Drilling Rig operations pdf

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Rotary Drilling Rig Components

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1. Derrick or Mast and Substructure

2. Power and Prime Movers

3. Hoisting Component

4. Rotating Component

5. Circulating Component

6. Well Control Component

7. Tubular and Tubular Handling Equipment

8. Bit

9. Fishing Tools

Rig Operation Terminologies

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Breaking Down

Unscrewing the drill stem into single joints and placing them on the pipe rack. This operation takes place at the completion of the well when the drill pipe will no longer be used or when changing from one size of drill pipe to another.

Break out

To unscrew a section of the pipe to another.

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