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CEMENT SACK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-08-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Oil Drilling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sack
1, record 1, English, sack
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- sx 1, record 1, English, sx
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A volume measure. 1, record 1, English, - sack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The quantity of cement used in a well is commonly referred to as a given number of sacks. In North American oil operations, a sack consists of 94 lb of cement. 1, record 1, English, - sack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cement, bentonite, and ilmenite are marketed in sacks (bags) containing the following amounts: Cement: 94 lb (1 cu ft); Bentonite: 100 lb; Ilmenite: 100 lb; Barite: 100 lb. 1, record 1, English, - sack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sx: ... abbreviation ... used in drilling reports. 1, record 1, English, - sack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sac
1, record 1, French, sac
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-12-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cement bag 1, record 2, English, cement%20bag
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cement sack 2, record 2, English, cement%20sack
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The quantity of cement used in a well is commonly referred to as a given number of sacks. In North American oil operations, a sack consists of 94 lb of cement. Although most cement is handled in bulk, the term sack persists to indicate a definite quantity of cement. 3, record 2, English, - cement%20bag
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sac ciment
1, record 2, French, sac%20ciment
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sac de ciment 2, record 2, French, sac%20de%20ciment
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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