Introduction
Crude oil is an essential resource
in the contemporary world since it is the raw material used in the production
of various products such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel. These oil products
play a critical role in providing sources of energy needed to power
industrialization (Lalude, 2017). Therefore, the significance of crude oil
makes it one of the most valuable resources in the modern-day. This paper
discusses crude oil, and the technological methods applicable in exploring and extracting.
Extraction of Crude Oil
Once a potential location bearing
crude oil is established, the commencement of extraction using various
technological techniques can begin. Drilling oil rigs are predominantly the primary
technology used to extract crude oil due to its natural occurrence beneath the
earth’s surface. On the prospected position, an oil drilling system that
comprises of various components such as drill pit and blowout prevention
equipment drills a hole towards the oil reservoir. As the drilling process
continues, casings installed assist the hole from caving in. A chemical mixture,
namely, mud or drilling fluid also supports the hole from caving in as well as
removing the debris out of the hole (Morenov & Leusheva, 2016). The mixture
also helps in the regulation of heat on the drilling bit. After the drilling
and casing installation reaches the oil reservoir, a tube inserted in the hole
to allows the flow of oil. Lastly, a set up of infrastructure on the earth’s
surface allows the control of the flow of crude oil from the well beneath.
Conclusion
Industrialization highly demands
large amounts of energy that mostly depend on petroleum products. This demand
makes crude oil that is the source of these products a precious commodity.
Through advancements in technology, methods of exploring and extracting this
product have ensured the continued supply of energy. Conclusively, this has
eased the process of acquiring crude oil in various locations of the earth,
both land, and marine.
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2. Seismic prospecting on marine.
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1. Seismic prospecting on land. |
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3. Oil drilling system.
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4. Oil well.
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