The entire hoisting installation comprising draw-works, drum, and brakes is shown schematically in Figure 2. Factors to be considered when a hoisting system is designed or chosen are: 1. The maxim. The hook block assembly is the hoisting equipment for oil-drilling rig. It is mainly used to hoist and trip the drill pipe, replace bits, run the casing during petroleum drilling operation by cooperated with crown block, swivel, and elevator ring.
[pdf] This article lists the main components of a onshore . rigs have similar elements, but are configured with a number of different drilling systems to suit drilling in the marine environment. The equipment associated with a rig is to some extent dependent on the type of rig but typically includes at least some of the items listed below.
[pdf] In the early 1960s, Brewster-Bartle, an onshore drilling company, filed . In 1964, Don McMahon acquired Brewster-Bartle from its bank creditors and formed Diamond M Drilling Company, named after Diamond. .
In 1989, Diamond's predecessor bought 6 drilling rigs from the predecessor of Kaneb Management. Some of Kaneb's employees continued to work for Diamond after the transaction and then sued Diamond for personal inj.
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