18 July 2017

Formation pressure

The force exerted by fluids in a formation, recorded in the hole at the level of the formation with the well shut in. Also called reservoir […]
18 July 2017

Formation testing

The gathering of pressure data on a formation to determine its potential productivity before installing casing in a well. The conventional method is the drill stem […]
18 July 2017

Fourble

A section of drill pipe, casing, or tubing consisting of four joints screwed together. Compare double, single, thribble. See joint.
18 July 2017

Fourble board

The name used for the working platform of the derrickman, or the monkeyboard, when it is located at a height in the derrick equal to approximately […]