Question 2826Deck General70% to pass
The connected joints of pipe, usually made of three joints of pipe approximately 90 feet long, racked in the derrick when making a trip are called a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) stand.
A stand is the connected joints of pipe, usually made of three joints of pipe approximately 90 feet long, racked in the derrick when making a trip. This term is commonly used in the oil and gas industry, where pipe sections are assembled into stands for efficient handling and tripping in and out of the wellbore.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) A joint refers to a single section of pipe.
B) A string refers to the entire drill pipe or casing string running from the surface to the bottom of the well.
C) A standpipe is a vertical pipe that connects the mud pump to the kelly or top drive.
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