Definition(s)
Rotating Head Or Rotating Drilling Head
A rotating, low pressure sealing device used in drilling operations utilizing air, gas, or foam (or any other drilling fluid whose hydrostatic pressure is less than the formation pressure) to seal around the drill stem above the top of the BOP stack.
Source: API RP 64, Recommended Practice for Diverter Systems Equipment and Operations, Second Edition, November 2001 (March 1, 2007). Global Standards