Oil and gas terminology · MLC-0103
Oil and gas terms: Z (17)
- Z/A effectThe dependence of the gamma-gamma density response on the ratio of atomic number to atomic mass of the...
- Zero crossingThe point on a seismic trace where the amplitude of the seismic wave passes through zero. These points...
- Zero phaseA characteristic of a seismic wavelet where its energy is symmetrically distributed around a central peak...
- Zero shotA capability of an artificial intelligence model to perform a task it has not been explicitly trained on, by...
- Zero-offset dataSeismic data acquired or processed to simulate a scenario where the seismic source and receiver are located...
- Zero-offset vertical seismic profile (VSP)A type of well survey where a seismic source is placed as close as possible to the wellhead, and receivers...
- Zero-zero gelsA characteristic of drilling fluids, particularly those used in horizontal drilling, where the initial and...
- Zinc basic carbonateA chemical compound, ZnCO3·xZn(OH)2, used as a scavenger in drilling fluids to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S)...
- Zinc bromideA highly soluble salt, ZnBr2, used with calcium bromide and calcium chloride to formulate the heaviest clear...
- Zinc carbonateA drilling fluid additive that acts as a scavenger for hydrogen sulfide (H2S), reacting with the toxic gas to...
- Zinc chlorideA salt used in the formulation of clear brine fluids for well completion and workover operations...
- Zinc oxideA chemical compound used in drilling fluids as a scavenger for hydrogen sulfide (H2S), reacting to form zinc...
- Zip grooveA reduced-diameter section machined at the upper box end of a drill collar, usually a straight collar, so...
- Zipper manifoldA high-pressure manifold on a multi-well pad that connects one set of fracturing pumps to several wellheads...
- Zoeppritz equationsA set of mathematical expressions that describe how seismic wave energy is distributed when a P-wave or...
- ZonalRelating to or arranged in zones or layers with distinct characteristics. In reservoir characterization...
- ZoneA distinct interval or layer within a geological formation, characterized by specific lithological...
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