There is a drill string with a weight of 530000 lb that is pulled up at 100 ft/min. The number of lines used through the travelling block is 10. a) Calculate the static tension in the fast line and dead line during upward motion. b) Calculate the actual derrick load. c) Calculate the maximum equivalent derrick load. d) Calculate input and output horsepower for the hoisting system.

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There is a drill string with a weight of 530000 lb that is pulled up at 100 ft/min. The
number of lines used through the travelling block is 10.
a) Calculate the static tension in the fast line and dead line during upward
motion.
b) Calculate the actual derrick load.
c) Calculate the maximum equivalent derrick load.
d) Calculate input and output horsepower for the hoisting system.
Transcribed Image Text:There is a drill string with a weight of 530000 lb that is pulled up at 100 ft/min. The number of lines used through the travelling block is 10. a) Calculate the static tension in the fast line and dead line during upward motion. b) Calculate the actual derrick load. c) Calculate the maximum equivalent derrick load. d) Calculate input and output horsepower for the hoisting system.
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