When it comes to petroleum extraction, getting the product from underground to the surface for use is the end goal. This quiz helps you understand the details on drilling rigs and drilling equipment. All the best.
The Artic Rig has polar bear protection
The Artic Rig is built with walls to withstand low temperatures
The land rigs are automatically operated
The Artic rigs are automatically operated
It can drill in Ultra Deep water
It can store high amount of oil
The top side can be moved up and down on the legs
It can be used on land as well as water
Cement structure to the bottom of the sea bed
Rig positioned with thrusters beneath the hull to keep it in position and moored up
Connected to Platform
To provide light
To burn off gas
To burn off oil
To notify others in the area of the location
On land
In the north sea
Arctic area
Gulf of Mexico
Platform
Jack Up
Drillship
Semi Submersible
To keep the rig stable towards the waves
To keep equipment in place
Keep the drill string from moving when rig goes up and down
To show off Technolgy
Connect and disconnect pipe
Bend pipe
Transport Mud
Lift pipe on/off a rig
Platform
Jack Up
Drillship
Futuristic Platform
True
False
True
False
Kicks
Blow Outs
Only holds one length of pipe
Is a meeting point for single persons
Is the only rig in one state
is one of a kind rig
True
False
0-10 ft
10-100 ft
Up to 400 ft
Up to 1000ft
50 ft
500 ft
1500 ft
Used on land
Landrig
100 ft
4000ft
10000 ft
1000 ft
5000 ft
10000 ft
12000 ft
0 ft
1000 ft
5000 ft
Unlimited
Power Slips
Auto Rackers
Safety
Faster to drill many wells on a pad
Faster to dis-assemble and truck to a new location
True
False
Top Drive
Power Slips
Yes, allways
Top drive is only use to trip in/out when the pipe is stuck. The normal process would use an iron rough neck.
True
False
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