18 July 2017

Barium sulfate

A chemical compound of barium, sulfur, and oxygen (BaSO4), which may form a tenacious scale that is very difficult to remove. Also called barite.
18 July 2017

Barrel (bbl)

1) A measure of volume for petroleum products in the United States. One barrel is the equivalent of 42 U.S. gallons or 0.15899 cubic m (9702 […]
25 July 2017

Barrier

A barrier is defined as “a component or practice that contributes to the total system reliability by preventing formation fluid or gas flow” (API RP 96) […]
18 July 2017

Basket sub

A fishing accessory run above a bit or a mill to recover small, non-drillable pieces of metal or junk in a well.