Blowout – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Blowout?
Blowout is an uncontrolled flow of natural gas, oil, or water from a well caused by the release of pressure from a reservoir; may be the result of the failure of the containment system.
Examples of Blowout
Anti-blowout stem/shaft/spindle retention. This applies to all valves with stem/shaft/spindle protruding into the pressure area.
From “The Selection and Testing of Valves for LNG Applications”.
Trailer tires aren’t available at every smalltown service station, and it seems that tire dealers are always out of the one size or type of tire you need when you have a blowout.
From “Performance Characteristics of Boat Trailers”.
Low pressure in trailer tires is a wide open invitation to a blowout. Trailer and tire dealers have charts on which you can look up the pressure that is correct for the tires on your particular trailer.
From “How to Load Boat on Trailer and How to Unload It?”.
Pronunciation of Blowout
