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Terms Related to Telecommunications

• Mwd

  The evaluation of physical properties, usually including pressure, temperature and wellbore trajectory in three-dimensional space, while extending a wellbore. Mwd is now standard practice in ...

• On the horn

  Someone talking on a two-way radio to another person.

• Hydrate

  A hydrocarbon and water compound that is formed under reduced temperature and pressure in gathering, compression, and transmission facilities for gas. Hydrates often accumulate in ...

• Downhole

  Pertaining to the wellbore.

• Dynamic positioning

  A method by which a floating offshore drilling rig is maintained in position over an offshore well location without the use of mooring anchors. Generally, ...

• Geologist

  A scientist who gathers and interprets data pertaining to the rocks of the earth's crust.

• Casing string

  The entire length of all the joints of casing run in a well. Most casing joints are manufactured to specifications established by api, although non-api ...