Space out

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004452",
  "term": "Space out",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "To adjust the vertical position of a tubing or drill string within the wellbore to align a specific component with a desired depth or surface reference point. This fine-tuning is accomplished by inserting or removing short sections of pipe, known as pup joints, of varying lengths into the string. Proper spacing out is required for correctly landing a tubing hanger in the wellhead or setting a downhole tool like a packer at a precise location.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/space-out/"
}