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kelly saver sub [1 record]

Record 1 2000-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A saver sub that fits in the drill stem between the kelly and drill pipe.

OBS

Since a large number of joints of drill pipe are made up on the kelly, the saver minimizes wear on the threads of the kelly in that the drill pipe actually mates with the threads of the saver rather than the kelly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Raccord venant sur le filetage vif de la tige carrée pour éviter son usure prématurée.

Key term(s)
  • raccord d'usure de la tige carrée

Spanish

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