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What is the purpose of a production casing?
To complete the well by running production tubing and accessories
What is the main function of a propping agent?
To keep cracks open in the formation after fracture treatment
What is the purpose of a protective casing?
An intermediate string of casing to case off troublesome zones
What does p.s.i. stand for?
Pounds per square inch, a unit for expressing pressure
What is a pup joint mainly used for?
To space out casing or tubing to reach correct landing depths
What is a rathole used for in drilling operations?
Used for storing the kelly while tripping
What does reactive torque refer to in drilling operations?
The tendency of a drillstring to turn in the opposite direction from that of the bit
What does it mean to ream in drilling?
To enlarge a wellbore by drilling it again with a special bit
What is the main purpose of a relief well?
Intersecting a well that is blowing out to control it
What is a reeve used for in drilling operations?
Passing the drilling line through sheaves onto the hoisting drum
Test your knowledge about oil well casing head spools, including their functions and components such as landing shoulders, flanged connections, and access to annulus between casing strings.
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