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indicator methods
Oil & gas; Oilfield
An approach to stochastic imaging or simulation of a reservoir that is nonparametric. The Gaussian approach is a simpler approach that includes a normal score transform of the ...
spacing unit
Oil & gas; Oilfield
An area allotted to a well by regulations or field rules issued by a governmental authority having jurisdiction for the drilling and production of a well.
Monte Carlo risk analysis
Oil & gas; Oilfield
An approach to performing risk analysis on any project with uncertain input data. Generally, numbers are selected from representative input data and then used in iterative, ...
permeameter
Oil & gas; Oilfield
An apparatus for measuring the permeability of a core sample. Measurements are made either by placing the sample in a chamber (also known as a core holder), or by placing a probe ...
Soxhlet extractor
Oil & gas; Oilfield
An apparatus for cleaning core samples using the distillation extraction method. In the Soxhlet apparatus (also called extractor, or chamber), the sample soaks in hot solvent that ...
minute mark
Oil & gas; Oilfield
An annotation made on a log print once every minute. By reading the depth interval between each minute mark, it is possible to check the logging speed. Minute marks are typically ...
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