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Record 1 2000-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

An instrument near the driller's position or a drilling or workover rig that shows the weight suspended from the hook when the bit is off the bottom. From this reading, weight on the bit can be inferred during drilling operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Appareil indiquant le poids au crochet d'un appareil de forage.

OBS

Le terme «peson» est officiellement recommandé par le Gouvernement français.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
OBS

(Balances).

Spanish

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