Download or read book Rig Design Handbook written by Bill Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook covers all the aspects of constructing a rig from conception and project management through to equipment and system completions. Rigs over time continue to change and improve dramatically, and this handbook explains in understandable language and figures for the drilling, and non-drilling, engineers and managers how to properly assemble together a rig, better define the rig requirements, and ensure safety throughout the entire project. Great for training or quick reference, other must-have topics include: Purpose of FEED; Design regulations and standards; Life cycle costs and reliability; Facility requirements; Drilling equipment specifications, including marine and arctic systems; How to close out systems completion. This book has been written under the auspices of the IADC Technical Publications Committee.