Oilfield Dictionary Online - Tons of Petroleum Glossaries for Oilfield Personnel

FIREMAN

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:35:08 +0000

The roughneck on a rotary crew who fires the boiler. Also called man on the pot and boiler man.

FIRE IN THE HOLE

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:34:34 +0000

A signal that the boss is coming and everyone must get to work; transferred from the danger call used during dynamiting.

FIRE

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:34:03 +0000

A warning that the boss is coming. See fire in the hole.

FINISH UP A JOB

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:33:33 +0000

To make the final connections. See flange up.

FINISHED DISTILLATE

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:33:04 +0000

The finest fuel oil; made for a number one burner.

FINISH BAREFOOTED

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:32:32 +0000

To finish a well in hard formation where no casing or screen is set at or near the bottom.

FINISH A WELL

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:32:05 +0000

To complete a well. The finishing process begins when the well has been drilled close to the pay (100 feet or less) and includes drilling with a reverse rig, running tubing, and acidizing (West Texas).

FINISH

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:31:36 +0000

To prepare oils for a specified use. (Finishing)

FINGER BOARD

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:30:59 +0000

A board located in the derrick to support tubing stands or accessories during drilling. See hayrack.

FINGER

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:30:29 +0000

A bracket-like projection which catches and holds pipe in position against the finger board while making connection. Sometimes it is attached to the finger board to form an acute angle; however, it is often hinged to the finger board so that it can be pushed out of the way when not in use.