Flow by heads:

Terms Related to Flow by heads

• Belching

  A slang term to denote flowing by heads

• Mud-flow indicator

  A device that continually measures and may record the flow rate of mud returning from the annulus and flowing out of the mud return line. ...

• Flow bean

  A plug in the flow line at the well head which has a small hole drilled through it through which oil flows, and which keeps ...

• Turbulent flow

  The erratic, nonlinear flow of a fluid, caused by high velocity. Characterized by random eddying flow patterns superimposed on the general flow progressing in a ...

• Blowout

  1. An uncontrolled flow of gas, oil, or other well fluids into the atmosphere or into an underground formation. A blowout, or gusher, can occur ...

• Fluid flow

  The state in fluid dynamics of a fluid in motion is determined by the type of fluid (e.g., newtonian, plastic, pseudoplastic, dilatant); the properties of ...

• Diverter

  A device used to direct fluid flowing from a well away from the drilling rig. When a kick is encountered at shallow depths, the well ...