Definitions of words and terms used in the gas processing industry.
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The temperature at a given pressure at which a liquid begins to vaporize.
The pressure measured in a well at a depth which is at the mid-point of the thickness of the producing zone.
The temperature measured in a well at a depth which is at the mid-point of the thickness of the producing zone.
The heavy liquid or residual matter which is withdrawn from the bottom of a distillation tower, or other vessel, during processing or while in storage.
The movement of vapor in or out of a vessel because of a liquid level change or a change of temperature or atmospheric pressure.
An acronym for “Basic (or bottom) sediment and water”.
An inverted cup or pan-like device with a notched or slotted periphery set over a chimney-like connection on a tower tray.
The temperature and pressure at which a liquid begins to vaporize.
A wholesale distributing point for products made from natural gas and petroleum.
A paraffinic hydrocarbon compound having the chemical formula C4H10.
A liquefied hydrocarbon consisting predominately of butane and/or butylenes which is of marketable quality.
A liquefied hydrocarbon consisting predominately of normal butane and isobutane which is produced at a gas processing plant.
A paraffin hydrocarbon compound having the chemical formula C4H10 and having all its carbon atoms joined in a straight chain.
An olefin hydrocarbon compound having the chemical formula C4H8.
