With the massive growth in technological devices in all aspects of life, explore how technology is being used to extend the life of U.S. oil wells?

What will be an ideal response?


Over a hundred thousand small “stripper” oil wells dot across the country and contribute approximately 18 percent of the U.S. oil needs. Three to four times that many oil wells are said to be dry, in that it is uneconomic to extract the oil. An estimated 3.3 trillion barrels of oil are
in the ground in the United States.

Trades & Technology

You might also like to view...

Before the airbag can inflate, the squib circuit must have a ground. The ground is provided through the actuation of which of these?

A) Forward discriminating sensor B) Passenger discriminating sensor C) Either A or B D) Arming sensor

Trades & Technology

The normal fan switch off temperature range is

A) 85°F - 90°F B) 125°F - 130°F C) 95°F - 100°F D) 140°F - 150°F

Trades & Technology

Why is backseating a manual service valve when installing a gauge manifold necessary?

A) So that the middle leg is opened B) So that coolant is not lost C) So that there is no pressure on the gauge port D) So that no gauge ports are opened

Trades & Technology

A person is considered hypothermic if their core body temp drops to ________ or less.

A. 95 B. 90 C. 85 D. 80

Trades & Technology