Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Petroleum Goodies (2 new items)

Petroleum Goodies (2 new items)


Abnormal Pressure

Posted: 19 Apr 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Abnormal Pressure: Reservoir pore fluid pressure which is not like typical sea water gradient pressure. The term is normally related to greater than usual pressure, raised difficulty for the well designer as well as an increased associated risk of well handle issues. Pressure gradients greater than  ten pounds per gallon corresponding fluid density (0.52 psi/foot of depth) are believed to be unusual. Gradients less than typical are generally referred to as subnormal.Similar Posts:

API

Posted: 18 Apr 2011 10:00 PM PDT

API: Acronym for American Petroleum Institute, a industry affiliation started in 1919 having offices in Washington, DC, USA. The API is backed by the oil and gas industry and is acknowledged around the world. Among its long-term efforts is the development of standardized assessment processes for drilling tools, drilling fluids and cements, called API Recommended Practices (“RPs”).

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