Definition(s)
Annular Blowout Preventer
Blowout preventer that uses an annular-shaped elastomeric sealing element to seal the space between the tubular and the wellbore or an open hole.
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Source: API Specification 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Fourth Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Annular Blowout Preventer
A blowout preventer that uses a shaped elastomeric sealing element to seal the space between the tubular and the wellbore or an open hole.
Source: API STD 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, November 2012. Global Standards
Annular Blowout Preventer
Blowout preventer that uses a shaped elastomeric sealing element to seal the space between the tubular and the wellbore or to seal an open hole.
Source: API RP 96, Deepwater Well Design and Construction, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Annular Blowout Preventer
Blowout preventer that uses a shaped elastomeric sealing element to seal the space between the tubular and the wellbore or an open hole.
Source: API SPEC 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Third Edition, June 2004 (Errata/Supplement November 2004). Global Standards