Kick
Kick is defined as an undesirable influx of formation fluid in to the wellbore. If left unchecked, a kick can develop into blowout (an uncontrolled influx of formation fluid in to the wellbore).The result of failing to control a kick leads to loss operation time, loss of well and quite possibly, the loss of the rig and lives of personnel.
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Famous quotes containing the word kick:
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—Salvador Dali (1904–1989)
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—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
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—John Huston (1906–1987)