IWCF Well Control Course – Homework Day One

1 Normal formation pressure gradient is generally assumed to be:

A. 0.496 psi/ft
B. 0.564 psi/ft
C. 0.376 psi/ft
D. 0.465 psi/ft

2 Referring to the last question, what mud weight would be required to BALANCE normal
formation pressure?
8.94 ppg

3 What mud weight is required to BALANCE a formation pressure of 2,930 psi at 5,420 ft TVD?
10.4 ppg

4 If the fluid level dropped 550 feet in a 9,600-foot hole containing 10.6 ppg mud, what would
the hydrostatic pressure be?

A. 5,596 psi
B. 4,988 psi
C. 5,843 psi
D. 5,100 psi

5 A hydraulic delay exists between the time the choke is adjusted to the time the drill pipe
pressure reacts. This hydraulic delay is:

A. Equal to the speed of sound

B. About 1 second per 300 meters (1000 feet) of distance travelled
C. About equal to 20 seconds
D. This is a myth – no hydraulic delay exists

6 Mud weight increase required to kill a kick should be based upon:

A. SIDPP
B. SICP
C. OMW plus slow circulating rate pressure
D. SICP minus the SIDPP

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7 The well is being killed using the Wait & Weight method. 10.6 KWM is being pumped down
the drill string. After pumping 600 strokes the drill pipe pressure is 1300 psi. The crew then
reduces the pump rate from 40 spm to 30 spm using the proper procedure. What will the drill
pipe pressure be at the new rate after pumping a total of 800 strokes?

DATA

OWM 9.6 ppg

Surface to bit stokes 1200
Bit to surface strokes 2400
Slow circulating rate pressure 1000 psi @ 40 spm
SIDPP 500 psi
SICP 850 psi
Pit Gain 22 bbl
TVD/MD 10000 feet
KWM 10.6 ppg
ICP 1500 psi
FCP 1100 psi
PSI/100 STK 33 psi

A. 1350 psi
B. 1234 psi
C. 769 psi
D. 694 psi

8 The correct gauge to use to calculate KWM is:

A. The gauge on the choke and kill manifold

B. The drill pipe pressure gauge on the driller’s console
C. The casing gauge on the driller’s console
D. The drill pipe pressure gauge on the remote choke panel
E. The casing gauge on the remote choke panel

9 A flowing well is closed in. Which pressure gauge is used to determine formation pressure?

A. BOP manifold gauge

B. Choke console drill pipe pressure gauge
C. Driller’s console drill pipe pressure gauge
D. Choke console casing pressure gauge

10 The principle involved in the CONSTANT BOTTOM HOLE PRESSURE method of well
control is to maintain a pressure that is:

A. Equal to the slow circulating rate pressure

B. At least equal to formation pressure
C. Equal to the SIDPP
D. At least equal to the SICP

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11 What will be the approximate SICP when a well is closed in on a 30 bbl gas kick while drilling
8 ½” hole at 11000 feet TVD with 5”, 19.5 lb/ft drill pipe and 750 feet of 6 ½” drill collars.
Annular Capacities:

5” DP in 8 ½” Hole 0.0459 bbl/ft

6 ½” DC in 8 ½” hole 0.0292 bbl/ft

The mud weight is 12.3 ppg and the SIDPP is 350 psi. Assuming a gas gradient of 0.115
psi/ft,

A. 480 psi
B. 650 psi
C. 975 psi
D. 837 psi

12 On a surface stack, what would happen when bringing the pumps up to the kill speed if the
casing pressure was allowed to fall below the SICP?

A. Formation would probably break down

B. More influx could be let into the wellbore
C. It would have no affect on anything

13 Why is a 20 bbl kick in a small annulus more significant than a 20 bbl kick in a large annulus?

A. The KWM cannot be easily calculated

B. It results in higher annular pressures
C. The kicks are usually gas
D. The pipe is more prone to getting stuck

14 Calculate the slow circulating rate pressure. The Initial Circulating Rate pressure (ICP) is
determined by bringing the pump rate to a pre-determined 30 spm by holding the SICP
constant. The well is shut-in with 220 psi on the drill pipe. At 30 spm the ICP is 1060 psi.

A. 700 psi
B. 770 psi
C. 800 psi
D. 840 psi

15 A kicking well has been shut in. SIDPP = 0 psi and there is a float in the drill string. To
establish the SIDPP what action should be taken?

A. Pump very slowly into the drill pipe with the well shut in. When the casing pressure
starts to rise read the pump pressure. This is the SIDPP.
B. Bring the pump up to the kill rate holding the casing pressure constant by opening
the choke. The pressure shown when the pump is at the kill rate is the SIDPP.
C. Pump at the kill rate into the drill string with the well shut in. When casing pressure
starts to rise, read the pump pressure. This is the SIDPP.
D. Shearing the pipe and reading the SIDPP directly off of the casing pressure gauge.

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Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following information:

A deviated hole has a MD of 12320 feet and a TVD of 10492 feet. 9 5/8” casing is set at a measured
depth of 9750 feet and 9200 feet TVD. 11.4 ppg mud is in use when the well kicks and is closed in.

SIDPP 750 psi

SICP 1150 psi
Pit Gain 15 bbl
Fracture Mud Weight 14.4 ppg
DP Capacity 0.01776 bbl/ft
Casing Capacity 0.0732 bbl/ft
Slow Circulating Rate Pressure 850 psi

16 The maximum allowable annular surface pressure is rounded off to:

A. 1370 psi
B. 1480 psi
C. 1435 psi
D. 1415 psi

17 The kill weight mud required to balance the formation pressure is:

A. 13.1 ppg
B. 12.6 ppg
C. 12.8 ppg
D. 12.2 ppg

18 What drilling mud weight mud would give a safety margin of 100 psi after the well was killed?

A. 13.4 ppg
B. 13.0 ppg
C. 12.4 ppg
D. 11.8 ppg

19 The Initial Circulating Pressure is:

A. 1400 psi
B. 1600 psi
C. 1900 psi

20 The Final Circulating Pressure is:

A. 850 psi
B. 954 psi
C. 920 psi
D. 1050 psi

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21 To find the initial circulating pressure on a surface BOP stack when the slow pump rate
circulating pressure is not known and a kick has been taken

A. Circulate at the desired SPM to circulate out the kick but hold 200 psi back pressure
on the drill pipe side with the choke.
B. Add 400 psi to the casing pressure and bring the pump up to the selected kill rate
while using the choke to maintain an additional 400 psi on the casing.
C. Bring the pump up to the kill rate while holding the SICP constant by choke
manipulation. After the hydraulic delay, the pressure shown on the drill pipe gauge is
the initial circulating pressure.
D. Add 1000 psi to the SIDPP and circulate out the kick.

22 If, while waiting for kill mud to be mixed, both the drill pipe and the annulus pressures start to
increase, what type of influx does this indicate?

A. Fresh water
B. Salt water
C. Oil
D. Gas

23 A kick has been taken in a horizontal well. Use the following date to calculate the mud weight
required to kill this well:

MW 12.8 ppg
Length of horizontal section 5990 feet
TVD at time of kick 5820 feet
TVD at start of horizontal 5790 feet
MD at start of horizontal 13680 feet
SIDPP 230 psi
SICP 240 psi

KWM = 13.6 ppg

24 Company policy states: “…while killing a well you will always attempt to kill the well using a
method that minimizes the pressure on the stack and upper casing.” Which method would
you choose?

A. Wait and Weight

B. Driller’s
C. Lubricate and Bleed
D. Volumetric

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25 The following diagrams depict approximately the pressure changes at various points in a well
being killed using the Wait and Weight method and maintaining the correct bottom hole
pressure. (The diagrams are not to scale)

Match the following names to the correct graphs – write the appropriate number in the
answer boxes provided.

1. Drill Pipe Pressure (II) 2. Bottom Hole Pressure (I)

3. Casing Shoe Pressure (IV) 4. Surface Casing Pressure (III)

26 We are planning to circulate out a kick with the Wait and Weight method. The volume of the
surface lines on the rig is 20 BBL. Identify the best procedure for dealing with the surface line
volume.

A. Re-zero the stroke counter once KWM reaches the bit

B. Subtract 20 bbl (adjusted for pump strokes) from the strokes to bit total on the kill
sheet
C. Ignore the surface line volume
D. Re-zero the stroke counter when KWM starts down the drill pipe

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27 Why do we need to take into account surface line volume (from the mud pumps to the rig
floor) when preparing the kill sheet with the Wait and Weight method? (TWO ANSWERS)

A. If we don’t, following the drill pipe pressure graph will result in a BHP that is too low
B. If we don’t, there will be no effect on BHP
C. If we don’t, following the drill pipe pressure graph will result in a BHP that is too high
D. If we don’t, the total time for killing the well will be shorter than calculated
E. If we don’t the total time for killing the well will be longer than calculated

28 You are circulating out a gas kick using the Wait & Weight method. What will happen to BHP
in each of the following situations?

A. If drill pipe pressure is held constant while kill mud is being pumped to the bit
.
a. Increase b. Decrease c. Stay the same

B. If drill pipe pressure is held constant while kill weight mud is pumped up the annulus.

a. Increase b. Decrease c. Stay the same

C. If SPM is increased and drill pipe pressure is held constant.

a. Increase b. Decrease c. Stay the same

D. If the gas bubble is not allowed to expand.

a. Increase b. Decrease c. Stay the same

29 While killing the well, as the pump speed is increased, what should happen to the casing
pressure in order to keep BHP constant?

A. Casing pressure should be held steady during a SPM change

B. Casing pressure should be allowed to rise during a SPM change
C. Casing pressure should be allowed to fall during a SPM change

30 A gas kick is being circulated up the hole. What is the surface pit volume most likely to do?

A. Increase
B. Stay the same
C. Decrease

31 When starting a kill operation with a surface BOP, the choke pressure is held constant while
bringing the pump up to speed. The drill pipe pressure gauge now reads 250 psi higher than
the calculated initial circulating pressure. To maintain constant BHP, what is the best action
to take?

A. Open the choke and let the standpipe pressure drop to the calculated initial
circulating pressure.
B. Continue to circulate with the new initial circulating pressure and adjust the drill pipe
graph accordingly
C. There will now be a 250-psi overbalance on the bottom which is acceptable. Nothing
needs to be done.

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32 On the second circulation of the Driller’s method if the casing pressure was held constant
until KWM reached the surface what would happen to BHP?

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Stay the same

33 Under which circumstances would the Wait and Weight method provide lower equivalent
pressure at the casing shoe than the Driller’s method?

A. When the drill string volume is greater than the open hole annular volume
B. When the drill string volume is less than the open hole annular volume
C. The pressure at the casing shoe will be the same regardless of the method used

34 Which statement is correct when comparing the Driller’s method and the Wait and Weight
method?

A. The Driller’s method will give the lowest casing shoe pressure when the open hole
annular volume is larger than the drill string volume
B. The Wait and Weight method will give the lowest casing shoe pressure when the
open hole annular volume is smaller than the drill string volume
C. The Wait and Weight method will give the lowest casing shoe pressure when the
open hole volume minus the gain is larger than the drill string volume
D. The Wait and Weight method will always give a lower maximum pressure at the
casing shoe than the Driller’s method

35 There will be little or no difference between the SIDPP and SICP as long as the influx stays
in the horizontal section of the well. What is the reason for this?

A. The influx has little or no effect on the hydrostatic head in the annulus while it is in
the horizontal section of the hole
B. In horizontal wells, there is usually little or no difference between the density of the
drilling fluid and the density of the influx
C. In horizontal wells, the influx can also enter the drill string because the BHA is
usually very short in comparison with those used in vertical wells
D. The influx migration rate differs in vertical wells as compared to horizontal wells

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36 Place in the correct order from the list below the procedure for killing a well using the Driller’s
Method with a Surface Stack BOP.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

f c b l e i g j k

NOTE: There are 3 INCORRECT statements in the list

a. SIDPP will remain constant as the pump is brought to kill speed.

b. SIDPP and SICP will be approximately the same after the first circulation if the well is
shut back in.
c. Drillpipe pressure is kept constant until the influx is circulated out.
d. Drillpipe pressure is kept constant until kill mud reaches the bit.
e. Casing pressure should remain constant while kill mud is pumped to the bit.
f. At the start of the first circulation the pump is brought up to kill speed holding casing
pressure constant.
g. Drillpipe pressure is kept constant until kill mud reaches the surface.
h. Casing pressure will remain constant while kill mud is pumped to surface.
i. Drillpipe pressure will reduce from ICP to FCP as kill mud is pumped to bit.
j. Casing pressure will decrease as kill mud is pumped to surface.
k. With kill mud at surface and the well shut-in check for zero shut in pressures.
l. At the start of the second circulation the pump is brought up to kill speed holding
casing pressure constant.

37 Select one of the following statements that is TRUE concerning wellbore pressures when
circulating a gas influx to surface.

a. So long as the correct kill procedures are followed that part of the wellbore which is
above a gas influx will have a constant pressure.
b. So long as the correct kill procedures are followed that part of the wellbore which is
below a gas influx will have a constant pressure.
c. So long as the correct kill procedures are followed that part of the wellbore which is
below a gas influx will have an increasing pressure.

38 Below is a list of possible problems that may occur during a kill. Match the cause to the
problem.

PROBLEM CAUSE

a. Both gauges falling 1. Choke plugging

b. Both gauges rising 2. Bit plugging
c. D.P. gauge rising 3. Choke washout
d. D.P. gauge falling 4. Nozzle/pipe washout

a. matches 3

b. matches 1

c. matches 2

d. matches 4

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39 Place the following procedures in the correct order for the Wait & Weight Method. The well is
shut in and your ready to start the kill.

NOTE: There are 3 INCORRECT statements in the list

a. Bring pump up to speed holding drillpipe pressure constant.

b. Allow drillpipe pressure to fall from ICP to FCP as kill mud is pumped to bit.
c. Bring pump up to speed holding casing pressure constant.
d. Maintain drillpipe pressure constant as kill mud is pumped from bit to surface.
e. Maintain casing pressure constant as kill mud pumped from bit to surface.
f. Allow drillpipe pressure to fall gradually from ICP to FCP as kill mud is pumped from
suction pit to shaker.
g. Shut down and check the well is dead.

1st c

2nd b

3rd d

4th g

40 What is the primary means of preventing kicks? (What is “primary” well control)

A. The slow circulating rate used in the kill process

B. The use of mud hydrostatics to balance fluid pressure in the formation
C. The use of blowout preventers to close in a well this is flowing
D. The use of pit volume and flow rate measuring devices to recognize a kick

41 The part of the system pressure loss (standpipe pressure) that is exerted on the formation is:

A. pressure loss of the surface equipment

B. pressure loss in the annulus
C. pressure loss through the drill string
D. pressure loss through the bit

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 DATA FOR QUESTIONS 42 & 43

Mud weight 10.3 ppg

TVD 11600 feet
MD 12500 feet
Surface equipment pressure loss 100 psi
Drill string pressure loss 0.08 psi/ft
Bit nozzle pressure loss 1500 psi
Annular pressure loss 0.02 psi/ft

42 What is the circulating pressure?

A. 1,600 psi
B. 760 psi
C. 2,850 psi
D. 3,000 psi

43 What is the bottom hole pressure while circulating?

A. 6,445 psi
B. 6,463 psi
C. 6,927 psi
D. 6,945 psi

44 The well depth is 6,400 feet. The annular pressure loss while drilling is 95 psi and the current
mud weight is 11.2 ppg. The casing shoe is at a depth of 4,400 feet. What is the ECD at the
casing shoe?
11.48 ppg

45 If the pump speed is increased, what happens to the friction losses in the annulus?

A. Decreases
B. Stays the same
C. Increases

46 What is meant by Abnormal Pressure (over-pressure) with regard to fluid pressure in the
formation?

A. The excess pressure due to circulating mud at high rates

B. The excess pressure that needs to be applied to cause leak-off into a normally
pressured formation
C. High density mud used to create a large overbalance
D. Formation fluid pressure that exceeds normal water hydrostatic pressure

47 Abnormal formation pressure can be caused by?

A. thick sandstone sections

B. insufficient mud weight
C. formation fluids supporting part of the overburden
D. All of the above

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48 Which TWO of the following indications suggest that mud hydrostatic pressure and formation
pressure are almost equal?

A. Increase in flow out of the well

B. Increase in background gas, trip gas, and connection gas
C. Temperature anomalies
D. Pit gain
E. All of the above

49 Throughout the world, what is the most common cause of abnormal formation pressures?

A. Thick sandstone sections

B. Under compacted shales
C. Faults
D. Uplift and erosion

50 A gas bearing formation is over pressured by an artesian effect. Which of the following
conditions has created the overpressure?

A. A formation water source located at a higher level than the rig floor
B. The difference in density between formation gas and formation liquid
C. Compaction of the formation by shallower, overlying formations

51 The flow sensor shows a total loss of returns. You pick up and check for flow. The mud level
in the hole is out of sight. What action would you take?

A. Pump at a reduced rate while mixing LCM

B. Continue drilling blind
C. Close the well in and check for pressures
D. Begin filling the annulus with water noting how barrels are required to fill the hole

52 Which of the following statements best describes formation porosity?

A. The ratio of the pore spaces to the total volume of the rock
B. The ability of the fluid and gas to move within the rock
C. The presence of sufficient water volume to provide gas lift
D. All of the above

53 Which of the following statements best describes formation permeability?

A. The ratio of the pore spaces to the total volume of the rock
B. The ability of fluid and gas to move within a rock
C. The presence of sufficient water volume to provide gas lift
D. All of the above

54 Which of the following would be affected by the permeability of a formation from which a kick
occurred? (TWO ANSWERS)

A. The time required for surface pressures to stabilize

B. The calculated kill mud density
C. The Initial Circulating Pressure
D. The size of the influx in the wellbore
E. The shut-in drill pipe pressure

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55 What is the reason for circulating out a kick at a slow pump rate?

A. Obtains a smaller expansion of the gas influx thereby reducing casing pressure
during the kill process
B. Create a sufficient pressure loss in the circulating system to give a greater
overbalance for a safer kill operation
C. Minimize excess pressure exerted on formation during the kill process

56 Pick Five (5) situations from the following list under which you would consider taking a new
SCRP:

A. Every shift
B. Mud weight changes
C. Significant mud property changes
D. Before and after a leak-off test
E. After each connection when drilling with a top drive
F. When long sections of hole are drilled rapidly
G. After recharging pulsation dampeners
H. When returning to drilling after killing a kick

57 Many factors should be considered when selecting a kill pump rate; however, the objective
should be to regain control of the well. Choose the one answer that meets this objective.

A. By using the slowest pump rate

B. Before the end of the tour
C. As safe as possible considering all aspects of the kill
D. As fast as possible by using the maximum pump rate

58 The following slow circulating rate pressures (SCRP) were recorded. Which one does not
seem to be correct?

A. 30 spm @ 100 psi

B. 40 spm @ 180 psi
C. 50 spm @ 400 psi

59 Which of the following is the FIRST POSITIVE INDICATOR that you have taken a kick while
drilling?

A. Increase in torque
B. Gas cut mud
C. Decrease in pump pressure
D. Increase in flow rate

60 Which of the following could be considered as the SECOND POSITIVE INDICATOR that an
influx has entered the well while drilling?

A. Gas cut mud

B. A drilling breaks
C. A decrease in pump pressure
D. Gain in pit volume
E. Change in the nature of the cuttings

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61 Of the following warning signs, which TWO would leave little room for doubt that the well is
kicking?

A. Flow line temperature increase

B. Increase in rotary torque
C. Flow rate increase
D. Decreased string weight
E Pit volume gain
F. Increase in rate of penetration

62 Which of the following is NOT an indicator of when a kick may be occurring?

A. Flow rate increase

B. Increased torque
C. Pit gain
D. Well flowing with the mud pumps off

63 It can be said that closing in the well promptly is one of the most important duties of a driller.
Any delay may make the well potentially more difficult to kill. From the list of practices below,
choose the SIX MOST LIKELY to lead to an increase in the size of the influx.

A. Switching off the flow meter alarms

B. Regular briefings for the Derrickman on his duties regarding the monitoring of pit
levels
C. Drilling a further 20 feet after a drilling break before checking for flow
D. Running regular pit drills for crews
E. Maintaining stab-in valves
F. Testing stab-in valves during regular BOP tests
G. Excluding the draw works from the SCR assignment
H. Keeping air pressure at the choke panel at 10 psi
I. Calling the tool pusher to the floor prior to shutting in the well
J. Not holding down the master air valve on the remote BOP control panel while
functioning a preventer

64 Which TWO of the following drilling practices should be considered when connection gas is
noticed?

A. Pump a low viscosity pill around the bit to assist in reduction of balled bit or
stabilizers
B. Control drilling rate so that only one slug of connection gas is in the hole at any one
time
C. Pulling out of the hole to change the bit
D. Raising the mud yield point
E. Minimizing the time during connections when the pumps are switched off

65 Which one of the following would not be a warning sign that the bottom hole pressure is
approaching formation pressure?

A. Large crescent shaped cuttings

B. Well flowing with pumps off
C. Increase in chloride content of the mud
D. Increase in connection gas

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66 A driller observes a warning sign of a kick. Why is it better to continue pumping while raising
the pipe to shut-in position?

A. To minimize down time

B. To minimize the amount of influx by keeping annular pressure loss as long as
possible
C. The driller should shut off the pump before picking up to identify the influx as soon as
possible
D. To prevent the pipe from getting stuck

67 While drilling along at a steady rate the Derrickman asks to slow the mud pumps down so
that the shakers can handle the amount of cuttings being returned. Which of the following
would be the safest course of action?

A. Continue at the same drilling rate allowing the excess solids to by-pass the shakers
and get caught in the sand trap
B. Pick up off bottom and check for flow; if there is no flow then circulate bottoms up to
a reduced rate so the shakers can handle the volume of cuttings
C. Slow down the mud pump until the shakers can handle the cuttings volume
D. Slow down the drilling rate and pump rate until the shakers clear up then go back to
the original drilling rate

68 What is the correct meaning of the term “Secondary Well Control”?

A. Preventing flow of formation fluid into the wellbore by maintaining drilling fluid
hydrostatic equal to or greater than formation pressure
B. Preventing the flow of formation fluid into the well by maintaining a sum of drilling
fluid hydrostatic and dynamic pressure loss
C. Preventing the flow of formation fluids into the well by maintaining the dynamic
pressure loss in the annulus equal to formation pressure
D. Preventing flow of formation fluids into the well by using BOP equipment in
combination with the hydrostatic pressure of the mud to balance formation pressure

69 Which list below (a, b, c, or d) describes how the choke manifold will most likely be set up for
a SOFT SHUT-IN while drilling.

BOP Side Outlet Hydraulic Valve Remote Choke Degasser Valve

A. Open Closed Closed

B. Open Open Closed
C. Closed Open Open
D. Closed Closed Open

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70 Listed below are two procedures for shutting in a kicking well:

1. With the choke already open, pick up off bottom, shut down the pumps, open the BOP
side outlet hydraulic valve, close the BOP, close the choke, record pressures
2. With the choke already closed, pick up off bottom, shut down the pumps, close the BOP,
open the BOP side outlet hydraulic valve, record pressures

Match the procedures to the title below; put the number in the spaces provided.

A. Soft Shut-in 1 B. Hard Shut-in 2

71 The difference between the hard shut-in and the soft shut-in is that the hard shut-in:

A. The blind rams are used

B. The BOP is closed with the choke open
C. The BOP is closed with the choke closed
D. The kick is diverted

72 When a kick occurs, why is it important to shut the well in as soon as possible?

A. A larger pit gain will result in higher SIDPP and heavier KWM

TRUE FALSE

B. A larger pit gain will result in higher SIDPP and SICP

TRUE FALSE

C. A larger pit gain will result in higher SICP, but the SIDPP will remain the same

TRUE FALSE

73 The reason the casing pressure is usually higher than the SIDPP is:

A. The cuttings in the annulus are lighter therefore creating a lighter hydrostatic in the
annulus
B. The influx fluid is usually less dense than the existing mud weight
C. The casing pressure is not necessarily higher; it depends on whether it is an offshore
or land operation
D. The only difference is the type of gauges used to measure pressures

74 Which of the following parameters primarily affect the value of the SICP when a well is shut-
in on a kick?
(THREE ANSWERS)

A. Pore pressure
B. Bottom hole temperature
C. Hole or annulus capacity
D. Drill string capacity
E. Length of the choke line

75 Fast drilling in large diameter holes may cause errors in shut-in pressures. If a well is shut-in
on a kick just after a period of fast drilling, would you expect the SICP to be:

A. Higher than if drilling had been slow

B. Lower than if drilling had been slow
C. The same whether the annulus was clean or loaded with cuttings

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