18 July 2017

Tricone bit

A type of bit in which three cone-shaped cutting devices are mounted in such a way that they intermesh and rotate together as the bit drills. […]
18 July 2017

Trip

The operation of hoisting the drill stem from and returning it to the wellbore. See make a trip.
18 July 2017

Trip Saver

A trip saver is a device that permits riser hang-off of the disconnected BOP stack to allow drilling operations to continue without retrieval of the BOP […]
18 July 2017

Tubular handling machine (for pipe decks/racks)

A tubular handling machine is a pipe deck tubular handling arm, some of which handle one joint of pipe at a time and some which handle […]