Drilling Industry Glossary
abandon
abnormal pressure
acidizing
air drilling
alkalinity mud
ambient
angle of deflection
annular blowout preventer
annular pressure
annulus
API cake thickness
API filtrate
API well number
axial load
azimuth
azimuth angle
Acidizing
Treatment of oil-bearing rock formations (limestone or carbonate) with a solution of hydrochloric acid and other chemicals. The acid is forced under pressure into the formation, enlarging the flow channels by dissolving the rock to increase production.
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