18 July 2017

Discrete hydraulic

A BOP control system that utilizes pilot hoses from the surface to transmit hydraulic pressure signals to activate pilot operate valves assigned to functions on the […]
18 July 2017

Displacement fluid

In oilwell cementing, the fluid, usually drilling mud or salt water, that is pumped into the well after the cement is pumped into it to force […]
18 July 2017

Doghouse

1) a small enclosure on the rig floor used as an office for the driller and as a storehouse for small objects. 2) any small building […]
18 July 2017

Dogleg

A term applied to a sharp change in direction of the wellbore, usually resulting in abnormal fatigue to the drill stem and frequently resulting in key […]