SAND LINE ENERGY GLOSSARY

Down-the-hole drill for sand layer

Down-the-hole drill for sand layer

Consider using an auger drill for sandy soils as it can efficiently remove loose material without causing instability. If deeper drilling is required, a rotary drill with stabilizers may be more appropriate for maintaining hole integrity. 2. Opt for Lightweight Equipment [pdf]

Workover rig drawworks connect drill line

Workover rig drawworks connect drill line

The drawworks reels in and reels out the drilling line. The drilling line is connected to the traveling block and hook which connect to the drill string. The drill string runs over the crown block and setup like a block and tackle pulley system. [pdf]

Flare line drilling rig

Flare line drilling rig

When industrial plant equipment items are overpressured, the is an essential safety device that automatically releases gases and sometimes liquids. Those pressure relief valves are required by industrial design codes and standards as well as by law. The released gases and liquids are routed through large systems called flare headers to a vertical elevated flare. The released gases are as they exit the flare stacks. The size and. Flare line means a line used to carry gas away from the rig to be burned at a safer location. The gas comes from the degasser, gas buster, separator, or when drill stem testing, directly from the drill pipe. Functionally operated means activating equipment without subjecting it to well-bore pressure. [pdf]

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