SlipsWedge-shaped pieces of metal with teeth or other gripping elements that are used to prevent pipe from slipping down into the hole or to hold pipe in place. Rotary slips fit around the drill pipe and wedge against the master bushing to support the pipe. Power slips are pneumatically or hydraulically actuated devices that allow the crew to dispense with the manual handling of slips when making a connection. Packers and other...
Friday, March 2, 2012
Rig components part (2)
Engine Generator SetsA diesel, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), natural gas, or gasoline engine, along with a mechanical transmission and generator for producing power for the drilling rig. Newer rigs use electric generators to power electric motors on the other parts of the rig. Fuel TanksFuel storage tanks for the power generating system. Hoisting LineA wire rope used in hoisting operations. Must conform to the API standards...
Rig components part(1)
Accumulator
The storage device for nitrogen pressurized
hydraulic fluid, which is used in operating the
blowout preventers.
Annular Blowout Preventer
A large valve, usually installed above the ram preventers,
that forms a seal in the annular space between the pipe
and well bore. If no pipe is present,...
Xmas Trees
Xmas Trees
Primary flow control system for
well once in production
Features and access requirements
•Outflow from well - production
•Inflow to well - injection or killing
•Vertical access to tubing - wire line, coiled tubing
Xmas Tree Components
•Pressure gauges
(accessory)
– safety
hazard / potential...
Oil and Gas Well Completions
Tubinghead and X-mas tree Tubinghead •Surface equipment from which the tubing is suspended Xmas tree or valve array•Used to control well during production•Mounted above wellhead•Typically sourced from same manufacturer
Tubinghead Functions
Primary functions of tubinghead •Suspend tubing with hanger•Seal between tubing and annulus•Provide...
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Types Of Drilling Rigs (3) Marine Jack-up
Types Of Drilling Rigs
(3) Marine Jack-up
...
Types Of Drilling Rigs (2) Marine barge
Types Of Drilling Rigs
(2) Marine barge
For shallow depth
...
Types Of Drilling Rigs (1) Land Rigs
Types Of Drilling Rigs(1) Land Rigs&nbs...
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