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Record 1 2012-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

... a solid shaft or cylindrical bar of steel or iron attached to the drill bit to give it weight.

OBS

Used in drilling for purposes such as blasting, exploration, prospecting, valuation, or obtaining oil, gas or water.

OBS

The drill stem is composed of drill pipe and drill collars, whereas the drill string does not include the drill collars.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Tube cylindrique de faible diamètre, permettant l'entraînement du trépan au fond d'un puits en forage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sondeo y perforación (Minas)
  • Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
  • Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
DEF

Tubo cilíndrico mediante el cual se accioná el trépano durante una perforación.

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