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a) engines
b) drilling fluids
c) rotary tables
2. The emulsified ________ formed a protective "oil-wet"
film on the metal and allowed the drill pipe to be isolated from the
fresh or saltwater environment.
a) diesel
b) water
c) chromates
3. ________ was monitored with electronic corrosion rate
meters, galvanic probes and dissolved O2 meters.
a) pressure
b) corrosion
c) chromates
4. In West Texas during 1972, the first chemical proportioning
__________ was used to force-inject liquid sulfite 0 2 scavenger into
the pump suction line through fittings while drilling.
a) muster bushing
b) bearing assembly
c) pump
5. The contractors quickly realized that the fluids needed to
be tested for ______________ and treated immediately.
a) leakages
b) corrosion rates
c) pressure

Exercise 2. Translate the following sentences into
Ukrainian
1. Some of the factors causing the corrosion included O 2 in
the fluid, pH and salinity.
2. It was generally found that even a small concentration of
sulfide could be less aggressive if O 2 content were extremely low.
3. Accurate information on metallurgical failures should be
expected from the metallurgical labs.

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