drill rig
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drill rig — noun rig used in drilling for oil or gas • Syn: ↑drilling rig, ↑oilrig, ↑oil rig • Hypernyms: ↑rig • Hyponyms: ↑drilling platform, ↑offshore rig * * * ri … Useful english dictionary
Swivel (drill rig) — A [http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=swivel Swivel] is a mechanical device used on a drilling rig that hangs directly under the traveling block and directly above the kelly, that provides the ability for the kelly (and… … Wikipedia
rig — /rig/, v., rigged, rigging, n. v.t. 1. Chiefly Naut. a. to put in proper order for working or use. b. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc. c. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like. 2.… … Universalium
Drill string compensator — active heave compensator redirects here. For other uses, see active heave compensator (disambiguation). A drill string compensator decreases the influence of the heave of a drilling vessel on the drill bit. Drill string compensators are also… … Wikipedia
drill string — (on a drill rig) the assemblage of drill pipes that link the drill bit to the mechanism that imparts rotary or reciprocating motion. [1695 1705] * * * drill string noun A pipe made of metal tubes that forms the bore of a drillhole, esp for oil or … Useful english dictionary
drill string — (on a drill rig) the assemblage of drill pipes that link the drill bit to the mechanism that imparts rotary or reciprocating motion. [1695 1705] * * * … Universalium
Drill, baby, drill — Drill, baby, drill! was a 2008 Republican campaign slogan first used at the 2008 Republican National Convention[1] by former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, who was later elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee.[2] The… … Wikipedia
Rig — may refer to:* Rig (band), a musical group of the early 1970s *Rig, Afghanistan * Rig, the configuration of sails and other rigging on a sailing vessel * Rigging, in computer animation, grouping the elements of parts such as limbs in a 3D model * … 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
Drill pipe — Drill pipe, is hollow, thick walled, steel piping that is used on drilling rigs to facilitate the drilling of a wellbore and comes in a variety of sizes, strengths, and weights but are typically 30 to 33 feet in length. They are hollow to allow… … Wikipedia
