Ram preventer:

Terms Related to Ram preventer

• Ram blowout preventer

  A blowout preventer that uses rams to seal off pressure on a hole that is with or without pipe. Also called a ram preventer.

• Shear ram preventer

  A blowout preventer that uses shear rams as closing elements.

• Pipe ram preventer

  A blowout preventer that uses pipe rams as the closing elements. See pipe ram.

• Blowout preventer control panel

  Controls, usually located near the driller's position on the rig floor, that are manipulated to open and close the blowout preventers. See blowout preventer.

• Blowout preventer operating and control system

  The assembly of pumps, valves, lines, accumulators, and other items necessary to open and close the blowout preventer equipment. Also called closing unit.

• Subsea blowout preventer

  A blowout preventer placed on the seafloor for use by a floating offshore drilling rig.

• Inside blowout preventer

  Any valve installed in the drill stem to prevent a blowout through the stem. Mud can be pumped in but flow back up the stem ...