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8. Glossary
Cricondenbar ; cricondenbar
Maximum pressure at which a liquid phase and a gas phase can coexist.
Cricondentherme; cricondentherm
Maximum temperature at which a liquid phase and a gas phase can exist.
Shale gas
Natural gas present in shale formations (bedrock).
Peak gas; peak gas
The maximum reached by global natural gas production, beyond which it would decline for lack of exploitable reserves.
Manifold; manifold
Clarinet receiving production from several wells on one or both main lines. The unit is equipped with valves, operators and measuring instruments. It also generally allows the scraper to pass through.
Riser (riser); riser
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Websites
ALLSEAS – Offshore International Contractor http://allseas.com
Colorado Center For Astrodynamic Research, University of Colorado at Boulder, Space-based ocean observations https://www.colorado.edu/ccar/research
Gulfbase – Gulf of Mexico...
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Standards and norms
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- Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings : NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch - ANSI/ASME B16.5 - 2013
- Guidelines for Trenching design of submarine pipelines, Trevor Jee - HSE OTH 561 - 1999
- Production Facilities on Offshore structures - API RP 2G - 1974
- Specification for Oil and...
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SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea, London, IMO (International Maritime Organization)
UNCLOS United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea
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