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Z
zero-zero gel |
a condition wherein the drilling fluid fails
to form measurable gels during a quiescent time interval (usually 10 minutes) |
zeta potential |
the electrokinetic potential of a particle as
determined by its electrophoretic mobility. This electric potential cause colloidal
particles to repel each other and stay in suspension. |
zinc chloride |
A very soluble salt used to increase the
density of water to points more than double that of water. Normally added to a
system first saturated with calcium chloride. |
zone |
the term "zone" as applied to
reservoirs, is used to describe an interval which has one or more distinguishing
characteristics, such as lithology, porosity, saturation, etc. |
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