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Record 1 2001-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Oil Production
DEF

The pressure noted on a gauge installed on the surface control valves when the well is completely shut in.

OBS

When drilling is in progress, this pressure should be zero because the pressure exerted by the drilling fluid should be equal to or above the pressure exerted by the formations through which the wellbore passes. On a flowing, producing well, however, shut-in pressure should be some value above zero.

OBS

SIP: ... abbreviation ... used in drilling reports.

OBS

See also "static pressure."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Production pétrolière

Spanish

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