Standard Specifications for Engineering Circulation Drilling Rigs

What is a drilling & well-servicing equipment specification?

This specification provides general principles and specifies requirements for design, manufacture, and testing of new drilling and well-servicing equipment and of replacement primary load-carrying components manufactured subsequent to the publication of this specification. This specification is applicable to the following equipment:

What are the sections of a drilling standard?

Ch.1: General information, scope, definitions and references. Ch.2: Technical provisions for drilling facilities for general application. Ch.3: Specific procedures and requirements applicable for certification and classification of drilling facilities in accordance with this standard. App.A: Workover and well intervention systems and equipment.

What are API drilling standards?

The American Petroleum Institute (API) establishes a comprehensive framework of drilling standards that governs everything from equipment specifications to operational procedures. This ultimate guide will demystify API drilling standards, providing an accessible overview of their importance and application.

What are the survey requirements for a classed drilling system?

Surveys of classed systems are based on the classification designation and the listing of the equipment on the unit’s survey status. All requirements apply where all drilling systems covered in this Guide are classed. Where class has been adjusted to one or more sub notations per 1-2/3, periodic surveys of the applicable systems will apply.

What is a drilling standard?

1.4.1 This standard is applicable for design and construction of drilling facilities for use on all types of fixed and floating offshore installations. 1.4.2 The standard should be applied from concept design through to final construction, including major modifications.

What auxiliary well control equipment should be used in a rotary drilling system?

Auxiliary well control equipment are to be used in a rotary drilling system. For drilling installation using a top drive system, an automated or manual drill pipe safety valve must be installed. Auxiliary well control equipment is to be in compliance with API 7-1, and API 53, and Chapter 4 of this Guide.