Simultaneous Operations Occurring During Displacement

Use of open pit system for displacement Repeated flushing of trip tank during displacement Staggering rig pumps Circa 2003 Repeated emptying of sand traps during displacement Transferring mud between pits 6, 7, 9 and 10 Diverting fluid overboard, bypassing Sperrys flow-out sensor Offloading mud to the Damon Bankston Operation of crane or rig movement results in agitated fluid levels Lack of communication from rig crew about activities underway
Source: TREX 604; 620; 967; Depo Test. of Keith, Vol. 1 63-75, 81-82, 89-91, 94, 135-136, 142-146, 163-164, 170-171, 221-225, 232, 331, 360-361.

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