Misrun
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misrun is a noun meaning (metalwork) A casting that does not completely fill the mold, leaving unfilled spaces.
Meaning
(metalwork) A casting that does not completely fill the mold, leaving unfilled spaces.
More Meanings
- (petroleum engineering) A failed test of oil or gas drilling equipment.
- To run incompetently; mismanage.
- To result in a misrun.
- To run badly or off-course.
Example Sentences
Follow Schlumberger procedures for recovering guns in the event of a misrun.
In this test, the pressure curve shows clearly that a seal was not affected; therefore, this is a misrun.
A misrun is caused when the metal is unable to fill the mould cavity completely and thus leaves unfilled cavities.
When the DST tool is set, if fluid does not stay at the surface on the outside of the hole or the drill pipe, then you have a misrun.
Word Forms
- misruns
- misrunning
- misran
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