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Glossary:Annular blowout preventer
An elastomer bag or donut type seal, pushed into contact with the pipe or tools in the blow out preventer (BOP). It is designed to seal around pipe or any other irregular surface tool (packers, guns, pumps, etc.) that may be in the BOP, including itself if the wellbore is empty. May also be called a Hydril preventer.