Trip out
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003919
To withdraw the drill string from the wellbore, typically to change the drill bit or perform other downhole operations. This process involves disconnecting stands of drill pipe and racking them in the derrick. Tripping out is a time-consuming operation that requires careful management to prevent well control issues.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003919 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-003919",
"term": "Trip out",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "To withdraw the drill string from the wellbore, typically to change the drill bit or perform other downhole operations. This process involves disconnecting stands of drill pipe and racking them in the derrick. Tripping out is a time-consuming operation that requires careful management to prevent well control issues.",
"subject": "Drilling",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/trip-out/"
}
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