Noun
/mʌd əˈnælɪsɪs lɒɡ/
Mud-analysis log refers to a detailed record or report that contains information about the properties and characteristics of drilling mud (or mud) used during the drilling of wells in the oil and gas industry. This log helps in evaluating the performance of drilling operations and the characteristics of the geological formations encountered. It is commonly used in technical and professional environments related to geology, drilling, and petroleum engineering.
The term is more frequently used in written contexts, especially in reports, technical documents, and logs generated during drilling operations, rather than in everyday oral speech.
The engineer reviewed the mud-analysis log to ensure the drilling process was proceeding as planned.
El ingeniero revisó el registro de análisis de lodo para asegurar que el proceso de perforación estaba avanzando según lo planeado.
By examining the mud-analysis log, they could identify potential issues with the geological formation.
Al examinar el registro de análisis de lodo, pudieron identificar problemas potenciales con la formación geológica.
The daily updates to the mud-analysis log were crucial for the success of the drilling operation.
Las actualizaciones diarias del registro de análisis de lodo eran cruciales para el éxito de la operación de perforación.
While "mud-analysis log" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, various idioms related to "mud" can be explored. Here are some examples:
He enjoys stirring the mud in the office with his controversial opinions.
Le gusta agitar el lodo en la oficina con sus opiniones controvertidas.
"Caught in the mud" - Getting involved in a difficult situation.
They got caught in the mud during that last project, and it took weeks to recover.
Se quedaron atrapados en el lodo durante ese último proyecto, y tardaron semanas en recuperarse.
"Muddy the waters" - To make a situation more confusing.
Don't muddy the waters with unnecessary details in your presentation.
No ensucies las aguas con detalles innecesarios en tu presentación.
"Walking on mud" - Navigating a difficult or sticky situation.
The term "mud" originates from Old English "mudd," meaning wet earth or soft dirt, while "analysis" derives from the Greek "analusis," meaning a breaking up or loosening. "Log" comes from Old Norse "logg," meaning a record. Thus, "mud-analysis log" combines earthiness (mud) with the act of detailed examination (analysis) and documentation (log).
Synonyms: - Drilling log - Mud log - Borehole log
Antonyms: - Dry analysis (in a metaphorical sense, as muddy relates to moist while dry implies something lacking in moisture) - Different types of logs related to other drilling activity that don’t include mud analysis
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