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...
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Showing posts with label Drilling. Show all posts
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,...
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Types Of Drilling Rigs (3) Marine Jack-up
Types Of Drilling Rigs
(3) Marine Jack-up
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Types Of Drilling Rigs (2) Marine barge
Types Of Drilling Rigs
(2) Marine barge
For shallow depth
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Types Of Drilling Rigs (1) Land Rigs
Types Of Drilling Rigs(1) Land Rigs&nbs...
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