GFS Industrial has extensive experience and capabilities in the repair and servicing of blowout preventers (BOPs).
Receiving:
- receive blowout preventer into regina facility
- perform a preliminary inspection to check for possible damages as result of bop transit
- systematically inspect and photograph the unit(s) as part of documentation requirements
- create and issue internal work orders
Tear Down
- dismantle bop while noting any problem areas
- perform a tear down and segregate any obviously defective parts
- document all work in accordance with industry standard operating procedures
Inspection
- conduct a visual and dimensional inspection of all parts in accordance with industry inspection procedures
- perform a non-destructive examination on critical areas
- perform non-destructive testing and evaluation of components subject to normal wear and/or stress
Estimate
- create a formal estimate of repair cost and anticipated delivery
- secure customer approval of estimate
- discuss repair with engineering
Repair
Repair or replace parts deemed to exceed reusable limits, which may involve the following processes:
- skim cut/pre-machine
- material rebuild, including welding, metal spray
- buff & polish
- hardness test
Final Assembly
- perform final assembly of the repaired bop
- notify customer; secure 3rd party test witness if requested
Test:
- ensure that all repaired equipment conforms to ercb g-36 and caodc rp6.0 and api 16a-based test criteria when requested
- high pressure and low pressure tests are chart recorded to ensure compliance
Delivery
- construct document package including certifications and pressure test charts
- notify customer
- deliver bop per customer specifications
