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WELL COMPLETION ASSEMBLY RECIPROCATION

ClassOfActivity

http://data.posccaesar.org/rdl/RDS1747338471

hasCreationDate2011.05.07
hasCreatormvsen
hasDefinitionAn 'ISO 15926-4 activity' that is to alternately raise and lower the 'well completion assembly', i.e. drillstring, casing string or liner in the wellbore.
hasDesignationWELL COMPLETION ASSEMBLY RECIPROCATION
hasIdPCARDS1747338471
hasNoteThe purpose of reciprocating the drillstring is usually to clean cuttings and other debris from the wellbore. Reciprocating the strings can improve the chances of a good cement job in casing or liners.|Reciprocation is usually limited to 30 to 60 ft [9 to 18 m] of vertical travel in the derrick|Derived from http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=reciprocate
hasRegistrarmvsen
hasRegistrarAuthRDS
hasStatusRecorded

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