Definition(s)


Formation Integrity Test

Application of pressure by superimposing a surface pressure on a fluid column in order to determine ability of a subsurface zone to withstand a certain pressure.

Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

Formation Integrity Test

See Formation Competency Test.

Source: API RP 59, Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations, Second Edition, May 2006. Global Standards

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