Well Planning Considerations

1. Which two factors most influence well planning and determine the limits for the ‘drilling
window’ ?

a) Mud weight and MAASP

b) Hydrostatic pressure and BOP rating
c) Formation pressure and formation strength
d) Sea water depth and sea water gradient

2. Most well control calculations are based upon which basic equation / formula ?

a) Pressure Gradient (psi/ft) = Mud weight(ppg) x .052

b) BHCP (bottom hole circulating pressure) = Hydrostatic pressure + Annular Pressure loss
c) Hydrostatic pressure (psi) = Mud weight (ppg) x .052 x TVD
d) Equivalent circulating density (ECD) = (APL  TVD  .052) + Mud weight in hole

3. ‘Normal’ formation pressure is the same all over the world. (true or false)

a) True
b) False

4. Underline which one of the following statements is correct relating to subnormal formation
pressure.

a) Subnormal formation pressure is defined as any pressure, which is less than ‘normal’ pressure.
b) Subnormal formation pressure is defined as any pressure, which is greater than ‘normal’
pressure.

5. Underline which one of the following statements is correct relating to abnormal pressure.

a) Abnormal formation pressure is any pressure that is greater than ‘normal’ pressure
b) Abnormal formation pressure is any pressure that is less than ‘normal’ pressure.

6. Which of the formation characteristics below, will determine how fast a kick will enter the
wellbore ?

a) Porosity
b) Permeability

7. Reservoir rocks commonly have porosities ranging from which of the following ?

a) 2% to 12%
b) 5% to 15%
c) 5% to 30%
d) 15% to 35%

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8. The maximum volume of influx that can be contained by the open hole section, is dependent
on which of the following factors ?

a) Mud gradient
b) TVD of the shoe
c) Fracture gradient
d) Working pressure of the BOP

9. LOT stands for which of the following ?

a) Lay out tubing

b) Leak off test
c) Line on test
d) Leak off temperature

10. FIT – a formation integrity test, tests the exposed formation to which of the following ?

a) A pressure that is equal to formation pressure

b) A pressure that is greater than formation pressure
c) A pre-determined pressure, that is below formation fracture pressure.

11. Test pressures for formation evaluation and prediction, should not exceed a certain % of the
minimum yield of the weakest casing. What is that % ?

a) 60 %
b) 70%
c) 80%

12. Which of the following is the correct definition of kick tolerance ?

a) Maximum volume of kick influx that can be safely taken into the well bore and subsequently
circulated out of the well without breaking down the formation at the open hole weak point
(normally assumed to be the shoe)
b) Maximum volume of kick influx that can be safely taken into the well bore and subsequently
circulated out of the well bore without exceeding the pressure ratings of the surface equipment
and MAASP.

13. Which one of the following system pressure losses are added to the hydrostatic pressure and
can then be expressed as a mud weight or ECD (Equivalent Circulating Density) ?

a) Pressure losses in the drill pipe

b) Pressure losses in the BHA
c) Pressure losses through the bit nozzles
d) Pressure losses in the annulus

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14. You are drilling in close proximity to other wells and you discover metals cuttings in your
mud returns. What course of action do you take ?

a) Slow down your ROP (rate of penetration) and continue monitoring the mud returns.
b) Slow down your pump rate and monitor the mud returns for a reduction in metal cuttings.
c) Stop drilling immediately and run a survey to determine the position of the wellbore.

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