Blow out definition

Blow out means any uncontrolled escape of fluids, hydrocarbons, or any other materials from a well.
Blow out means an uncontrolled discharge of gas, oil or water from a well;
Blow out means an uncontrolled flow of reservoir fluids (i.e. water, oil or gas) into a well bore, whether or not the flow reaches the surface.

Examples of Blow out in a sentence

  • Blow out can cause a partial or total destruction of drilling rig.

  • Blow out is an uncontrolled release of well fluid (primarily hydrocarbons viz.

  • Blow out or flush the lines before connecting to the water heater.

  • The following preventers are stacked in a sequence and this assembly of preventers is termed as “BOP Stack” as shown in the Figure–7.6. Blowout Preventers: Blow out Preventer consists of Annular Preventer, which can generally close on any size or shape of tubular in the well bore which closes the annular space between drill string and casing.Ram Preventer: Ram preventers are of two types i.e. Pipe Rams and Shear Rams.

  • Blow out preventers (BOP) will be installed to control fluid from the formation gushing to the surface.

  • Blow out all other piping systems with compressed air or nitrogen to remove foreign materials that may have been left or deposited in the piping system during its erection.

  • The BOP inspections must meet or exceed the provisions of Sections 17.10 and 18.10, Inspections, described in API RP 53, Recommended Practices for Blow- out Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells (incorporated by ref- erence as specified in § 250.198).

  • Blow out piping with high pressure steam or compressed air to remove rust scale, oil, and debris.

  • Wipe each bearing before lubrication to remove dirt and prevent overheat- ing.2. Blow out radiator fins with dry compressed air.

  • Blow out area of the holder and brush holder stud insulation with clean, dry air to remove brush dust.


More Definitions of Blow out

Blow out means an uncontrolled escape of oil, gas and/or water from the well.

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