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KILL LINE [1 record]

Record 1 2005-08-04

English

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

A high-pressure line that connects the mud pump and the well and through which heavy drilling fluid can be pumped into the well to control a threatened blowout

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
DEF

Conduit fixé en un point quelconque de l'obturateur de sécurité et servant au pompage du fluide de forage dans un puits pour en réduire la pression.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
  • Sondeo y perforación (Minas)
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