18 July 2017

Secondary cementing

Any cementing operation after the primary cementing operation. Secondary cementing includes a plug-back job, in which a plug of cement is positioned at a specific point […]
25 July 2017

Seismograph

A device that detects vibrations in the earth. It is used in studying the earth’s interior and in prospecting for probable oil-bearing structures. Vibrations are created […]
18 July 2017

Semisubmersible drilling rig

A floating offshore drilling unit that has pontoons and columns that, when flooded, cause the unit to submerge to a predetermined depth. Living quarters, storage space, […]
18 July 2017

Set Casing

To run and cement casing at a certain depth in the wellbore. Sometimes called Set Pipe.