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Record 1 2001-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

To collect a mass of sticky consolidated material (usually drill cuttings) on drill pipe, drill collars, tool joints, etc.

OBS

A bit with such material firmly attached to it is termed a balled-up bit. The condition frequently is brought about by an inadequate pump pressure or an insufficient volume of drilling fluid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole

Spanish

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