10 November 2021

Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV)

The in-line and transverse oscillation of a riser in a current induced by the periodic shedding of vortices.
18 July 2017

Vug

1) a cavity in a rock. 2) a small cavern, larger that a pore but too small to contain a person. Typically found in limestone subject […]
18 July 2017

Waiting on cement (WoC)

Pertaining to the time when drilling or completion operations are suspended so that the cement in a well can harden sufficiently.
18 July 2017

Wall cake

Also called filter cake or mud cake. See filter cake.