Kill pump

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002098",
  "term": "Kill pump",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A high-pressure, high-volume pump used to inject heavy drilling fluid, or 'kill fluid,' into a wellbore to control a well kick or blowout. It provides the necessary pressure to overcome formation pressure and stop the uncontrolled flow of formation fluids to the surface. Kill pumps are a standard safety feature on drilling rigs and workover units.",
  "subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/kill-pump/"
}