Definition(s)
MPD
Managed Pressure Drilling.
Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards
Source: API Specification 16Q, Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, Second Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards
Source: OGP Report No. 476, Recommendations for enhancements to well control training, examination and certification, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, October 2012. Global Standards
Source: NORSOK D-001, Drilling facilities, Rev. 3, December 2012. Global Standards
Source: Oil & Gas UK, Guidelines on subsea BOP systems, Issue 1, July 2012, Global Standards
MPD
An adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to ascertain the down-hole pressure environmental limits and to manage the annular hydraulic pressure profile accordingly.
Source: ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems, September 2017. Global Standards
MPD
Adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore.
Source: API Specification 16Q, Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser Systems, Second Edition, April 2017. Global Standards