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3. 0 RIG SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

3. 1. THE POWER SYSTEM

3.1.0 Power System Overview
3.1.1. Primary Power source
3.1.2. Power Transmission
3.1.2.1. Mechanical Transmission
3.1.2.2. Electrical Transmission

3. 2. THE ROTATING SYSTEM

3.2.0. Rotating System Overview
3.2.1 The Rotary Table System
3.2.2. The Top Drive System (TDS)
3.2.3. The Drill Stem
3.2.3.1. Drill Pipe
3.2.3.2. Heavy Walled Drill Pipe
3.2.3.3. Drill Collars
3.2.3.4. Drill Bit
3.2.4. The Auxiliaries
3.2.4.1. Lifting Subs and Lifting Heads
3.2.4.2. Bit Sub
3.2.4.3. Cross Over Subs
3.2.4.4. Stabilizers
3.2.4.5. Roller Reamers
3.2.4.6. Jars
3.2.4.7. Accelerators
3.2.4.8 Shock Subs
3.2.4.9 Hole Openers and Under Reamers
3.2.5. Rotary Shouldered Connections
3.2.5.1 Connection Type
3.2.5.2. Torsional Yield Strengths and Make Up Torque
3.2.5.3. Stress Concentration
3.2.5.4. Stress Relief Grooves

3. 3. THE HOISTING SYSTEM

3.3.0. Hoisting Systems Overview
3.3.1. The Supporting Structure
3.3.1.1 The Substructure
3.3.1.2. The Drilling Tower – Derrick of Mast
3.3.1.3. The Rigfloor
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3.3.2. The Hoisting Equipment

3.3.2.1. The Drawworks
3.3.2.2. The Overhead tools
3.3.2.3. The Hook
3.3.2.4. The Elevator
3.3.3. The Drilling Line
3.3.3.1. Wire Rope Nomenclature
3.3.3.2. Factors Affecting Service Life of Wire Rope

3. 4. THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM

3.4.0. Overview of the Circulating System
3.4.1. Drilling Fluid
3.4.1.1. Drilling Fluid Major Functions
3.4.2. The Preparation Area
3.4.2.1. The Preparation Routine
3.4.2.2. Treatment and testing
3.4.2.3. Mud Monitoring Instruments
3.4.3. The Circulating Equipment
3.4.4. The Conditioning Equipment
3.4.4.1. The Shale Shaker
3.4.4.2. The Desander
3.4.4.3 The Desilter
3.4.4.4. The Vacuum Degasser
3.4.4.5. The Mud-Gas Separator (POOR BOY)

3. 5. THE BLOWOUT PREVENTION SYSTEM

3.5.0. Kicks and Blowouts
3.5.1. The Blowout Prevention System Overview
3.5.2. The BOP stack
3.5.2.1. The Annular Preventer
3.5.2.2. The Ram Preventer
3.5.2.3. Drilling Spools
3.5.2.4. Casing Head
3.5.3. The Choke Manifold
3.5.4. The Kill Line
3.5.5. The Accumulator