INTRODUCTION TO WELL CONTROL

EXERCISE 6

GAS BEHAVIOUR AND STRIPPING

ANSWERS

OFFICE USE:

Possible score: 12

Actual score:

% = Actual x 100
Possible

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1. Next to the pressure gradients listed state if the influx is Gas, Oil or Water.
(3 Points)
A1
1. .45 psi/ft = WATER

2. .12 psi/ft = GAS

3. .35 psi/ft = OIL

2. What happens to bottom hole pressure if gas migration occurs. The well is
closed in. (1 Point)

A2
INCREASE

3. What happens to gas bubble pressure if gas migration occurs. The well is
closed in. (1 Point)

A3
STAY SAME

4. What happens to bottom hole pressure if gas enters the well during tripping
out and migration occurs. (1 Point)
A4
DECREASE

5. What happens to gas bubble pressure if gas enters the well during tripping out
and migration occurs. (1 Point)

A5
DECREASE

6. What is the maximum recommended stripping speed (1 Point).

a. 2 ft/min
b. 2 ft/sec
c. 20 ft/min
d. 20 ft/sec
A6
B

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7. For surface and subsea stacks it is recommended to strip through which type
of blowout preventer. (1 Point)

A7
ANNULAR

8. List three out of six general things to remember prior to stripping into the hole.
(3 Points)

A8

1. REMOVE PIPE PROTECTORS

2. SMOOTH TOOL JOINTS

3. LUBRICATE

4. SPARE SAFETY VALVE

5. LOWER ANNULAR PRESSURE

BUT AVOID LEAKS

6. STRIPPING CHECK LIST

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