Drill Pipe Washout Operations & Calculations Sheet
Pipe Washout in oil and gas is a sudden problem that may happen during any stage of drilling the well and may cause a parting of the string and the following fishing in drilling operations that will increase well time and cost.

Drill Pipe Washouts Causes & Precautions

As with all downhole problems, prevention is better than cure. The best way to prevent pipes washouts is to handle all tubulars correctly:

- All threads and seal faces are to be inspected before make-up.
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