New surface equipment for underbalanced drilling

Journal Article · Fri Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1997 · Petroleum Engineer International

OSTI ID:458485

Cuthbertson, R L; Vozniak, J; Kinder, J

Perhaps the single most exciting development in the area of new drilling technology in this decade is underbalanced drilling (UBD). This category includes both jointed pipe and coiled tubing applications. Each has advantages and disadvantages in UBD operations. Regardless of the method selected for a particular UBD application, equipment similarities exist. The surface control and production equipment must be correctly sized and designed for the overall total UBD engineering solution. This article describes the various types, applications and purposes of special surface equipment needed in underbalanced operations. This is the second in a series of articles on UBD technology and its rapid development is this field.

• OSTI ID: 458485
• Journal Information: Petroleum Engineer International, Journal Name: Petroleum Engineer International Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 70; ISSN 0164-8322; ISSN PEEID4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PRESSURE CONTROL
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SEPARATION EQUIPMENT
VALVES
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