18 July 2017

Belt

A flexible band or cord connecting and wrapping around each of two or more pulleys to transmit power or impart motion.
25 July 2017

Bentonite

A finely powdered gray material used in preparing drilling mud. Usually referred to on the rig as “gel”.
18 July 2017

Bit

The cutting or boring element used in drilling oil and gas wells. The bit consists of a cutting element and a circulating element. The circulating element […]
18 July 2017

Bit breaker

A heavy plate that fits in the rotary table and holds the drill bit while it is being made up in or broken out of the […]