Trip Tank in Drilling Applications & Tips

We usually use a calibrated trip tank in drilling to measure mud volumes accurately and change mud volumes while tripping. It must be available on all rigs & must have a level indicator easily readable from the driller’s position. Such an indicator must be accurate to within one-half barrel volume. It is unsafe to trip …

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Drilling Parameters Definitions & Optimization

Before discussing drilling parameters, practices, and guidelines for drilling performance optimization, reviewing the basic concepts of Weight Indicator, Torque, and Limits is beneficial. Basic Concepts Of Drilling Parameters Optimization For Oil & Gas Wells Operations Weight Indicator The weight indicator, often referred to as the `Martin Decker‘, is the most essential instrument for the driller …

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Drill Pipe Inspection Standards & Mechanism

When manufactured, the new drill pipe will be subjected by the manufacturer to a series of mechanical, tensile, and hydrostatic pressure tests & inspections by API Specifications 5A and 5AX. This will ensure that the pipe can withstand specified loads. A joint of drill pipe will however be used in several wells. When it has …

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Tripping pipe | Rig Operations & Procedures

The tripping pipe can be defined as running in or pulling out of the hole with the drill string. In this article, we have prepared a complete guide for who needs to learn its operations on the surface and who needs to understand its procedures to prevent any unforeseen problems. During such trips, the potential …

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Conductor Pipe Specifications & Installation In Oil & Gas

The conductor pipe runs from the seafloor/surface to relatively shallow depths, providing a conduit to allow circulation of drilling fluid and case off unconsolidated formations. It is the first string we use to support well control equipment, typically a drilling diverter. A standard size for the conductor casing pipe is 24″, 26″, or 30″. In …

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Well Abandonment Process & Procedures

The well Abandonment process is a necessary operation on oil & gas wells in certain circumstances, such as dry wells and wells, which will be completed later. In this article, we shall explain the standard procedures for doing well plugging and abandonment in oil and gas wells. Note : This procedures are to be a …

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Mud Displacement Oil Rig | 9 Aspects To Improve

Several procedures are available for improving mud displacements in any oil rig or gas rig and they need to be considered when planning a displacement in order to prevent or minimize fluid contamination. However, operational factors may restrict the use of some of the following procedures: 1 Direct and Indirect Mud / Fluid Displacements The …

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