Critical Static Gel Strength (CSGS)
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Completing the Well on Paper (CWOP)
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Driller’s Control Panel (DCP)

An enclosure, mounted near the driller’s position on the rig floor, displaying an array of switches, push buttons, lights and/or valves and various pressure gauges or meters to control or monitor functions on a blowout preventer. The control panels are remote from the main hydraulic manifold and can be pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic-powered.

Different types of oilfield control panels:

  • Diverter panel
  • Rig floor panel
  • Master panel
  • Mini or auxiliary remote panel