Tripping refers to the process of removing and/or replacing pipe from the well when it is necessary to change the bit or other piece of...

A kick is defined as an unexpected and unwanted influx of reservoir fluid, oil, water, or gas, into the wellbore due to an underbalanced...

A hydrocyclone much like a desander except that its design incorporates a greater number of smaller cones. As with the desander, its...

A hydrocyclone device that removes large drill solids from the whole mud system. The desander should be located downstream of the shale...