Definition(s)
Hydrostatic Head
The pressure that is exerted at any point in the wellbore, due to the weight of the column of fluid above that point.
Source: API STD 53, Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, Upstream Segment, Fourth Edition, November 2012. Global Standards
Hydrostatic Head
The true vertical length of fluid column, normally in feet.
Source: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards
Hydrostatic Head
The true vertical length of fluid column, normally in ft.
Source: API RP 64, Recommended Practice for Diverter Systems Equipment and Operations, Second Edition, November 2001 (March 1, 2007). Global Standards