Do you know that the oil, which cars, trucks or planes use to run their engines also lives over a mile under ground? That's right! Oil is found in oil fields, specific places where the oil pools beneath the earth. We use big machines called drilling rigs to get the oil out of the ground. They are massive instruments that allow us to get the oil. Few things in the oil and gas industry are as captivating or enthralling than watching an artificial-lift pump working — so we take a behind-the-scenes look at these amazing machines that help us get to our favorite fuel source.
The first is to show students what an oilfield rigging actually looks like—a gigantic machine that drills down deep into the earth and pulls up liquid gold. This is important as oil, which the drilling process targets, is a critical resource and supplies much of things we use day-to-day. Basically, for this rig to operate it requires engines that burn fuel and convert as much of its energy into electricity. This is the electricity that will be used to power the rig, which allows it do all its work. It is what operates the drill, that digs deep into the ground, pumps pushing oil to surface and computers managing everything while being safe.
They have several big elements that come together for the rig to successfully get oil from deep underground. One important component of the drill is known as drilling-bit. The drill bit is the pointed item that drills through rock to create a hole in which oil can be found. Designed to take on the hardest of rock and soil. Pipes are also used to help bring the oil up, once they find it so that pipe deliver use can be done. Meanwhile, pumps and valves control the movements of the oil from below ground to nearby tanks. Every piece has its role to play and they have to be in perfect harmony.
Oilfield drilling rigs are used to extract oil rapidly and competently by means of a variety of techniques which also consist of distinct apparatuses for safe execution. They use special drill bits to be able to cut through the tough rocks as reaching oil is quite a challenge. Sensors, which are used to monitor the quality of oil as well determine how much is actually brought up on surface. Sensors feed crucial data for operators to watch it all leave and return back to the computers. The rigs also employ proprietary software programs to ensure all elements of the drilling operation are functioning as they should. This works towards eliminating errors and ensures that the process is efficient.
Safety and efficiency are two of the major requirements for oil rig drills. The operators are safety conscious and employ a process known as directional drilling. In doing this, they can drill at an angle that best helps them locate and extract the oil. And yet, there are quite a few safety aspects developed to ensure those accidents (like blowouts) do not happen. If the pressure builds up too much it literally shoots out oil in a blowout. At all times, safety specialists are there to ensure that everything is performed safely and the workers are kept safe.
The people working at oil field drilling rigs go through several thousand lost in time hours and heavy work conditions on a daily basis. They work in poor weather, such as rain or high winds and on uneven ground that can compound their job. Drilling can be dangerous if performed incorrectly, but the workers are eligible and skilled enough to handle it. They work hard and do it as safely, effortlessly possible in an industry where serious injuries on the job are everyday occurrences. It was not for every man, but the men who did it looked after themselves and helped each other.
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