Definition(s)
Ram BOP
Blowout preventer that uses metal blocks assembled with elastomer seals to seal off pressure on a wellbore with or without tubulars in the bore.
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Ram BOP
A blowout preventer that uses rams to seal off pressure in the wellbore.
Source: API SPEC 16D, Specification for Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Control Systems for Diverter Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2004. Global Standards