Lesson Plan 11 

Time Topic Learning Learning Sub-learning outcomes Delivery Teaching

Objectives Outcomes Method Aids
1045 - Influx The difference types The different types of Explain with examples the probable catastrophic
1145 Characteristics of influx and hazard influx and the consequences of barrier failure accompanied by leak such Open Power point
and Behavior they present hazards.  Questions
as; gas, hydrocarbon, H2S & CO2.
 Discuss the definition of influx, different types,
circulation methods, and changes that can happen during Whiteboard Power point
How an influx can How an influx + +
change as it is changes as it is circulation. Handout
Group
circulated up a well circulated up a well.     Prepare two scenarios for open and shut-in well and Discussion
explain consequences of influx migration in both cases.
The importance and Use Boyle’s law P1V1   =P2V2   to   calculate   volumes  and
use of the gas laws.  Pressures at surface. Whiteboard Group
Influx migration.  Gas behavior and solubility Exercises
Basic gas law and why The behavior and solubility of different gases in fluids are
The effect of influx it is important.  complex issues. The type of fluid in use, the pressure,
fluids on the
primary barrier temperature, pH and the types and ratios of gases
encountered all affect solubility. Also, the time that the
The behaviour of a gas is exposed to the liquid would have to be known if Whiteboard Power point
hydrocarbon gas specifics of solubility and influx behavior were to be +
influx when Influx migration.  Group
accurately determined
circulated.  Discussion
Gas kicks in oil based mud
The solubility of
Early detection of gas kicks in oil based mud is of particular
hydrocarbon, carbon
dioxide and hydrogen importance. The behavior of hydrocarbon gases in an oil
sulphide gases when based drilling fluid is fundamentally different from their
mixed under behavior in a water based drilling fluid. These differences Group
downhole conditions must be understood to allow safe handling procedures to Power point
Behaviour Discussion
with water based or be followed
(pseudo) oil based The behaviour of a
drilling fluid.  hydrocarbon gas influx
in water based drilling
fluid.  Power point

Group
The solubility of Power point
The impact of Discussion
downhole conditions hydrocarbon, carbon
on the hydrocarbon dioxide and hydrogen
gas state (gas or sulphide gases when
liquid influx).  they are mixed in down
hole conditions with
The actions water based or (pseudo)
required to mitigate oil based drilling fluid.  Group
the effects of gas Discussion
break out.  The behaviour of
dissolved gas in Power
different drilling fluid point 
types when the influx is Group
circulating to the Discussion
surface, including the
effects of temperature
Power
and pressure. 
point 
The behaviour of a
gas influx as it The impact of
circulated from a hydrocarbon gas
horizontal well.  compressibility in
downhole conditions on
its state (gas or liquid)
and migration rate.
Reference Material: IPM W.C manual, Aberdeen Well Control, Rig train well Control

Lesson Plan 14 

Time Topic Learning Learning Sub-learning outcomes Delivery Teaching
Objectives Outcomes Method Aids

1445 - Well The factors Introduce why a kick while running casing can produce extreme
1515 Control The factors that increase complications. Stripping the casing to bottom should only be attempted if Group Power
during the risk of Discussion point
that increase the casing shoe is within a few joints of bottom. If only a short section of
Casing and kicks
Cementing risk of happening casing is in the hole, annulus pressure will tend to force the casing upward,
Operations  swabbing and when running in which case it must be tied down and filled with drilling fluid immediately
surging when and pulling However, possible causes of well control problems while running casing
casing  Open Power
tripping large include the following:
Questions point
Running diameter  A kick that was swabbed in on the last trip of the hole.
and tubulars How to reduce  Swabbing in a kick on a connection while running the casing.
Pulling the effect of
(reduced   Surge  pressures  while  running  casing  leading  to  losses  and  hence Group
Casing and swab and surge
Liner 
annular pressure when inducing a kick. Discussion Power
clearance).  running and  When casing is run to cure a well control problem, such as after drilling point
pulling casing.  with a floating mud cap or after controlling an underground blowout. Group
Cementing Describe the Precautions to take when running casing: Discussion
Casing and Mitigations to The advantages   On a rig with a surface BOP stack, if the casing is run in a section with a
Liner  minimise swab of a self-filling potential hydrocarbon bearing formation, the upper pipe rams should be Power
and surge float system  Whiteboard point
changed to casing rams and pressure tested, in line with IPM Well Control
pressure when while Running and Cementing Casing Standard. In the absence of
Shut-in tripping large
How to hydrocarbon bearing
Procedures
diameter recognise when   formations, the annular preventer is considered sufficient for well
When Group Power
Running tubulars a self-filing control provided it is rated to and tested to greater than the maximum Discussion point
Casing  (reduced float fails to anticipated surface pressure.
annular convert and the   On a rig with a surface BOP stack, if a liner is run, the installation of
clearance).  consequences.  Group
casing rams is not a requirement. However, when the liner length is longer
that the cased hole depth, it is highly recommended to change the upper Discussion Group
The limitations How returns
pipe rams to casing rams. Exercises
should be
of self-filling monitored   On rigs with a subsea BOP stack, casing rams are not installed and the
float systems.  Group Power
when running annular preventers (or variable bore rams if suitable) are used for well Discussion
and pulling point
control purposes.
How returns casing    Have a circulating head readily available. Group
are monitored   A suitable cross-over (from casing to drill pipe thread) shall be made up Discussion
when tripping to the Inside Blowout Preventer (IBOP) and be readily available on the rig
large diameter floor.
tubulars How to   When running casing into a hydrocarbon bearing zone, install two (2) Group Powerpoint
(reduced calculate non return valves in the casing string. Discussion
displacements
annular when running   The casing should be filled every joint as time allows, and should be
clearance).  casing  topped up completely every 5 joints. Use clean mud and ensure that junk Group Powerpoint
does not fall into the casing. Discussion
The correct   Automatic-fill float equipment is to be tripped closed prior to reaching
The calculation action if minor, the open hole.
of major or total   Differential or automatic fill float equipment will not be used when
displacements loses happen
running casing through or into hydrocarbon bearing zones, since the casing Whiteboard Power
when tripping when running
casing. is open to the surface. point 
casing liner
(large diameter Cementing
Group
tubulars).  Discussion
Casing and
Liner
Mitigating The effect on Power
actions if losses the BHP during point 
occur when a cementing
operation. 
tripping casing
liner (large Power
The importance point 
diameter of a successful
tubulars).  cementing job
and the
potential
The change to consequences Group
BHP during of failure.  Discussion
Power
cementing
The possible point 
operations sequence of
events that can
allow formation
The fluids to enter
importance of the casing or
a successful open hole
casing annulus  Group
cementing job
Discussion
and the risk of
The steps to   Power
primary barrier take if a well point 
failure.  starts to flow
The events during a
during the life cementing
of the well that operation 
could allow
formation Shut in
Procedures
fluids to enter while running
the casing or casing
casing annuli.  The steps taken
to shut in a well
The actions to
take if a well
starts to flow
during a
cementing
operation. 

The steps to
shut-in a well
when running
casing.