دیکشنری تخصصی مهندسی نفت - نسخه آنلاین

natural gas in a normal media, capable of flowing without other influences.

n: see gaslift mandrel.

n: a device installed in the tubing string of a gas-lift well onto which or into which a gas-lift valve is fitted. There are two common types of mandrel. In the conventional gas-lift mandrel, the gas-lift valve is installed as the tubing is placed in the well. Thus, to replace or repair the valve, the tubing string must be pulled. In the sidepocket mandrel, however, the valve is installed and removed by wireline while the mandrel is still in the well, eliminating the need to pull the tubing to repair or replace the valve.

gas in unusual reservoirs, e.g., hydrates, coal beds, low permeability, etc.