wellhead

UK
/ˈwɛl.hæd/
US
/ˈwɛl.hæd/

Translations

wellheadnoun
wellheads
pl
UK
/ˈwɛl.hæd/
US
/ˈwɛl.hæd/
tête de puitsTerme technique en industrie pétrolière et gazière.
The engineers inspected the wellhead to ensure it was functioning properly before starting the extraction process.
Les ingénieurs ont inspecté la tête de puits pour s’assurer qu’elle fonctionnait correctement avant de commencer le processus d’extraction.
Additional translations
sourceSens rare : source ou naissance d’un cours d’eau.
wellheadadjective
UK
/ˈwɛlˌhɛd/
US
/ˈwɛlˌhɛd/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "wellhead pressure").
de tête de puitsTerme technique en contexte pétrolier ou gazier.
The engineers installed new wellhead control equipment.
Les ingénieurs ont installé un nouvel équipement de contrôle de tête de puits.

Definitions

wellheadnoun
The structure or component at the surface of a well that provides the interface for drilling and production equipment.
The engineers inspected the wellhead to ensure it was functioning properly before starting the extraction process.
The source or origin of a stream or river.
The hikers followed the trail upstream to find the wellhead of the river.
wellheadadjective
Situated at or relating to the wellhead of an oil or gas well.
The engineers installed new wellhead control equipment.