Preface
This handbook was prepared by Wellbore Integrity Solutions DRlLCO engineers to help rig personnel with technical questions, provide recommendations and help the rig crew to optimize their drilling operations.
It summarizes proven drilling techniques and technical data that will enable the drilling rig staff to drill a usable well at the lowest possible cost. lt is designed in a size to allow it to be carried in a hip pocket for quick, easy reference.
If there are any questions about the Drilling Handbook, contact your nearest DRlLCO representative or talk with our service people when they visit your rig or fill out the contact us information at wellboreintegrity.com.
How to UseThis Handbook
The DRlLCO Drilling Assembly Handbook is divided into eight (8) major sections, that are described in the table of contents.
A detailed index is also provided starting on page169.The topics in the index will give the page numbers of information relating to specific drilling problems which might be faced on the rig floor.