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That was a pretty inane answer. Tongs are the very large tools used on a derrick to tighten and loosen the drill pipes and collars etc . They are usually manipulated by the roustabouts during pipe changes or additions. Imagine a pair of grips that are at least 5 feet long and are tensioned by a winch operated by the driller on an oil rig "floor" . Most times a chain is used to do the initial tightening of the pipe joint but Tongs are needed for the final pinch up torques need to keep the keep the joint toght.
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Is an oil rig and oil derrick the same?
Yes and No The "derrick" is the drilling tower which is part of the complete oil platform (which could be moored at sea and have crew quarters etc) which is the "oil rig"
What was the name of the oil rig that drilled Spindletop?
The drilling rig was not given a name but is simply referred to as "the Spindle top drilling rig".
What does OIL RIG stand for?
Oxidation is loss, reduction is gain
What is an unskilled oil rig worker called?
All rig workers are skilled to some level. Green Hands, or Green Horns are trainees. Roustabouts, or Deck Hands/Ops, are generally the starting point in a career. Rough term for oil workers is Rig Pigs.
What is an oil rig operator?
Oil rig operators run and manage an installation. The acreage of land that the oil reservoir resides is owned (leased) by the Oil Company. The Oil Company will pay a Drilling Contractor to drill the reservoir. The Drilling Contractor will own the drilling rig and will be the Rig Operator. The Oil Company will also employ Service Companies to perform certain functions on the rig during drilling. With a drilled and completed well the Oil Company may develop the location and install a Platform (if offshore) to produce numerous wells. The Oil Company may operate the platform itself or employ an Operating Company to manage the platform and production. Again, Service Companies may be employed to carry out remedial work on the oil wells from the platform.
What equipment has to be greased and oil checked daily on oil rig?
drilling tongs
What tongs are used to break the drill pipe on an oil rig?
Hydraulic drill pipe tongs. They are available in tubular sizes 2-3/8" to 12 in".
What is a catwalk used for on an oil rig?
The catwalk is connected to the rig floor and is used to ease the movement of equipment between the rig floor and pipe deck.
What machine is used to drill for oil in the deep ocean?
An oil rig
Is bronze used in oil rigs?
Yes. Bronze is used to manufacture some of the parts on an oil rig.
Why does the Tennessee titan use the oil rig on their helmets?
Most games they don't use the oil rig logo; it is used as a throwback logo for their days as the Houston Oilers.
A 3 letter word used to reach offshore oil?
rig
What is the drilling platform in the sea that is two words?
Oil rig oil Derick
How did the oil rig start exploding with oil?
Because a device in the pipe which collects the oil broke. The device is used for separating methane gas from oil since it was broken the methane hgas rushed up and the oil rig caught fire.
Are you more likely to see an oil rig on boat or on a truck?
on a oil rig boat
What are the different job positions on an oil rig?
I am looking for a job as a chef on an oil rig
What three letter word is used to reach offshore oil?
A rig?hey
