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SECTION GAGE LOG [1 record]

Record 1 2001-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Geological Prospecting
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A well log that shows the variations with depth in the diameter of an uncased borehole. It is produced by spring-activated arms that measure the varying widths of the hole as the device is drawn upward.

DEF

A record whereby the diameter of tubular goods is ascertained. The log indicates undue enlargement of the wellbore due to caving, washout, or other causes.

OBS

In tubular goods, the caliper log reveals internal corrosion, scaling, or pitting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Prospection géologique
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Enregistrement continu du diamètre d'un sondage en fonction de la profondeur.

OBS

On emploie la diagraphie de diamétrage pour calculer la quantité de ciment nécessaire à la cimentation d'une colonne de tubage.

Key term(s)
  • diagramme de diamétrage

Spanish

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