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                        hydraulic
                        motor



                        hydraulic
                        power hoses


                        mud
                        hose

                                                pipe
                        drill pipe          connection
                        connection

                        guide rails


             Figure 4.9  Top drive system.


































             Figure 4.10  The rig crew controlling the automated pipe handling system visible outside the
             control room.
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