Chapter 6 Voc Handout Flashcards
0
Q
Thick walled joints of drill pipe used to put weight on the bit. The tool joints are of the same diameter ( not upset) as the shanks of collars.
A
Drill collars
1
Q
Makes up the bulk of the drillstring. The tool joint is larger in diameter (upset) than is the shank of the joint.
A
Drill pipe
2
Q
The top most joint of drill pipe in the drillstring. It has flattened sides (4 or 6) used to transfer torque from the rotary system.
A
Kelly
3
Q
The heaviest work on a drilling rig is performed by the
A
Hoisting system
4
Q
This is tall enough to pull triples ( a three joint stand of drill pipe) and strong enough to bear the weight of the entire drillstring
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Derrick
