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Glossary

The Kallanish Glossary aims to be a useful resource for complex industry specific terminology. We are constantly adding to our glossary, so if you have a suggestion or amendment please do get in touch.
Mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP)

Mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) is a nickel and cobalt-cointaining intermediate product that can be used as a raw material imput for lithium-ion battery production. 

MODU

MODU stands for Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit. The term is used to categorise self-contained floatable drilling machines.

Modular Formation Dynamics Tester

This measures the fluid pressure and collects small samples in a well.

Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC)

Molten carbonate fuel cells have an electrolyte of molten carbonate salt and operate at temperatures in the region of 600C to 700C. Negatively charged carbonate ions carry the current through the membrane separating the electrodes, which have a standar electrical connection. MCFC systems are fuelled by hydrogen.

Molybdenum

An alloying element used as a raw material for some classes of stainless steel. Molybdenum in the presence of chromium enhances the corrosion resistance of stainless steel.

mpkWh

Miles per kWh (mpkWh) is the unit used in the car. Some EVs use Wh per mile (or kilometer), which is similar in concept to the litres/100km used in many places for ICE vehicle fuel efficiency.

Mud

A term that is generally synonymous with drilling fluid and that encompasses most fluids used in hydrocarbon drilling operations, especially fluids that contain significant amounts of suspended solids, emulsified water or oil. Mud includes all types of water-base, oil-base and synthetic-base drilling fluids.

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