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Showing definitions 41 to 50 of 85 for the letter 'a'
Anhydrous ammonia
Dry ammonia, i.e. ammonia containing no dissolved water; one of the most important petroleum-derived raw materials used in the chemical industry.
Anion
Electrified particle having a negative charge that is formed when a neutral atom or group of atoms gain one or more electrons.
Annular blowout preventer
A large valve, usually installed above the ram preventers, that forms a seal in the annular space between the pipe and well bore or, if no pipe is present, on the well bore itself. Compare ram blowout preventer.
Annular space
1. The space surrounding a cylindrical object within a cylinder. 2. The space around a pipe in a well bore, the outer vvall of which may be the wall of either the borehole or the casing; sometimes termed the annulus. Annulus The name given to the annular space between the drill string and the well bore.
Annulus flow
Production through the production casing/tubing annulus.
Anomalies
Abnormalities on the Structure being inspected may be flagged as anomalous. Any Event may be flagged as ananomaly, causing a more detailed anomaly database to be built. Anomalies can be recorded automatically by inspection Manager Eventing Module if certain constraints on the data have been entered.
Antenna
A conductor or system of conductors for radiating or receiving radio waves.
Antenna (unidirectional)
An antenna having a single well-defined direction of maximum radiation intensity or maximum gain.
Anticlinal trap
A hydrocarbon trap formed by the upvvard bowing of strata into a dome or arch.
Anticline
A tectonic structure in which strata are folded so as to form an arch or dome (i.e. convex on top). See tectonic process.
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