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Derrick

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001025

A large, load-bearing structure on a drilling rig that supports the crown block, traveling block, and drill string. It is a tall, steel framework designed to withstand the heavy loads encountered during drilling operations. Derricks range in height, with land rigs often featuring structures over 140 feet tall.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001025
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001025",
  "term": "Derrick",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A large, load-bearing structure on a drilling rig that supports the crown block, traveling block, and drill string. It is a tall, steel framework designed to withstand the heavy loads encountered during drilling operations. Derricks range in height, with land rigs often featuring structures over 140 feet tall.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/derrick/"
}

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