Tally
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004465
A detailed, sequential record of every pipe joint, tool, and piece of equipment run into or pulled out of a wellbore. Each item is measured, numbered, and described, with its length contributing to a cumulative total for the entire string. The pipe tally serves as the definitive record for calculating the exact depth of the bit, packers, perforating guns, or the bottom of the hole.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-004465 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Well Completions |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-004465",
"term": "Tally",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "A detailed, sequential record of every pipe joint, tool, and piece of equipment run into or pulled out of a wellbore. Each item is measured, numbered, and described, with its length contributing to a cumulative total for the entire string. The pipe tally serves as the definitive record for calculating the exact depth of the bit, packers, perforating guns, or the bottom of the hole.",
"subject": "Well Completions",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/tally/"
}
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