ILUSTRATED DRILLING DICTIONARY 1 PDF
Drilling rig dictionary
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What is a drilling rig called?
The rig is sometimes referred to as the drilling package, particularly offshore. Synonyms: drilling rig See related terms: rig up Diagram of rig types and operating environments.
What are the parts of a drilling rig?
Casing - Steel pipe placed in an oil or gas well to prevent the wellbore from collapsing. Completion - The process of making a well ready for production. Derrick - Tower-like structure that supports the drilling apparatus. Drill Bit - The cutting tool used to create the wellbore. Drill Pipe - Pipe that connects drill bit to the drilling rig.
What is the hoisting mechanism on a drilling rig?
The hoisting mechanism on a drilling rig is a large winch that spools off or takes in the drilling line and thus raises or lowers the drill stem and bit. The drill stem and bit are the cutting or boring element used in drilling oil and gas wells. Most bits used in rotary drilling are roller-cone bits.
What is the difference between a drilling rig and an offshore rig?
Offshore, the rig includes the same components as onshore, but not those of the vessel or drilling platform itself. The rig is sometimes referred to as the drilling package, particularly offshore. Synonyms: drilling rig
What is the difference between a drill bit and a pipe?
Drill Bit - The cutting tool used to create the wellbore. Drill Pipe - Pipe that connects drill bit to the drilling rig. Part of the Drill String. Usually 30 feet (10 Meters) in length. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) - Techniques for increasing the amount of crude oil that can be extracted from an oil field.
What does logging mean in drilling?
Logging - The process of recording information about the geological formations penetrated by a borehole. LWD (Logging While Drilling) - The collection of data about the wellbore during the drilling process. Mud - Drilling fluid used to lubricate the drill bit and carry cuttings to the surface.
Drilling rig components illustrated glossary pdf
Drilling derricks and Rig Masts consist of a steel framework with a square or rectangular cross-section. Their purpose is to support the hoisting equipment and rack the tubulars while tripping pipe. The numbe. [pdf]