18 July 2017

Tearing down

The act of dismantling a rig at the completion of a well and preparing it for moving to the next location.
18 July 2017

Telescopic joint

A TJ is a specialized riser joint that allows for vessel heave and is comprised of an inner and outer barrel separated by a sealing mechanism. […]
18 July 2017

Tender

The barge anchored alongside an offshore drilling platform. Usually contains living quarters, storage space, and the mud system.
18 July 2017

Thread protector

A metal or plastic device that is screwed onto or into pipe threads to protect them from damage when the pipe is not in use.