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Stand — can mean several things:Objects*A stand, when referring to an object, is an object that has a massive head another object, usually for display purposes (at events or places such as a conference, a congress, a shop, etc.). See column, armature… … Wikipedia
Drill string — A drill string on a drilling rig is a column, or string, of drill pipe that transmits drilling fluid (via the mud pumps) and torque (via the kelly drive or top drive) to the drill bit. The term is loosely applied as the assembled collection of… … Wikipedia
Pipe rack — A Pipe rack is a set of steel framed structures (typically triangularly shaped) that drill pipe is stacked on for storage or when being readied for use on a drilling rig.Pipe rack also refers to the wooden pad on the drill floor where the stands… … Wikipedia
Drill — For other uses, see Drill (disambiguation). Drill scheme A drill or drill motor is a tool fitted with a cutting tool attachment or driving tool attachment, usually a drill bit or driver bit, used for drilling holes in various materials or… … Wikipedia
Tripping (pipe) — Tripping pipe is the physical act of running or pulling the drill string into or out of the wellbore. This is done by physically disconnecting (when pulling out of the hole) every other 2 or 3 joints of drill pipe at a time (called a stand) and… … Wikipedia
Drilling rig — For a detailed diagram of a Petroleum drilling rig, see List of components of oil drilling rigs. Drilling rig preparing rock blasting … Wikipedia
Drilling rig (petroleum) — The equipment associated with a rig is to some extent dependent on the type of rig but typically includes at least some of the following items: #Mud tank #Shale shakers #Suction line (mud pump) #Mud pump #Motor or power source #Vibrating hose… … Wikipedia
Driller's depth — The original depth recorded while drilling an oil or gas well is known as the Driller s Depth. Contents 1 The Problem 1.1 Measurement of Driller s Depth 1.2 Measuring drill string length 1.2.1 … Wikipedia
List of components of oil drilling rigs — This article lists the main components of a petroleum onshore drilling rig. Offshore drilling rigs have similar elements, but are configured with a number of different drilling systems to suit drilling in the marine environment. The equipment… … Wikipedia
petroleum production — Introduction recovery of crude oil and, often, associated natural gas from the Earth. petroleum is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon material that is believed to have formed in deep sedimentary (sedimentary rock) beds from animal and … Universalium
