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Back flow

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000236

The reversal of fluid movement in a wellbore or pipeline, where fluid flows in the opposite direction to the intended production or injection path. This can occur due to pressure differentials or mechanical failures. Back flow can lead to contamination or loss of well control.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000236
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Testing
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000236",
  "term": "Back flow",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The reversal of fluid movement in a wellbore or pipeline, where fluid flows in the opposite direction to the intended production or injection path. This can occur due to pressure differentials or mechanical failures. Back flow can lead to contamination or loss of well control.",
  "subject": "Well Testing",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/back-flow/"
}

Record 256 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.