 117 500
820 36 820 47 2050 311 2050 120
840 36 840 48 2100 318 2100 123 450
860 37 860 48 2150 326 2150 126 400
880 38 880 49 2200 333 2200 129
900 38 900 50 2250 341 2250 132 350
920 39 920 51 2300 348 2300 135 300
940 40 940 52 2350 356 2350 137
250
960 40 960 53 2400 364 2400 140
980 41 980 54 2450 371 2450 143 200
1000 42 1000 55 2500 379 2500 146
150
2550 386 2550 149
2600 394 2600 152 100
2650 402 2650 155
50
2700 409 2700 158
2750 417 2750 161 0
2800 424 2800 164 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500
2850 432 2850 167
WELLHEAD PRESSURE (psi)
2900 439 2900 170
2950 447 2950 173
3000 455 3000 175
3050 462 3050 178
3100 470 3100 181
3150 477 3150 184
3200 485 3200 187
3250 492 3250 190
3300 500 3300 193
3350 508 3350 196
3400 515 3400 199
3450 523 3450 202
3500 530 3500 205
3550 538 3550 208
3600 545 3600 211
3650 553 3650 213
3700 561 3700 216
3750 568 3750 219
3800 576 3800 222
3850 583 3850 225
3900 591 3900 228
3950 598 3950 231
4000 606 4000 234
4050 614 4050 237
4100 621 4100 240
4150 629 4150 243
4200 636 4200 246
4250 644 4250 249
4300 652 4300 251
4350 659 4350 254
4400 667 4400 257
4450 674 4450 260
4500 682 4500 263
4550 689 4550 266
4600 697 4600 269
4650 705 4650 272
4700 712 4700 275
4750 720 4750 278
4800 727 4800 281
4850 735 4850 284
4900 742 4900 287
4950 750 4950 289
5000 758 5000 292