IADC Wellsharp

Final Review
What is the fluid pressure within the pore spaces of the rock known as?

• Hydrostatic Pressure
• Total Wellbore Pressure
• Formation Pressure
• Fracture Pressure
The formation permeability and the differential pressure between mud
hydrostatic and formation pressure, will affect the speed of the influx
into the well.
Which of the conditions below are likely to give the largest influx over
the same period of time?
• Influx size is not affected by permeability and differential pressure
• Low permeability formation With low differential pressure
• High permeability formation with a high differential pressure
• High permeability formation with a low differential pressure
For most operations it is recommended that two independent barriers
are in place from the list below.
Which pair of barriers are NOT independent of each other?

• A cemented shoe track over a non-hydrocarbon bearing zone and a casing

bridge plug
• Kill weight mud In the well and the blow out preventer
• An Annular and a Ram on a BOP Stack
• A tubing plug set downhole and backpressure valve in the hanger
A 500-foot long cement plug is set inside the casing across the shoe. The
mud above the plug is to be displaced with brine. Formation pressure
below the plug is balanced by 10.7 ppg mud.
Brine density = 9.5 ppg, Top of cement plug= 8200 feet
If the plug failed and the well is open, what would happen to the well?
• well will remain static
• formation will fracture
• Well will flow
• Casing will collapse
The well is full of 12.2ppg mud. A 500-foot cement plug is set and tested.
The mud above the plug is replaced with 10.2 ppg Brine. If the cement
plug failed, what would happen to the bottom hole pressure?

• BHP would decrease

• BHP would increase
• BHP would stay the same
The well is full of 12.2ppg mud. A 500-foot cement plug is set and tested.
The mud above the plug is replaced with 10.2 ppg Brine. If the cement
plug failed, what direction would fluid move across the cement plug?

• Fluid would not move across the plug as the pressure differential is zero
• Pressure from above would cause fluid to move down
• Pressure from below would cause fluid to move up
Which tools run as part of the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) and allows
the well to be logged and monitored during drilling operations?

• Single Shot Survey Tool

• Logging While drilling Tool
• Hydraulic Mud Motor
• Rotating Steerable Drilling Tool
What effect does increasing temperature have on fluid density?

• It will increase the fluid density

• It will reduce the fluid density
• there is no effect on fluid density
What is meant by abnormal pressure?

• Heavy weight mud used to give an overbalance

• The excess pressure due to circulating mud at high rates
• The excess pressure that needs to be applied w cause leak-off
• The formation pressure is greater than formation water hydrostatic
pressure
How is Bottom Hole Pressure (BHP) affected when there are cuttings in
the annulus?

• The BHP will decrease

• The BHP will increase
• The BHP will stay the same
How is Bottom Hole Pressure (BHP) affected when soft shales break
down in the mud and increase viscosity and/or cuttings load?

• The BHP will stay the same

• The BHP will decrease
• The BHP will increase
How does increasing wellbore temperature affect well control when
using non-aqueous (oil-based) mud?

• Decreases hydrostatic pressure in wellbore

• increases hydrostatic pressure in wellbore
• No significant effect on hydrostatic pressure in wellbore
How does increasing pressure affect non-aqueous (oil-based) mud
density?

• Decreases density
• Increases density
• No effect on density
A pump pressure of 800 psi is recorded with 22 SPM. What will the
approximate pressure at 26 SPM?

• 1000 psi
• 1117 psi
• 945 psi
• 882 psi
How can well bore total pressure affect non-aqueous (oil-based) mud
density downhole?

• Well depth will increase viscosity down hole and reduce ECD
• Increasing hydrostatic pressure down hole can decrease effective mud density
in the well
• Well depth will not affect the mud density downhole
• Increasing hydrostatic pressure downhole can increase effective mud
density in the well
During normal drilling operations 30 bbls of light mud is pumped into
the string followed by original mud. The Driller shuts down the pump to
observe the well with light mud still inside the drillpipe.

TVD of Light Mud = 4,000 feet

Drill pipe capacity = 0.01776 bbls/ft.
Original mud weight = 12 ppg
Light mud weight = 10 ppg
How does this operation affect bottom hole pressure?
• Bottom hole pressure will increase 416 psi
• Bottom hole pressure will remain the same
• Bottom hole pressure will decrease by 416 psi
During a casing and cementing operation, the cement pump is pumping
cement down the casing. What should happen to the active pit level
during this stage of the operation?

• Pit level will increase

• Pit level will stay constant
• Pit level will decrease
A Pressure While Drilling (PWD( Tool in the Bottom Hole Assembly can
provide information that indicates a reduction in ECD during drilling
operations. What might cause the reduction ln ECD while drilling?

• A reduction of hydrostatic pressure “loss of overbalance“ with

formation fluids containing the mud in the annulus
• An increase in overbalance due to a formation pressure increase
• A change in wellbore azimuth and elevation
• A change in rate of penetration (ROP)
After tripping in the hole, what can be done to ensure an accurate Slow
Circulation Rate (SCR) reading?

• To circulate enough to Break static gel-strength

• Break circulation
• Recording the pressure at the Driller's panel
• Variable mud weigh around the well
While drilling, the well is losing mud at 15 bbls per hour. At the
connection, the well is flowing. When the pumps are restarted mud loss
occur again. What could be happening downhole?

• The formation is defiantly not ballooning

• Swabbing is occurring when making the connection
• The mud is u-tubing due to different weight in the string and annulus
• The well is overbalanced while drilling arid underbalanced at the
connection
The flow sensor shows a total loss of the retunes and the mud level
cannot be seen in the annulus.
What immediate action should be taken?

• Prepare to top fill the annulus with water (or lightest mud available),
and record volume
• Pump at reduced rate adding lost circulation material
• Continue drilling ahead cautiously
• Shut the well in and pump lost circulation material
What can cause a kick when running casing in the hole?

• Surging induced losses causing a drop in mud level

• Conditioning mud before running casing
• Swabbing the formation
• keeping the casing full of mud
Symptoms of ballooning have occurred, and the decision is made to
bleed 10 bbls of mud back into the trip tank. What potential negative
consequences of this decision could result?

• The intensity of the ballooning is increased

• No negative consequence to this action would result because the bleed
volume is small
• Formation fracture gradient would decrease
• If the problem was a kick and not ballooning, the kick would become
larger
 You are drilling ahead, other wells in the area have experienced
ballooning formations. When you shut down to make a connection the
well flows.
You shut the well in with a 6 barrel gain
Shut-in pressures have stabilized SIDPP=120psi SICP=180psi.
You bleed off 2 barrels of fluid through the choke and shut the well back in.
SIDPP = 120psi and SICP = 200psi.
What is most likely happening downhole?
• Ballooning well
• Formation fluid influx
• Lost Circulation
• Hydrates in the choke
What would happen if a self-fill (autofill-tube type) failed to convert to a
Check valve? (Assume cement is heavier than the displacement mud)

• Cement cannot be pumped down inside the casing

• Pressure would have to be held on the cement head to prevent u-tubing
• Pressure would have to be held on the annulus to prevent u-tubing
• Cement would have to be reverse circulated
Casing shoe depth = 11,000 feet TVD, MD= 12,250 feet.
Test Mud Weight= 14.0 ppg
Leak-off Test Pressure = 1950 psi
Calculate the Maximum Allowable Mud Weight
• 17.4 ppg
• 17.5 ppg
• 17.3 ppg
• 17.2 ppg
What is the Maximum Allowable Annular Surface Pressure (MAASP)?

• The maximum allowable bottom hole pressure during a kill operation

• The total surface pressure that will cause losses to the formation on
top of the mud hydrostatic pressure
• The maximum pressure allowed on the drill pipe gauge during a kill
operation
• The total pressure applied at the shoe that will cause losses
When should you recalculate the Maximum Allowable Annular Surface
Pressure (MAASP)?

• After a mud weight change

• After every 300 to 500 feet drilled
• Every tour
• After a bit change
At what stage during a kill operation can the choke pressure reading
exceed MAASP without breaking down the formation at the shoe?

• When the influx is above the casing shoe

• When the influx is in the open hole section
• When the kill mud is at the bit
• When the influx is on bottom
As you drill the open hole deeper, what happens to the maximum
allowable volume of gas kick that can be taken on-bottom and circulated
out without breaking down the formation?
(Assume all other drilling and formation parameters stay the same)
• Increases
• Stays the same
• Decreases
A rig crew shut in on a 2.5 ppg kick with a 20 bbl gain. Using the kick
tolerance window below, can the crew successfully circulate the kick out
of the well without fracturing the well's weak point?

• Yes
• No
You are drilling ahead and begin to experience partial losses. Which of
the following is a normal action to consider?

• Circulate at a slower pump rate to reduce ECD

• Add barite to the mud
• Consider changing the mud properties to increase friction losses or
hydrostatic pressure
• Shut in the well and convert mud system to brine
What type of drilling conditions can make kick detection more difficult
for the Driller?

• Drilling low permeability formations with oil-based mud

• Drilling low permeability formations with water-based mud
• Drilling high permeability formations with water-based muds
• Drilling high permeability formations With oil-based muds
What action should a Driller take if a sudden increase in mud gas level is
recorded?

• Increase rate of penetration to minimize the warning signs

• Check for flow and call Supervisor
• Stop drilling, circulate bottoms-up. record gas levels and inform your
supervisor
• Request mud Engineer to increase mud weight by 0.3 ppg
What should a Driller do after a drilling break?

• Circulate bottoms-up
• Check for flow
• Reduce the pump speed
• Reduce the weight on the bit
The Mud Engineer starts the vacuum degasser and the desilter.
What will normally happen to pit level?

• Level will decrease

• Pit level will stay the same
• Pit level will increase
The Mud Engineer starts the vacuum degasser and the desilter.
What will normally happen to flow rate from the well?

• Flow rate will increase after two to three minutes

• Flow rate will decrease after two to three minutes
• Flow rate will stay same
What is the main reason for measuring the weight and viscosity at the
suction pit?

• It makes sure the well plan's mud program is followed

• It provides data on the mud before it is pumped into the well bore
• It ensures compliance with company policy
• It keeps the man in charge of the pits busy mixing products during his tour
What is the main reason for measuring the weight and viscosity at as it
exits the well?

• It makes sure the well plan's mud program is followed

• It provides information about the effect of the well on the mud
• It ensures compliance with company policy
• It keeps the man in charge of the pits busy mixing products during his tour
 The flow sensor shows a total loss of returns and the mud level cannot
be seen in the annulus.
What immediate action should be taken?

• Prepare to top fill the annulus with water (or lightest mud available), and
record volume.
• Continue drilling ahead cautiously
• Shut the Well in and pump lost circulation material
• Pump at reduced rate adding lose circulation material
When drilling in the transition zone to an abnormally pressured
formation. What changes may you expect to see in the mud when
circulated to the surface?

• Decreasing mud weight

• Increasing mud weight
• Decrease in cuttings volume
• decrease in gas content
When drilling in the transition zone to an abnormally pressured
formation. What changes may you expect to see in the mud when
circulated to the surface?

• Increasing salinity in fresh water based mud

• Increasing mud weight
• Decrease in cuttings volume
• decrease in gas content
When drilling in the transition zone to an abnormally pressured
formation, what changes may you expect to see in drilling data?

• Increase in WOB to maintain same ROP

• Reduction in drill string torque by more than 50%
• Gradual increase in ROP
• Reduced drag on connections
Which of the following is true regarding kick detection during wireline
operations?

• The well should be put on the trip tank to monitor displacement as

wireline is run in/out of the hole.
• There is no need to monitor the well during wireline operations because the
well is static
• The well should be lined up to active pits due to the large displacement
Volumes of wireline tools.
• Wireline operator assume primary responsibility for kick detection during the
wireline operation.
Which of the following actions should be taken when drilling through a
transition zone?

• Increase Weight on Bit

• Monitor cuttings and carvings at shaker
• Reduce Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
• Increase time between mud weight checks
Which of the following actions should be taken when drilling through a
transition zone?

• Increase crew awareness of warning signs

• Reduce Weight on Bit
• Reduce Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
• Increase time between mud weight checks
Why is it importance detect a kick as early as possible?

• To allow the volumetric method to be used.

• To reduce Kill Weight mud required to kill the well
• To prevent gas expansion as it is circulated Up the annulus
• To reduce risk or formation breakdown during the kill
Why is it importance detect a kick as early as possible?

• To allow the volumetric method to be used.

• To reduce Kill Weight mud required to kill the well
• To prevent gas expansion as it is circulated Up the annulus
• To minimize size of influx to handle at surface
Why is it importance detect a kick as early as possible?

• To minimize size of influx will result in lower SICP

• To minimize size of influx will result in higher SICP
• To minimize size of influx will result in lower SIDP
• To minimize size of influx will result in higher SIDP
Why is it important to detect a kick as early as possible?

• To reduce Kill Weight mud required to kill the well.

• To allow the volumetric method to be used.
• To minimize surface casing pressure during the Kill.
• To prevent gas expansion as it is circulated up the annulus.
Why is it important for crew members to immediately inform their
Driller if they see any potential well control problems?

• To allow the Driller to Increase rate of penetration

• To allow the Driller to disable the Pit and flow alarms
• To allow the Driller to Increase tripping speed
• To help Driller recognize kick warning signs
Why should the well be shut in quickly after a kick has been detected?

• To reduce the migration speed of the influx.

• To minimize kill mud weight required.
• To minimize the Shut in Drill Pipe Pressure (SIDPP).
• To minimize the size of the influx
You are running a slick non-shearable tool in the hole on a surface stack
rig. The well flows when the tool is across the BOP stack. What is the
fastest action the Driller can take to shut in the well?

• Pick up a joint or stand of shearable pipe, run into position and install a
safety valve
• Make up and close safety valve in string and close the annular
• Drop the string in the hole
• Start circulating to use ECD to stop the kick
Why take and record Slow Circulation Rates (SCRs)?

• To stop downhole mud motor rotating during a well kill operation

• To determine pump rate to displace cement
• To calculate kill mud weight
• To calculate initial Circulating Pressure (lCP)
After tripping in the hole, what can be done to ensure an accurate Slow
Circulation Rate (SCR) reading?

• To circulate enough to Break static gel-strength

• Break circulation
• Recording the pressure at the Driller's panel
• Variable mud weigh around the well
Which of the following parameters will affect the value of the Shut in
Casing Pressure?

• Annulus capacity per foot

• Slow circulating rate pressure
• Drill string capacity per foot
• Choke line length
What is the definition of "Shut in Drill Pipe Pressure (SIDPP)"?

• The difference between fluid hydrostatic pressure in the annulus and the
formation pressure
• The difference between fluid hydrostatic pressure in the drill string
and the formation pressure
• The total pressure in the annulus minus the bottom hole pressure
At which location should the initial surface pressures be read after
shutting in on a kick?

• The Diller’s console

• The remote choke control panel
• The choke manifold
• The standpipe manifold
Why is casing pressure usually higher than the shut-in drill pipe
pressure?

• Cuttings in the annulus help to reduce the hydrostatic pressure

• Choke line is larger in diameter than kill line
• The hydrostatic in the drill pipe is greater than the hydrostatic in the
annulus
• The choke line is longer than the kill line
You have successfully shut-In on a kick. Which of the following would
not be the responsibility of the Derrickhand?

• Check for leaks at the pumps or lines

• Record pit levels and check measuring devices
• Communicate the kill plan to crew members
• Measure mud weight in all pits
The well has been shut-in and the pressures are stabilizing. What is the
first step that the Driller should take?

• Check the drill pipe pressure to determine formation pressure

• Record the pit gain
• Calculate Kill Weight Fluid
• Check the well is secure (no leaks)
What is the primary objective when circulating out a kick?

• To reverse circulate while remove the influx faster

• To maintain constant bottom hole pressure at least equal to the
formation pressure
• To have an overbalance pressure as close to the fracture pressure as possible
• To use the highest pump rate possible
What is the basic principle involved in all constant Bottomhole Pressure
(BHP) methods of well control?

• Maintain a pressure at least Equal to slow circulating rate pressure

• Maintain a pressure at least equal to formation pressure
• Maintain a pressure that is equal to the Annulus Friction pressure
• Maintain a pressure at least equal to Shut-in Drillpipe pressure
 Which of the methods below could be used to find the SIDPP if a kick is
taken with a non-ported float valve in the drill string?

• Bring the pump to 30 SPM while holding the casing pressure constant with the
choke. When the pump rate and me casing pressure are stable, the circulating
pressure will be the SIDPP
• The SIDPP is not needed; use the casing pressure to determine kill weight mud
• Start the pump very slowly. When the drill pipe gauge begins to move stop pumping.
That is the SIDPP
• Pump slowly down drill pipe until SICP starts to Increase, then stop
pumping. the SIDPP is drill pipe pressure reading mins current trapped
pressure
 Which of the following is the most important reason for good hand over
procedures between crews during well control operations?

• Handover procedures are not considered important during well control operations
• It is a regulatory form that must be completed and turned into the local regulatory
agency
• Ensure community in operations and pass on trend information identify
potential problems
• To allow blame to be assigned ln the event of an incident during well kill operations
 When preparing for a tour change during a well kill operation, what
would be the best practice when conducting the handover?

• Immediately take over from current crew and work with supervisor to help kill the
well
• Once current crew have left location, call crew to rig floor for a meeting to discuss
duties
• Request Mud Engineer discusses duties with each of the crew members
• All parties involved should stay on duty for a sufficient time to allow for
thorough communication of current activates
 You have just completed a successful pump start up and the pump is
running at kill rate. The choke gauge is stable. What gauge should now
read Initial Circulating Pressure (ICP)?

• The Accumulator Pressure gauge

• The Kill line Pressure gauge
• The Drill Pipe Pressure gauge
• The choke pressure gauge
A well has been shut-in on a kick.
• Shut-in drill pipe pressure is 400 psi
• Shut-in casing pressure is 600 psi
• Both pressures start rising due to gas migration.
If drill pipe pressure is held constant at 400 psi. What will happen to the
bottom hole pressure?
• increase
• Decrease
• Stay the same
A well has been shut-in on a kick.
• Shut-in drill pipe pressure is 400 psi - Shut-in casing pressure is 600 psi
• Both pressures start rising due to gas migration.
If casing pressure is held constant at 600 psi. What will happen to the bottom
hole pressure?

• increase
• Decrease
• Stay the same
The well was shut in before the pumps were fully shut off. You suspect
that some pressure may be trapped in the well. What effect will this have
on the wellbore?

• Bottom hole pressure will be higher but Shoe pressure will be normal
• Gas influx would be bullheaded back into the formation so pressures will be
lower than normal
• There will be no effect on downhole pressures
• All pressures in the well bore will have additional overbalance
While circulating out an influx, no increase in casing pressure or pit
volume is observed. What could potentially be occurring?

• Choke is washing out

• Pumps are failing
• This is a normal occurrence With a gas influx
• A liquid influx is in the well
If you hold Final Circulating Pressure constant as kill mud is circulated
up the annulus what will happen to Bottom Hole Pressure?

• Increase
• Decrease
• Stay the same
During a kill operation the choke is adjusted to Increase drill pipe
pressure by 100 psi. SPM is held constant. What will happen to the
bottom hole pressure?

• It will increase
• It will remain constant
• lt will decrease
Pump speed is increased during a kill and bottom hole pressure is kept
constant. What should happen to pump pressure?

• Pump pressure should Increase

• Pump pressure should stay the same
• Pump pressure should decrease
During a circulating well kill the pump speed was reduced from 40 SPM
to 20 SPM while holding drill pipe pressure constant using the choke.
What happens to bottom hole pressure?

• Decreases
• Increases
• Stays the same
During a well kill operation, the choke operator notices that both drill
pipe and casing pressures are slowly decreasing. He reacts by adjusting
the choke to maintain the original pump pressure. There are no leaks in
the circulation system. What effect does this choke adjustment have on
the bottom hole pressure?
• Bottom hole pressure decrease
• Bottom hole pressure is returned to correct value
• Bottom bole pressure is not affected by choke adjustment
If the drill string washes out at a constant pump speed, during a kill
operation, which of the following pressures would remain constant?

• Casing pressure
• Slow circulating rate pressure
• Initial Circulating Pressure
• Drill pipe pressure
Why are gas kicks more difficult to detect in oil-based fluids than in
water-based fluids?

• Gas is very soluble in water-based fluids

• Oil is more dense than water
• The mud in the well has no effect on detecting a gas kick
• Gas is very soluble in oil-based fluids
A gas kick goes into solution in oil-based mud. At that time, what would
you probably see on surface?

• A decreasing flow rate and decreasing pit level

• A pit gain either equal or smaller than the volume of the kick
• A pit gain greater than the volume of the kick
• An increasing flow rate and decreasing pit level
Why is there little or no difference between the SIDPP and the SICP if a
kick happens when drilling a horizontal well? (Assume no float valve in
drill string and that the influx is still in the horizontal section)

• The vertical height of the influx When In horizontal section has a

little effect on the hydrostatic pressure
• The volume inside the drill string is the same as the volume in the annulus
• In horizontal wells, the Influx is not able to migrate
• Mud density and formation fluid density are the same when you drilling
horizontal well
EQUIPMENT
When a ram type BOP on a surface stack is closed. What happens to the
operating fluid displaced from the opening chamber?

• The fluid is used to boost closing pressure

• The fluid is returned to the unit reservoir
• The fluid drains into the well bore
When testing a surface BOP stack with a test plug, why must the side
outlet valves below the plug be kept in the open position?

• Because the test Will create extreme hook loads

• To prevent a pressure lock
• Because reverse circulation Will be needed to release test plug
• Because of potential damage to wellhead/casing/open hole
When testing a surface BOP stack with a test plug, why must the side
outlet valves below the plug be kept in the open position?

• Because the test Will create extreme hook loads

• To check for a leaking test plug
• To prevent a pressure lock
• Because reverse circulation Will be needed to release test plug
What data is important to know if a Shear Ram is in the BOP Stack?

• Size and strength of tubular that ram can shear

• Hang off weight
• Opening pressure
What is the purpose of the High Pressure Bypass valve on the surface
BOP control unit?

• To bypass the Annular three-position four way valve

• To bleed the accumulator to reservoir
• To enable full accumulator pressure to be placed on the annular BOP
• To enable full accumulator pressure to be placed on the Ram Manifold
What is the function of Blind Rams?

• To seal off the open hole

• As a back-up to the Annular
• To cut the drill string and seal off the hole
• To hang-off the drill string during a kill
What is the function of Blind/Shear Rams?

• To hang-of drill string during a kill

• As a back-up to the Annular
• To cut the drill string and seal off the hole
• To close in the well if the Diverter fails
When testing a surface stack set of rams at a weekly BOP test, you are
informed that the weep-hole is leaking well bore fluid. What action
would you take?

• Ram top seals are leaking and Should be replaced

• energize the emergency’s piston rod packing
• Piston rod mud seal is leaking and should be replaced and re-tested
• leave it Until next maintenance Schedule
Select the true statement for the master ('push to operate') button or
lever on the remote BOP panel.

• When the valve is operated it moves the 3-position valve to close

• The master control valve or button must be operated continuously
while attempting to function a component on the remote BOP panel
• The valve is held for 5 seconds then released to allow function to operate
• When the valve is operated all panel lights illuminate
Which gauges on a remote BOP control panel will show a reduction in
pressure when you close the pipe rams?

• The air pressure gauge and annular pressure gauge

• The accumulator pressure gauge and manifold pressure gauge
• The manifold pressure gauge and annular pressure gage
• The annular pressure gauge
A function has been operated from remote panel, the open light goes out
and the close light Illuminates, but pressure gauge did not drop. What is
the probable cause of the problem?

• Air pressure too low

• Pressure switch is faulty
• Leak in the system
• Close line is blocked
An attempt is made to close a pipe ram from the Driller's remote panel.
What has happened if the open light stays on the close light does not
illuminate and the manifold pressures remains static?

• There is a leak in the hydraulic open line to the BOP

• The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit failed to
operate
• There is a leak in the hydraulic close line to the BOP
• The light bulb has blown
You close a ram preventer using the remote BOP panel. The ram open
light goes out and the close light illuminates, but you notice that the
accumulator and manifold pressures have remained static. What has
happened?
• Master valve not held down for 5 seconds
• the 3-position 4-way Ram valve on the accumulator has not moved
• No air on the panel
• possible blockage in the line between the accumulator unit and BOP
stack
Why can a pressure build-up in the Mud Gas Separator be dangerous?

• Will affect Drill Pipe pressure

• Will allow gas to blown along the Vent Line
• Will increase risk of lost circulation
• May force gas to enter shale shaker area
What is the most common use of a Vacuum Degasser?

• It is only used while circulating out a kick

• It is used to remove gas after the mud has been circulated across the
shakers
• it is mainly used to separate gas from liquids while testing
• It is used as a standby in the event of the “mud/gas separator (Poor Boy)”
failing
What is the main function of the choke in the overall BOP system?

• To direct wellbore fluids to the mud/gas separator

• To hold back pressure while circulating out a kick
• To shut the well in softly
• To direct hydrocarbons to the flare
You run back to the shoe and carry out a slip-and-cut on the drilling line.
The operation normally takes 60 minutes. What is the best way to
monitor the well?

• Shut in well and record pressure every 15 minutes

• Install a safety valve in the drill string, line-up to the Trip Tank and set
he alarm
• Line up to mud pit and inform Mud Logger to monitor for gains
• Line up to trip tank and set Trip Tank alarm
To what pressure must the Drill string safety valves be tested?

• To the current bottom hole pressure

• To the same rated working pressure as the Kelly/top drive
• 50% of the ram test pressure
• To the same pressure as the BOP
What statement is true if a non-return valve is stabbed into the string?

• Easier to stab if strong .flow is encountered up the drill string

• Must not be run in the hole in the closed position
• Has potential to leak through the open/close key
• Will not allow wireline to be run inside the drill string
Which statement about ring gaskets is correct?

• RX & BX ring gaskets provide pressure energized seal

• R & RX ring gaskets are the same shape
• Ring gaskets are designed to be used many times
• Lot of grease should be applied while fitting the ring gaskets
Which statement about ring gaskets is correct?

• Only RX ring gaskets can be used with BX type flanges

• The same metal hardness is used for ring gaskets and ring grooves
• Ring gaskets are designed to be used more than one
• Type BX ring gasket provide a pressure-energized seal