DNV DNV-RP-E102 PDF

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to describe DNV's recommendations for recertification of BOP and well control equipment used in drilling operations on the US Outer Continental Shelf.

It is DNV's recommendation that a recertification of blowout preventers and well control equipment used for drilling, completion, workover and well intervention operations, should be performed at least every five years. The purpose of this recertification is to verify and document that the equipment condition and properties are within the specified updated acceptance criteria as well as recognized codes and standards, thus ensuring that documentation of the condition of the equipment is available at all times.