Introduction to well intervention – well control

1. Which one of the following regarding a barrier element is correct?

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 A. A barrier is the same as a barrier envelope

 B. A barrier element is the same as the secondary barrier
 C. A barrier element is just one part of a series of components which together
form the barrier envelope
 D. A barrier element is the same as the primary barrier

2. Which of the following statements describe types of barriers?

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 A. Positive and negative

 B. Pump open and pump closed
 C. Mechanical and liquid
 D. Over-balanced and under-balanced
 E. Primary and secondary
 F. Upper and lower.

3. What is “fracture pressure”?

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 A. The pressure applied to the formation at the shoe by the column of mud in the
well.
 B. The pressure applied at surface which will cause the formation at the shoe to break
down.
 C. The pressure applied to the formation at the bottom of the well by column of mud
in the well.
 D. The pressure that can be applied to the formation when it breaks down.
4. Do wells on artificial lift (gas lift, SRP, etc…..) need the same well control barriers as
those with self flow?

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 A. Yes
 B. No

5. In which direction should a barrier be tested?

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 A. From above
 B. From below
 C. In any direction
 D. In the direction of flow.

6. How is the inflow test performed?

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 A. By bleeding down the tubing pressure till the fluids reach the surface.
 B. Monitoring the pressure rise carefully before commencing new operation.
 C. Increase the hydrostatic pressure below the plug.
7. Which of the following fluids are common fluid barriers?

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 A. Seawater
 B. Diesel oil
 C. Packing fluid
 D. Nitrogen
 E. Condensate
 F. Drilling fluid.

8. What impact can blowouts have? Choose three answers

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 A. Blowouts can damage rig equipment.

 B. Blowouts identify where hydrocarbons exist.
 C. Blowouts are acceptable as society needs soil.
 D. Blowouts have no environmental impact as they are contained at the rig
site.
 E. Blowouts have potential to kill and injure personnel.
 F. Blowouts can damage a company's reputation and result in lost contracts.
9. What are consequences of having a blow-out?

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 A. Environmental damage
 B. Competitors shall gain an advantage.
 C. Loss of human life.
 D. Loss of equipment
 E. The responsible person will be fired and will not find a job easily.
 F. Loss of reputation
 G. If the blow is controlled before it catches fire, no real consequences are
expected.
 H. Financial damages.

10.Identify the top three reasons for holding the pre-job safety meeting?

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 A. To get to know other team members.

 B. To discuss & agree on logistical issues.
 C. Define roles and responsibilities within the teams.
 D. Make sure that procedures are understood by all.
 E. Discuss emergency procedures and evacuation plan.