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blockage
An obstruction in the pipeline, composed of asphaltenes, hydrates, waxes, scale and sand deposited on the internal wall of the pipeline forming a barrier to the normal flow of fluids. The conditions for blockage formation are mainly encountered in deepwater operations (low temperature and high pressure).
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Oil & gas
- Category: Oilfield
- Company: Schlumberger
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