Functions of Annular Preventer BOP
The annular preventer, also known as an annular BOP, is a large, donut-shaped device installed at the top of the BOP stack. It uses a rubber sealing element reinforced with steel, known as a packing...
View ArticleWhat is The RTTS Packer and its Functions?
The RTTS packer , Retrievable Test-Treat-Squeeze Packer, is a large-bore, retrievable downhole tool designed to create a temporary, pressure-tight seal within a cased wellbore. It is characterized by...
View ArticleFunctions of the Travelling Block on a Drilling Rig
The travelling block on a drilling rig is a big, heavy-duty pulley system that moves up and down the rig’s derrick (the tall tower structure). It’s part of the hoisting system, and it’s responsible...
View ArticleWhat is a Wash Pipe and its Functions?
The wash pipe is a cylindrical component positioned within the top drive or swivel of a drilling rig. Its primary function is to form a high-pressure seal between the rotating drill string and the...
View ArticleWhy Do We Flare Gas in Oil and Gas Production?
When we see the oil production facility flare gas, we often misunderstand it as waste. However, this flame represents a critical safety and operational practice known as flaring. Far from being an...
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