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SQUEEZE-CEMENTING OPERATION [1 record]

Record 1 2002-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
DEF

The forcing of cement slurry by pressure to specified points in a well for the purpose of obtaining seals at the points of squeeze.

OBS

[Squeeze cementing] is a secondary-cementing method that is used to isolate a producing formation, to seal off water, to repair casing leaks, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
DEF

Opération de cimentation au cours de laquelle le laitier est injecté sous pression, soit dans une formation, soit derrière une colonne.

OBS

esquichage: terme recommandé par le Gouvernement français.

Spanish

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