WELL CONTROL

Contents
Well control theory
Type of kick
Causes of Kick
Warning Signs of Kick
Recognition of Kick
Importance of Well Control
 WELL CONTROL
The awareness regarding well
control in the drilling industry
has always been one of the
main focus areas.
KICK
What is KICK and
BLOWOUT?
Primary and Secondary
control
Hydrostatic pressure
Circulation pressure
BHP
Equivalent Circulating
Density
Abnormal and subnormal pressures
Salts
Net keeping the hole full
Insufficient Mud Density
Swabbing and Surging
Lost circulation
Poor well planning
 Drilling break
Increasing gas volumes
Incorrect trip values