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 RIG COMPONENTS

1- Crown Block. 29- Cathead

2- Hoist Line 30- Catwalk

3- Drilling Line 31- Cellar

4- Monkey board 32- Conductor Pipe

5- Traveling Block 33- Degasser

6- Top Drive 34- Desander

7- Mast 35- Ram BOP

8- Drill Pipe 36- Desilter

9- Doghouse 37- Rat hole

10- Blowout Preventer 38- Drawworks

11- Water Tank 39- Rotary Hose

12- Electric Cable Tray 40- Drill Bit

13- Engine Generator 41- Rotary Table

14- Fuel Tank 42- Drill Collars

15- Electrical Control ACR 43- Slips

16- Mud Pumps 44- Driller's Console

17- Bulk Mud Component Tanks 45- Spinning chain

18- Mud Tanks 46- Elevators

19- Reserve Pit 47- Stairways

20- Mud-Gas Separator 48- Hoisting Line

21- Shale Shakers 49- Standpipe

22- Choke Manifold 50- Hook

23- V-Door 51- Surface Casing

24- Pipe Racks 52- Kelly

25- Accumulator 53- Substructure

26- Annulus 54- Kelly Bushing

27- Brake 55- Swivel

56- Kelly Spinner

28- Casing Head
57- Tongs
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 Crown Block
An assembly of sheaves mounted on beams at the top of the
derrick.

International Recommendations

 There shall be no opening between the frame work of

the crown large enough to permit a worker to fall
through.

 Where wood bumper blocks are attached to the

underside of crown block beams, a wire rope safety line
or wire shall be fastened along the beam and attached to the derrick at both
ends.

 When the crown block is to be lubricated, the draw

works shall be shut down.
 Crown protector, such as (a Crown-O-Matic
electro/pneumatic crown saver or anti block system)
shall be installed, properly adjusted, and used on all
drilling and Work over rigs.

Crown block checklist

 Hang off the blocks prior to inspection & isolate the

electrical supply
 for the Drawworks
 Use sheave gauges for sheave profile inspection
 Five-yearly NDT and disassembly as per API RP 86/ISO 13534
 Wobble test with crowbar to check sheaves and bearings
 NDT of support frame
 Grease lines and nipples in good condition
 OmnI - directional aircraft-warning light condition
 Crown block entrance protection: self-closing door or barrier present
 Jumper bars (three) installed over sheave cluster
 Excess grease/tar removed from sheaves
 (Wooden) bumper blocks covered with heavy-duty wire mesh

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 Drawwork
The hoisting mechanism on the rig. Used to lowers or raises the drill stem and bit.

International recommendation

 All driller's console controls shall be clearly identified.

 There shall be an emergency switch at the driller's
console for the shutdown of the rig motors and mud
pumps.
 This switch shall be checked periodically by the electrician
to ensure that it is ready for use.

 All instrumentation at the driller's console, including pit

 level indicator, mud rate return flow, and pump stroke

counter, shall be installed and maintained according to its
manufacturer's specifications.

 All warning alarms shall be kept turned on and noted

daily on the pre-tour checklists.

 Drill pipe or casing shall not be picked up suddenly .

 The driller shall never begin hoisting drill pipe ntil he has assured that the pipe is
latched in the elevator

 The derrick man shall ensure that the elevators are properly
Clamped and locked prior to notify the driller to engage the
load.

 Personnel shall never be permitted to stand in front of

hoisting drums

 maintain the line greasing system in a good condition via

periodical inspection

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 Draw work checklist
• Last overhaul (API RP 7l section 4.2)

• NDT inspection (brake bands, linkage and equalizer bar)

• Wear brake bands, brake pads and, disc brakes, brake linkage

• Wear on drill Iine/lebus groove

• Min. 12 wraps on drum (travelling block in lowest position)

• Check clamp on dead end of wire behind brake rim flange

• Enough spare drill line on the drum

• Make-up chain condition & Break-out line condition

• Oil samples: analysis frequency

• Oil nozzles not blocked

• Chains: max. 3% stretch (API Spec 7F section A.3.5)

• Wear on sprockets (API Spec 7Fsectlon A.3.4 and A.3.5)

• Function test Crown-O-Matic or equivalent system

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 Traveling Block
An arrangement of sheaves through which drilling wire is reeve \operating

International Recommendation:-

 Any traveling block hook shall be equipped with a

safety latch .

 Testing and setting procedures are to be performed by

the Driller at the beginning for each 12 hours &
immediately after drill line slip and cut operations

Traveling Block checklist:-

 Hang off the travelling block prior to Inspection,

 Isolate the electric supply of the draw works prior to

maintenance

 NDT inspection and five-yearly disassembly as per API

RP 88

 Wobble test of sheaves using a crow bar

 Measure sheaves using sheave gauges

 Certified hang-off line, pad eye and shackles present

(API RP 9A

 the hang-off lines should be rated for the weight of the

travelling block and the top drive

 Long-term storage in a vertical position

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 Manual Tongs

Tongs used for make up or break out a pipe from another pipe

 Each Rig tong shall be attached by a wire rope snub line ( wire, clamps &
shackles should be inspected each 6 months via competent third party ).

 Both ends of the snub line shall be secured by the required number of clips,
properly installed, or other equivalent fittings.

 The wire rope and connections on tongs shall by periodically inspected for wear
and broken.

 Tong dies shall be inspected periodically specially before trips

 using proper die removal tools to avoid die shatter after

taking the necessary isolation precautions .

 Use of proper PPE is required.

 Tongs shall be inspected and greased by rig perators

before each trip.

 If Tongs has damage , jaws, or other defects shall be

removed from service

 Tongs shall be inspected via third party each 6 months

 When not in use, tongs shall be hooked back on the rig

floor in such a manner as to present no obstruction to
personnel passing between the tongs and the rotary table.

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 Power Tongs

A wrench that is used to make up or break out drill pipe,

tubing,or casing.

International Recommendation

 The control device on power tongs shall be secured

 to prevent accidental activation.

 The discharge end of hoses which used on power

tong shall be disconnected before any repair,
replacement

 High pressure lines (hydraulic or air) shall have a

safety pressure relief valve that shall never be set
higher than the manufacturer's specifications for the
working pressure of the lines or valve

Monkey Board

The derrick man's working platform located at a height in

the derrick or mast .

International Recommendation

 Each Monkey board on a rig shall be installed, and

maintained according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

 A fixed ladder for access with anti fall arrestor should

be available .

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 Stabbing Board
The derrick man's or another company's operator are working at
stabbing board in case running casing & tubing

International Recommendation

 Before casing is to be run, the stabbing board shall be inspected by the

rig mechanic to ensure that the board is in good condition, free from
damage and all safety devices working.

 Every pneumatic or electric powered stabbing

board shall
be equipped with:
(a) An automatic safe brake.
(b) Shock absorber
(c) The safe working load (SWL) marked on

the stabbing.
(d) Upper and lower travel limit switches.
(e) Standard guard rail, intermediate rail, and
toe board .
(f) A bully poster fall protection system
should be installed on the stabbing.

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 Top Drive

The top drive rotates the drill string without use of a Kelly and rotary table
Also top drive is operated from a control console on the rig floor.

International standard

 Floor men are never to stand behind the tongs on the

opposite side of the snub line while making up the top
drive

 Links must NDT inspected each six months

Top drive checklist

 Last overhaul (API RP 7L section 4.2)

 Safety clamps installed on mud hose (API Spec 7K

section 9.10

 figure10) (IADC safety alert 00-24)

 Inspection intervals\ periodically mud hoses

recommendations

 Condition of service loop In derrick

 Oil leakages

 Oil sampling/analysis frequency

 Spare service loop available

 Wash pipe swivel and spare wash pipe

 Spare mud hose installed in the derrick

 NDT inspection of: pipe handler- main shaft

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 Mast
A portable derrick capable of being erected as a unit .

 Derricks and masts shall have a permanent

nameplate either attached to the structure or
available at the site indicating the following:

(a) Name of manufacturer.

(b) Model number and serial number.

(c) Load rating with number of lines.

International recommendation

 All legs, and braces shall be maintained in good

condition, properly secured, and free from
damage, or deflection.

 Chain hoists and snatch blocks shall not be

fastened to braces.

 All legs, and braces shall be maintained in good condition, properly

secured, and free from damage, or deflection. Chain hoists and snatch
blocks shall not be fastened to braces.

 The weep holes ( rains )in the "A" legs of the derrick or mast shall be
kept clear of dirt, gloves, etc.

 An aircraft warning light on the crown shall be provided and shall be

maintained.

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 Blowout Preventer
The assembly of well control equipment including preventers, spools,
valves, and nipples connected to the top of the wellhead

International Recommendations

 Blowout Preventers shall be installed, maintained, and tested.

 During the installation of the blowout Preventers assembly, only
authorized persons shall be permitted to be in the area.

 When removing blowout Preventers from the wellhead, tag lines shall be
utilized to control BOP stack movement.
 Wire rope, not chains, shall be used to lift the Preventers or diverters.
 When BOP stacks are installed on a wellhead, they shall be braced to
prevent lateral movement
 Four turnbuckles attached to the rig substructure are normally required.
 Areas around the blowout Preventers shal always be kept clear, and
well-lighted.
 Welding is not permitted on BOP's.
 Hydraulic lines from the accumulator to the BOP's shall be either steel
pipe or approved equivalent hose.
 The rig supervisor & HSE Representative shall conduct BOP drills .
 Pad eyes on annular Preventers are designed to lift the annular only.
 DO not attempt to lift the ANNULAR with attached to any other BOP
component.


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 Accumulator
Used in operating the blowout preventers. The storage device for

- Nitrogen pressurized

- Hydraulic fluid

- International recommendations

 The accumulator unit shall be

periodically inspected to ensure
that the required pressure is being
maintained,

 the gauges should be calibrated to

ensure it is in a good working
order, and the unit free from leaks
and spills.

 The accumulator shall be located

at least 100 feet from the well bore
for gas wells and 60 feet from the
well bore for development oil
wells.

 There shall be at least two remote controls for operating the

accumulator.

 All operating controls shall be clearly marked according to their

function and ram sizes.

 No obstruction to handle movement or locking devices.

 Accumulator capacity test as per API RP 16E , API RP 53

 Are the following alarms present? (API Spec 160 section 2.2.1.7)

o Accumulator low-pressure alarm

o Rig air low-pressure alarm
o Emergency power engaged

 Pre-charge accumulators: min. 1,000 psi

 Are the accumulators bottles hydrostatically tested every 10 years (as
per API 510 section 6.4)
 Located In a safe place (not on the drill floor, as per API Spec 160
section 2.2.4 .6)

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 Rotary Table

Used to turn the drill stem and support the drilling assembly

International Recommendations:

 Water hoses, lines, or chains shall not be handled or used near a rotary
table while it is in motion.
 Shall not be required or permitted to work on the rig floor while the rotary
table is in motion.
 During tripping operations, personnel setting the slips shall be cautioned
to keep their feet well clear of the rotary table.
 When the Kelly bushing drive, pipe, or other tubular equipment is not in
the rotary the opening in the rotary table shall be covered with a metal
plate.
Rotary Table Checklist

 Condition of brake housing

 Condition of chain, maximum chain stretch 3%
(API RP 7F)
 Condition of sprockets

 Electrical cables and J-boxes EX

 Condition of gearbox
 Oil sampling/analysis frequency
 Noise and vibration levels
 Main bearing condition
 DC motor air suction from outside the
hazardous areas and spark arrestor on the
discharge side

 Safety matting around rotary table Locking

system test
 Function test 120 rpm for 30 minutes in on right-hand rotation
 Function test left-hand rotation at slow speed

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 Slips
Pieces of metal with teeth that are used to prevent pipe from slipping down into
the hole.
International Recommendations

 All slip shall be in place, in good condition.

 Slips shall be inspected before each trip to

check for dies, pins & hand

 The side of the slips shall always be lubricated

to facilitate slip removal.

 No one shall be allowed to kick the slips into

place when tripping.

 Slips shall not be allowed to ride the pipe while

tripping out.

 The rig operators, for any reason, shall not be used improper size
slips.

 No field welding shall be permitted on slips which have been heat

treated.

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 Elevators
Hinged device with manual operating handles

International Recommendations

 Elevators shall be equipped with a safety latch designed to prevent drill

pipe or other tubular

 Elevators shall be inspected before each trip to ensure that they are in
good condition.

 If defects are found shall be removed from service

 No field welding shall be permitted on Elevators

which have been heat treated

 Lifting and handling equipment checklist

 All drilling lifting equipment NDT-Inspected according

API RP 86 Category I and II weekly inspected

 All drilling lifting equipment NDT-Inspected according

API RP 88 Category II six-monthly inspected

 Are all chain hoists Inspected six-monthly

 Are sheaves removed from the derrick and inspected

 Are all the elevators 1D measured six-monthly

 Are the elevators links measured six-monthly

 Are the slips, master-bushings and safety clamps inspected six-monthly

 Last inspection of all drilling tubular, what was the criteria; minimum API
RP 7G

 Last inspection drilling subs and fishing tools

 Shackles and slings inspected six-monthly

 Does the rig use a color code which needs to be changing every six
months

 Are the pad-eyes tested and inspected six- monthly

 No homemade spliced slings present

 No homemade lifting eyes or drill pipe lifting subs

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 Stairways
Stairs leading from one level to another.

International Recommendations

 Stairways, and platforms shall be free from

dangerous obstructions and shall be
maintained in good condition , clean, and free
from oil, grease, water, or other hazardous
materials

 All ladders, fixed or portable, shall be

maintained in good condition with no broken or
damaged side rails or steps.

 When portable ladders are used, they shall be

secured against slide by the use of safety feet
and tied-off.

 Portable aluminum ladders shall not be used by

electricians or by any other personnel where
they may come into contact with electrical
circuits.

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 Electrical Control SCR
The generators produce electricity that flows through cables to electric equipment
or panel.

International recommendations

 Each SCR room shall be equipped with

emergency lighting , F.F extinguishers, LOTO
tools , outside audible & visual fire alarm
,communication devices , And should be
grounded
 All switch box & junction box..etc shall be covered
and properly labeled.
Electrical safety equipment checklist

 Are the zones clearly defined on the rig? Is the

hazardous area drawing available?

 Are there proper signs indicating the zones on the

rig?

 Did the electricians attend an EX course?

 Are certified cables and EX cable fittings present?

 Are all AC and DC motors properly grounded with

an external ground wire?

 Are monthly ground measures of AC and DC motors performed?

 Maximum resistance ground wires 1 ohm

 Vibrating equipment (shakers) must be braided wire and ground matting

be used

 When ground loops are used double-loop systems must be used

 Is there flame-path PM performed on the EXd boxes?

 Do all EXd boxes still have all the studs Installed?

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 Electric Cable Tray

Supports the heavy electrical cables from the control panel to the rig
motors.

International recommendations:

 The installation, use, and maintenance shall

comply with stander such as (NFPA 70,
“National Electrical Code", API RP 500, “).

 All diesel engines shall be equipped with

spark arresting devices.

 Cables from the generators to the derrick shall

be placed in trays to protected from physical
damage

 Each generator skid shall be grounded.

 Auxiliary and emergency standby generators

shall be run at full load for a minimum of two
hours every week and logged

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 Additional Rig
Components

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 Driller console

Driller's console checklist:

 All gauges working; last calibration (API RP 53 section 12.5.3.g) tested

every three years.
 Any permanent warning lights
 Purge air system, condition Exp (API RP 14F section 3.2.3 and section
4 .3.1.2)
 Last recorded purge air alarm test (visual and audible)
 View of driller on derrick stabbing board
 View of driller on casing stabbing board
 Communication with monkey board and casing stabbing board
 Electrical cables and J-boxes EX
 Safety glass used for windows
 Lamp test operational
 Condition of mud pit Indicators (API RP 53 section 15.7)

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 Annulus

The space around a pipe in a well bore.

Brake

The braking device on the Drawworks or

air hoist to stop a load being lifted.

Water Tank
Is used to store water that is used for mud mixing,
cementing and rig cleaning.

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 Engine Generator

A diesel, natural gas, or gasoline engine, with a mechanical transmission

and generator for producing power.

Diesel engines checklist

• Sufficient engines and power available for drilling program

• Excessive oil or water leaks
• Last major overhaul (example 20,OOO-hour service )
• Next planned major overhaul
• Testing of safety devices: (API RP 7C section llF)
- Low lubrication oil pressure shut down
- High cooling-water temperature alarm and shut down
- Over speed shut down
• Last over speed test (110% of OEM recommended RPM)
• C02 or foam fixed fire protection
• Inlet air safety device (rig saver valve)
• Electrical cables and J-box

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 Choke Manifold

The arrangement of piping and special valves, called chokes.

Through a drilling mud is circulated when the blowout preventers are
closed to control the pressures during a kick.

Choke and kill manifold checklist

 Last service performed on the gate valves (API

RP 53 s- 17.10.3)
 Direct overboard line, high-pressure vent line to
flare pit ("panic
 line")
 Wall thickness measurements (minimum 85%)
(API RP 574)
 Last visual inspection of chokes (API RP 53
section 8.4)
 Remote choke unit located on the drill floor dog
house
 Number and color coding of valve handles
 Heavy-duty pressure gauges with flanged
connections on manifold
 Emergency air (N2) connected to remote choke
panel (API RP 53
 section 8.2.k)
 Calibration of gauges (API RP 53 section 12.5.2)

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 V-Door

Is opposite the drawworks and used as an entry

drill pipe, casing, and other tools from the pipe rack.

Pipe Racks

Horizontal supports for tubular.

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 Catwalk

The elevated work area adjacent to the v-door

Where pipe is laid to be lifted to the derrick floor

by an air hoist.

Doghouse

A small enclosure room on the rig floor used

as an office for the driller or as a storehouse for
small objects.

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 Cellar
A pit in the ground to provide additional height
between the rig floor and the well head to

accommodate the installation of blowout

preventers, ratholes.

Ram BOP

One of three types blind, pipe, or shear may be installed in several

preventers

Ram preventers checklist

• Last five-yearly major service (API RP 53 section 17.10.3)

• Suitable for H,S (as per NACE 01.75)
• API certification (API RP 53 section 17.13.2)
• Condition of control hoses (fire-resistant)
• NDT piston hubs and bonnet bolts
• NDT ram blocks and shear ram blades
• Spare parts and shelve life (API RP 53 section 6.5)
• Blind/ shear ram capacity

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 Kelly
The heavy square or hexagonal steel. Suspended
from the swivel through the rotary table and connected
to the drill pipe to turn the drill stem.

Standpipe

A vertical pipe rising along the side of the derrick or mast, which leading the
discharge lines from the mud pump to the rotary hose.
Standpipe manifold checklist:

• Certification mud hoses (API RP 7L)

• Spare mud hose available in the derrick
• Recent wall thickness measurements,
minimum 85% original wall thickness left
• PM on valves up to date
• Calibration of pressure gauges (API RP 53
section 12.s.3.g) tested every three years to
1% full scale.
• All valve handles present
• Color code on handles & Valves numbered
• Pressure tests to 250-psi (l7-bar) and then to
full working pressure
• safety clamps and safety wire/chains
• Schematic drawing available in driller's
doghouse

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 Swivel
Hanged from the rotary hook and traveling block to suspend and permit free
rotation of the drill stem.

Swivel check list:

 Oil sampling/analysis frequency

 Grease sampling and analysis
 NDT Inspections as per API RP 86on
all load-bearing areas
 NDT inspections as per API RP 7G on
the drill pipe connection
 Wall thickness Inspection gooseneck
(API RP 574 )
 Connection for wire line Installed on
gooseneck
 Long-term storage In a vertical position
 Special seals for high-temperature
operations (*)

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 Weight Indicator

An instrument near the driller’s position on a drilling rig that

shows the weight

Drill Bit

The cutting or boring element used in

drilling oil and gas wells

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 Solid Equipment

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 MUD PUMPS

A large pump used to circulate the mud (Drilling fluid) on a drilling rig.

Safety precautions:

 Each pump will have a pressure relieving valve

shall be installed and maintained.
 Pumps will be equipped with necessary bleeder
lines and valves to release all pressure within
the pump.
 Will not be attempts to adjust piston rods or
components while pumps are running.
 Liners will not be removed or seated in a pump
by turning it on.
 Condition of chains or belts and sprockets or
pulleys
 Condition of mud pumps gears
 Oil sampling/analysis frequency, preferably
monthly.
 Location relief valve on the discharge manifold, not at the same side as the
pulsation dampener
 Discharge strainer condition
 Condition of valves and seats
 Internal or external lubricating oil pumps present, pre-lubrication possible
 No NPT threaded fittings (for two inch and larger NPT connections)
 Suction pulsation dampener condition
 Pony rods and clamps, last NDT pony rods (in between wells)
 Earthing should be installed and measured
 Drain channels around and keep the area as dry as possible
 All electrical connection should me EX
 Machine safe guard should be installed and maintained

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 MIXING EQUIPMENT

Using to Prepare and mixing mud in addition to Maintain mud weight and
properties while drilling the well.

Safety precautions:

 Inspect and test the integrity of valves

on all lines.
 Make necessary repairs.
 Check packing and seals on all
centrifugal pumps.
 The mud system and hopper area
must have, as a minimum, the
following equipment :-
 Eye protection
 Face protection
 Rubber gloves
 Rubber apron
 Rubber boots
 Eye wash station and shower
 Respiratory protection

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 BULK STOCK SYSTEM

 A tank for storage of drilling fluid Components on a drilling rig

Safety precautions:

All bulk storage tanks shall be equipped with safety relief

valves to prevent excess pressure.

All safety relief valves shall be function tested at least

every three months.

A proper means of access shall be provided to each bulk

storage tank.

Each bulk storage tank shall be clearly marked as to

contents.

Using correct lifting equipment to lift chemical bags

MUD PITS
Open pit in the ground to hold drilling fluid or waste materials after the
treatment of drilling mud.

Safety precautions:

• Mud pits will be equipped with standard handrails.

• Adequate explosion-proof lighting will be installed

• 3- Personnel entering the mud pit must wear a

safety harness with a life line attached.

• 4- Personnel must never enter a mud pit without a

second person standing by in case of emergency.

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 SAND TRAP

A Tank occupied the bottom of the SHALE SHAKER used to storage the
right shape of solids extraction

Safety precautions:

 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment,

including, eye and face protection. [1910.132],
[1910.133]

 Wear appropriate respiratory protection when entry in

the Sand trap tank .

 Provide adequate ventilation.

 Pits are defined by the company as a confined

 Space and require the precautions .

 Be sure about toxic gases by perform gas measuring before entry the
tank.

 Pits are defined by the company as a confined space and require the
precautions.

 Be sure about toxic gases by perform gas measuring before entry the
tank.

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 AGITATOR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 A permit to Work (PTW) will be completed , agitators and piping will be

isolated and locked out at the power source before attempting to go
into the mud tanks for repair or cleaning purposes.

 Regular check should be maintain on the Agitator

 Visual inspection to be perform on the rod and the fan to be assure

the both free from service crack
 To be check about all electric hazardous as cables , motor , switch
and panels
 To be check about all Mechanical hazardous as guard , hydraulic
system , fan and the shaft .


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 SHALE SHAKER

A series of trays with screens that vibrate to remove cuttings from circulating fluid
.

Safety precautions

A series of trays with screens that vibrate to remove cuttings from circulating
fluid .

 The SHALE SHAKER area must have, as a minimum, the following

equipment :-

 Eye protection
 Rubber gloves
 Rubber apron
 Eye wash station and shower
 Respiratory protection
 The shale shaker should be equipped with safety pin to avoid movement,
noise to grantee safe operations

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DEGASSER

The equipment used to Remove

unwanted gas from Drilling fluid.

MUD CLEANER

Cone-shaped device, designed to remove

very fine solid particles from the drilling mud.

DESANDER

A centrifugal device for removing sand from

drilling Fluid to prevent abrasion of the pumps.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Explosion-proof lighting will be installed beside Mud cleaner.

 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

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 MUD GAS SEPARATOR

 A device that removes gas from The mud coming out of a well When a
kick is being circulated Out.

 Gas can then be Vented a safe Distance from the Rig.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Adequate explosion-proof lighting will be installed beside Mud cleaner.

 Inhalation hazards.

 Unions and connections must be tight at all times

 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

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