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principal axis
Oil & gas; Oilfield
The axis along which the data in n-dimensional space is primarily distributed. In two dimensions, the first principal axis is the semimajor axis of the ellipse that best fits the ...
logarithmic mean
Oil & gas; Oilfield
The average value of a set of measurements, calculated by taking the logarithms of the measurements, finding the arithmetic average of the logarithms and then taking the ...
shale baseline
Oil & gas; Oilfield
The average reading of the spontaneous potential (SP) log opposite the shale layers in a well. Opposite shales, the SP is relatively constant and changes only slowly with depth. ...
interpolation
Oil & gas; Oilfield
The assignment of values to points intermediate to two data points. Linear interpolation plots values along a straight line between the values of the two nearest data points. ...
pump manifold
Oil & gas; Oilfield
The arrangement of lines and valves used to direct and control fluid on a pumping unit. The manifold on the pump suction is generally known as the inlet or low-pressure manifold. ...
damaged zone
Oil & gas; Oilfield
The area surrounding the wellbore that has been harmed by the drilling process, generally as a result of mud or cement-filtrate invasion. Near-wellbore damage can significantly ...
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