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arithmetic mean
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A mathematical method of finding a central value for a group of data. It is most often referred to as the average but also as the mean. The arithmetic mean is the sum of all the ...
greedy algorithm
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A mathematical procedure used to improve computer usage in simulated annealing runs. The procedure uses a fast swapping technique to match model semivariograms to actual ...
superposition in space
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A mathematical computation that accounts for production from multiple wells. Image wells are used to model the effect of impermeable barriers.
dielectric
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A material used in a capacitor to store a charge from an applied electrical field. A pure dielectric does not conduct electricity.
squeeze manifold
Oil & gas; Oilfield
A manifold connected within the surface treating lines that is configured to enable control and routing of fluids during a squeeze operation. Most squeeze manifolds have treating ...
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