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Add Drill Pipe Section

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Live drilling a WELL!

What happens here

The drilling operation pauses. Workers, including the main operator, prepare to add another section of drill pipe. The drill string is clamped in place to prevent it from falling into the bore, allowing a new section to be securely attached.

Goal: Extend the drill string to reach greater depths.

Tools and materials

  • Drill Pipe Sections — Extending the reach of the drill
  • Drilling Rig Correll's Well & Pump — Performing the drilling and pipe manipulation