Plugging

Plugging
Act or process of stopping the flow of water, oil, or gas into or out of a formation through a borehole or well penetrating that formation.
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To date, recovery efforts have focused on plugging leaks in levies, clearing debris and repairing water and sewer systems.

To save the time and hassle of unplugging all the components of a computer or an entertainment system, ...

blowdown The removal of accumulated solids in boilers to prevent plugging of boiler tubes and steam lines. In cooling towers, blowdown is used to reduce the amount of dissolved salts in the recirculating cooling water.
blowdown apparatus ...

The action of repairing a coin that has a hole, damage, or defect of any kind. Commonly employed repair methods include plugging and polishing. The grading description of any repaired coin must indicate that the coin has been repaired.
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In liquid biuofuel applications this gives a lower cold filter plugging point (CFPP) or cloud point.

Ports in the tip of the probe connect to an internal stainless steel or Teflon tube that extends to the surface. Samples are collected via suction or airlift methods. Deionised water is pumped down through the ports to prevent plugging while driving ...