Drilling & Wells

RCD meaning in oil and gas

Definition

Rotating Control Device

RCD means Rotating Control Device. A device used in a land or offshore environment which enables the drillstring to be rotated and moved in and out of the well while holding backpressure in the annulus of the well.

A device used in a land or offshore environment which enables the drillstring to be rotated and moved in and out of the well while holding backpressure in the annulus of the well.

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