18 July 2017

Flange up

The act of making the final connection on the piping system. Also in oilfield slang it refers to the completion of any operation. Frequently refers to […]
18 July 2017

Flare

An open flame used to dispose of unwanted gas around a completed well.
18 July 2017

Floater

See Floating offshore drilling rig.
18 July 2017

Floating collar

A special coupling device inserted one or two joints above the bottom of the casing string that contains a check valve to permit fluid to pass […]