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BHA
Refers to Bottom Hole Assembly, which is the system of tools at the bottom of the drill string that is used for drilling directional wells. The BHA includes the drill bit, mud motor, drill collar, and any tools that are used for making measurements while drilling.
Geothermal Glossary
Word of the Week – Two-Phase Flow
Two-Phase Flow A condition that is attained in production wells associated with high temperature (>200°C) geothermal reservoirs, wherein the flowing fluid comprises a mixture of steam and water. As the two-phase fluid depressurizes in the well, it expands causing...
Word of the Week – Turbine
Turbine Spinning axle mounted with fan blades that converts a fluid flow stream into mechanical energy. To produce electricity, the mechanical energy from the turbine is connected to a generator.
Word of the Week – Unconformity
Unconformity Geological term that refers to an ancient surface that has been buried and now represents a discontinuity or break between coherent masses of rock or strata.