Do You Know What a 'Blowout Preventer' Does?

It’s a crucial piece of safety equipment. Let’s quiz each other on rig terminology and safety gear.

Closes the well to stop kicks; we pressure-test rams weekly — anyone prefer daily? Blowout preventer - Wikipedia.

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