IWCF Workbook - DB - (All Questions)

Intertek Consulting & Training IWCF Student Exercise Book
DAY ONE
1. Normal formation pressure gradient is generally assumed to be:
A. .496 psi/ft
B. .564 psi/ft
C. .376 psi/ft
D. .465 psi/ft
2. Referring to the last question, what mud weight would be required to BALANCE normal
formation pressure?
A. 9.33 ppg
B. 10.85 ppg
C. 8.94 ppg
D. 7.23 ppg
3. What mud weight is required to BALANCE a formation pressure of 2,930 psi at 5,420
ft. TVD?
A. 9.8 ppg
B. 10.4 ppg
C. 10.2 ppg
D. 9.6 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
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5. 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 that is flowing
D. The use of pit volume and flow rate measuring devices to recognize a kick
6. 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
DATA FOR QUESTION 7
Mud weight 10.3 ppg

TVD 11,600 feet
MD 12,500 feet
Surface equipment pressure loss 100 psi
Drill string pressure loss .08 psi/ft
Bit nozzle pressure loss 1500 psi
Annular pressure loss .02 psi/ft
7. What is the circulating pressure?
A. 1,600 psi
B. 760 psi
C. 2,850 psi
D. 3,000 psi
8. What is the bottom hole pressure while circulating?
A. 6,445 psi
B. 6,463 psi
C. 627 psi
D. 6,945 psi
9. 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 formation water hydrostatic pressure
10. Abnormal formation pressures 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
11. Throughout the world, what is the most common cause of abnormal formation pressures?
A. Thick sandstone sections

B. Under-compacted shale
C. Faults
D. Uplift and erosion
12. A gas bearing formation is overpressured 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.
13. The gas/water contact in this well occurs at 3950 feet where a formation pressure gradient of
.464 psi/ft exists. ( Gas gradient of .1 psi/ft) What is the pressure at the top of the gas
reservoir at 3470 feet?
A. 1056 psi
B. 1610 psi
C. 1785 psi
D. 1833 psi
14. 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
15. 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
16. Why is a 20 bbl kick in a small annulus more significant than a 20 bbl kick in a large annulus?
A. The kill weight mud can not 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
17. While tripping out of the hole the well is swabbed in. The mud weight is 10 ppg and the well
depth is 10,500 feet. The formation pressure is 5410 psi. If the swab pressure is 125 psi and
the formation has sufficient permeability, will the well flow?
A. YES
B. NO
18. A heavy mud pill is circulated in the well without stopping the pump at any time. At what
moment will BHP start to increase?
A. As soon as the pill starts to be pumped into the drill pipe

B. Once the pill is in the annulus
C. Once the pill starts to be displaced into the annulus
19. A light pill is circulated into the well without stopping the pump at any time. At what moment
will BHP start to decrease?
A. As soon as the pill enters the drill pipe

B. Once the pill has been displaced into the annulus
C. Once the pill starts to be displaced into the annulus
20. When pumping, the standpipe pressure will be slightly lower than the pressure at the pump.
What is the most likely reason for this?
A. The standpipe gauge is situated at a higher elevation than the pump gauge
B. The dynamic pressure loss from the pump to the standpipe
C. The hydrostatic pressure of the mud in the standpipe
21. 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
22. If the cuttings load in the annulus was high and the well is shut in on a kick. (Answer YES or
NO to each question.)
A. Would the drill pipe pressure be higher than in a “clean” well?

B. Would the casing pressure be higher than in a “clean” well?
C. Would the casing pressure be lower than in a “clean” well?
23. The mud weight is 10.2 ppg. At 10,000 feet the bit has drilled into a salt water zone with a
pressure of 6560 psi. With the well closed in what will the stabilized SIDPP be?
__________ psi
24. 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
25. During normal drilling operations a 30 bbl slug of light fluid is pumped into the drill string
followed by original drilling fluid.
WELL DATA
Well depth TVD 9600 feet

Drill pipe capacity .0178 bbl/ft
Original fluid density 12.3 ppg
Light fluid density 10.5 ppg
Calculate the bottom hole pressure once the light slug is in the drill pipe.
A. 158 psi
B. 6,140 psi
C. 5,982 psi
D. 4,779 psi
26. While drilling a severe loss of returns occurs. After the pumps were stopped it was observed
that the fluid level in the well dropped far below the flow line. The well was then filled to the
top with sea water.
Drilling fluid density 10.3 ppg

Sea water density 8.5 ppg
Equivalent height of sea water 240 feet
What is the reduction in hydrostatic pressure after this action compared to before the losses
occurred?
A. 407 psi
B. 189 psi
C. 22 psi
D. 17 psi
27. 13 3/8” 61 lbs/ft casing is being run in the hole with a conventional float valve. The casing
capacity is .1521 bbl/ft. Due to a problem with the fill up line, the casing was not filled. Twelve
40 foot joints are run in the hole. If the float valve suddenly were to fail, how would this affect
bottom hole pressure? The mud weight is 11.5 ppg and the annular capacity is .124 bbl/ft.
A. BHP decreases by 73 psi

B. BHP decreases by 158 psi
C. BHP decreases by 264 psi
D. BHP decreases by 480 psi
28. A gas kick is taken with the bit on bottom while drilling a vertical well.
Well depth 13,940 feet TVD

Casing shoe 11,500 feet TVD
Mud Weight 13.4 ppg
Formation Pressure Gradient .715 psi/ft
Drill Pipe Capacity .0175 bbl/ft
Height of the influx 425 feet
Influx gradient .15 psi/ft
What will the expected pressure at the casing shoe be after the well is shut in and pressures
have stabilized?
A. 6459 psi
B. 8203 psi
C. 8499 psi
D. 6755 psi
29. A gas kick has been circulated out. At the time the gas reaches the casing shoe at 3126 feet
TVD the pressure at the top of the bubble is 2200 psi. If the OWM is 11.6 ppg, what is the
casing pressure at the surface?
A. 314 psi
B. 442 psi
C. 542 psi
D. 506 psi
30. 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 fluid ( water ) noting how many barrels are required
to fill the hole
31. 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
32. In which of the following cases would you most likely swab in a kick?
A. When the bit is pulled into the casing

B. When the first few stands are being pulled off bottom
C. About halfway out of the hole
33. Which THREE of the following practices are likely to increase the chance of swabbing?
A. Pulling pipe slowly

B. Maintaining high mud viscosity
C. Pulling through tight spots with the pump off
D. Pulling through tight spots with the pump on
E. Pulling pipe quickly
F. Pumping out of the hole
34. In which of the following circumstances would a kick be most likely to occur through failure to
fill the hole?
A. When the first few stands are pulled off bottom

B. When pulling the drill collars
C. When the drill collars enter the casing
35. While pulling out of the hole it is noticed that mud required to fill the hole is less than
calculated. What action must be taken?
A. Flow check. If negative, displace a 100 foot heavy slug into the annulus and
continue to pull out of the hole
B. Flow check. If negative, run/ strip back to bottom and monitor returns
C. Pump remaining stand out of the hole
D. Flow check. If negative, continue pulling the pipe out of the hole
E. Shut the well in and circulate the hole clean
36. The driller is tripping pipe out of a 12 ¼” diameter hole. 25 X 92 foot stands of 5” pipe have
been removed. There are 85 more stands to pull. The calculated displacement of the 9 ½”
collars is .08 bbl/ft. The capacity of the drill pipe is .01776 bbl/ft and the metal displacement is
.0075 bbl/ft. The trip tank volume has reduced from 27 bbl to 15 bbl. What action should be
taken in this situation?
A. Flow check. If negative continue to pull

B. Shut the well in and circulate the hole clean
C. Flow check. If negative, displace a 100 foot heavy slug into the annulus and
continue to pull out of the hole
D. Flow check. If negative, return back to bottom and monitor returns
E. Pump the remaining stands out of the hole
37. A well was drilled to a TVD of 8,200 feet.
Casing Shoe TVD 4,500 feet

Mud Density 13.9 ppg
Open Hole Capacity .0702 bbl/ft
Pipe Metal Displacement .0080 bbl/ft
Casing Capacity .157 bbl/ft
Pore Pressure .700 psi/ft
Length of 1 stand 93 feet
How many FULL STANDS (complete stands) of drill pipe can the driller pull dry
BEFORE the hole level reduces the bottom hole pressure enough to cause the well to go
underbalanced?
__________ Stands
38. You are pulling out of the hole. Two 93’ stands of 8” drill collars have been stood back in the
derrick. The displacement is .0549 bbl/ft. According to your Assistant Driller 5.1 bbl should be
pumped into the well. It only takes 5 bbl to fill the hole. (Answer YES or NO to each question)
A. Are the calculations correct? __________

B. Have you taken a 5 bbl influx? __________
C. All OK, keep going? __________
39. If the driller pulls 400 feet of 8” X 2 13/16” collars from the hole, including the bit, without
filling the hole, what would be the reduction in bottom hole pressure?
Mud weight 11.8 ppg

Casing capacity .1545 bbl/ft
Metal displacement .0545 bbl/ft
__________ psi
DATA FOR QUESTIONS 40a & 40b BELOW

Drill pipe displacement .0076 bbl/ft
Average stand length 93 feet
Calculate:
40a. Mud required to fill the hole per stand when pulling dry.
__________ bbl
40b. Mud required to fill the hole per stand when pulling wet.
__________ bbl
41. Gas cut drilling mud normally does not reduce bottom hole pressure enough to cause a well
to kick. But BHP is reduced most when:
A. The gas is near the surface

B. The gas is at or near bottom
C. The gas is about halfway up the hole
D. All are about the same
Data for questions 42, 43, 44,

Prior to pulling out of the hole from a depth of 10,485 feet TVD, the pipe is full of 10.4 ppg mud. The
pipe capacity is .01776 bbl/ft.
A 25 bbl slug weighing 12.0 ppg is pumped into the drill pipe causing the level to drop inside the drill
pipe.
42. What is the drop in bottom hole pressure due to pumping the slug into position?
A. 25 psi
B. 0 psi
C. 117 psi
D. 135 psi
43. How many bbl of mud will be observed in the mud pits due to the U-Tube (backflow) effect?
A. 3.24 bbl
B. 3.85 bbl
C. 4.75 bbl
D. 6.26 bbl
44. How many feet of dry pipe will there be after the slug is in position?
A. 182 feet
B. 217 feet
C. 267 feet
D. 352 feet
45. 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. Increasing background gas, trip gas, and connection gas
C. Temperature anomalies
D. Pit gain
E. All of the above
46. Prior to starting to POOH a heavy slug was pumped into the drill pipe.
DATA:

Annulus capacity (DP/Csg) .0510 bbl/ft
Density of drilling fluid 13.2 ppg
Density of slug 16.5 ppg
Volume of slug inside the drill pipe 20 bbl
Well depth 9,600 feet
Use the data to calculate the vertical distance between the drilling fluid level in the drill pipe
and in the flow line after the slug has been pumped.
A. 287 feet
B. 270 feet
C. 207 feet
D. 362 feet
47. Which of the following can be considered the SECOND RELIABLE indication that an influx
has entered the well while drilling?
A. Gas cut mud

B. A drilling break
C. A decrease in pump pressure
D. Gain in pit volume
E. Change in the nature of the cuttings
48. Which of the following would not be a warning sign that the bottom hole pressure is
approaching formation pressure? (ONE ANSWER)
A. Large crescent shaped cuttings

B. Well flowing with pumps off
C. Increase in chloride content of the mud
D. Increase in connection gas
49. 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
50. Which of the following situation would be more difficult to detect?
A. A gas kick in oil-based mud

B. A gas kick in water-based mud
51. While drilling along at a steady rate the derrickman calls to ask if the mud pumps can
be slowed down so the shakers can handle the increase in the cuttings coming back
in the mud returns. What would be the safest course of action?
A. Check for flow – if none, then continue at the same rate allowing the excess to by-
pass the shakers and get caught on the sand trap which can be dumped later
B. Slow down the mud pumps until the shakers can handle the volume of cuttings in
the returns as requested by the derrickman
C. Check for flow – if none, then return to the original drilling parameters
D. Check for flow – if none, then circulate bottoms up at a reduced rate so the
shakers can handle cuttings volume, flow check periodically during circulation
52. Which of the following is the FIRST RELIABLE indication 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
53. Of the following warning signs, which TWO would leave little room for doubt that the well is
kicking?
A. Flowline 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
54. 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 drawworks 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
55. 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
56. While tripping in the actual volume of mud displaced is less than the calculated volume. What
could cause this?
A. The well is flowing

B. A kick may have been swabbed in
C. A formation is taking fluid
57. If flow through the drill pipe occurs while tripping, what should be the first action to take?
A. Pick up and stab the kelly/ top drive

B. Run back to bottom
C. Close the annular preventer
D. Stab a full opening safety valve
58. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using float in the drill string?
A. Reverse circulating Advantage Disadvantage

B. Reading the SIDPP Advantage Disadvantage
C. Cuttings flowback on connections Advantage Disadvantage
D. Surge pressure Advantage Disadvantage
59. After a round trip at 8960 feet with 10.9 ppg mud we kick the pump in and start circulating.
An increase in flow is noticed and the well is shut in with 0 psi on the drill pipe and 300 psi
on the casing. What is the required mud weight to kill the well? (there is no float in the drill
string)
A. No way of knowing
B. 11.5 ppg
C. 10.9 ppg
D. 12.0 ppg
60. What was the most probable cause of the influx in the last question?
A. Abnormal formation pressure

B. The mud weight was not high enough to contain formation pressure
C. The well was swabbed in or the hole was not adequately filled during the trip
D. It’s impossible to tell based on the information given
61. While tripping out of the hole a kick was taken and a full bore kelly cock (full opening safety
valve) was stabbed and closed. A safety valve (inside BOP) was made up to the top of the
kelly cock prior to stripping in. Answer YES or NO to each question.
A. Should the kelly cock be closed ? __________

B. If the kelly cock is left in the open position, can a wireline be run inside the drill string?
__________
62. While running pipe back into the hole, it is noticed that the normal displacement of mud into
the trip tank is less than calculated. After reaching bottom and commencing circulation the
return flow meter is observed to reduce from 50% to 42%. A pit loss of 2 bbl is noted. What
is the most likely cause of these indications?
A. Partial loss of circulation

B. Total loss of circulation
C. A kick has been taken
D. The well has been swabbed in
63. After the well has stabilized, 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
64. 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
65. After shutting in on a kick the SIDPP and SICP pressures have been stable for 15 minutes
then they both start slowly rising by the same amount. Which one of the following is the
cause?
A. Another influx has entered the well

B. The influx is migrating
C. The gauges are faulty
D. The BOP stack is leaking
66. While preparing to circulate kill weight mud, the gas bubble begins to migrate. If no action is
taken, what will the pressure in the gas bubble do as gas rises?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain approximately the same
67. What will happen to bottom hole pressure?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
68. What will happen to SICP?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
69. What will happen to the pressure at the casing seat?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
70. A gas kick has been shut in while out of the hole. A stabilized SICP was observed. One hour
later the SICP was observed to have risen by 100 psi due to gas migration. The hole capacity
is .07323 bbl/ft and the mud weight is 15.4 ppg. How far has the bubble moved up the hole?
__________ feet
71. If the original closed in pressures were 300 psi SIDPP and 500 psi SICP and both started
rising close to the maximum allowable would you….
A. Bleed off until the annulus pressure was 500 psi

B. Bleed off until the drill pipe pressure was 300 psi
C. Bleed off until the annulus pressure was 300 psi
72. A vertical well with a surface BOP stack in use has been shut in after a kick. The surface
pressures are: SIDPP = 500 psi; SICP = 800 psi; MW = 10 ppg
The well is left shut in for some time during which the gas migrates 600 feet up the well.
(there is no float in the drill string). What will be the expected pressures at the surface at this
moment?
Drill Pipe Pressure Casing Pressure

A. 500 psi 1112 psi
B. 812 psi 1112 psi
C. 812 psi 800 psi
D. 500 psi 800 psi
73. While drilling, a gas kick is taken and the surface pressures are:
SIDPP = 300 psi SICP = 475 psi
There is a total pump failure and the influx starts to migrate. The surface pressures start to
increase. If the casing pressure is held constant by adjusting the choke, what affect will this
have on BHP?
A. It will stay constant

B. It will increase
C. It will decrease
74. A 15 bbl influx of gas was swabbed in at 13200 feet. The formation pressure is 9300 psi and
the mud weight in use is 14.2 ppg. What would the expanded volume of the gas be at a
depth of 8000 feet. The hole is left open and assume no change in temperature.
A. 16.3 bbl
B. 23.6 bbl
C. 26.3 bbl
D. 29.6 bbl
75. When tripping out of the hole, with 30 stands remaining it is noticed that the well is flowing.
Which one of the following actions should be taken to close the well in using the
SOFT SHUT-IN?
A. Close the BOP.

Stab in the full opening safety valve
Close the safety valve
Open choke
Record pressures
B. Stab a full opening safety valve

Close the safety valve
Open BOP side outlet valve
Close the BOP
Close the choke
Record pressures
C. Stab full opening safety valve

Open BOP side outlet valve
Close BOP
Close choke
Record pressures
D. Open BOP side outlet valve

Close BOP
Stab full opening safety valve
Close safety valve
Close choke
76. 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
77. Listed below are two procedures 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 __________
B. Hard Shut-in __________
78. 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
79. The main advantage of the soft shut in procedure over the hard shut in procedure is:
A. To minimize the hydraulic shock on the formation.

B. To prevent further influx of formation fluids
C. To allow pressures to be determined
D. All of the above
80. 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
81. 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
82. 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.
83. Why must pit volume be monitored during a well killing operation?
A. To determine KWM
B. To determine the influx volume
C. To determine if lost returns are occurring
D. To determine the gain due to barite additions
84. You have to increase the drill pipe pressure by approximately 100 psi by manipulating the
choke during a well kill operation. Of the following options, which one would you choose?
A. Keep closing the choke until you see the drill pipe pressure start to increase
B. Close the choke to increase the casing pressure by 100 psi and wait for the drill pipe
pressure to increase.
85. WELL DATA
Slow Circulating Rate Pressure 500 psi @ 40 SPM

SIDPP 800 psi
SICP 1100 psi
The well is shut in
Circulation is started with original weight mud. While the pump is being brought up to 40 spm,
which pressure is to remain constant to maintain a constant BHP?
A. 800 on the drill pipe pressure gauge

B. 2300 on the drill pipe pressure gauge
C. 1100 on the casing gauge
D. 1600 on the casing gauge
86. A kick is being circulated out at 30 SPM with a drill pipe pressure reading of 550 psi and a
casing pressure of 970 psi. It is decided to slow the pump to 20 spm while maintaining 970
psi on the casing gauge. How will this affect BHP?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Stay the same
D. No way of knowing
87. If a well was closed in after the first circulation of the Driller's Method, what value would you
expect on the drill pipe pressure gauge and the casing pressure gauge?
SIDPP = 100 psi SICP = 525 psi
A. Both pressures would be equal to the original SIDPP

B. Both pressure should be reading 0 psi
88. If the pump speed is increased, what happens to the friction losses in the annulus?
A. Decreases
B. Stays the same
C. Increases
89. The main purpose of the Leak-Off Test is to:
A. Determine formation pressure at the shoe

B. Test the surface equipment for pressure integrity
C. Determine the strength of the formation below the casing shoe
D. Test the cement and casing for pressure leaks
90. Which of the following is usually the main limiting factor in determining the MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE ANNULAR SURFACE PRESSURE?
A. The maximum pressure that the casing will hold

B. The maximum pressure that the formation below the casing shoe will hold
91. Which of the following defines MAASP?
A. The pressure in excess of mud hydrostatic that, if exceeded, is likely to cause

losses at the shoe formation
B. The total pressure applied at the shoe formation that is likely to causes losses
C. The maximum BHP allowed during a kill operation
D. The maximum pressure allowed on the drill pipe gauge during a kill operation
92. Which of the following best describes fracture pressure?
A. The pressure in excess of mud hydrostatic, that if exceeded, is likely to cause losses at
the shoe formation
B. The total pressure applied to the shoe formation that is likely to cause losses
C. The maximum BHP during a kill operation
D. The maximum pressure allowed on the drill pipe gauge during a kill operation
93. Which of the three following conditions are essential for the calculation of an accurate
formation strength test? (CHOOSE THREE ANSWERS)
A. Mud volume pumped until leak-off starts

B. Measured depth of the casing shoe
C. Mud volume in the casing
D. Weight of the mud being used
E. True vertical depth of the casing shoe
94. When should a leak-off test be conducted?
A. Immediately after running and cementing casing

B. Immediately before running casing
C. After drilling out the casing shoe 5 to 15 feet into new formation
D. Immediately before drilling out the casing shoe
95. How often should MAASP be calculated?
A. After each bit change

B. After a change in mud weight
C. After every 500 foot interval is drilled
96. Indicate the leak-off pressure from the graph below.
Leak-Off ___________ psi
2,000
1,900
1,800
1,700
1,600
1,500
Pump
Pressure
(psi)
1,000
500
Casing Setting Depth = 10,040 ft.

Mud Density = 13.1 ppg
97. Use the data from Question 96 to calculate the fracture pressure.
__________ psi
98. Indicate the leak-off pressure from the graph below.
Leak-Off __________ psi
1,100
1,000
900
800
700
Pressure
(psi)
600
500
400
300
Casing Setting Depth = 8,550 ft.
200 Mud Density = 12.5 ppg
100
99. Use the data from Question 98 to calculate the fracture pressure.
__________ psi
100. Casing has been set and cemented. The well program calls for a leak-off test but the mud
weight in the active pits has been increased to .5 ppg higher than the mud weight in the hole.
Which of the following would provide the most accurate leak-off test results?
A. Use a cement pump to pump down the drill pipe and record pressures and barrels
pumped
B. Circulate and condition the mud until the density is the same throughout the system
C. Use a cement pump to pump down the annulus and record pressures and barrels pumped
D. It is impossible to obtain accurate test results so use pressures from a previous test
101. Which of the following would contribute to higher fracture gradients?
A. Casing setting depth close to the surface

B. Casing setting depth far from the surface
C. A small difference existing between the mud hydrostatic pressure and fracture pressure
D. A large difference existing between the mud hydrostatic pressure and fracture pressure
102. The mud weight in the well was increased by 1.2 ppg. What will the new MAASP be if the
casing shoe is set at 5,675 feet MD and 5,125 feet TVD?
A. 354 psi lower than previous MAASP

B. 320 psi higher than previous MAASP
C. 320 psi lower than previous MAASP
D. 354 psi higher than previous MAASP
103. The fracture gradient of an open hole formation at 3680 feet is .618 psi/ft. The drilling mud
currently in use is 9.8 ppg. Approximately how much surface casing pressure can be applied
to the well before the formation breaks down?
A. 350 to 375 psi

B. 2275 to 1195 psi
C. 630 to 692 psi
D. 382 to 398 psi
DATA FOR QUESTIONS 104 &105
13 3/8” surface casing is set and cemented at 3126’ TVD. The cement is drilled out together
with 15 feet of new hole using 10.2 ppg mud. A Leak-Off Pressure of 670 psi is observed.
104. What is the formation fracture gradient?
A. .619 psi/ft
B. .837 psi/ft
C. .7447 psi/ft
D. .530 psi/ft
105. What is the MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ANNULAR SURFACE PRESURE for 11.4 ppg mud in
use at 6500 feet TVD?
A. 865 to 869 psi

B. 471 to 475 psi
C. 449 to 454 psi
D. 563 to 569 psi
106. At 40 spm with 10 ppg mud the pump pressure is 1000 psi. What would the pump pressure
be if the pump rate were decreased to 25 spm and the mud weight was increased to 11.4
ppg?
A. 713 psi
B. 550 psi
C. 445 psi
D. 390 psi
107. 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
108. Many factors should be considered when selecting a kill pump rate. Hhowever, 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
109. If flow rate is kept constant which TWO of the following factors will INCREASE the circulating
pressure?
A. When the mud density in the well is lowered

B. When the well depth is increased
C. When the bit nozzle sizes are increased
D. When the length of the drill collars is increased
110. Shut-in Casing Pressure is used to calculate:
A. KWM
B. Influx gradient and type when the influx volume and well geometry are known
C. Maximum Allowable Annular Surface Pressure
D. Initial Circulating Pressure
111. At what point while correctly circulating out a gas kick is it possible for the pressure at the
casing shoe to be at its maximum? (THREE ANSWERS)
A. At initial shut in
B. When kill mud reaches the bit
C. When kill mud reaches the casing shoe
D. When the top of the gas reaches the casing shoe
112. Which three of the following conditions in the well increases the risk of exceeding the MAASP
during a well killing operation?
A. Long open hole section

B. Large differences between formation breakdown pressure and the mud hydrostatic
pressure
C. Small volume of influx
D. Short open hole section
E. Large volume of influx
F. Small differences between formation breakdown pressure and mud hydrostatic pressure
113. 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
114. A kick was taken and is being circulated out of a deep well with a deep casing shoe. The
casing pressure is approaching the maximum allowable and the influx is still in the open hole.
Of the actions listed below, which would be the most appropriate?
A. Start pumping mud at least 2 ppg heavier than KWM down the drill pipe
B. Maintain the casing pressure at the maximum allowable by adjusting the choke
C. Minimize any extra pressure in the annulus without allowing BHP to drop below
formation pressure
115. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign 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
Day 2
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
C. If SPM is increased and drill pipe pressure is held constant.

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

4. 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 2. Bottom Hole Pressure

3. Casing Shoe Pressure 4. Surface Casing Pressure
5. 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 pi overbalance on the bottom which is acceptable. Nothing
needs to be done.
6. A well is being killed correctly using a constant BHP method. At what stage during the kill
operation can the choke pressure reading exceed the MAASP without breaking down at the
shoe?
A. Kill mud circulated to the bit

B. Influx in the casing annulus
C. Influx around the BHA.
D. Influx in the open hole annulus
7. 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
8. A well is being killed using the Driller's Method.

Original SIDPP = 500 psi
Original SICP = 900 psi
After the first circulation the well is shut in and pressures allowed to stabilize. They then read:
SIDPP = 500 psi
SICP = 650 psi
It is decided not to spend any more time circulating original mud . Which one of the following
actions should be taken first.
A. Prepare to use the Wait and Weight Method

B. Bullhead annulus until the SICP is reduced to 500 psi
C. Reverse circulate until the SICP is reduced to 500 psi
D. Continue with the second circulation of the Driller's Method
9. For each of the following statements note whether it relates to the Driller's Method or the Wait
and Weight method. Circle the correct method.
A. Minimizes pressures experienced on surface.

Driller’s Wait and Weight
B. Removes influx from the hole before pumping KWM
C. Pump KWM while circulating the influx up the annulus
D. Maintain a constant drill pipe pressure for the first circulation
10. 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
11. 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
12. An influx is being circulated out using the Driller's Method and using 1,100 psi at 30 spm..
The operator decreases the pump speed to 25 spm but holds the PUMP PRESSURE
constant. Does this have any affect on bottom hole pressure?
A. Increases BHP
B. Decreases BHP
C. BHP remains approximately the same
13. An influx is being circulated out using the Driller's Method and using 1,100 psi @ 30 spm.
The operator increases the pump rate to 35 spm but holds the pump pressure constant. Does
this have any impact on bottom hole pressure?
A. Increases BHP
B. Decreases BHP
C. BHP remains approximately the same
14. While in the process of killing a well partial loss of return occurs. What can be done to reduce
the pressure at the loss zone?
A. Reduce the pump speed thus reducing annular friction pressure

B. Keep the drill pipe pressure as close to the actual pressure that is supposed to be on the
drill pipe gauge with no safety factor
C. Used the exact mud density to kill the well with no additional weight as a safety factor
D. All of the above
15. It is decided to use the volumetric procedure. That is, bleed enough mud to keep the drill pipe
pressure constant at 450 psi, (SIDPP = 350 psi plus 100 psi safety margin). What would the
pressure in the gas bubble do as the gas rises?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
16. What would happen to bottom hole pressure?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
17. What would happen to the SICP?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
18. What would happen to pressure at the casing seat with the bubble below the casing seat?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
19. What would happen to pressure at the casing seat as the bubble is passing the casing seat
(some of the influx is in the casing and some is still in the open hole)?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
20. What would happen to pressure at the casing seat while the bubble is above the casing
seat?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
21. Which of the following statements are good operating practices in top hole (surface hole) that
have a risk of gas bearing formations. (TWO ANSWERS)
A. Use a high density mud (minimum of 15 ppg) to create a maximum overbalance

B. Pump out of the hole on trips
C. Control drill
D. Regularly pump a fresh water pill to clean cuttings from the hole
E. Maintain a high rate of penetration to ensure mud viscosity level is as high as possible
22. During top hole drilling from a jack-up rig the well suddenly starts to flow due to a shallow gas
kick. What would be the safest actions to take for the rig and personnel? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. Activate the blind/shear rams to shut in the well

B. Activate the diverter system and remove all non-essential personnel from the rig floor and
hazardous areas
C. Shut in the well and prepare for conventional kill operations immediately
D. Start pumping fluid into the well at the highest possible rate
E. First line up the flow to the mud/gas separator, activate the diverter system, and then
remove personnel from the rig floor
23. The main purpose of the diverter system is to:
A. Shut in the well

B. Divert shallow gas away from the rig
C. To prevent gas from entering the wellbore
24. Kicks taken while drilling shallow formations should be:
A. Closed in with the annular preventer

B. Closed in with the rams
C. Ignored because the pressure is minimal
D. Diverted
25. The pressure build up due to the rising of gas which cannot expand could be called the
second build up. The first build up occurs in 5 to 10 minutes after the well is closed in and
sometimes takes 30 minutes. What causes the first build up?
A. Gas migration
B. Friction losses
C. Permeability
D. Type of influx
26. While drilling ahead a well kicks and is shut in. Drill pipe and casing pressures start to rise
before stabilization and then both drop quite rapidly. What has probably happened?
A. The drill pipe has parted

B. The BHA has packed off
C. A formation has broken down
D. The pressure gauges need to be changed
27. While drilling, a gas kick is taken and the well shut in. The driller reported a 17 bbl pit gain.
SIDPP = 525 psi; SICP = 0 psi
The choke was opened and there was no flow from the annulus and the drill pipe pressure
remained constant. What is the probable cause?
A. The casing gauge is malfunctioning

B. The drill string has twisted off
C. The well is swabbed in
D. The hole has packed off around the BHA
E. The formation at the casing shoe has fractured
28. 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
29. 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. Kick volume
F. Length of the choke line
30. 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
31. When tripping out of a vertical well with a surface BOP stack, the well is shut in after a gas
kick has been taken. The bit is 950 feet off bottom and the influx is estimated to fill the
bottom 300 feet of the hole. The SICP is 450 psi.
What will the most likely SIDPP be?
A. The same as SICP

B. Higher than SICP
C. Lower than SICP because of the ECD
D. Impossible to say if the exact location of the kick is not known
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. A kick has been taken in a horizontal well. Use the following data 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 13,680 feet
SIDPP 230 psi
SICP 240 psi
KWM = __________ ppg
36. A gas kick has been taken in a well with a large open hole section. After a short time the drill
pipe becomes plugged by debris blocking the bit. Drill pipe pressure can not be read and
pumping is impossible down the drill pipe. There is evidence of gas migration taking place.
Which one of the following control procedures can be applied?
A. Driller's Method
B. Lubricate and Bleed
C. Wait and Weight Method
D. Volumetric method
37. A vertical well is shut in on a gas kick. The kill operation is delayed and the influx starts
migrating. Both the drill pipe and casing pressures have increased by 100 psi as a result
of migration.
WELL DATA
Well Depth 10,000 feet

Casing shoe depth 6000 feet
MW 11.7 ppg
DP/OH capacity .06 bbl/ft
DP/Csg capacity .065 bbl/ft
KICK DATA
SIDPP = 800 psi; SICP = 1000 psi; Kick Volume = 30 bbls
Assume only drill pipe is in the well. How many bbls of mud should be bled from the well in
order to arrive at the original BHP prior to gas migration?
__________ bbl
38. Which of the following best describes the Volumetric Method of well control?
A. Maintains a constant pressure in the influx as the influx migrates up the well
B. Maintains a constant BHP as the influx migrates up the well
C. Maintains a constant casing pressure as the influx migrates up the well
D. Maintains a constant pressure at the casing shoe as the influx migrates up the well
39. A vertical well is shut in on a gas kick. The kill operation is delayed and the influx starts
migrating. Both the drill pipe and casing pressures have increased by 100 psi as a result
of migration.
WELL DATA

Casing shoe depth 9000 feet
MW 12.2 ppg
KICK DATA
SIDPP = 850 psi; SICP = 1100 psi; Kick Volume = 50 bbls
Assume only drill pipe is in the well. How many bbls of mud should be bled from the well in
order to arrive at the original BHP prior to gas migration?
__________ bbl
40. The well has been shut in on a swabbed in kick. The SIDPP and SICP both read 350 psi.
The bit is 30 stands off bottom. Which of the following would be the safest course of action to
take in order to bring the well back under primary well control?
A. Calculate KWM using 350 psi and circulate the well out from that depth using the
Wait and Weight Method
B. Bring the well on choke while holding the casing pressure constant as the pump
is brought up to the kill rate. Then circulate the influx out using the Driller's Method
C. Strip back to bottom using proper stripping techniques then circulate the influx out
using the Driller's Method
41. Which one of the following actions taken while stripping into the hole will help maintain an
acceptable bottom hole pressure?
A. Pumping a volume into the well equal to the drill pipe closed end displacement at regular
intervals
B. Bleeding off the drill pipe displacement at regular intervals
C. Pumping a volume of mud into the well equal to the drill pipe displacement at
regular intervals
D. Bleeding off the drill pipe closed end displacement of the pipe stripped in at regular
intervals
42. When stripping pipe into the hole which valves should be installed?
A. Full opening safety valve in closed position

B. Full opening safety valve in open position
C. Inside BOP with Full opening safety valve in open position
D. Inside BOP with Full opening safety valve in closed position
43. A well is closed in on a 30 bbl gas kick while drilling 8 ½” hole at 11,000 feet TVD with 5”,
19.5lb/ft drill pipe and 750 feet of 6 ½” drill collars.
Annular Capacities:
5” DP in 8 ½” Hole .0459 bbl/ft
6 ½” DC in 8 ½” hole .0292 bbl/ft
The mud weight is 12.3 ppg and the SIDPP is 350 psi. Assuming a gas gradient of .115 psi/ft.
what will the casing gauge read?
A. 480 psi
B. 650 psi
C. 975 psi
D. 837 psi
Questions 44 through 48 are based on the following information:

A deviated hole has a MD of 12320 feet and a TVD of 10,492 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 .01776 bbl/ft
Casing Capacity .0732 bbl/ft
Slow Circulating Rate Pressure 850 psi
44. The maximum allowable annular surface pressure is rounded off to:
A. 1370 psi
B. 1480 psi
C. 1435 psi
D. 1415 psi
45. 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
46. What drilling mud weight 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
47. The Initial Circulating Pressure is:
A. 1400 psi
B. 1600 psi
C. 1900 psi
48. The Final Circulating Pressure is:
A. 850 psi
B. 955 psi
C. 920 psi
D. 1050 psi
49. 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 would be let into the wellbore
C. It would have no affect on anything
50. 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 drill pipe pressure
gauge fluctuates, the float has opened. This pressure 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.
51. Calculate the slow circulating rate pressure. The initial circulating pressure (ICP) is
determined by bringing the pump rate to a pre-determined 30 spm by holding the SICP
constant. The shut in drill pipe pressure SIDPP is 220psi. At 30 spm the ICP is 1060 psi..
A. 700 psi
B. 770 psi
C. 800 psi
D. 840 psi
52. 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 casing pressure constant at the SICP
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.
53. 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
54. A saltwater kick is circulated out using the Driller's Method. The drill string consists of drill
collars plus drill pipe and a surface BOP stack is in use. When will the surface casing
pressure be at its maximum value?
A. When KWM enters the drill pipe

B. When the kick has been circulated to the surface
C. Only when the kick reaches the casing shoe
D. Just after KWM reaches the bit
E. Immediately after the well has been shut in and stabililzed
55. 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
56. 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 traveled.
C. About equal to 20 seconds
D. This is a myth –no hydraulic delay exists
57. WELL DATA

Hole Size = 12 ¼”; DP = 5” OD; DC = 8” X 3” (215 feet);
DC/OH capacity = .0836 bbl/ft; DP/OH capacity = .1215 bbl/ft
While drilling at 12,000 feet a gas kick is taken and the well shut in. The influx volume is
measured as 35 bbl. Calculate the length of the influx assuming it is on bottom and does not
migrate.
__________ feet
58. While tripping out of the hole from 12,000 feet TVD the hole does not take the proper
amount of fill. With the bit at 9000 feet TVD the well flows and is shut in with 215 psi
SICP. A float is in the drill string. Drill collar length is 1200 feet and the average length
of each stand is 93 feet. Assume the gas is on bottom and does not migrate.

Drill pipe displacement .0076 bbl/ft
Open hole capacity .0702 bbl/ft
DC/Open hole capacity .0291 bbl/ft
DP/Open hole capacity .046 bbl/ft
Pit gain 30 bbl
Gas gradient .12 psi/ft
MW 12.0 ppg
58a. How much volume is required to fill the drill pipe after stripping one stand into
the hole?
__________ bbl
58b. Calculate the height of the influx
__________feet
58c. Calculate the volume displaced per stand of drill pipe stripped into the hole
_________bbl
58d. After stripping to bottom, what is the height of the influx across the BHA
_________feet
58e. Calculate the SICP once the bit is back on bottom
_________psi
59. WELL DATA FOR QUESTION

DC length 1100 feet
9 5/8” Csg Shoe 8000 feet
DC capacity .00768 bbl/ft
8 ½” OH capacity .0702 bbl/ft
DC displacement .033 bbl/ft
MW 12 ppg (.624 psi/ft)
DP capacity .01776 bbl/ft
DP displacement .0076 bbl/ft
DC/OH capacity .0291 bbl/ft
After pulling 33 stands the driller checks the hole fill. The well has not taken the correct
amount of mud. A flow check is made and the well is flowing.
Bit depth 9000 feet

SICP 200 psi
Influx volume 30 bbl
Influx gradient (Gi) .156 psi/ft
Assume that the influx occurred from the bottom of the hole and that no gas migration occurs.
59a. Calculate the volume to bleed off per 98 feet of drill pipe stripped back into the hole.
__________ bbl
59b. What will be the effect on bottom hole pressure of bleeding off too much mud?
Increase _____ Decrease _____ Stay the same _____
59c. How would casing pressure most likely react as the drill string is stripped into the
influx?
Increase _____ Decrease _____ Stay the same _____
60. Problems that occur during a killing operation may affect the parameters you are monitoring
at the surface (drill pipe pressure and casing pressure). For each of the following problems
state the immediate effect on each of the parameters listed.
For an increase use this symbol
For a decrease use this symbol
For no change use this symbol
Drill Pipe Casing Bottom Hole

Problem
Pressure Pressure Pressure
A. Choke washout
B. Hole in string
C. Nozzle blowout
D. Choke plugging
E. Nozzle plugging
61. During the well kill operation, slowly but regularly you have to reduce the choke size
because the drill pipe and casing pressures keep dropping with constant pump strokes.
What is the likely cause of this?
A. A bit nozzle is washing out

B. The choke is washing out
C. You have a washed out pump swab
62. Which of the following parameters can be affected by a string washout during a well killing
operation (TWO ANSWERS).
A. Bottom hole pressure

B. Kick tolerance
C. Formation fracture pressure
D. Slow circulating pressure
63. The choke has to be closed gradually due to a string washout. What effect does the gradual
closing of the choke have on bottom hole pressure?
A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. Stay the same
64. How is a choke washout recognized?
A. Rapid rise in casing pressure with no change in the drill pipe pressure
B. Increase in drill pipe pressure with no change in casing pressure
C. Continually having to open the choke to maintain drill pipe and casing pressures
D. Continually having to close the choke to maintain drill pipe pressure
65. A kick is being circulated from the well using the Driller's Method. Pumping pressure
has been established as 1000 psi @ 30 SPM. During the operation pressure
suddenly increases to 1350 psi. You are reasonably certain that a nozzle has plugged.
What should you do?
A. Reduce the pump pressure to 1000 psi by adjusting the choke

B. Shut the well in and re-establish the pumping pressure
C. Hold casing pressure constant at the value recorded just before the nozzle plugged
D. A & B are acceptable courses of action
66. A well is being killed using the Driller's Method. During the first circulation the drill pipe
pressure is kept constant at 670 psi and the pump speed @ 30 SPM. Halfway through the
first circulation the operator on the choke observes a sudden increase in drill pipe pressure.
There is no significant change in choke pressure and the pump speed is still 30 SPM. What
could have happened? (THREE ANSWERS)
A The bit nozzles have partially plugged

B. The choke has partially plugged
C. The kick is about to enter the choke
D. A partial blockage in the kelly hose
E. Pressure has built up in the mud/gas separator
F. A partial blockage in the drill string has occurred
67. During a well killing operation using the Driller's Method, the choke pressure suddenly
increases by 150 psi. Shortly thereafter the operator observes the same pressure increase
on the drill pipe pressure gauge. What is the most likely cause of this pressure increase?
A. A second influx has entered the well

B. A restriction in the kelly hose
C. A plugged nozzle in the bit
D. The choke is partially plugged
E. A washout in the drill string
68. What would be the correct action to take for the problem in question #67
A. Reduce the pump rate to reduce the pressure by 150 psi

B. Open the choke a little until the drill pipe pressure returns to the calculated value
C. No action required as this pressure increase has no effect on bottom hole pressure
D. Stop the kill operation, remove the restriction in the kelly hose or change over to a spare
kelly hose
69. While displacing the drill pipe with Kill Weight Mud a sudden loss in drill pipe pressure
occurs, no change in the choke pressure is seen. The driller continued to pump at the
same rate while the supervisor adjusted the choke to follow the drill pipe pressure graph
as originally planned. What happens to BHP as a result of this?
A. BHP increases then decreases

B. BHP remains unchanged
C. BHP decreases
D. BHP decrease then increases
E. BHP increases with the choke adjustment
70. Which of the following would be applicable, if the pressures did not respond to opening
the choke and the pumps were shut down and the well secured?
A. Bit nozzle plugged

B. Bit nozzle washout
C. Drill string washout
D. Pump failure
E. Plugged choke
F. Choke washed out
71. During a kill operation the choke operator notices the drill pipe pressure rises sharply
though the casing pressure remains steady. He reacts by opening up the choke to
maintain correct pumping pressure. This situation continues with increasing regularity.
The choke operator notices that during this operation the choke has been adjusted
from ½ to ¾ open. What is the most likely cause of this?
A. Choke plugging
B. Choke washing out
C. Pipe washed out
D. Bit nozzle plugging
72. In the above question, what effect has the gradual opening of the choke have on bottom hole
pressure?
A. BHP has decreased
B. BHP has increased
C. BHP has remain unchanged
73. Lost circulation during a well control operation is usually detected by:
A. Monitoring the return flow with a flowshow

B. Monitoring the mud volume in the pits
C. Monitoring the pump speed
D. Monitoring the weight indicator
74. While circulating out a kick the choke operator has been continually closing the choke in
order to maintain the correct circulating drill pipe pressure. The mud logger has reported that
both drill pipe and casing pressures have been increasing.
NOTE: The choke operator’s gauges operate from different sensor than the mud logger. A
check of the gauges on the standpipe and choke manifold confirm the mud logger’s report.
What is the most likely explanation?
A. The choke is washing out

B. The choke operator’s gauges are malfunctioning
C. The choke is plugging
D. The mud logger’s gauges are malfunctioning
75. A kick has been taken and it is known that a potential lost circulation zone exists in the open
hole. Select TWO CORRECT ACTIONS which can be taken to minimize pressure in the
annulus during the kill operation.
A. Maintain extra back pressure on the choke for safety

B. Use the Wait and Weight Method
C. Choose a lower circulating rate
D. Choose a higher circulating rate
76. Does a kick always occur in the event of total loss of circulation?
A. Yes, losses always occur above any potential kick zone

B. No, it depends on the drill string weight reduction noted on the weight indicator
C. No, it depends on the mud level in the annulus and the formation pressure
77. If total losses occur while drilling with water based mud what would you do?
A. Continue drilling blind

B. Stop drilling and fill the annulus with water
C. Stop drilling, shut in the well and see what happens
78. While circulating out a kick the mud pump fails. What is the first thing to do?
A. Shut the well in

B. Fix the pump as soon as possible
C. Change over to Pump #2
D. Divert the well
79. If the drill string washed out during a kill operation, providing no action was taken, which of
the following would remain constant? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. Bottom hole pressure

B. Casing pressure
C. Slow circulating pressure
D. Drill pipe pressure
80. Which THREE of the following are proper practices for drilling an anticipated H2S
environment?
A. Use S-135 drill pipe

B. Use X-95 drill pipe
C. Use H2S scavenger
D. Use a high ph mud to neutralize the hydrogen sulfide
E. Use a low pH mud to neutralize the hydrogen sulfide
F. Always reverse out prior to round trips
81. How would you determine the Initial Circulating Pressure if no slow pump rate pressure were
available? Assume the rig is on land, a kick has been taken and the well is shut in.
A. Add 300 psi to the casing pressure and bring the pump up to the kill speed while using
the choke to keep casing pressure at (SICP + 300 psi)
B. Bring the pump up to the kill rate while keeping casing pressure constant by choke
manipulation
C. Circulate at the kill rate holding 200 psi back pressure on the drill pipe side with the
choke
82. During a kill operation a pump swab starts leaking. The choke operator knows nothing about
the leak and is maintaining the standpipe pressure in accordance with the pressure schedule
on the kill sheet. What will be the affect on BHP?
A. BHP stays constant

B. BHP decreases
C. BHP increases
KILL SHEET EXERCISES

Complete a SURFACE IWCF KILL SHEET using the data given below and answer the questions on
the page following the data.
Well Data
Hole ID 12 ¼”
MD 10,975 feet
TVD 10,550 feet
Csg Set @ 6250 feet; 12.515” ID
Internal Capacities
DP .0174 bbl/ft
HW .0088 bbl/ft (465 feet in length)
DC .0087 bbl/ft (900 feet in length)
Volume from mud pumps to rig floor: 7.2 bbl
Annular Capacities
DC in Open Hole .0836 bbl/ft
DP & HW in open hole .1215 bbl/ft
DP & HW in cased hole .1279 bbl/ft
Mud Pumps Output: .11 bbl/stk
Slow Circulating Pump Data

Pump #1 30 SPM @ 620 psi 40 SPM @ 1100 psi
Pump #2 30 SPM @ 610 psi 40 SPM @ 1080 psi
Active Surface Volume 525 bbl
Formation Strength Test Data

Fracture Gradient @ Casing Shoe (6250 feet) .75 psi/ft
Kick Data
SIDPP 525 psi
SICP 750 psi
Pit Gain 18 bbl
MW at the time of the kick 11.5 ppg
NOTE: The well will be killed with pump #2 at 40 SPM using the Wait and Weight Method
1. Calculate the MAASP using the mud weight of 11.5 ppg

__________ psi
2. What mud weight is required to balance formation pressure (round off to 1 decimal)?
__________ ppg
3. Calculate the Initial Circulating Pressure (ICP).

__________ psi
4. Calculate the Final Circulating Pressure (FCP).

__________ psi
5. Calculate the pump strokes from surface to bit.

__________ strokes
6. Calculate the pump strokes from the mud pump to the bit.
__________ strokes
7. Calculate the time in minutes from surface to the bit.

__________ minutes
8. Calculate in minutes to pump from the mud pump to the bit.

__________ minutes
9. Calculate the strokes required to pump from the bit to the shoe.
__________ strokes
10. How many minutes are required to circulate the total well system volume at 40 SPM?
__________ minutes
11. Calculate the MAASP with KWM in the system.

__________ psi
12. What is the pressure loss per 100 strokes as the KWM is pumped from surface to the bit?
___________psi/100 stks
1309
11.5
12.5
14.97
931
9 5/8
7250
7250
0.10
8 1/2
12950
30 620 620 12575

40 1080 1080
11585 .0177 205.05

465 .0088 4.09
900 .0087 7.83
216.97 2170 72.3
900 .0291 26.19
4800 .0459 220.32
246.51 2465 82.1
7250 .0489 354.52 3545 118.1

601.03 6010 200.3
818 8180 272.6

525 5250
1343 13430
650 850 22
12.5 650
12575 13.5
620 650
1270
13.5 620
12.5 670
1270 670 600 600 27.6
2170
1270
0 1270 1200
100 1243
200 1215 1100
300 1188
400 1160 1000
500 1132
600 1105 900
700 1077
800 1050 800
900 1022
1000 994 700
1100 967
600
1200 939
1300 912
1400 884 500
1500 856 400
1600 829
1700 801
300
1800 774
1900 746
200
2000 718
2100 691 100
2170 670
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2170
Using the kill sheet on the previous pages answer the following questions. The well be killed using
the Wait and Weight Method with a pump rate of 30 spm.
1. What mud weight is required to balance the formation pressure?

__________ ppg (round off to 1 decimal)
2. How many strokes will be required to pump from surface to bit?

__________ stks
3. How many strokes are required to pump from the bit to the casing shoe?
__________ stks
4. What is the MAASP at the time the well is shut in.

__________ psi
5. What is the total annular volume?

__________ bbl
6. What is the MAASP once kill mud has been circulated around the well?
__________ psi
7. What is the calculated Final Circulating Pressure?

__________ psi
8. What is the calculated Initial Circulating Pressure?

__________ psi
9. Approximately how much time will it take to completely displace the well with KWM?
__________ minutes
GAUGE EXERCISES
Using the completed kill sheet, circle the first action that you would take based on the situations
presented. Take note of all parameters before making your decision.
Pump strokes
Pump rate
Drill pipe pressure
Casing pressure
650 850
1. After 2 minutes this is the situation. What should you do?

A. Keep opening the choke slowly
B. Keep closing the choke slowly
C. Increase the pump rate
D. Decrease the pump rate
E. Continue, everything is OK
2. Everything is OK….or is it? Should you…..?

A. Continue, everything is OK
B. Open the choke a little
C. Close the choke a little
D. Adjust the pump rate
E. Stop pumping and close the choke
3. After about 17 minutes this is what you observe. What action should you take?
A. Open the choke a little
B. Close the choke a little
C. Increase the pump rate
D. Decrease the pump rate
4. After 850 strokes this is the situation. What should you do?
A. Increase the pump speed
B. Decrease the pump speed
C. Close the choke slowly
D. Open the choke slowly
5. Everything seems to be going smoothly until you notice a sudden rise in both
pressures. What has caused this problem?
A. The choke is plugging
B. The choke is washing out
C. There is a washout in the string
D. A bit nozzle has plugged
E. A bit nozzle has washed out
The problem in the case above has been corrected
6. Based on what you see at right, what action should be taken?

7. This is the situation after 3000 strokes. What should you do?
8. The pit volume is increasing and casing pressure is rising. Should you…..
9. This is the situation after 8000 strokes. The pit level is now dropping. You could
have loss of circulation. What are you going to do?
10. The choke is now fully open but it is difficult to determine whether there is any
pressure on the casing. What should you do?
C. Close the choke a little
D. Stop pumping and close in the well
E. Continue pumping at 30 spm
670
DAY 3
1. Company policy states that an accumulator must provide sufficient volume to close, open
and close again, all rams and the annular. Using the information below, calculate the
required volume.
ITEM OPENING VOL. CLOSING VOL>

Annular 27 gal 29 gal
Rams 13 gal. ea. 15 gal. ea.
Required Volume = __________ gal

PIPE
BLIND
PIPE
2. According to API RP-53 what is the maximum allowable closing time for annular preventers
18 ¾” and above ?
A. 30 seconds
B. 60 seconds
C. 2 minutes
D. 45 seconds
3. Indicate the activities that may take place with the BOP illustrated below.
A. Can the spool be repaired? with no drill pipe in the holes: and the well shut in
under pressure?
Yes / No
B. Can the pipe rams be changed to blind ram? With Drill pipe in the hole: and the well
shut in under pressure?
Yes / No
C. Can the well be killed with the Wait and Weight method? The well is shut in with
drill pipe in the hole.
Yes / No
D. Can the side outlets on the spool be repaired? Drill pipe in the hole and the well shut in
under pressure.
Yes / No
Annular
Blind Ram
Choke Line
Kill Line
Pipe Ram
4. Indicate the activities that may be carried out with the BOP stack illustrated below.
A. Can the spool be repaired with no drill pipe in the hole: and the well shut in
under pressure?
Yes / No
B. Can the pipe rams be changed to blind rams with drill pipe in the hole: and the well
is under pressure?
Yes / No
C. Can this well be killed with the Wait and Weight Method? The well is shut in with
drill pipe in the hole.
Yes / No
D. Can the side outlets on the spool be repaired? With drill pipe in the hole and the
well shut In under pressure?
Yes / No
Annular
Blind Ram
Pipe Ram
Kill Line Choke Line
5. According to API RP-53, what is the recommended reservoir capacity for a BOP closing unit.
A. 2 times the useable accumulator volume

B. 2 times the accumulator volume
C. 5 times the total accumulator volume
6. Identify the components that are controlled by manifold pressure. (THREE ANSWERS)
A. Pipe rams
B. Blind rams
C. Annular
D. HCR valves
7. Which TWO pressure readings would decrease if you operated the pipe rams?
A. Manifold pressure
B. Annular pressure
C. Accumulator pressure
D. Precharge pressure
8. Which of the two tools below would you use if you wanted to test the BOP stack and the
upper casing seals?
A. Plug type tester

B. Cup type tester
9. Identify which type of valve should be used for the operations listed.
1. A full opening safety valve (TIW)

2. A stab-in non-return valve (Gray Valve )
Place a “1” or “2” in the blanks provided
A. Stabbing onto a strong flow up the drill string __________

B. Is closed manually with a tool __________
C. May develop a leak around the key __________
D. May be pumped open __________
E. May not be run in the hole in the closed position __________
F. Wireline may be run through it __________
10. Identify the situation in which a BOP pressure test is recommended as per API RP-53.
(TWO ANSWERS)
A. After circulating out a gas kick

B. When two months have elapsed since the last test
C. After changing out BOP components
D. After setting a casing string
11. According to API RP-53, how often does API recommend BOP pressure tests?
A. Every 7 days
B. Every 14 days
C. Every 21 days
D. Every 28 days
12. You have only one full opening drill string safety valve with an NC-50 lower connection on
your rig but the drill string consists of 5” HWDP and 8” collars. Which of the following
cross-overs would you have to have on the floor in case of a kick while tripping?
A. 6 5/8” Reg Box X 7 5/8” Reg Pin

B. NC-50 Pin X 6 5/8” Reg Pin
C. NC-50 Box X 7 5/8” Reg Pin
D. NC-50 Box X 6 5/8” Reg Pin
13. Mark the following with advantage or a disadvantage when a drill string float is used.
A. Surge pressure __________

B. Reverse circulation __________
C. Flowback through the drill pipe __________
D. Reading SIDPP __________
14. Identify from the sketch below, which valves should be opened to circulate down the drill string
with the mud pump through the remote adjustable choke and the mud/gas separator. The
well is closed in with the annular.
Circle the correct answers…..
A. 2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,16
B. 1,3,7,8,9,11,12,15
C. 2,3,7,8,9,11,12,16
Remote Choke
Non-return Valve Ann 11 12
B/S To mud pits

PR 15
Mud Pump 6 7
9
2
To separator
5 10 13 16
Cmt Pump 14
PR 8
1 To ventline
Man Choke 17
In each of the following problems (15 through 17) below write the letter from the list below that best
describes the reason for the pressure gauge readings.
15.
2900 psi 1500 psi 900 psi
increasing steady steady
Accumulator Manifold Annular

Problem __________
NOTE: A function test has just been performed and the pump is still running
Normal Readings:
Annular 900 psi
Manifold 1500 psi
Accum. 3000 psi
A. Everything is OK
B. Malfunctioning pressure regulator ( valve)
C. Malfunctioning hydro-electric pressure switch
D. Leak in hydraulic circuit
E. Precharge pressure is too low
16.
2700 psi 1800 psi 900 psi
decreasing increasing steady

Problem __________
NOTE: The pump has just kicked in.
Normal Readings:
Annular 900 psi
Manifold 1500 psi
Accum. 3000 psi
A. Everything is OK
17.
2400 psi 1300 psi 900 psi
decreasing decreasing steady

Problem __________
NOTE: No function test has been performed. The pump is running.
Normal Readings:
Annular 900 psi
Manifold 1500 psi
Accum. 3000 psi
A. Everything is OK
18.
3200 psi 1500 psi 900 psi
increasing steady steady

Problem __________
NOTE: The pump is running.
Normal Readings:
Annular 900 psi
Manifold 1500 psi
Accum. 3000 psi
A. Everything is OK
19. The following statements relate to the driller’s remote control BOP control panel located on
the rig floor. Indicate if the statements are TRUE or FALSE.
A. If you operate a function without operating the master control valve that function
will not work.
TRUE FALSE
B. The master control valve on an air operated panel allows air pressure to go to
each function in preparation for operating the function.
TRUE FALSE
C. The master control valve must be held depressed while BOP functions are operated.
TRUE FALSE
D. The master control valve must be depressed for five seconds then released before
operating a BOP function.
TRUE FALSE
20. A BOP operating unit has 8 bottles, each with a capacity of 10 gallons. Maximum pressure is
3000 psi and the precharge pressure is 1000 psi.
A. What is the total useable fluid volume when the minimum BOP operating pressure
is 1200 psi?
__________ gallons
B. What is the total useable fluid volume when the minimum BOP operating pressure
is1500 psi?
__________ gallons
21. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning ram packing elements?
A. Motion reversal of pipe increases the wear on the seals

B. Closing pipe rams on the open hole may damage the elements
C. The ram packer should normally be checked and if worn, changed whenever the
bonnet is opened
D. All of the above
22. The kill line should enter a stack so that…….
A. The well can be circulated if the blind rams are closed

B. The well can be circulated if the pipe rams are being used
C. Both of the above
Use the diagrams below to answer the following questions:
1 2 3 4
Air Accumulator. Manifold Annular
23. On a 3000 psi accumulator system what are the normal operating pressures seen on the
following gauges. Use the list below and right to fill in the blanks.
A. Gauge #1 __________ psi 120 psi

B. Gauge #2 __________ psi 900 psi
C. Gauge #3 __________ psi 1500 psi
D. Gauge #4 __________ psi 3000 psi
24. On which TWO gauges on the remote panel would you expect to see reduction in pressure
when the annular preventer is closed?
A. Gauge #1
B. Gauge #2
C. Gauge #3
D. Gauge #4
25. If Gauge #1 reads 0 psi, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. No stack function can be operated from the remote panel

B. All stack functions can be operated from the remote panel
C. Choke and kill line valves can still be operated from the remote panel
D. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel
26. Mark an “X” in the box where the problem relates to the cause.
Causes 4-way valve Closing Leak in Air Bulb has

on line to hydraulic pressure blown
accumulator BOP lines to lost to
failed to shift blocked BOP or panel
Problems BOP itself
1. Close
light does
not
illuminate
but pressure
drops and
later
increases.
2. Light
does not
illuminate
and
pressure
gauge does
not drop.
3. Pressure
gauge drops
but does not
rise back up.
4. Light
illuminates
but pressure
gauge does
not drop.
27. Which one of the previous problems (1, 2, 3, or 4) did not stop the BOP from closing?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
28. Indicate the letters in the following blanks which correspond to the items in the
illustration below:
A. Closing chamber __________

B. Opening chamber __________
C. Wear plate __________
D. Piston travel indicator __________
E. Piston __________
F. Packing element __________
Hydril GK Annular
29. Indicate the letters in the following blanks which correspond to the items in the
illustration below:
A. Closing chamber __________

C. Packing unit __________
D. Adapter ring __________
E. Piston __________
Shaffer Spherical Annular
30. Indicate the letters in the following blanks that correspond to the items in the illustration:
A. Packing element __________

B. Donut __________
C. Operating piston __________
D. Opening chamber __________
E. Closing chamber __________
F. Pusher plate __________
G. Packer insert __________
H. Vent/Weephole __________
B I
C
D
K
G
K
F
Cameron Model D Annular
31. Indicate the letters in the following blanks which correspond to the items listed in the
illustration below?
A. Packing element __________

C. Opening chamber head __________
D. Closing chamber __________
E. Piston __________
F. Secondary chamber __________
F
H
A
B
C
Hydril GL Annular
32. Identify the ram preventer components.

12
1
2
7 9
11
6
10
9
11
3
5
Body __________ Operating Cylinder __________
Bonnet __________ Operating Piston __________
Lock Screw __________ Ram Assembly __________
Lock Screw Housing __________ Intermediate Flange __________
Ram Change Cylinder __________ Bonnet Door Seal __________
33. When using the Driller's Method of well control with pipe in the hole can you circulate if….
A. The upper pipe rams are closed?

YES NO Annular
B. The annular preventer is closed
YES NO
C. The lower pipe rams are closed PIPE
YES NO
BLIND/SHEAR
KILL LINE CHOKE LINE
PIPE
34. From the diagram with the well shut in….
A. Can you repair the side outlets with pipe in the hole
YES NO
B. Can you repair the outlets with no pipe in the hole?
YES NO
C. Is it possible to shut in on drill pipe in the hole and circulate through the drill pipe?
YES NO
Annular
BLIND/SHEAR
PIPE
PIPE
35. From the diagram with the well shut in……..
A. With drill pipe in the hole can we repair the side outlets?
YES NO
B. With no drill pipe in the hole, can you shut in and repair the drilling spool?
YES NO
C. With drill pipe in the hole, can you circulate across the drilling spool?
YES NO
Annular
BLIND/SHEAR
PIPE
36. Match the numbers to the following parts in the picture below.
2
4
Lower Ram Assembly _________ Blade Packer _________

Top Seal _________ Upper Body _________
Side Packers _________ Upper Ram Assembly _________
37. Using the remote panel we close the annular preventer. Which TWO gauges on the panel
reduce in pressure?
A. Air
B. Annular
C. Manifold
D. Accumulator
E. By-pass
38. When drilling, the 4-way valves on the BOP accumulator unit should be in which position?
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Neutral
D. Open or closed depending on the BOP stack function
39. While testing the BOP stack, it is noticed that well bore fluid is leaking past the weep hole.
Which of the following best describes the proper action to be taken?
A. Energize the plastic seal and repair the BOP at the next scheduled maintenance
B. A primary seal is leaking. Immediately secure the well and renew the seal.
C. The ram packer is leaking due to wear. Change the worn packer.
D. Do nothing, the seal requires a slight leak for lubrication purposes.
40. Using the diagram on the previous page, identify the following parts:
Hydroelectric pressure switch

Accumulator shut-off valve
Accumulator pressure gauge
Unit/remote switch
Manifold by-pass valve (high / low)
Triplex pump check valve
41. The characters “6 BX” stamped on a flange represents the………
A. Serial number
B. Pressure rating
C. Type
D. Size
42. What is meant by the closing ratio for a ram BOP?
A. Ratio between closing and opening volume

B. Ratio between closing and opening time
C. Ratio of wellhead pressure to the pressure required to close the BOP
43. Accumulators are precharged with what type of gas?
___________
44. The main function of the choke in the overall BOP system is……
A. To divert contaminant to the burning pit

B. To hold back pressure while circulating out a kick
C. To divert fluid to the mud pit
D. To prevent the loss of mud resulting from gas expansion
E. To perform a soft shut in
45. Why should the side outlet below the test plug be kept in the open position while testing a
surface BOP stack ?
A. To prevent potential damage to the casing and/or open hole

B. To prevent extreme hook loading.
C. To allow easy release of the plug
46. What is the normal precharge for the accumulator bottles on a 3000 psi accumulator?
A. 1000 psi
B. 3000 psi
C. 1200 psi
D. 200 psi
D1
47. From the diagram, identify the dimensions that determine the H3
build up of pressure in the mud/gas separator. (TWO ANSWERS)
A. Vent line height (H3)

B. Separator height (H2)
C. Mud seal height (H1) D2
D. Inlet diameter (D2)
E. Primary vent diameter (D1)
H2
H1
48. Calculate the pressure at which gas blow through would occur.
The mud weight is 12.5 ppg.
__________ psi
15ft
6.5 ft
49. Of the items shown at right, which one determines at what pressure the degasser will
unload?
A. D1
B. D2
C. H1
D. H3
D1
E. H1 & H3
F. D2 & D1 & H3
H3
D2
H2
H1
50. Based on the information given at right, what is the rated working pressure of the
atmospheric degasser?
psi __________
12 inches
188 feet
D2
15 feet
12 feet
Present MW is 11.8 ppg
51. On a Cameron “u”type ram preventer, in which position does the 4-way valve have to be in to
open the bonnet after backing off the bonnet bolts?
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Neutral
D. Either position will work
52. Which ram type preventer on a Cameron 13 5/8”, 10,000 psi working pressure BOP stack is
equipped with a thicker intermediate flange?
A. Pipe rams
B. Blind rams
C. Shear rams
D. Variable bore rams
53. What would be the effect of fitting a 7 1/16” X 5000 psi flange to a 10,000psi working
pressure
rated BOP stack?
A. The stack rating would remain at 10,000 psi

B. The stack rating would decrease to 5000 psi
C. The stack rating would decrease to 7500 psi
54. What is the purpose of the master control valve on an air operated remote BOP panel?
A. It activates the hydraulic fluid circuit at the panel

B. It activates the air circuit at the panel
C. It activates the electrical circuit for the “open/close” lights
D. It adjusts the pipe ram closing pressure
55. Where are the proximity (activating) switches for the BOP remote panel lights situated?
A. On the pressure gauge mounted on the remote control panel

B. On the accumulator
C. On the side of the BOP operating chambers
D. On the remote control operating handles
56. On which ram operation would you be most likely to use the manifold by-pass valve
(high / low)?
A. Using variable bore rams

B. Using blind/shear rams
C. When using 5” S-135 drill pipe
D. When using 3 ½” G-105 drill pipe
57. According to API RP-53, what is the minimum pressure at which the charging pumps start
up?
A. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 50% of the operating pressure
B. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 75% of the operating pressure
C. When accumulator pressure has decreased to less than 90% of the operating pressure
58. Select THREE items of equipment that may warn of increasing formation pressure while
drilling overbalanced.
A. ROP recorder
B. Pump stroke counter
C. Gas detector
D. Casing pressure gauge
E. Mud temperature recorder
F. Standpipe pressure gauge
59. Why are some choke manifolds equipped with a glycol or methanol injection system?
A. To help prevent hydrate formation while circulating out a kick

B. To help test fluid flow better
C. To allow the use of all types of adjustable chokes
D. To help prevent a hydraulic shock if gas suddenly arrives at the surface
60. A test cup for 9 5/8” 43.5 lb/ft casing is used to test a BOP stack to a pressure of 10,000 psi
using 5” drill pipe. The area of the test cup subject to pressure is 42.4 square inches. What is
the minimum grade of drill pipe that could be used and will withstand the stress of testing?
A. Grade E drill pipe having a tensile strength of 311,200 lbs

B. Grade X-96 drill pipe having a tensile strength of 394,200 lbs
C. Grade S drill pipe having a tensile strength of 560,100 lbs
D. Grade G drill pipe having a tensile strength of 443,096 lbs
61. What is meant by “the useable fluid volume of an accumulator?”
A. The total volume of hydraulic fluid that can be stored in the accumulator tank
B. The total volume of fluid that can be stored in the accumulator bottles
C. The total volume of fluid that is recoverable from the bottles between the
accumulator operating pressure and the minimum operating pressure
D. The total volume of fluid that is recoverable from the bottles between the
accumulator operating pressure and the precharge pressure
E. The total volume of fluid that is recoverable from the bottles between the
accumulator operating pressure and 750 psi above precharge pressure
62. What are the main components of a diverter system? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. A low pressure annular preventer with a large internal diameter

B. A vent line of sufficient length to allow gas to be safely vented from the separator
C. A high pressure ram preventer with a large internal diameter
D. A vent line with manually operated valves
E. A vent line of sufficient diameter to permit safe venting and proper disposal of flow
from the well
63. What should be considered for the BOP rated working pressure according to API RP-53?
A. Maximum anticipated bottom hole pressure

B. Maximum anticipated formation pressure
C. Maximum anticipated surface pressure
D. Maximum anticipated drilling mud hydrostatic pressure
E. Maximum anticipated MAASP
64. What is the primary function of the weep hole (drain hole, vent hole) on a Ram BOP?
(select ONE answer)
A. To show that the ram body rubbers are working

B. To show that the mud seal on the piston rod is leaking
C. To show that the bonnet seals are leaking
D. To show that the closing chamber pressure is excessive
65. Identify the ONE ram locking device from the list below that does NOT allow for self-feeding
of ram packers to allow for packer wear.
A. Shaffer Ultralock
B. Shaffer Poslock
C. Hydril MPL Lock
D. Cooper (Cameron) Wedgelock
E. Koomey Autolock
66. From the list below, identify the ring gaskets that are pressure energized. (FOUR
ANSWERS)
A. Type RX
B. Type BX
C. Type AX
D. Type R Oval
E. Type R Octagonal
F. Type CX
67. Which dimension from the list below is used to identify the Nominal Flange Size?
A. Throughbore ID
B. Flange OD
C. Diameter of raised face
D. OD of ring groove
E. Bolt circle diameter
68. Identify the following parts of this pipe ram block.
Rubber _____
Retaining Screw _____
Block _____
Holder _____
Top Seal _____
Retracting Screw _____
C F
D E
Shaffer Pipe Rams
69. Identify the following shear ram block components:
Upper Holder _____ Upper Ram Block _____

Lower Holder _____ Lower Ram Block _____
Upper Rubber _____ Lower Rubber _____
Lower Shear Blade _____ Retainer Screw _____
70. The rig is now working for an operator who requires a different stack (13-5/8” x 15,000 psi).
This operators policy is to provide sufficient usable hydraulic fluid to function all BOP
components with a minimum pressure remaining to close against full rated BOP
working pressure.
The number of gallons to “function” all BOP components = 150 gallons for this stack.
The BOP “closing ratio” is 10.6 to 1

Precharge pressure = 1,000 psi
System pressure = 3,000 psi
How many 10 gallon bottles (cylinders) are required to store those 150 gallons of
hydraulic fluid?
A. 30 - 10 gallon bottles
B. 36 - 10 gallon bottles
C. 41 - 10 gallon bottles
D. 51 - 10 gallon bottles
71. All ram BOP’s are designed to close (and hold closed) on full rated pressure with 1500 psi
hydraulic operating pressure?
A. True
B. False
72. Ram type BOPs are designed to open in a situation where rated working pressure is
contained below the rams and mud hydrostatic pressure to the flow line is above the rams;
for instance in a stripping situation.
A. True
B. False
73. Identify the following components from the illustration provided on the previous page:
A __________ Accumulator shut-off Valve (Bank Isolator valve)

B __________ Accumulator Bottles
C __________ Manifold Regulator (Pressure reducing and regulating valve)
D __________ Annular Regulator (Pressure reducing and regulating valve)
E __________ Air Filter
F __________ Air Lubricator
G __________ Electric Pressure Switch
H __________ Hydro-Pneumatic Pressure Switch
I __________ Three Position/Four-Way Control Valve
J __________ Manifold Regulator Override Valve (By-pass valve)
K __________ Electric Motor Starter
L __________ Check Valve for Air Operated Pump
M __________ Annular Preventer Pressure Gauge
N __________ Manifold Pressure Gauge
O __________ Accumulator Pressure Gauge
P __________ Check Valve for Triplex Pump
Q __________ Strainer for Air Operated Pump
R __________ Strainer for the Triplex Pump
S __________ Accumulator Pressure Relief Valve
T __________ Manifold Pressure Relief Valve
U __________ Unit /Remote switch
V __________ Pressure Transducers/Transmitters
W __________ Air Pumps
74. The wait and weight method of well control is being used on a floating rig. After all the influx
is out of the well, the drill pipe pressure increases to a level higher than the final circulating
pressure even though the choke is wide open. What is the cause of the increase in pressure?
A. An error was made in calculating the final circulating pressure

B. If the casing pressure is not increasing then a bit nozzle is plugged
C. Because of the U-tube effect, the choke line friction pressure is now showing up on the
drill pipe pressure gauge
D. Hydrates are forming in the drill string thus increasing drill pipe pressure
75. What can be done to reduce the problem in the previous question? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. Reducing the pump rate will reduce choke line friction pressure which will reduce
the amount of drill pipe pressure increase
B. Open the kill line and allow the mud to return to the surface through both the
choke and kill lines. This reduces choke line friction and will reduce the amount of
drill pipe pressure increase
C. Use the excess pressure as a safety factor which will further guarantee killing the
well on the 1st circulation
D. The extra pressure is of no concern and will not hurt anything
Use the following data to answer questions 76, 77 & 78. Assume the kill procedure to be conducted
from a floating rig
Vertical depth of the casing shoe 6500 feet

MAASP leak-off value with 9.5 ppg mud 1350 psi
Slow pump rate @ 30 spm through the riser 800 psi
Slow pump rate @ 30 spm through the choke line 1050 psi
Drilling fluid density 10.6 ppg
SIDPP 540 psi
SICP 850 psi
TVD at the time of the kick 8900 feet
76. Calculate the required Initial Circulating Pressure
A. 600 psi
B. 790 psi
C. 1340 psi
D. 1590 psi
77. Calculate the required Final Circulating Pressure when the density of the kill fluid is 11.8
ppg.
A. 600 psi
B. 891 psi
C. 946 psi
D. 1170 psi
78. Calculate the maximum allowable value on the annulus pressure gauge when establishing
kill pump rate @ 30 spm at initiating kill operation.
A. 696 psi to 728 psi

B. 980 psi
C. 1000 psi to 1066 psi
A floating drilling rig is drilling below 30 inch conductor. Use the information to answer questions
79 & 80.
Water depth 1465 feet

TVD from flow line 2250 feet
Air gap 80 feet
Sea water density 8.5 ppg
Mud weight 9.5 ppg
79. Calculate the reduction in BHP if the riser is disconnected at the wellhead housing on the
seafloor.
__________ psi
80. Calculate the minimum drilling fluid density that will keep the well balanced with the
riser disconnected.
_________ ppg
A 17 ½” hole is being drilled below 30-inch conductor. Use the data below to answer questions
81 & 82.

Conductor set @ 1275 feet from rig floor
Air gap 60 feet
Sea water gradient .445 psi/ft
81. From a previous well drilled the formation fracture gradient beneath the sea bed is estimated
to be .62 psi/ft. Calculate the theoretical maximum mud weight that can be used in a static
(non-circulating) condition without exceeding the formation strength.
__________ ppg
82. Calculate the above in the dynamic (circulating) condition with an annular pressure loss of 10
psi.
__________ ppg
83. On a semi-submersible a kick is taken and the following data has been recorded after shut in
pressures have stabilized.
Well depth (RKB) 17,327 feet MD/15,678TVD

Casing shoe (RKB) 15,245 feet MD/12,855 feet TVD
Formation fracture gradient .8 psi/ft
Mud weight 13.2 ppg
Water density 8.6 ppg
Pressure loss through riser 470 psi
Pressure loss through choke line 670 psi
SIDPP 510 psi
SICP 800 psi
Calculate the margin between the initial dynamic MAASP and the initial choke pressure if the
instructions are to maintain a 100 psi overbalance over and above formation pressure at the
start of the well killing operation. Assume a circulating rate of 30 spm.
__________ psi
84. On a semi-submersible a kick is taken while drilling and the following data has been
collected.
Well depth (RKB) 16,557 feet MD/14,340 feet TVD

Casing shoe (RKB) 14,870 feet MD/12,855 feet TVD
Formation fracture gradient .845 psi/ft
Mud weight 14.9 ppg
Water gradient .445 psi/ft
Pressure loss through riser 410 psi
Pressure loss through choke line 655 psi
SIDPP 420 psi
SICP 575 psi
Calculate the margin between the initial dynamic MAASP and the initial choke pressure at
the start of the kill operation. Assume a circulating rate of 25 spm.
__________ psi
85. Use the following data to determine the shut in kill line pressure.
MW in drill string, annulus and choke line = 10.8 ppg

Choke line length = 1800 feet
Well depth = 8000 feet TD/RKB 500
700
Gradient of seawater in kill line =.445 psi/ft PSI
? PSI
A. 700 psi
B. 500 psi CLFL
KLFL SUBSEA
C. 910 psi 0 PSI
0 PSI BOP
D. 950 psi (STATIC)
(STATIC)
C
K
APL
NEGLIGIBLE
Ph = 4300 psi
(In annulus)
Ps = 5000 psi
BHP = 5000 psi
86. The driller needs to close in a flowing well with the drill pipe in a subsea BOP stack. He
pushes the “Annular Close” button and the pilot light changes but all gauges and the flow
meter remain static. What is his best option?
A. Change pods and try again

B. Call and wait for a subsea engineer
C. Send the assistant driller to manually operate the 4-way valve on the hydraulic
control manifold to close the annular
87. While drilling an alarm goes off indicating low accumulator pressures and the flow meter
Indicates a rapid loss of fluid. The best course of action to take is…..
A. Stop drilling and shut in the well

B. Stop drilling and call the subsea engineer
C. Stop drilling and put all functions in block
88. When a function is operated in a piloted hydraulic system which of the following is TRUE?
A. SPM valves will operate in both pods

B. SPM valves will only operate in the active pod
89. According to API specifications, closing units for subsea installations should be able to
close ram preventers within __________ seconds and the annular preventer closure
time should not exceed __________ seconds.
90. On a subsea pod, regulators are used to reduce the main hydraulic fluid supply from 3000 to
a lower pressure for use. One of these regulates fluid pressure to the annular preventer. The
other is the manifold regulator. Name two items on the stack that are supplied by fluid from
the manifold regulator.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
91. In order to verify the actual pressure supplied to control either an annular or ram preventer, a
read back signal is sent to the surface. It is sent from…….
A. Upstream from the regulator in the pod

B. The regulator itself
C. Downstream of the regulator in the pod
92. Ram locking devices such as wedgelocks or poslocks are fitted to a subsea stack:
A. To provide addition force when closing a preventer thus reducing delay times
B. To lock the ram in the closed position and maintain the shear rams locked during
disconnect
C. To lock the BOP stack to the wellhead and lock the Lower Marine Riser Package
to the riser
93. A well is being shut in using an annular preventer with drill pipe in the stack. The flow meter
continues to run. To preserve accumulator pressure and keep the well shut in the driller
should…..
A. Close the well in with the pipe rams and open the annular preventer
B. Block the annular function, strip through the annular to space out the pipe for the
ram, then shut in using pipe rams
C. Go to Hydraulic Control Manifold to diagnose the problem
D. Close another set of rams immediately and monitor the flow
E. Put the annular function in block
94. When an operation of a BOP function is selected from the electric driller’s panel a number of
indications will confirm whether the operation is carried out or not. Which indications should
be observed when a ram-type preventer is closed? (FOUR ANSWERS)
A. Flow meter runs then stops

B. Annular readback pressure decreases then increases
C. Rig air pressure decreases and then increases
D. Manifold readback pressure decreases then increases
E. Manifold pilot pressure decreases then increases
F. Accumulator pressure decreases then increases
G. Annular pilot light pressure decreases and then increases
H. Light changes from Green to Red
95. The hydraulic BOP control system is divided into a Control System and a Pilot System.
Which options gives TRUE statements with respect to the pilot system? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. The fluid in the pilot system flows continuously while a function on the BOP takes place
B. The Pilot System dumps fluid to the sea at every operation of BOP functions
C. The Pilot System controls the position of all shuttle valves on the BOP stack directly
D. The Pilot System is a closed “dead end” system
E. Pilot fluid is mainly potable water, water-soluble concentrate, glycol, bactericide, and
corrosion inhibitor
F. Pilot fluid is mixed with mainly potable water and a small amount of additives to limit
pollution of the environment
96. The drawing on the following page shows a diverter system for a floating rig. The wind is
from Port to Starboard on the diagram. The well starts to flow. Which functions would
you operate if the system was not automatically controlled?
A. .
DIVERTER DIVERTER
Pressure A ELEMENT INSERT
Close B LOCK
PRESSURE
Open C
B. .
Open F RELAX UNLOCK
Close C ADJUST
Pressure A
C CLOSED
CLOSED
Open F
Unlock C OPEN
Pressure A OPEN
D Port Vent Starboard Vent
Open B
Close C
Pressure A
Pressure
Returns to Shaker Below
CLOSED
Diverter
Bag
OPEN Upper
Working
SLIP JOINT Packing
UPPER Element
ELEMENT
RI
G
AIR Lower Packing
BLEED Element Closed
ADJUST When Diverter Is
Operated
SLIP JOINT
LOWER
ELEMNT
PRESSURE
RELAX Slip Joint Annulus Pressure

RELAX
97. The main components of a subsea control system are shown in the diagram on the following
page. Some components have been identified by letter. Identify the following components:
NOTE: A letter may be used more than once.
Hydraulic hose bundle _______ Subsea control pods _______
Master electric panel _______ Electric power pack _______
Subsea hose reels _______ Retrieving frame for pods _______
Hydraulic control manifold _______ Jumper hose bundle _______
Subsea bottle rack _______ Emergency back-up supply _______
Electric driller’s panel _______
98. Which option gives the advantage of using the Kill Line with static fluid to monitor
wellhead pressure during a well kill operation?
A. Response on changes in wellhead pressure is quicker through the kill line

B. Effect of choke line friction pressure is reduced by 25% when monitoring on the
kill line gauge
C. Effect of choke line friction pressure is reduced by 50% when monitoring on the
kill line gauge
D. Keep pressure on the kill line gauge constant while starting or stopping the pumps.
This eliminates the effect of the choke line friction pressure.
99. In case of diverting a shallow gas blowout through a long marine riser a risk occurs that
affects the riser.
A. The riser may collapse

B. The riser may burst due to extreme internal pressure
C. Buoyancy forces acting on the riser may require tension forces in excess of a
situation where the riser is full of fluid
100. What are the advantages of having a riser fill-up valve installed on a marine riser system?
(TWO ANSWERS)
A. Less tension is required for the riser

B. It keeps the well full of mud while tripping out of the hole
C. It reduces the risk of riser collapse
D. It continuously supplies sea water to the well in case of total loss of returns
E. It allows pumping heavy mud in the riser during kill operations
101. On a floating rig why does a driller need information about tides? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. To adjust riser tensioners

B. To know the position of tool joints in the stack relative to the rams
C. To calculate riser tensioner ton-miles
D. To correctly hang-off during well control operations
E. To correctly set ram closing pressure
DATA: The diagram illustrates the detail of hydraulic principle of redundancy utilized to control
functions on the subsea BOP stack. Use this diagram to answer Question #102
YELLOW BLUE
POD POD
102. Which statements are correct with respect to the shuttle valves? (TWO ANSWERS)
A. The shuttle valves automatically seal any hydraulic leaks in the selected pod
B. The shuttle valves isolate pressurized control fluid communication between the
selected system and the redundant system
C. The shuttle valves are pilot operated
D. The shuttle valves allow retrieving a malfunctioning pod without losing hydraulic
BOP control fluid
103. Master electric panels as well as electric mini panels for operation of functions on a subsea
BOP are supplied with an electric Memory Function. Which statement is correct?
A. Memory Function indicates a malfunction by giving permanent light on the alarm

panel after an alarm has been acknowledged and the audible alarms has stopped
B. Memory Function reminds the driller to add anti-freeze fluid when the temperature drops
below a certain level
C. Memory Function indicates the previous position before “Blocked Position” of three
position functions
D. Memory Function reminds the driller to engage the wedge locks before hanging off the
drill pipe
104. The two symbols below represent a 4-way, three position valve typically used in a subsea
hydraulic control system. One is a manipulator type and one is a selector type. Write the
names for each below their respective illustrations.
C D
________________________ ________________________
105. Write TRUE or FALSE next to each of the following questions regarding the use of
manipulator-type 4-way valves used in subsea control systems.
A. If the valve is shifted to the center or “block” position, the pressure will be vented
from the line previously pressurized
B. The center or “block” position can be used for troubleshooting hydraulic leaks
C. The pod selector valve on the subsea hydraulic control system is of the manipulator type
D. If the valve is shifted to the center or “block” position, pressure will be trapped in
the line previously pressurized
E. Manipulator type valves are the type typically installed inside the pod hose reels
106. Based on the diagram on the following page, place the appropriate part number (1 through 7)
next to the matching item on the list below.
Hydraulic pressure regulator ______ Rams Open SPM valve _______

Air solenoid valve _______ Rams Closed SPM valve _______
Shuttle valve _______ 4-way manipulator valve _______
Electric pressure switch _______
Air
Supply
Hydraulic Pilot
Supply
Open 5
1
2
Block
Close
Vent
Blue Yellow
Quick
Disconnect To Yellow
Junction Hose Reel
Box
Blue Hose
Reel
Quick
Disconnect 6
Junction
Box
3
4
Control Fluid
Supply
7
Blue
Pod
From
Yellow Pod
Close
Open
Ram Type
BOP
107. What THREE FACTORS on a floating rig may influence the accuracy of drilling fluid volume
and flow readings when monitoring an open well?
A. Water depth
B. Vessel heave
C. Number of generators on line
D. Crane operations
E. Rig pitch and roll
F. Riser tension
108. After a gas kick has been killed using a subsea stack it is known that 8 bbl of gas remain
trapped in the BOP stack between the annular preventer and the choke line side outlet.
Based on the given information calculate the expanded volume of the gas when it reaches
the rig floor if the annular were opened and the gas migrates to surface.
Vertical distance between rig floor and BOP 1465 feet

Kill mud density 13.5 ppg
MW in riser 12.5 ppg
Atmospheric pressure 14.6 psi
A. 580 bbl
B. 572 bbl
C. 564 bbl
D. 556 bbl
109. A gas kick is being circulated out on a floating rig. When the top of the kick has displaced the
drilling fluid in the choke line the choke valve will require adjusting. In an attempt to maintain
constant bottom hole pressure. What adjustment should be made to the choke?
A. The valve must close more

B. The valve must open more
C. Keep the choke valve opening constant during this part of the kill operation
110. Why should CHOKE LINE FRICTION be recorded on a floating drilling rig? (ONE ANSWER)
A. In order to be able to accurately calculate the density of the drilling fluid

B. In order to know the amount SICP should increase when establishing the kill pump
rate while keeping BHP constant
C. In order to know what amount SICP should decrease when establishing kill pump
rate and keeping BHP constant
D. In order to know the Initial Circulating Drill Pipe Pressure at the kill rate if SCIP is
lower than the choke line friction pressure
KILL SHEET EXERCISES
Complete an IWCF Subsea Kill Sheet using the data given and answer the questions on the page
following the data.
Well Data
Hole ID 12 ¼”
MD 8000 feet
TVD 6930 feet
Air gap 80 feet
Water depth (MSL to sea floor) 850 feet
Csg (13 3/8”) set @ 5130 feet (RKB to shoe)
Internal Capacities
DP .0177 bbl/ft
HWDP .0088 bbl/ft (370 feet in length)
DC .0087 bbl/ft (745 feet in length)
Choke Line ID 2.875” .008 bbl/ft (930 feet in length)
Riser .3789 bbl/ft (915 feet in length)
Volume from mud pumps to rig floor 6.5 bbl
Annular Capacities
DC in Open Hole .0836 bbl/ft
HW/DP in Open Hole .1215 bbl/ft
DP in Cased Hole .1279 bbl/ft
DP in Marine Riser . 3546 bbl/ft
Mud Pump Output: .136 bbl/stk
Slow Circulating Pump Data
40 SPM through the riser 800 psi
40 SPM through the choke line 1050 psi
Active Surface Volume 500 bbl
Sea water weight 8.6 ppg
Formation Strength Test Data
MW during test 12.5 ppg
Leak off pressure 1330 psi
Kick Data
SIDPP 540 psi
SICP 750 psi
Pit Gain 15 bbl
MW at the time of the kick 13.5 ppg
NOTE: The well will be killed @ 40 SPM using the Wait and Weight Method
1. Calculate the MAASP using the mud weight of 13.5 and calculate the MAASP using Kill
Mud Weight.
Using OMW _______________ psi Using KMW _______________psi
2. What mud weight is required to balance the formation pressure?
_________ ppg (round off to 1 decimal)
3. Calculate the Initial Circulating Pressure.
__________ psi
4. Calculate the Final Circulating Pressure.
__________ psi
5. Calculate the pump strokes to pump from mud pump to the bit.
____________stks
6. Calculate the time in minutes to pump from mud pump to bit.
__________ min
7. Calculate the strokes to pump from the bit to the shoe
____________ stks
8. How many minutes are required to circulate the total well system volume at 40 spm?
___________ min
9. What is the pressure safety margin at the shoe in the static condition? Assume the top of
the kick to be below the casing shoe.
__________ psi
10. Calculate the initial dynamic casing pressure at the kill pump rate.
__________ psi
11. Calculate the strokes required to displace the riser to KWM before opening the BOP stack.
____________ stks
12. Calculate the new MW when the riser margin is added

__________ ppg
13. Calculate the MAASP when the riser margin is included in the mud system
__________ psi
Use the data from the filled out kill sheet to answer the questions following the kill sheet. You are
only required to indicate the first action to be taken. The well is to be killed at 20 spm using the
Driller's Method.
11.1
1350
10.6 810
15.32 830
2,550
2,550
1206
5,490
4,570
.13 9 5/8
12,230
5,500
8.5
20 380 450 70 16,920
7,000
2,550 .0177 45.13 347

2,940 .0177 52.03 400
11,100 .0177 196.47 1511
210 .0087 1.82 14
120 .0060 .72 6
296.17 2278 113.9
120 .0291 3.49
4570 .0459 209.76
213.25 1640 82
11420 .0502 573.28 4410 220.4
830 .0060 4.98 38 1.9
791.51 6089 304.4
1087.68 8367 418.3
580 4462
1667.68 12,828
810 .3333 269.97 2077
394 586
980
38 470 380 5790

16920 410
0
930 13.7 11.1 4570

313
410 313
723
1310 980 330 330 95.1

347
980 723 257 257 64.2

400
723 470 253 253 16.5

1531
1500
0 1310 1400 ICP

1310 psi
100 1215 FIRST CIRCULATION
200 1120 1300
300 1025
347 980 1200
400 946
882 1100
500
KOPcp
600 818 980 psi
700 754 1000
747 723
800 900
714
900 698
800 EOBcp
1000 681 723 psi
1100 665
1200 648 700
1300 632
600
1400 615 FCP
1500 599 470
500 psi
1600 582
1700 566
400
1800 549
1900 533
300
2000 516
2100 500
200
2200 483
2278 470
100
0
200
100
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
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2200
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3100
0
GAUGE EXERCISES
Work the gauge exercises based on the filled in deviated well kill sheet. Kill rate = 20 spm, using the
Driller’s Method.
Drill Pipe Casing

1. Kill line = 970. What action should you take?
A. Open choke
1280 900 B. Close the choke
C. Speed up the pump
Choke D. Slow down the pump

Position E. All ok, keep going
15 Stroke
15 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

2. Kill line = 970. What action should
you take?
A. Open choke 900
1330
B. Close the choke
D. Slow down the pump Choke
Position
E. All ok, keep going
120 Stroke
20 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

3. Kill line = 1030. What action should you take?
A. Open choke
1395 960 B. Close the choke
Choke D. Slow down the pump

Position E. All ok, keep going
695 Stroke
20 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

you take?
A. Open choke 1000
1415
B. Close the choke
Position
1280 Stroke
25 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

5. Kill line = 1000. What action should you
take?
1310 930 A. Open choke
B. Close the choke
Choke
Position D. Slow down the pump
6400 Stroke
20 Rate
SPM
6. The influx has been removed and the well is properly closed in.
SIDPP = __________
SICP = __________
Drill Pipe Casing

you take?
A. Open choke 930
1280
B. Close the choke
Position
100 Stroke
20 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

take?
B. Close the choke
Choke
500 Stroke
25 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

you take?
A. Open choke 920
855
B. Close the choke
Position
528 Stroke
20 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

take?
B. Close the choke
Choke
1170 Stroke
20 Rate
SPM
Drill Pipe Casing

you take?
A. Open choke 935
510
B. Close the choke
Position
2100 Stroke
20 Rate
SPM
The well has been carefully shut in for evaluation and circulation will resume shortly. Based on the
above information, select the most probable Shut-in Drill Pipe Pressure. There is no float in the drill
string.
12. Kill line = 930. Select the drill pipe pressure.

Drill Pipe Casing
A. 930 psi
B. 950 psi
? 930 C. 1310 psi
D. 880 psi
E. 0 psi
Choke
Position F. 470 psi
G. 394 psi
2350 Stroke H. 586 psi
I. 980 psi
0 Rate J. 410 psi
SPM
K. 313 psi
L. 723 psi

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1. Normal formation pressure gradient is generally assumed to be:

A. The slow circulating rate used in the kill process

A. Pressure loss of the surface equipment

DATA FOR QUESTION 7

Mud weight 10.3 ppg

7. What is the circulating pressure?

8. What is the bottom hole pressure while circulating?

9. What is meant by Abnormal Pressure (over-pressure) with regard to fluid pressure in

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

10. Abnormal formation pressures can be caused by?

A. Thick sandstone sections

A. Thick sandstone sections

14. Which of the following statements best describes formation porosity?

15. Which of the following statements best describes formation permeability?

A. The kill weight mud can not be easily calculated

A. As soon as the pill starts to be pumped into the drill pipe

A. As soon as the pill enters the drill pipe

A. Equal to the slow circulating rate pressure

A. Would the drill pipe pressure be higher than in a “clean” well?

Well depth TVD 9600 feet

Drilling fluid density 10.3 ppg

A. BHP decreases by 73 psi

Well depth 13,940 feet TVD

A. Pump at a reduced rate while mixing LCM

A. The time required for surface pressures to stabilize

A. When the bit is pulled into the casing

A. Pulling pipe slowly

A. When the first few stands are pulled off bottom

A. Flow check. If negative continue to pull

37. A well was drilled to a TVD of 8,200 feet.

Casing Shoe TVD 4,500 feet

A. Are the calculations correct? __________

Mud weight 11.8 ppg

DATA FOR QUESTIONS 40a & 40b BELOW

Drill pipe capacity .01776 bbl/ft

A. The gas is near the surface

Data for questions 42, 43, 44,

A. Increase in flow out of the well

Drill pipe capacity .0174 bbl/ft

A. Gas cut mud

A. Large crescent shaped cuttings

A. To minimize down time

50. Which of the following situation would be more difficult to detect?

A. A gas kick in oil-based mud

A. Flowline temperature increase

A. Switching off the flow meter alarms

A. The well is flowing

A. Pick up and stab the kelly/ top drive

A. Reverse circulating Advantage Disadvantage

A. Abnormal formation pressure

A. Should the kelly cock be closed ? __________

A. Partial loss of circulation

A. Another influx has entered the well

67. What will happen to bottom hole pressure?

68. What will happen to SICP?

69. What will happen to the pressure at the casing seat?

A. Bleed off until the annulus pressure was 500 psi

Drill Pipe Pressure Casing Pressure

SIDPP = 300 psi SICP = 475 psi

A. It will stay constant

A. Close the BOP.

B. Stab a full opening safety valve