دیکشنری تخصصی مهندسی نفت - نسخه آنلاین

a pipe connection.

n: a device used in the flow cross of the Christmas tree as a thread protector while the rods are being run. Because it is brass, it prevents friction sparks.

n: the greatest overall dimension measured perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the hull of a mobile offshore drilling rig. Also called the beam.

separate the emulsion into its components.

v: 1. to unscrew one section of pipe from another section, especially drill pipe while it is being withdrawn from the wellbore. During this operation, the tongs are used to start the unscrewing operation. 2.to separate, as gas from a liquid or water from an emulsion.

v: (pronounced tower") to begin operating 24 hours a day. Moving the rig and rigging up are usually carried on during daylight hours only. When the rig is ready for operation at a new location, crews break tour.

to start a work shift.