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stuck pipe
Oil & gas; Drilling
The portion of the drillstring that cannot be rotated or moved vertically.
permafrost
Oil & gas; Drilling
The permanently frozen subsoil that lies below the upper layer (the upper several inches to feet) of soil in arctic regions.
Blaine fineness
Oil & gas; Drilling
The particle size or fineness of a cement in cm 2 /g or m 2 /kg, usually determined from air permeability tests using a device known as a Blaine permeameter. Fineness affects the ...
bit nozzle
Oil & gas; Drilling
The part of the bit that includes a hole or opening for drilling fluid to exit. The hole is usually small (around 0. 25 in. In diameter) and the pressure of the fluid inside the ...
The Oslo and Paris Commission (OSPAR)
Oil & gas; Drilling
Formerly known as PARCOM. The commission is a group of experts who advise North Sea countries on environmental policy and legislation. OSPAR has been influential in establishing ...
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