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WELL CONTROL PREPARATION

Human Equipment Wellbore


• Trained in Well Control. • BOP should be Rated for • Casing Burst should be
• Know Kick Causes & Well Pressures. known and posted on rig
Warning Signs. floor.
• Monitor well for Kick • Equipment should be • Formation integrity should
Detection. pressure tested on be known and MASP should
• Communicate with regular basis. be posted on the rig floor.
Team Members. • Detection equipment • Formation pressure should
• Know Responsibilities should be maintained in be monitored and mud
& Station Bill. good working order. weights adjusted accordingly.
success OF Well Control
Three factors govern the Success of Well Control:
1. Human
2. Equipment 3. Plans & Procedures

1. HUMAN 2. EQUIPMENT
• Fitness (Physical & Mentally) • Full Inventory

• ASK (Attitude, Skill & Knowledge) • Independent Inspection


• Team Effort • Machine Suitability
• Democratic approach • Function and/or Pressure Test
• Communications & Coordination • Back-up & Spares
• Responsibility
• Preventive Maintenance
success OF Well Control

3. PLANS & PROCEDURES


• Well Plan & Consider All Aspects

• Back-up Plans & Procedures

• Procedures Tailored to Site

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