20 October 2021

Air pressure vessel (APV)

Pressure vessels are enclosed containers designed for the purpose of holding gas or liquis at a different pressure than the surrounding air pressure.
18 July 2017

Air-actuated

Powered by compressed air, as are the clutch and the brake system in drilling equipment. See choke.
18 July 2017

American Petroleum Institute (API)

National trade association that is the major standards-development and advocacy organization for the oil and gas industry.
18 July 2017

Anchor deadline

Means of holding the deadline to the derrick or substructure. Usually this is the primary element of the weight indicator.