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14:55 Mar 2, 2010
English to Malay translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Petroleum Eng/Sci
Additional field(s): Geology
English term or phrase: thief zone
Definition from Schlumberger Limited.:
A formation encountered during drilling into which circulating fluids can be lost.

Example sentence(s):
  • The consistency of the cross-linked plug will range from a solid plug to a rubbery plug that will move and flex with the pump rates. Penetration into the thief zone will not be hindered with any concentrations. Professional Fluid Services, LLC
  • An operator working in Argentina wanted to eliminate running 20" surface casing by drilling with casing while isolating the shallowest thief zone. The operator drilled an 870 ft section to reach section TD at 20.5 ft/hr through clay and soft sandstone, successfully isolating the trouble zone with 17 1/2" EZCase technology on 13 3/8" casing. Baker Hughes Incorporated
  • Significant challenges exist when drilling through and below salt formations. The thief zone at the base of the salt can introduce severe lost circulation and well control problems, often resulting in loss of the interval or the entire well. CBS Interactive Inc.
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4zon pencuri
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zon pencuri


Definition from Penerbit UTM:
Zon pencuri lapisan batu pasir yang mengandungi air, yang berlaku kehilangan bendalir menyeluruh...

Example sentence(s):
  • Walau bagaimanapun dalam kes kehilangan edarang yang parah, tempat zon 'pencuri' mesti ditentukan sebelum kehilangan bendalir diatasi. - Penerbit UTM  
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