Stove pipe, marine conductor or foundation pile
The purpose of Stove pipe, marine conductor or foundation pile is to:
- protect the incompetent surface soils from erosion by the drilling fluid.
- reduce the wave and current loads imposed on the inner strings.
- may be used to install a full mud circulation system.
- guide the drillstring and subsequent casing into the hole.
Various names can be given:
- Stove Pipe: Onshore drilling.
- Marine Conductor: Offshore drilling with surface BOPs.
- Foundation Pile: Offshore drilling with subsea . . .