ADC Proposed Rig Acceptance Plan
No. ADC Proposal TOS Comment PCSB Comment
1 The endurance test will be a 12 12 hours endurance test to be
to 24 test (TBC) and will follow conducted since the rig is
the agreed procedure: already in operations (drilling
mode).
Release pressure in the rig Can only be done if
air receivers to zero. current operation during
ADC onboard permitted.
Start the emergency rig air Can only be done if
compressor and confirm it current operation during
can charge and record ADC onboard permitted.
time.
Start all main Can only be done if
engine/generator sets. current operation during
ADC onboard permitted.
Assign 2 main generators Can only be done if
on line. current operation during
ADC onboard permitted.
Skid out cantilever to align Probably not possible as
return flowlines. (As rig currently operating &
available) already in skid out position
in line with well centre.
Fill mud pits with an Pits currently filled with
appropriate amount of drilling mud
water to allow circulation
and use of agitators.
Start mud pumps and their ADC to inspect & accept
auxiliary motors/pumps. the existing lined up for
Pumps will be lined up drilling operations.
through standpipe and
choke manifold to allow
circulation on a closed
loop through MGS and
flowline back to pits.
The rig choke system can Not applicable for rig
be used to create a surface currently in drilling mode.
back pressure.
Start mud process system
to include:
Agitators Ok
Shakers Ok
Mud cleaner Ok
Degasser / Degasser Function not required for
pump P&A. Check for note only
Ok
Mix/Shear pumps Ok
Trip Tank pumps Function not required for
Desander P&A. Check for note only
Function not required for
Desilter P&A. Check for note only
Function not required for
Centrifuge P&A. Check for note only
Ok
Drawworks cooling Ok
pumps.
Start water transfer
pumps.
Rig floor equipment including:
Top drive. Wash pipe seals
will need to be removed if
rotation is required Ok
without fluid flowing
through.
TDS will be hoisted and Ok
rotated during test where
required. Ok
Drawworks Ok
HPU Ok
Rotary Table Ok
Pipe handling system will
make and break stands.
2 Run all 3 mud pumps at 110 Ok but number of MP & SPM
SPM (TBC), flowing through to follow the ongoing drilling
mud ditch, shale shaker & back operations requirement
to pits to verify mud ditch. The
total test period shall be 4
hours to operate various
systems
3 Ensure all three (3) mud Liners/pistons size and
pumps are installed with 6- operating pressure to follow
1/2” (TBC) liners and pistons. the ongoing drilling operations
Set the reset relief valve to the requirement
correct max press of the
pump, dressed to appropriate
sized liners. MPs are to be run
up to 90% of the allowable
max operating pressure for the
installed liners.
4 All 3 mud pumps shall run for The test parameters to follow
at 30 SPM &1000psi for 30 ongoing drilling operations
min, 60 SPM & 2000 psi for 30 requirement.
min, 90 SPM & 4600 psi for 3
hrs.
5 During the run test, water shall No paddle required. Drilling
be flowing through top drive & loads/torque to be used
paddle. Keep running all 3 mud instead. No of MP & its
pumps at 90 SPM, there shall parameter running to suit
be some back pressure of ongoing drilling operations
paddle. Start the top drive and requirement.
draw work to create additional
load.
6 Ensure paddle is submerged in No paddle required.
sea water. Rotate paddle as Parameters required to be
fast as possible to obtain max read from ongoing drilling
TDS Torque, whilst avoiding operations.
excessive vibration and
possible damage of equipment
7 During the trial when required ADC to provide thermographic
loading on engines is image with the assistance of
established, Shelf to provide a Shelf personnel.
thermographic image service
that will provide information
on any possible hot spots or
loose connections in the
switchboards. Related panels
shall be removed / opened for
test purposes during the trial.
8 It is recommended that Noise Ok, ADC to measure the noise
level reading shall be taken in level
various spaces.
Note: During the integration / Since rig is in drilling mode, to
endurance testing, if any limit the continuous testing
critical / major equipment period to 12 hours.
(Main engines, Air
compressors, Raw water
submersible pumps, Fire water
pumps, bilge pumps mud
pumps, mud charging pumps,
top drive & draw works)
shutdowns for more than 30
min, the entire test must be
re-started from zero hours
until the full continuous testing
period of 18 hours is achieved.
Note: All safety / Ok
communication devices have
to be commissioned before
commencing any integration
and acceptance testing to
ensure correct functionality in
the event of the need to shut
down any equipment being
used during the trial.
Note: During the integration /
endurance testing Rig
Contractor, ADC Supervisors
will continuously monitor
operations as a minimum
from:
1. Rig floor
2. MP & engine room
3. Switch gear room
