STEP 1

As always, it is extremely important to shut-in the well as

quickly as possible in order to minimize the size of the
influx. The best way to achieve this is by using Shut-In
Procedure While Drilling or the Shut – In Procedure
While Tripping. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT The
Driller must not delay when shutting in the well.

STEP 2a

After the well is shut-in, it may take a few minutes for the
shut-in pressures to stabilize.

STEP 3
One thing to keep in mind while performing your
calculations is that the formation fluids in the annulus,
especially gas, may migrate up the hole and cause an
increase in the shut-in casing pressure.

STEP 4
The procedure requires simultaneous manipulation of the
choke and the pump speed.

STEP 5
As soon as the pumps are operating at the desired kill rate,
the drillpipe pressure should be observed and recorded.
Hold the observed drillpipe pressure constant for the
entire first circulation by manipulating the choke as the
contaminant is circulated from the well. This method is
not ideal, but is necessary when the surface facilities
cannot safely handle the high flow rates.

STEP 7
After the mud has been properly weighted-up, the second
circulation should be started. Continue circulation until
the hole is full of kill mud.
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