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Rabbit

Last Updated: 7 years ago

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Rabbit

An instrument or device that is dropped, pulled, or pushed through a section of pipe to ensure that it is free of obstruction.

Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards

 


See Also


  • Device, Arcing
  • Device, High-Temperature
  • Device, Sealed
  • Device, Hermetically Sealed
  • Aluminum, Copper-free (or low copper content)

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