Drilling Industry Glossary
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Rotary kelly bushing - an adapter that serves to connect the rotary table to the Kelly, which turns the entire drillstring. Depth measurements are commonly referenced to the RKB, such as 10,000 ft RKB, meaning 10,000 feet below the rotary kelly bushing. |
