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Reamin-up in kelly system

A.M.Th95

Petroleum
Joined
Jul 10, 2025
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Hello.

I have a question regarding the ream up process.

In drilling operations, after drilling one joint of drill pipe, we usually perform a wash up / ream down to smooth and condition the section we've just drilled, before making a new connection and continuing drilling.

My question is:
Can we perform ream up instead of wash up / ream down when using a kelly system?
If not, why?
 

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