Trip Tank in Drilling & Tripping Applications & Tips
A calibrated trip tank in drilling is normally used for the accurate measurement of mud volumes and changes to mud volumes while tripping. It must be available on all rigs & be equipped with a level indicator easily readable from the driller’s position. Such an indicator must be accurate to within one-half barrel volume.
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