10 November 2021

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

A toxic, flammable and corrosive gas often encountered during hydrocarbon exploration and production. It is a byproduct of the decay of protein-containing substances, forming by bacterial […]
18 July 2017

Hydromatic brake

A device mounted on the end of the drawworks shaft of a drilling rig. The hydromatic brake (often simply called the hydromatic) serves as an auxiliary […]
25 July 2017

IADC

International Association of Drilling Contractors. IADC has exclusively represented the worldwide oil and gas drilling industry since 1940. IADC is a membership organization that represents companies […]
18 July 2017

Idler

In machinery an idler pulley or sprocket is used in connection with belt drive and chain drive respectively to maintain desired tension on the belt or […]