Oil And Gas Industry Terminology

noun a projecting rim or edge on a pipe, cylinder, or beam, especially to strengthen it or to attach it to another object

• The engineer carefully measured the dimensions of the flange before attaching it to the pipe.
• Make sure you tighten the bolts on the flange securely to prevent any leaks.
• I accidentally bumped into the flange and now it's all out of whack.
• The team leader acted as the flange, connecting different departments to work together seamlessly.

verb burning with a sudden intensity

adjective showing strong emotion or passion

• The scientist observed the flaring of the sun during the solar storm.
• I saw the flaring lights coming from the party down the street.
• The car's exhaust was flaring up as it revved its engine.
• Emotions were flaring during the heated argument.

noun a branch of science and engineering concerned with the practical applications of fluid mechanics, especially in relation to machines that use liquids

• The engineer explained the intricate workings of the hydraulics system in the aircraft.
• I don't understand how the hydraulics in this car work, do you?
• I heard that dude is a pro at fixing hydraulics in lowriders.
• The company's financial success was like a well-oiled machine, with the hydraulics of their business strategy running smoothly.

noun a tube-shaped piece of material that is hollow inside

verb to play (a tune) on a pipe instrument

• The plumber fixed the leak in the pipe using a wrench.
• I accidentally dropped my phone down the drain pipe.
• Let's go smoke a pipe behind the shed.
• She had to learn to keep her emotions in check and not let them burst out like a burst pipe.

noun a rough or uncouth person, especially a worker in an oil field or on a drilling rig

• The roughneck on the oil rig worked tirelessly to ensure the drilling operations ran smoothly.
• Hey, have you met the roughneck who works on the construction site down the street?
• That roughneck over there is always causing trouble with his rowdy friends.
• In the world of finance, he was known as a roughneck for his aggressive investment strategies.

noun a laborer who moves freight, loads and unloads ships, and performs various tasks on a ship or dock

adjective relating to or characteristic of a roustabout

• The roustabout was responsible for moving heavy equipment on the construction site.
• Hey, have you seen the roustabout? I need help lifting this stuff.
• The roustabout is the one who does all the grunt work around here.
• In the circus of life, the roustabout is the one who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

• The stopple was inserted into the pipeline to temporarily block the flow of oil.
• Make sure you put the stopple in place before we start pouring the concrete.
• Hey, don't forget to pop the stopple in there or we'll have a big mess on our hands.
• She felt like a stopple in the flow of conversation, unable to get a word in edgewise.

noun a large ship or aircraft designed to carry liquid cargo in bulk

• The tanker ship was carrying oil from the Middle East to Europe.
• Did you see that huge tanker on the highway?
• That tanker is lit!
• She's a real emotional tanker, always carrying around other people's problems.