To describe and understand the use

of the major components of a drilling rig.

The hoisting system

The rotating system

The circulating system

The power system

The blow-out preventer system

The Derrick

The Substructure

The Rig Floor

The Draw Works

The Hook

The hook supports the kelly

allowing the weight of the
drill string to be applied to
the bit.

The Travelling Block And Kelly

The travelling block is the set of sheaves which travel up and

down the derrick to lift or lower the drill string the drill string.

The Crown Block And Water Table

The crown block is

a set of sheaves
that are located at
the top of the
derrick

The Rotating System Kelly Drive

Top Drive Systems

Automatic Systems

Automatic Derricks

The Circulating System

The Drill String

Bits and Stabilizers

Stabilizers

The Power System

Ram Type Bops

Annular Preventers

Chokes and Manifolds

Closing Units and Control Panels

Identify the Components of a Rig

and Know Their Purpose