Well Control Program

Introductory

Home Work Exercises

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES

✓ BASIC & CAUSES OF KICKS 2

✓ WARNING SIGNS 13

✓ SHUT IN METHODS 23

✓ DATA TO COLLECT 29

✓ KILLING METHODS 33

✓ EQUIPMENT 37
BASICS & CAUSES OF KICKS

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1. The amount of Formation fluid in the rocks is a direct function of:
A. Permeability
B. Formation Porosity
C. Formation Pressure
D. A. and B. are correct

2. What is the primary way to prevent a kick?

A. Take regular slow circulating rate pressures.
B. Monitor the pit levels and flow rate to recognize a kick.
C. Close in the well with the BOPs.
D. Use mud hydrostatic to balance the fluid pressure in the formation

3. Why is it important to have the correct mud weight for the formation being drilled?

A. To maintain hole stability and control formation pressure

B. To carry cuttings from well bore
C. To calculate excess formation pressure.
D. To balance the formation pressure

4. A kick is defined as:

A. An unwanted formation flow of mud into the formation
B. A formation flow that occurs only during connections.
C. An uncontrolled formation flow into the well.
D. A formation flow of 10 bbls or more.

5. Kicks can occur when:

A. Mud hydrostatic is less than Formation Pressure

B. Mud hydrostatic is equal to Formation pressure
C. Mud hydrostatic is greater than Formation pressure

6. Kicks will commonly occur when:

A. When formation pressure is greater than mud hydrostatic

B. When drilling mud has a low viscosity
C. Formation pressure is less than mud hydrostatic
D. The hole is kept full during trips

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7. Kick fluid normally contaminates:

A. The annulus
B. Mud pumps
C. None of the above
D. The drill string

8. A "kick" is only an influx of oil or gas into the well bore.

A. True
B. False

9. What is the definition of a Blowout?

A. Influx whilst tripping
B. Influx of formation fluid into the wellbore
C. Uncontrolled exit of formation fluids at surface
D. Mud hydrostatic greater than formation pressure

10. How are a large percent of blowouts caused?

A. Poor quality Barite

B. Abnormally pressured formations
C. People not reacting to or not handling well control procedures properly
D. Gas cut mud

11. Failure to keep the hole full of the correct mud density is recognized as the single greatest cause
of blowouts.

A. True
B. False

12. The majority of kicks:

A. Develop into Blow-outs
B. Occur without any warning
C. Can be prevented if warning signs are noted

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 13. Which one of the following fluids is most commonly found in rocks:
A. Gas
B. Oil
C. Water
D. Ammonia

14. What is it called when there is a difference in hydrostatic pressure between the drill string and
the annulus and the fluid tries to reach a balance point?

A. U-tubing
B. Fluid level drop
C. Slug Pressure
D. Balanced mud column

15. Kicks will occur faster in rocks having:

A. Low Porosity
B. High Porosity
C. High Permeability
D. Low Permeability

16. What can happen if the Derrick hand lines up to the incorrect pit?
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A. Potential for a kick or losses

B. Contamination of active pits
C. Wrong mud weight may be pumped down-hole
D. All of the above

17. How will bottom hole pressure be affected by gas cut mud whilst drilling?

A. There will be a large drop

B. There will be a small drop
C. There will be no change

18. How can a mud level drop in the annulus, caused by lost circulation, cause a kick?

A. The formation pressure being less than the hydrostatic pressure In the wellbore
B. A loss of drill pipe pressure
C. A loss of hydrostatic pressure in the mud column
D. A loss in casing pressure

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19. While tripping, most kicks are caused by the failure of drilling crews to:

A. Properly install and test BOP equipment

B. Keep hole full while pulling out of hole
C. Make sure the hole takes the proper amount of mud while tripping
D. Keep mud weight high enough

20. What type of formation fluid has a density of less than 2.0 ppg?
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A. Fresh Water
B. Salt Water
C. oil
D. gas

21. What is the definition of Bottom Hole Pressure?

A. Total pressure acting on the bottom of the well

B. Pounds per square inch
C. Loss of mud to formation
D. None of the above

22. What is the definition of an Overbalance?

A. Momentary increase in mud hydrostatic

B. Influx whilst tripping
C. Mud hydrostatic greater than formation pressure
D. Influx of formation fluid into the wellbore

23. PSI is an abbreviation for:

A. Pounds per Square Inch
B. Pounds per cubic foot
C. Pounds per gallon
D. None of the above

24. Pressure can be expressed as:

A. Mass due to gravity

B. weight acting on a unit area
C. weight of a gallon of fluid
D. All of the above

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 25. If mud weight is measured in pounds per gallon (ppg). What is the constant used to obtain
pressure gradient?

A. 0 .42
B. 0 .465
C. 0 .052
D. 0 .53

26. To find hydrostatic pressure you multiply the pressure gradient by the

A. Density
B. Volume
C. Depth
D. Hole diameter

27. The greatest hydrostatic pressure occurs at:

A. The casing shoe

B. The surface
C. Half way down
D. At the bottom

28. The hydrostatic pressure of a fluid increases with:

A. Its depth
B. Diameter of hole
C. Its surface area
D. Its volume

29. What is the gradient for a normal pressure zone?

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A. 0.535 psi/foot
B. 0.465 psi/foot
C. 1.0 psi/foot

30. If Pressure Gradient of Fresh Water is .433 psi/foot. What is the bottom hole hydrostatic
pressure of a 10,000 feet well?

A. 4330 psi
B. 3800 psi
C. 5200 psi
D. 4580 psi
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31. What is the definition of Pressure Gradient?
A. Mud level drop while tripping
B. Influx of formation fluid
C. Pressure per foot of depth
D. Pressure of formation fluids

32. If Mud Weight is 9.0 ppg, the pressure gradient of that mud is:
A. 0.468 psi/foot
B. 0.53 psi/foot
C. 0.479 psi/foot
D. 0 .44 psi/foot

33. What
... mud weight in ppg is required to give a Pressure gradient of .59 psi /foo t:
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A. 11.7 ppg
B. 10.88 ppg
C. 12.0 ppg
D. 11.35 ppg

34. What should the mud balance read when measuring fresh water?

A. 8.3 ppg
B. 8.9 ppg
C. 8.0 ppg
D. 8.6 ppg

35. What is the correct formula for calculating the capacity in bbls/foot for a rectangular tank?
A. 0.178 X length X Width
B. 0.0148 x length x width
C. 0.0178 x length x width
D. 0.148 x length x width

36. The following formula can be used to determine the volume in bbls/foot for a rectangle tank:
Length x width / 5.61
A. True
B. False

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37. How many barrels of mud are there in a mud pit with the following dimensions? 15 feet long. 12
feet wide, 10 feet deep Use constant of 5.61 to convert cubic feet to barrels

A. 1800 bbls
B. 349 bbls
C. 10.098 bbls
D. 321 bbls

38. A 10 foot deep mud pit has 35 bbls of mud per foot of depth. If the mud level in the pit is 3 feet
from the top, how many barrels in the pit?

A. 35 bbls
B. 350 bbls
C. 105 bbls
D. 245 bbls

39. Which one of the following is used in calculating kill mud weight:
A. Shut In casing pressure
B. Shut in drill pipe pressure
C. Influx gradient
D. Mud hydrostatic in annulus

40. Mud Hydrostatic can be reduced by:

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A. Swabbing
B. lowering the mud level
C. lowering the mud weight
D. Gas cut mud
E. All of the above

41. A reduced mud weight can create an underbalance and cause a kick. How can mud hydrostatic
in the well be reduced?

A. Isolating water or base oil from the active mud system

B. Monitoring the mud weight in and out at regular times
C. Running mud centrifuges for too long
D. Adding barite to the mud

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42. In which of the following causes would you be MOST LIKELY to swab in a kick :
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A. About halfway up the hole

B. When the bit is pulled up into the casing
C. When the first few stands are pulled off bottom

43. Which of the following are reasons why kicks occur?

A. Formation Pressure is greater than Fluid Density

B. If the fluid density is too high after pumping a slug allowing a kick to enter the wellbore
C. The additional ECD on the formations too high after the pumps are shut off causing a reduction
in the hydrostatic fluid column in wellbore

44. At each connection the mud pit level increases by 11 barrels. What causes this increase?

A. Gain from formation when pumps are switched off

B. Flow back from the flow-line
C. Mud expanding when pumps are switched off
D. Mud draining back from the Standpipe

45. The most important property of mud with respect to well control is mud viscosity.

A. True
B. False

46. If a slug of heavy mud is pumped into the drill pipe before tripping. What will happen to the
mud in the annulus?

A. Mud level will drop in the annulus as mud flows out of the drill pipe
B. Mud will flow out of the annulus as the level drops in the drill string
C. The level of mud on both drill pipe and annulus will stay the same

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Barriers
47. What is a 'hydrostatic-barrier?

A. Cement located in the open-hole or casing to isolate different zones

B. A column of fluid that exerts a greater pressure than the formation fluids
C. A mechanical seal inside the casing or wellbore to isolate potential flow
D. Pressure of fluid in a Pipe Ram closing chamber that maintains a seal on a shut-In well

48. What is considered the primary well control barrier while drilling?
A. Mud
B. Casing
C. Blow Out Preventer
D. Floats. IBOP’s and TIW valves

49. What is the primary means of well control?

A. Bentonite
B. Casing String
C. Mud
D. Blow Out Preventer·

50. Which one of the following is NOT classed as a Barrier?

A. Rig floor safety valve
B. Blow Out Preventer
C. Pump rate
D. Casing

51. What is NOT a normal role for cement?

A. Abandonment plugs
B. Kick Off plugs
C. Seal off casing
D. Kill fluid

52. Which one of the following is NOT classed as a Barrier?

A. Rig floor safety valve
B. Flow rate sensor
C. Casing
D. Blow Out Preventer

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Warning Signs and Indicators

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1. What is normally detected first when a kick enters the well?

A. Flow Rate increase

B. Reduced mud weight in the return pit
C. Gas bubbles at the Shakers
D. Pit gain

2. Where is the flow rate from the well monitored?

A. Trip Tank
B. Return Pit
C. Diverter panel
D. Flow-line

3. At the beginning of a kick there is:

A. No warning
B. An increase pump pressure
C. An increase in mud flow and volume
D. Slower drilling rates

4. Which kick indicator directly indicates the size of a kick?

A. Flow Rate
B. Pump pressure
C. Rate of penetration
D. Pit level

5. What is the best sign that a kick has occurred?

A. Pit gain
B. Gas cut mud
C. Drilling break
D. Well flows with pumps off
E. Flow rate increase

6. Usually with an Influx into the Annulus there is:

A. No warning
B. Increase in mud flow
C. Increase in pump pressure

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7. What should the Shaker hand do if they see the ONE or MORE of the following changes at the
Shakers?

• Traces of oil
• Bubbles in the mud
• Increasing mud temperature

A. Request De-Sitler and De-Gasser to be switched on

B. Inform Mud Engineer
C. Inform Driller
D. Add note of changes to your Mud Weight/ Viscosity log

8. If the Shaker hand observes an increase in cuttings size and shape at the Shakers, they must
inform the Mud Engineer first then the Driller
A. True
B. False

9. You are drilling ahead holding weight on bit, rotary speed and pump rate constant. What is a
warning sign of abnormal pressure?

A. An increase in pump pressure.

B. An increase in the size of cuttings
C. An increase in shale density
D. An increased trip tank level.

10. Why is early communication between the rig crew and the Driller very important?

A. To allow the Driller to shut in the kick early

B. To give the Driller early warning of down hole problems
C. To minimize the size of an influx
D. All of the above

11. Where is the flow rate displayed?

A. Mud mixing area

B. Shale shaker area
C. Drillers console
D. Mud pit area

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12. Why do we monitor pit level?

A. To Inform Mud engineer when to mix more mud

B. To warn Driller of both a Kick or losses
C. To warn Driller of mud losses
D. To warn Driller of a kick

13. What is the function of the high-low pit level alarm system?

A. To warn derrick hand of loss of suction to the mud pump

B. To warn derrick hand on pits overflowing
C. To give early warning of gains or losses down-hole

14. Mud monitoring equipment such as PVT and pit alarm systems, trip tanks, and trip records
should be used:

A. Only in production and abnormal pressure formations

B. Only in deeper formations
C. Only in production formations
D. Any time the well is open and fluid is circulated through mud tanks and on trips

15. You are tripping out without filling the hole. How does this affect mud level and bottom hole
pressure (BHP)?

A. Mud level will drop and BHP will increase

B. Mud level will drop and BHP will decrease
C. Mud level and BHP will stay constant
D. Mud level will rise and BHP will drop

16. When pulling out of the hole for a bit trip. It is common practice to fill the hole every 12 stands?
.

A. True
B. False

17. How is the Trip Tank lined-up when tripping?

A. Mud is circulated from Trip Tank into the Annulus and mud returns from flow line back into the
Trip Tank
B. Mud is circulated from Mud Pit into the Annulus and mud returns from flow line back into the
Trip Tank
C. Mud is circulated from Trip Tank into the Annulus and mud returns from flow line back across
the Shakers

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18. When pipe is tripped out of the hole what will happen to the mud level in the Trip Tank?
A. Drop
B. Stay the same level
C. Rise

19. What should happen to the trip tank mud level when running in the hole
A. Mud level should increase
B. Mud level should stay constant
C. Mud level should decrease

20. The Driller should be informed when mud transfers are started so that the gain in pit level can
be monitored to check for an influx:

A. False
B. True

21. How is pit level measured and monitored?

A. Sensor in the mud pit and display in the Tool pusher office
B. Sensor in the Shale Shaker and display on the rig floor
C. Sensor in the mud pit and display on the rig floor
D. Sensor in the De-Gasser pit and display in the Mud Engineer's lab.

22. How do rig floor crew members monitor for mud contamination?

A. Take weight and viscosity measurements at shakers and suction pit

B. Review Mud Engineer report every 8 hours
C. Flow check at each connection
D. Record weight on bit every 15 minutes

23. If the Driller is not informed that the mud additions have stopped what could happen?

A. To know when to operate the pit agitator to prevent Barite falling out of the mud
B. To start bottoms-up circulation to clean the hole before new mud is pumped
C. To recognize if there are gains and losses due to a kick or lost circulation.
D. To line up returns through the Desilters to improve mud mixing.

24. One of the most important actions a rig floor crew member can do to prevent kicks is to take
accurate mud weight readings at regular intervals

A. false
B. True

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 25. What can happen if the Derrick hand lines up to the incorrect pit?
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A. Wrong mud weight may be pumped down hole

B. Potential for a kick or losses
C. Contamination of active pits
D. All of the above

26. How can mud agitation in the pits affect the mud weight pumped down-hole?

A. Agitation of mud prevents Barite settling out of the mud

B. Agitation of mud causes Barite to settle out of the mud
C. Agitation causes mud viscosity chemicals to settle down and reduce mud geI strength
D. Agitation of mud increase filtration down hole

27. Where should 'return' mud weight be measured?

A. Shale Shaker
B. Suction Pit
C. Return Pit
D. Vacuum degasser return line

28. Why is Mud Weight measured at the Suction Pit at regular intervals?
A. To compare with mud weight at Shakers to calculate cuttings volume
B. To check the correct mud weight is pumped down-hole
C. To record on the Mud Engineer daily report

29. Why is it important to measure the weight and viscosity ty of the fluid at the shakers?

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

B. It informs Mud Engineer when to do mud tests.
C. It is more important to measure the weight and viscosity after the Shakers.
D. It provides information about mud properties and the general well condition.

30. Why must the drill crew inform the Driller if they switch on the Desilters or De-Sander?
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A. So the Driller is aware of the cause of the pit level change

B. So the Driller is aware of the cause of the flow rate change
C. So the Driller can line-up returns to the trip tank

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31. The Driller should be informed when mud transfers are stopped because any gain in pit level
may be a kick:

A. True
B. False

32. The safest way to transfer mud into the active system is to stop drilling, circulate and monitor
the pit level increase:

A. False
B. True

33. How can mud overflowing the Shakers affect the Driller's ability to recognize a kick?

A. More difficult due because Pit levels will increase

B. No change, mud over flowing the Shakers "'turns directly to the pits
C. More difficult because Pit levels will decrease

34. When should a flow check be done?

A. When there is a definitive change in ROP, pit gain, or flow increase

B. At the discretion of the company man
C. When there is a change in mud properties
D. When the trip tank is full

35. While drilling ahead, the Driller notices a kick indicator and is unsure of the cause. What action
should the Driller take?

A. Pick up off bottom, shut down the pumps. and flow check the well
B. Alert the rig manager and wait for his instructions on what to do
C. Continue drilling and wait until at least one more indicator appears before taking action
D. Shut-in the well and begin a well killing operation as soon as possible

36. During drilling operations the Derrick-man informs you of an unusual Pit Level rise. Would you:

A. Tell him to speak to the Mud Engineer

B. Tell him to call you back it is still rising
C. Ignore it because your instruments do not show it
D. Check for flow

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37. How often should the Derrick hand and Shaker hand check the accuracy of their Mud Balance
with fresh water?

A. At the start of a new well

B. Every Casing point
C. Every shift
D. Very week

38. Which type of rig would make it harder to see a flow rate increase?

A. land Rig
B. Jack Up
C. Floating Rig
D. Production platform

39. If you detect a sudden rotten egg smell, you should:

A. Report it at the end of your tour.
B. Try and find where the smell is coming from.
C. Keep doing your normal work as this is normal.
D. Alert the driller and be prepared to put on your PPE.

40. Why should the flow-line be cleaned out regularly?

A. To prevent the flow line from plugging or overflowing

B. To prevent the flow sensor from sticking
C. To improve accuracy of flow rate reading
D. All of the above

41. When pumping a 60 SPM the output is 11 barrels per minute. 14 bbls/ minute are returning a he
flow-line. What has happened?
A. Increase in pump pressure
B. Derrick man is transferring mud
C. Increase in mud flow

42. Connection Gas is recorded when:

A. When a Pin end washout occurs

B. Bottoms Up time after a connection
C. A Connection is made
D. When bottoms-up is circulated after a trip

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43. Why are trips monitored when running pipe in and out of the hole?
A. To help pull 'dry' pipe
B. To detect if the well is swabbing or surging
C. To allow the Driller to pull out faster
D. To keep the hole full of mud

44. If the flow check is positive:

A. Close in the well immediately
B. Notify the Tool pusher and wait for further direction
C. Go back to bottom and drill ahead carefully

45. What will be the effect down hole if lighter mud is pumped into the well?
A. Bottom hole pressure will decrease
B. Hydrostatic pressure will stay the same
C. Losses may occur at the shoe
D. Bottom hole pressure will increase

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Shut-in Methods

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1. When a kick is noticed the first action should be to:

A. Circulate at double the pump speed

B. Close the well In
C. Increase mud weight
D. Reduce pump speed

2. Which of the following is the best answer for what should be done after completing any type of
drill?

A. Let the company man know that a drill was done and then record it
B. Let the company man know that a drill was d one
C. Record that a drill was done and review the drill with the crew
D. Record and review the drill with the crew and let them know the time and date of the next drill

3. You are assisting the Derrick hand to raise mud weight during a well kill. If the mixing hopper
and pump become plugged what is the first action to take?

A. Switch on pit agitators and add Barite direct Into the pit
B. Stop raising mud weight until a full circulation or the well is completed
C. Stop down equipment and clear blockage
D. Inform Driller and Supervisor about the problem

4. Immediately after a well has been shut-in during a drilling operation, what is the first thing that
should be done?
A. Check the drill-pipe pressure to calculate formation pressure
B. Calculate Kill Weight Fluid
C. Record the pit gain
D. Check the BOP for leaks

5. The main reason to shut a well in quickly is:

A. To minimize the time spent on the choke.
B. To minimize the amount of mud weight increase needed.
C. To minimize the size of the kick taken.
D. To minimize the shut in drill pipe pressure.
6. What can be a problem if there is a delay when shutting in the well?

A. Increase In kick size

B. Higher shut In casing pressure
C. Possible losses at a weak formation
D. All of the above
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7. What is the main risk to a shallow to medium water-depth offshore rig that is drilling top hole?

A. Supplies
B. Shallow gas
C. Stuck Pipe
D. Mud problems

8. Which of the following is an advantage of using the hard shut-in?

A. It works for all types of formations

B. It is the fastest way to get the well shut-In
C. It reduces the amount of pressure surge on equipment
D. It is the safest shut in method

9. What t is the main reason for a trip drill?

A. To ensure the crew is trained to kill the well

B. To test the pit flow and trip tank alarms
C. To see how fast the Driller can line up on the choke manifold
D. To ensure the crew is able to effectively react to a kick while tripping

10. What is the main reason for a pit drill?

A. To ensure the crew is able to effectively react to a kick
B. To ensure the crew is trained to kill the well
C. To see how fast the Driller can line up on the trip tank
D. To test the pot and now alarms

11. What is the definition of the term 'shallow gas flow'?

A. A Drill Stem Test (DST') in a top-hole hydrocarbon-bearing formation

B. Gas cut mud returns at surface
C. Connection gas when drilling top-hole
D. Flow of fluids from a hydrocarbon-bearing zone located close to surface

12. Why are shallow kicks dangerous?

A. Less time to react due to depth of the kick
B. They create very high shut-In pressures
C. Mud weight required to kill are always very high
D. Shallow kicks always contain dangerous amounts of H2S

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13. Connection Gas is recorded when:

A. A Connection is made
B. When bottoms-up is circulated after a trip
C. Bottoms up time after a connection
D. When a Pin end washout occurs

14. When drilling, the Choke Manifold should be set up as follows for Hard Shut In:
A. Stack valve closed, choke line open to shakers through manually adjustable choke, Manual
Choke closed
B. Stack valve closed, choke line open to shakers through remote adjustable choke, Remote
adjustable choke closed.
C. Stack valve closed, choke line through remote adjustable choke open, Remote adjustable
choke open
D. Stack valve open, choke line open through remote adjustable choke, Remote choke open

15. When drilling, the Choke Manifold should be set up as follows for Soft Shut-In:
A. Stack valve open choke line open through remote adjustable choke Remote choke open
B. Stack valve closed. Choke line through remote adjustable choke open. remote adjustable
choke open
C. Stack valve closed. Choke line open to shakers through manually adjustable choke. Manual
Choke closed
D. Stack valve closed. Choke line open to shakers through remote adjustable choke. Remote
adjustable choke closed

16. The Soft Shut-In method to secure a well is:

A. Shut down pump; pick up and space out; open choke line valve; close BOP, close adjustable
choke. and record pressure
B. Shut down pump: pick up and space out, close BOP, open choke line valve lose adjustable
choke, and record pressure
C. Pick up and space out; shut down pump; close BOP; close adjustable choke, open choke line
valve and record pressure
D. Pick up and space out; shut down pump; open choke line valve; close BOP, close adjustable
choke, and record pressure

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Data to Collect

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1. Slow Pump Rate/Circulating Pressure tests are carried out:

A. With the well shut in on a kick

B. During a kick operation
C. During drilling operation

2. What data on the kill sheet is normally updated every day by the drill crew?

A. Kill Mud weight

B. Volumes, strokes and slow pump rate pressures
C. Initial and Final circulating pressures
D. Pressure step-down chart or graph

3. The Driller pumps down the drill pipe and back up the annulus at reduced strokes per minute
(SPM). What is the name for this recorded pressure?
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A. The bit nozzle pressure loss

B. The annular pressure loss
C. The surface line pressure loss
D. The slow pump rate pressure

4. Which one of the following is used in calculating kill mud weight:

A. Shut-in drill pipe pressure
B. Shut-in casing pressure
C. Mud hydrostatic in annulus
D. Influx gradient

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Killing Methods

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1. A Well Kill Plan is developed to ensure personnel carry out their duties according to the plan
and each person is fully aware of their role in the kill process:

A. True
B. False

2. While killing a well what pressure do we want to keep constant?

A. Choke pressure
B. Pump pressure
C. Bottom hole pressure
D. Casing pressure

3. During a well killing operation, the technique used is to keep Bottom Hole Pressure equal to:
A. Equal to slow circulating rate pressure
B. Casing pressure
C. Drill pipe pressure
D. At least formation fluid pressure

4. Which of the following is not a purpose of the kill sheet?

A. To calculate volumes and kill mud weight
B. To provide a step by step plan to drill the well
C. To provide a current data sheet of well information that is ready when a kick is taken
D. To assist Supervisors and crew to kill the well according to a plan

5. Which kill method pumps kill mud at the same time as circulating the influx up the annulus?
A. The Driller’s Method
B. The Volumetric Method
C. The Bull-heading technique
D. The wait and weight Method

6. Which kill method requires two circulations?

A. Walt and Weight Method
B. Concurrent Method
C. Driller’s Method
D. Bull-heading Method

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GAS Behavior
7. What mud balance will normally give a higher mud weight reading?

A. Atmospheric balance
B. Pressurized balance

8. What type of kick can give a large increase in pit level and potentially cause the pits to
overflow?

A. Oil
B. Oil and water mix
C. Water
D. Gas

9. Which type of in flux is potentially the most dangerous:

A. Oil
B. Water
C. Natural Gas

10. Gas entering the wellbore will reduce hydrostatic pressure. This will be greatest when gas
bubble is:
A. At the surface pipe
B. At the casing shoe
C. At the bottom

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EQUIPMENT

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1. Drilling spools are used in BOP stacks for what main reason:

A. To localize erosion in a less expensive spool

B. To allow for stripping operations
C. To make stack taller
D. All of the above

2. Which type of valve would be made up to the drill pipe if the well kicks while tripping?

A. Float valve
B. Choke valve
C. Full opening safety valve
D. Non-return valve

3. The FOSV or Stabbing valve should be located in the Driller’s dog house with the correct size
wrench.

A. True
B. False

4. The Full Opening Safety Valve (FOSV) should remain on the rig floor in the closed position, ready
to be stabbed into the pipe if the well flows up the drill string;
A. True
B. False

5. What is the Normal closing pressure for pipe rams:

A. 1500 psi
B. 600 - 900 psi
C. 3000 psi

6. What is the Normal Closing Pressure Range for an Annular Preventer:

A. 600-1500 psi
B. 1500-3000 psi
C. 1500-2000 psi

7. What is a 'function' test on the BOPs?

A. Test to check wellhead strength
B. Test to check BOPs are holding pressure
C. Test to check formation strength
D. Test to check BOPs are operating

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8. What must the BOP pressure rating be capable of handling?
A. Shut in on a shallow gas kick
B. Hold the maximum expected surface pressure
C. 1000 psi above mud hydrostatic
D. Hold the maximum formation pressure

9. What is the function of Blind Rams?

A. As a back up to the Annular

B. To cur the drill string and seal off the hole
C. To sea off the open hole
D. To hang-off the drill string during a kill

10. When are the Shear Rams used:

A. Shut off a shallow kick

B. To close the well In with drill pipe in the hole
C. To hang off Drill String
D. Control a blowout through the Drill Pipe

11. What piece of equipment is used to adjust the Annular pressure?

A. Regulator
B. Pressure relief valve
C. Charge pump
D. By-Pass valve

12. What is meant by Accumulator Pre-charge Pressure?

A. Pressure at which Accumulator Pumps start

B. Pressure of Nitrogen in Accumulator without hydraulic fluid
C. Pressure when Accumulators have hydraulic fluid
D. All of the above

13. What is the function of the Accumulator Unit?

A. To operate the Remote Choke
B. To back up the rig air pressure
C. To open or close the BOPs
D. To pressure test the BOPs

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14. What is the function of the charge pumps on the Accumulator unit?

A. To pressure the hydraulic fluid In the Accumulator bottles

B. To close the HCR or Fail safe valves
C. To pressure test the BOPs
D. To pressure the nitrogen up to pre-charge pressure

15. Where is the Mud Gas Separator (Poor- Boy Degasser) located?
A. Downstream of the Shakers
B. Downstream of the vacuum degasser
C. Upstream of the Choke manifold
D. Downstream of the Choke manifold

16. 'POOR BOY' and 'VACUUM' are words relating to types of:
A. Degassers
B. Safety Valves
C. Chokes
D. De-Silters
E. Flare Booms

17. Where is the Choke located?

A. Connected to Ram outlet

B. At the Choke Manifold
C. At the Standpipe manifold
D. At the drilling Spool

18. The main function of the Choke in the overall BOP system is:

A. To hold back pressure while circulating up the kick

B. To divert fluid to the mud tank
C. To close the well In softly
D. To divert contaminant to the burning pit

19. Choke lines between Stack and Choke Manifold should:

A. Have sufficient bore to prevent erosion
B. Be firmly anchored
C. Have rated pressure at least equal to Stack working pressure
D. All of the above

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20. What is the main function of a Diverter:

A. To act as a back-up system If the Annulus Preventer fails

B. To shut-in a shallow kick
C. To create a back pressure sufficient to stop formation fluids entering the wellbore
D. To direct fluid a safe distance away from the rig floor

21. When diverting you should close the Diverter first then open the vent line valve.

A. True
B. False

22. Diverters are used:

A. When shallow formations at the shoe are weak

B. When insufficient casing is set in the hole
C. On top hole
D. All of the above

23. Which one of the following lines normally has the largest internal diameter?

A. Annular Preventer closing line

B. Choke line
C. Diverter Vent line
D. Kill line

24. Which piece of B.O.P Equipment is normally closed first when shutting in a kicking well?

A. Choke- line Valve

B. Ram
C. Annular
D. Choke

25. If Nitrogen is not available, the accumulator bottles can be pre-charged with air:
A. True
B. False

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