Using hardware installed on the BOPs and Hydril Pressure Control software, the ram block's exact location inside the bore of the BOP can be displayed on our deepwater drilling control system while the stack is submerged at depths of up to 12,500 ft.  In addition to giving you ram block position in real time on your control screen, other features and benefits of the RamTel® design include:

• Provides a direct method to determine ram position in conjunction with indirect flow meter calculations
• Provides driller visual indication of ram block location - helps to prevent costly errors.
• Provides for quick and easy installation by simply replacing the current cylinder head with one that incorporates a sensor on the tail rod in most case
• Can aid in troubleshooting sealing and/or closing issues during testing and operations