The pressure in a well at a point opposite the producing formation as recorded by a pressure measurement device. The gravity value existing after the Bouguer corrections to a level datum have been applied. Under natural conditions, this water is viscous like and immobile but might not have lost its electrolytic properties. See also adsorption and water wet . This water will have lost its electrolytic properties.
Brackish water is saltier than fresh.
Because stagnant drilling fiuid gels during the period of no circulation, a high pump pressure is usually required to break circulation. On borehole televiewer logs. An unusual effect produced on the cathode-ray tube display by erratic movement of the tool as it drags along the borehole. Bridging occurs inside the orifice. Compare with arch .