25 July 2017

Blowout preventer (BOP)

One of several valves installed at the wellhead to prevent the escape of pressure either in the annular space between the casing and drill pipe or […]
18 July 2017

Boll weevil

(slang) an inexperienced rig or oilfield worker; sometimes shortened to weevil.
18 July 2017

Bomb

A thick-walled container, usually steel, used to hold devices that determine and record pressure or temperature in a wellbore. See bottomhole pressure.
18 July 2017

Bond

The adhering or joining together of two materials (as cement to formation). v to adhere or to join to another material.