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Back wash

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000242

To reverse the flow of fluid in a wellbore or pipeline to clear an obstruction or to clean a filter or screen. This process involves pumping fluid down an annulus or a different flow path to dislodge debris or accumulated solids. It is commonly used in gravel pack completions or to clean perforations.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000242
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000242",
  "term": "Back wash",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "To reverse the flow of fluid in a wellbore or pipeline to clear an obstruction or to clean a filter or screen. This process involves pumping fluid down an annulus or a different flow path to dislodge debris or accumulated solids. It is commonly used in gravel pack completions or to clean perforations.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/back-wash/"
}

Record 262 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.