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Entrance hole

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001308

The opening created by a perforating charge in the casing wall, through which the shaped charge jet passes to penetrate the cement and formation. The size and shape of this hole are influenced by the charge design and the properties of the casing material. Entrance hole diameter is typically measured in inches.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001308
FieldOil and gas
SubjectPerforating
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001308",
  "term": "Entrance hole",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The opening created by a perforating charge in the casing wall, through which the shaped charge jet passes to penetrate the cement and formation. The size and shape of this hole are influenced by the charge design and the properties of the casing material. Entrance hole diameter is typically measured in inches.",
  "subject": "Perforating",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/entrance-hole/"
}

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