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tight sand

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tight sand [′tīt ′sand]
(geology)
A sand whose interstices are filled with finer grains of the matrix material, thus effectively destroying porosity and permeability. Also known as close sand.


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It will be for companies with tight sands technology,so there will be some prequalification done in that area.
Down-hole pressure data indicates tight sands with low permeability as a major reason for the lack of flow,” says the company.
The track was very quick, tight sand, but I really enjoyed it," said Dettori.
 
 
 
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