18 July 2017

Block

Any assembly of pulleys on a common framework; in mechanics, one or more pulleys, or sheaves, mounted to rotate on a common axis. The crown block […]
18 July 2017

Blooey line

The discharge pipe from a well being drilled by air drilling. The blooey line is used to conduct the air or gas used for circulation away […]
18 July 2017

Blowout

An uncontrolled flow of gas, oil, or other well fluids into the atmosphere. A kick warns of the possibility of a blowout.
25 July 2017

Blowout preventer (BOP)

One of several valves installed at the wellhead to prevent the escape of pressure either in the annular space between the casing and drill pipe or […]