18 July 2017

Wireline

A slender, rodlike or threadlike piece of metal, usually small in diam, that is used for lowering special tools (such as logging sondes, perforating guns, and […]
18 July 2017

Working Pressure (WP)

The normal operating pressure to which a component is designed to operate continuously with a safe drilling margin below the point at which the material will […]
18 July 2017

Workover

To perform one or more of a variety of remedial operations on a producing oil well with the hope of restoring or increasing production. Examples of […]
18 July 2017

Worm

1) a new and inexperienced worker on a drilling rig. 2) a short revolving screw with spiral shaped-threads.