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SARA analysis
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A method for characterization of heavy oils based on fractionation, whereby a heavy oil sample is separated into smaller quantities or fractions, with each fraction having a ...
simulated annealing
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A method for constructing a gridded reservoir model by iterative trial and error. The grid is initially populated randomly with a characteristic (such as facies) so that some ...
tracer-loss measurement
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A method of determining injection-flow profiles by monitoring the reduction in tracer material as it moves down the well. A slug of radioactive tracer is added to the injection ...
gravel-pack screen
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A metal filter assembly used to support and retain the sand placed during gravel pack operations. A range of sizes and screen configurations is available to suit the ...
firing head
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A mechanical or electronic device used to detonate perforating charges conveyed by tubing, drillpipe, coiled tubing or slickline. This term thus connotes any such device that is ...
check valve
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A mechanical device that permits fluid to flow or pressure to act in one direction only. Check valves are used in a variety of oil and gas industry applications as control or ...
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