OOC
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002622
An abbreviation for oil on cuttings, the amount of oil-base or synthetic-base mud retained on drill cuttings that reach the surface, expressed as a percentage of cuttings weight. It is measured by retort or solvent extraction after the cuttings pass the solids-control equipment, and it determines whether the cuttings can be discharged, treated or shipped to shore. The OSPAR limit for North Sea discharge is 1 percent by weight.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-002622 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling Fluids |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-002622",
"term": "OOC",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "An abbreviation for oil on cuttings, the amount of oil-base or synthetic-base mud retained on drill cuttings that reach the surface, expressed as a percentage of cuttings weight. It is measured by retort or solvent extraction after the cuttings pass the solids-control equipment, and it determines whether the cuttings can be discharged, treated or shipped to shore. The OSPAR limit for North Sea discharge is 1 percent by weight.",
"subject": "Drilling Fluids",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/ooc/"
}
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