Drilling Industry Glossary
Blowout
The action of vigorous emptying of the contents of the annulus into the atmosphere above the drilling rig. This usually results in a catastrophic fire following unintentional ignition of the blowout discharge.
The action of vigorous emptying of the contents of the annulus into the atmosphere above the drilling rig. This usually results in a catastrophic fire following unintentional ignition of the blowout discharge.