18 July 2017

Cement channeling

When casing is being cemented in a borehole, the cement slurry can fail to rise uniformly between the casing and the borehole wall, leaving spaces devoid […]
18 July 2017

Cementing

The application of a liquid slurry of cement and water to various points inside or outside the casing. See Primary cementing, Secondary cementing, Squeeze cementing.
18 July 2017

Centralizers

Spring steel guides which are attached to casing and which serve to keep it centered in the hole.
18 July 2017

Chain drive

A mechanical drive using a driving chain and chain gears to transmit power. Power transmissions use a roller chain, in which each link is made of […]