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Mud Pump
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Summary
A
Mud Pump
is an essential piece of equipment used in
Oil drilling operations
to circulate
Drilling Fluid
, also known as mud, down the
Drill String
and back up the annulus. This process cools and lubricates the drill bit, carries
Rock cuttings
to the surface, and maintains
Hydrostatic Pressure
to prevent
Well blowouts
.
Concepts
Drilling Fluid Circulation
Hydrostatic Pressure
Well Control
Drill String
Annulus
Drill Bit Cooling
Rock Cuttings Removal
Well Blowout Prevention
Mud Pump Components
Positive Displacement Pump
Mud Circulation System
Drilling Rig Components
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