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Release joint

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003100

A specialized threaded connection in a drill string or completion string designed to be intentionally disconnected downhole. This joint allows for the separation of tubular components, such as detaching a stuck bottom hole assembly from the drill pipe. It is activated by applying a specific torque or by a hydraulic mechanism to free the upper section of the string.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003100
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Completions
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003100",
  "term": "Release joint",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A specialized threaded connection in a drill string or completion string designed to be intentionally disconnected downhole. This joint allows for the separation of tubular components, such as detaching a stuck bottom hole assembly from the drill pipe. It is activated by applying a specific torque or by a hydraulic mechanism to free the upper section of the string.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/release-joint/"
}

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