International Well Control Forum @ ISO: 9001/2000 Well Intervention Pressure Control API (Field) Units Formula Sheet Abbreviations Used in this Document boi/ft = Barrels (US) per foot bbI/min Barrels (US) per minute bbi/stroke Barrels (US) per stroke BHP Bottom Hole Pressure ft Feet Pounds per gallon ppg Pounds per square inch Pounds per square inch per foot Shut in Well Head Pressure Measured Depth True vertical depth Constant factor 1. PRESSURE GRADIENT (psi/ft) Fluid Density (ppg) x 0.052 2. FLUID DENSITY (ppg) Hydrostatic Pressure (psi) To (fe) x 0.052 3. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE (psi) Fluid Density (ppg) x 0.052 x TVD (ft) Or Pressure Gradient (psi/ft) x TVD (ft) 4. FORMATION PRESSURE (psi) Hydrostatic Pressure (psi) + SIWHP (psi) 5. TOTAL PRESSURE AT A GIVEN DEPTH IN A SHUT IN WELLBORE (psi/t) (WHERE BHP = FORMATION PRESSURE) Hydrostatic Pressure of Gas (psi) + Hydrostatic Pressure of Oil (psi) + SIWH? (psi) TWEF-QA-WI7A page i of 2 i-Dee-2003International Well Control Forum © 150; 9001/2000 6. TIME TO PUMP (minutes) ‘Tubing Capacity (bbi/ft) x MD (ft) Tabi eee Pump Rate (bbI/min) Annulus Capacity (bbi/ft) x MD (ft) Pump Rate (BbI/min) b. Annulus 7. STROKES TO DISPLACE (Strokes) a.Tubing _TwbIng Capacity (BbI/) x MD (ft) Tubing “Pump Displacement (BbI/stroke) Annulus Capacity (bbI/t) x MD (ft) b. Annulus “Pump Displacement (BbI/stroke) International Well Control Forum Inchbraoch House South Quay Montrose Angus DD10 9UA, Scotland, Tel: 44-1674-678120 Fox: 44-1674-678125 Email: admin@iwef.org Internet site URL; http://www.iwct.org Secretary-General: Michael J. Cummins, The International Well Control Forum is a legally constituted non-profit making organisation whose articles of association are bound by the laws of the Netherlands. The Forum is registered at The Dutch Chamber of Commerce in The Hague, The Netherlands, Reg, No. 41157732 IWCF-QA-WI7A page 2 of 2 -Dee-2003SECTION ONE EXERCISES 1, What is the primary purpose of a packer? a, To support the tubing b. To anchor the bing 2% To isolate the completion annulus, 4. To hold the completion fluid in the annulus. 2. How does a packer create the annulus/tubing seal? a, By sealing off the tubing in the packer bore DK By isolating the annulus above the packer from the casing below the packer and the tubing €. By being located in a tieback receptacle we d. By hydraulic control from surface 3. Name the two basic packer types. (2 answers) a. Bridge Plug Permanent c. Pump Through XK Retrievable e. Check Valve 4. Which of the following is true about a retrievable packer? a, Can be retrieved by milling 36 Can only be retrieved with the completion tubing ¢. Can be set and retrieved by wireline . Is fixed to the completion tubing e. Can only be retrieved with a special pulling tool ~ 5. Which of the following is true about a permanent packer? %& Can be retrieved by milling b, Can only be retrieved with the completion tubing c. Can be set and retrieved by wireline d, Is fixed to the completion tubing, e. Can only be retrieved with a special pulling tool 6. What is the primary purpose of a sliding sleeve? a, To close off the tubing bore b, To close off the annulus ‘Yi To provide communication between the tubing and annulus Revised Jan 200510. u Where is a sliding sleeve normally positioned? 2% Immediately above the packer 3B Immediately below the packer c. Between the two packers Which of the following statements are true (2 answers) Check that the pressure rating of the SSD is correct Check that the SSD is fully open before starting circulation Check that the tailpipe is plugged before opening the SSD Check that pressures are equalised across the SSD before opening Check that the catcher is in place below the SSD before opening oo we How can circulation be established if the SSD is stuck in the closed position? Unseat the packer Connect the annulus and tubing at surface Punch a hole in the tubing Pull the DHSV from its nipple ever Which of the following are true? (2 answers) a, The SPM plugs the tubing b, The SPM is the receptacle for the DHSV p< The SPM is the receptacle for gas lift valves d, The SPM is the receptacle for downhole plugs -y\ The SPM can provide a means of communication between annulus and tubing What stops wellbore fluids entering the annulus through a gas lift valve in an SPM? a, Differential Pressure W— Acheck valve in the gas lift valve ¢. The venturi effect across the port of the gas lift valve Ifa SPM is not in use as a circulating device, what type of valve is installed in the side pocket as a positive closure from either direction? a. A gaslift valve b. A gate valve ~& — Adummy valve 4. A chemical injection valve ©. Acirculation valve Revised Jan 200515. 16. 17. 18. Why isa DHSV used? a. To close in the well to allow maintenance on the tree b. To close in the well to shut in production To control production rates 4d. To prevent production in case the surface valves are opened too far X To close in the well in an emergency ‘Why is an annulus safety valve installed? a, In place of the tubing safety valve To prevent flow from the annulus in gas lift wells d> To close off flow into the annulus in gas lift wells What is the primary reason that determines the setting depth of the DHSV? a, To prevent deliberate sabotage b. __Isset as high as possible to reduce the inventory of wellbore fluids that might escape JA _Isset below the depth where it can be damaged by surface impact or explosion 4. _Isset below crater depth from a blow out around the casing fe. Isset as close to the packer as possible f. To prevent penetration of drilling tools from an adjacent well From which direction does a DHSV prevent flow? a. Above YK Below c. Above and Below What is the main reason for using tubing nipples? -2< To receive flow control devices b. To reduce well flow c. For wireline depth control How are lock mandrels locked into nipples? a. With slips b, On No-Go shoulders: OX With mandrel locking dogs in matching profiles 4. With expanding rubber elements in the bore e elastomeric packings in the bore f. By metal to metal seals Revised Jan 200520. 21 22, 23, 24, How do flow control devices seal within the nipple bore? a. With stips b. On No-Go shoulders ¢. With locking dogs in matching profiles, 4, With expanding rubber elements in the bore S< With elastomeric packings in the bore f, By metal to metal seals What is the primary purpose of No-Go shoulders in nipples? > To locate the correct lock mandrel b. To prevent the tools falling out of the bottom of the tubing ¢. To bear the load from the differential pressure across the plug. 4. To lock the mandrel into the nipple Do DHSVs prevent flow in both directions? a Yor K No Which are the common types of DHSV? (2 answers) Coiled Tubing retrievable Wireline retrievable Tubing retrievable dd. Permanent e. Temporary What type of closure mechanism is fitted to surface controlled wireline retrievable DHSVs? (2 answers) Poppet Sk Flapper cc. Plug > Ball e. Sleeve £ Gate Which of the following DHSVs are surface controlled? (2 answers) Differential pressure Ambient pressure Wireline retrievable Tubing retrievable Ball Flapper Automatic wae bee Revised Jan 200525. 26. up 28. 29. 30, What type of closure mechanism is fitted to tubing retrievable DHSVs? (2 answers) a, Poppet KK Flapper cc. Plug AL Ball fc. Sleeve f Gate z Vhich of the following DHSVs are sub-surface controlled? (2 answers) Differential pressure Ambient pressure Wireline retrievable Tubing retrievable Ball Flapper Automatic mao ao RH Which DHSY has the largest ID for the same tubing size? a, Wireline retrievable SK Tubing retrievable c. Ambient Pressure 4. Differential Pressure ‘What is the correct action to take to re-instate production in a well with a failed tubing retrievable DHSV? a. Workover the well b. Lock open the DHSV 2x Lock open the DHSV and install an insert valve Hoy is a tubing retrievable DHSV run in the open position? (2 answers) With pressure on the control line b. By using the lock open mechanism With a straddle set across the valve d. By keeping the tubing pressurised What is the main advantage of using wireline retrievable DHSVs? a. Simple construction b. Can be installed after running the completion ©, Can be removed to allow intervention work Can be retrieved and replaced Revised Jan 200532, 33, 35, 36. What causes a sub-surface controlled DHSV to close? a, Temperature Pressure ©. Fluid density d. Coiled Tubing e. Wireline How isa surface controlled wireline retrievable DHSV run in the open position? a. With locked in hydraulic pressure b. With a lock open sleeve ‘p< With a prong on the wireline running tool 4. With an automatic ‘T device How is the hydraulic communication achieved in a surface controlled wireline retrievable DHSV? a, Through the hydraulic stab b. Through the open sliding sleeve pc Between the two packing stacks How is a sub-surface controlled DHSV re-opened? a, By allowing ambient temperature to return to normal b. By running the opening tool c._ By opening up the well 8 By pressuring up above the valve ¢. By pulling and redressing the valve How is temporary communication normally made between the tubing and annulus? (2 answers) cK. Open the SSD b. Punch a hole in the tubing c. Connect the tubing and annulus on surface DX Install a circulation valve in the SPM How are sub-surface controlled DHSVs operated? (2 answers) x By differential pressure By ambient pressure By hydraulic pressure By arise in the temperature of the wellbore fluids By a fall in the temperature of the wellbore fluids Revised Jan 200537. Where is a production packer normally positioned in the well? a. Close to the tubing hanger. b. Half way between the tubing hanger and the perforations, 3S Above the top perforations d. Below the bottom perforations. 36. Which of the following statements about tubing hangers are true? (3 answers) [x A plug can usually be set inside the hanger body. b__ Itsupports the weight of the production casing and completion. eC It supports the weight of the top of the completion, @ It allows communication from inside the completion to the completion annulus through the control line ports). © Itallows communication into the completion annulus through the control line ports(s). 3X It isolates the completion from the completion annulus. ‘g It can be closed by applying pressure to the control line. 37. Which of the following statements about Xmas trees is true? a Any swab valve can be used to cut slickline. “KC Some master valves can be used to cut slickline c a Any flow wing valve can be used to cut slickline. Any kill wing valve can be used to cut slickline. 38. Which of the following statements about Xmas tree valves are true? (2 answers) 3X After closing, a manual valve should be backed out by part of a turn, ‘The valve must be closed as tightly as possible. ¢. All valves take 30 tums to open or close. 4. The indicator shows how many turns have been made. “9 Counting the turns as the valve is opened or closed can show any obstructions in front of the valve Revised Jan 200541 B Given the drawing above, match the correct numbers to their descriptions. LMV UMV ssv ‘Tree Cap Adaptor Flange Fw KWV Cross ‘Swab Valve Choke Revised Jan 200: 5SECTION TWO EXERCISES What is the definition of a barrier? a The warning tape around the work site \e. Anything that prevents the flow of wellbore fluids c. ‘An overbalanced fluid 4. BOP locking stems e. A mechanical plug * Which of the following describes the types of barrier? Positive and negative Pump open and pump closed Mechanical and fluid Overbalanced and underbalanced Primary and secondary Upper and lower Pe eR ee Do artificial lift wells (rod pump, etc.) need the same well control barriers as those with natural flow? oe Yes b. No ‘What does “positive plug” mean? a. _Itprevents flow from above b, _Itprevents flow from below % It prevents flow from both directions How does a plug stop flow? a. It seals off the perforations b. _Itseals off.at the swab valve c. It creates a 100 psi overbalance 4. _Itseals off at the tubing hanger » It seals off in the flow path How is a mechanical plug installed? (2 answers) a. Wellbore pressure closes it b. The flow closes it M By the freeze method 3K _By Wireline, Coiled Tubing or Snubbing, e. Control line pressure closes it Revised Jan 200510. M1. Which of the following mechanical barriers can be installed by intervention methods? (6 answers) 3 Wireline plug “& Pump through plug c. Circulating valve 4. Differential valve dX Pump open plug & —_ Expendable plug g. Float valve h. i. i. Orifice valve me Pressure cycle plug ae Check valve Which of the following is a “closable barrier"? pakep Tubing hanger plug Pump out plug BOP Packer Check valve Which of these are true about tubing plugs? (3 answers) Check that the pressure rating is correct Check that the pressures are equalised before setting Check that contingency exists if solids might settle on the plug top Check that the plug is to be installed as near the tree as possible Check that the plug is holding pressure after setting From which direction should a barrier be tested? Kegs Above Below It doesn’t matter Direction of flow ‘What does “inflow test” mean? pase Applying pressure above a plug Applying pressure below a plug Bleeding off pressure above a plug Equalising pressure across a plug Revised Jan 200512. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. ‘What are the correct names for the different barrier classifications? a. First line, Second line and Third line >. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary ¢. First, Second and Third How does a mechanical barrier stop well flow? a. _ By diverting the flow down the kill line b. _By applying a smalll overbalance < By closing off the flow path 4. —_ By closing the Xmas tree valves Ifan inflow test cannot be performed, should the device be pressure tested from above? > Yes b. No ‘What should be pressure tested before starting to rig up intervention equipment? Dx Xmas tree b. Tubing hanger © Packer d—— Annulus ‘When is a column of fluid considered to be a barrier? a. When the hydrostatic pressure is less than formation pressure b. When the hydrostatic pressure is equal to formation pressure J& When the hydrostatic pressure is greater than formation pressure A well is to be Killed with 9.5 ppg brine. The MD is 10525 ft. (TVD 10250 ft.) The formation pressure is 4950 psi. Which statement is true? There will be a 250 psi overbalance at the formation ‘There will be a 110 psi overbalance at the formation ‘The formation will be balanced There will be a 110 psi underbalance at the formation ‘There will be a 250 psi underbalance at the formation sectte Which depth is used to calculate volumes? TVD MD Revised Jan 200519. 20. 21. 22. 24. 25. ‘What does “underbalance” mean? de ‘The hydrostatic head of fluid is less than formation pressure b ‘The hydrostatic head of fluid is equal to formation pressure c. The hydrostatic head of fluid is greater than formation pressure What does “overbalance” mean? a. The hydrostatic head of fluid is less than formation pressure b. The hydrostatic head of fluid is equal to formation pressure “e< The hydrostatic head of fluid is greater than formation pressure Which depth is used to calculate hydrostatic pressure? “& OTVD b. MD Which are common fluid barriers? (3 answers) Seawater Diesel Brine Nitrogen Condensate Drilling mud reat oh How is kill fluid selected? a. _ By calculating acidity b. By calculating yield point c. By calculating viscosity >& By calculating hydrostatic pressure Can a mixture of mechanical and fluid barriers be used? x Yes b. No When opening a valve that has pressure on one side only, which statements are true? (2 answers) Can cause damage to the valve Causes less hydraulic shock Reduces the risk of pressure locking the valve Can cause damage to equipment downstream of the valve Minimises the risk of damage to the valve Revised Jan 200526. 21. 28. 29. 30. When shutting in a well at the tree, which of the following are true? (3 answers) a. The UMV will seal around wireline ‘pC The LMV is not normally used ©. The swab valve shuts off all flow from the well ‘The valves can be damaged if closed on wire, pipe, etc. “The UMV is normally used Is it considered good practice to always have more than one barrier available? Mw Yes b. No Which type of barrier is a fluid barrier? o& Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary ‘A gas well has the following information. Total depth 12540 ft. MD (10950 ft. TVD) Packer depth 10180 ft. MD (9245 ft. TVD) Annulus fluid 9.0 ppg brine Gas gradient 0.2 psifft SIWHP 2000 psi. ‘What is the pressure differential between the tubing and the annulus at the underside of the tubing hanger? 850 psi. more in the annulus than the tubing, 850 psi. more in the tubing than the annulus 1385 psi. more in the annulus than the tubing 1385 psi. more in the tubing than the annulus 2000 psi. more in the annulus than the tubing ~ 2000 psi. more in the tubing then the annulus Menege Why is it necessary to select the correct kill fluid? (2 answers) To enable a lower kill pump rate To minimise formation overpressure To enable a higher kill pump rate To ensure formation fluid compatibility To reduce annulus losses chose Revised Jan 200531. Identify the barrier elements (the envelope) in this drawing that contain well pressure. (5 answers) 4 Kw Xmas tree Tubing hanger/spool Tubing spool outlet valves Production tubing Completion fluid Well fluids Casing below the packer Packer Xmas Tree ‘Tubing Hanger / Hanger Spool Production Tubing Down Hole Safety Valve Completion Fluid Casing Well Fluids Packer Perforations Revised Jan 200532. 33. 34, During an intervention operation it becomes necessary to kill the well. Which is the most appropriate kill method? a. Volumetric b. Forward circulation c. Wait and Weight sd Bullheading e Concurrent Well data: Casing9.5/8” 47.0 ppf Tubing 3.1/2” Packer at 9750 ft MD (9120 ft. TVD) From the table below, calculate the total annular volume above the packer. Place your answer in the box provided. ‘Annular volume between 3 %” ‘Tubing and casing or open hole As | OD casing] Ibs. per foot | Cu. fi per] Lin. par) Bbls, per] Lin. ft per ‘or open hole Lin. | Gu. Ft. Lint. | Bb. 56 OF, A180 12.3800 745 TS.4400 3.578 28.50 360 ZTTe3 064: 15.5763 95/6 32.30 3546 2.8200 “0632 15.6228 3.578 36.00 “3468 28835 0618 76.1612 8.5 40.00 3385 29547 0808 76.5837 ‘3.56 43.50 3308. 3.0220 z 76.9778 8576 47.00 3 3.0882 0877 [17.3310 3576 3350 3100 3.2056. “0552 78.1158 3578 35.40 3008 33246 “0536 78.6660, 8576 67.10 2053 5.3865 0526 78.0135 506 71.80 [zr 3.6658 0486 20.5875 From the following data of a gas well, answer the questions below. Well depth 9150 ft MD (7900 ft. TVD) Formation gradient 0.570 psi/ft. Gas gradient 0.08 psifft. a ‘What is the formation pressure? 4503 b. ‘What will be maximum surface pressure’ 5000 psi. Revised Jan 200534 (continued) 35, 36. It will be required to kill the well. What brine density is required? a 10.5 ppg 11.0 ppg, if 11.5 ppg Given the following additional data, answer the questions below. Casing capacity 0.04049 bbi/i. Tubing capacity 0.00829 bbt/ft. Tubing displ. (closed end) 0.01190 bbi/ft. Pump displacement 0.0899 bbl/stroke Tubing shoe at 9000f, MD 7800f. TVD How many strokes to displace the tubing string? 8 1845 strokes S830 strokes 2860 strokes How many strokes to displace the entire wellbore? k. 2860 strokes 1 3200 strokes Ym (3690 strokes Ina planned well kill operation, which is the most appropriate kill method? a, Concurrent ~e. Reverse circulation c. Wait and Weight 4. Forward circulation Volumetric Inan emergency situation where it is not possible to bullhead, what would be the most appropriate kill method to use? a. Volumetric b, Forward circulation c. Wait and Weight sd_—_Lubricate and Bleed e Concurrent Revised Jan 200537. 38. 39, 40. 41. Which of the following are the main advantages of a reverse circulation kill? (4 answers) A Surface pressures remain lower 3 Less risk of formation damage c Itis slow da. Wireline work is involved ©. Debris can plug the formation * ‘The tubing and annulus end up with clean kill fluid 3S: All wells can normally be killed with this method Which of the following determine whether it is possible to bullhead? (2 answers) ‘x. _ Rated working pressure of the surface equipment b. Completion tubing collapse pressure c. Blind ram position 1k Formation permeability e. Type of toolstring in use In which of the following would Bullheading be more likely to be used than Lubricate and Bleed? (2 answers) A well that has stopped flowing because of sand and scale in the wellbore A well with a packer setting plug stuck in the tailpipe A well with an SSD that is stuck closed A well with the DHSV stuck in the open position A well with severely collapsed casing just above the perforations oh re In which of the following situations is bullheading most likely to be used to kill the well? (3 answers) me A well with a failed DHSV that cannot be pulled aw Where speed is important ot Where there is not enough information to caleulate a reverse circulation kill 4. ‘Where there is a risk of formation damage e. ‘A well with a packer setting plug stuck in the tailpipe Which of the following statements about bullheading are true? (2 answers) < Can only be done if the perforations are open b. Can be done before the intervention work starts when there is a Two Way Check Valve in the tubing hanger 78 Can possibly plug the formation ce Is normally done in preference to opening the SSD e. Is more difficult to perform than the bleed and lubricate method Revised Jan 200542. Given the following data: Tubing depth 8750 ft. MD (8125 ft. TVD) Tubing capacity 0.00387 bbi/ft. Annular capacity 0.00970 bbi/f. Pump rate 1.25 bpm. a Calculate the time to pump bottoms up. 67.9 b. Calculate the time for a complete circulation. ana 43. Which of the following best describes Lubricate and Bleed? a Is performed by bleeding off the wellhead pressure to zero and circulating the tubing to kill fluid. b. _Is performed by bleeding off the wellhead pressure to zero and topping up the tubing with kill fluid. c. __Isperformed by pumping a tubing volume of kill fluid and then bleeding off the wellhead pressure to zero. 2d Is performed by repeatedly bleeding off a small amount of pressure and then pumping a small amount of kill fluid. 44, The kill graph below shows the pressures during a reverse circulation kill. The tubing and casing IDs and ODs do not vary. The kill fluid being pumped is lighter than the completion fluid in the annulus. There is oil and gas inside the completion. 2500. Tubing head pressure Surface Pressure (psi)44 (continued) ‘What is the total volume of the well? bbls. What is the tubing pressure at the start of the kill? 16° ° psi Whaat is the tubing pressure after pumping 200 bbls.?_ °° psi ‘What is the annulus pressure after pumping 200 bbls.? © psi. ‘At what point does the kill fluid fill the annulus and the completion fluid completely fill the tubing ? saose A BC ee Da Er 45. Which of the following statements are true? (2 answers) Losses always occur in the lowest formation zone Losses always occur in the highest formation zone Losses can occur in any formation zone Losses can occur in one zone whilst another is producing Pumping a heavy fluid will cure losses PRS oP 46. Which of the following actions can help prevent or remove hydrates? G answers) Bleeding gas quickly from surface equipment Using a water/glycol mix for pressure testing Pressure testing to no more than shut in pressure Raising the temperature of the affected equipment Injecting methanol into the affected equipment who ee 47. Who shuts in the well and makes the job safe if there is a problem during an intervention operation? a The Operator rep. (Co. man) b ‘The Well Services Supervisor c. The Production Supervisor 4, The intervention crew supervisor Sé The intervention equipment operator 48. Answer the following questions True of False. Fa ‘Temperatures below 0 deg. C are necessary for hydrate formation “ b. —__Hydrates only form if there is free water present Ac. Hydrates are less likely to form if injecting Glycol ra. For the same pressure, hydrates disperse at the same temperature as they formed ‘e. Hydrates are common downstream of chokes €f Hydrates will form at low pressures rather than high pressures <8 Hydrates can cause damage if they become loose Revised Jan 200549. 50. Sl. 52. Which of the following actions can help remove hydrates after they have formed? answers) Pull out of the hole and fill the surface equipment with diesel Check for external ice to find the location of the hydrates Close the lowest BOP, bleed off pressure above it, open the connection above the BOP and clear the hydrates "3 Inject Methanol. * f ove ‘Try to warm up the equipment with a steam cleaner, etc. Work the pipe or wire up and down whilst bleeding surface pressure. Which of the following are required for the smooth and safe running of an operation? G answers) a, Use the Xmas tree as the primary barrier at all times We Hold pre-job meetings with all persons involved in the work c. Always call the Well Services Supervisor before shutting in 4. Ensure the Well Services Supervisor stays at the well site at all times ~e- Ensure crews understand what to do in the event of a problem “£. Use tested, inspected and properly maintained equipment only During a well control incident, which one of the following is correct? a The intervention crew, the operator rep. and the Well Services Supervisor have a meeting during the incident to decide how best to bring the well back under control. .&. The intervention crew, the operator rep. and the Well Services Supervisor have had a pre-job meeting to decide roles and responsibilities for shutting in and controlling the well if an incident occurs ¢. The intervention crew, the operator rep. and the Well Services Supervisor have a meeting during the incident to learn from the office management response team how they wish the problem solved 4. The intervention crew, the operator rep. and the Well Services Supervisor have a meeting during the incident with the mud engineer to seek advise on the best well kill method Which of the following best describes a good toolbox meeting? a. Getall those involved in the work to attend the meeting before the work starts and explain to them exactly what will happen during the job. ‘Ket all those involved in the work to attend the meeting before the work starts and go through the plan, encourage feedback, adjust the plan if required and ensure everyone understands properly. ¢. _ Getall those involved in the work to attend the meeting before the work starts and read them the office management team plan. Explain that there can be no deviations from this plan. Revised Jan 200553. 54, 55. A well control problem has occurred. The well has been shut in. What is the next course of action? a. Delegate the problem to the operator rep. (Co. man) and wait for the shift to finish. b. Read the plan from the office management response team and call them to seek directions. ¢. Monitor the well while evacuating the crew. d. Contact the local entergency services and get them on standby. Hold a meeting with all those involved in the work and form a plan. Invite ‘comment from the office management team A producing oil well has been shut in and the SSD is to be opened before killing, the well. Calculate the differential pressure that exists across the sleeve before itis opened. End of Tubing 11350 ft. MD 8750 ft. TVD Packer depth 11000 ft. MD_ 8600 ft. TVD. SSD depth 10950 ft. MD 8550 ft. TVD Completion fluid density 9.0 ppg. Dace fA Oil density 6.8 ppg. ‘SIWHP 1000 psi. The tubing and annulus are in balance There is 23 psi. more in the tubing than the annulus ‘There is 23 psi. more in the annulus than the tubing There is 253 psi. more in the tubing than the annulus There is 253 psi. more in the annulus than the tubing There is 300 psi. more in the tubing than the annulus There is 300 psi. more in the annulus than the tubing Before removing the Xmas tree from a producing well, a deep-set positive plug has to be set in the nipple below the packer. A second plug will be set in the tubing hanger before removing the tree. After setting the first plug, what is the correct first action to test it? Pressure up on the annulus Pressure up on the tubing Bleed down tubing pressure If the wellhead pressure is static, a test is not required eke e Revised Jan 200556. 57. 58. A newly completed well has a sliding sleeve (SSD) just above the packer. The sleeve has just been closed with the tubing full of diesel and the annulus full of brine. The tubing is open to the perforations. How should the SSD be tested to ensure it is closed? a. & c. 4. Flow the well Pressure up the annulus Bleed down the annulus Bleed down the tubing A production well is to be shut in after pulling out of the hole with the intervention tool string. Which is the first correct action? Close the LMV Close the LMV while counting turns Close the Swab valve Close the Swab valve while counting turns Close the DHSV Close the DHSV while measuring returns A closed gate valve has a differential of 2500 psi. across it. Which of these statements are true about opening this valve? (2 answers) Bh ‘The mechanical force required to turn the handle can damage or break the stem The high differential pressure assists the gate movement when opening Pressure on only one side of the valve reduces the chance of it being pressure locked ‘The equalising poppet in the gate equalises the pressure as the gate starts to move ‘The sudden pressure surge on opening can damage piping and equipment downstream Revised Jan 2005A string of 2.3/8” pipe has been run into a live producing well. Fluid will be pumped down the pipe and returns taken, via a choke, through the tree kill wing. Which of the following statements are true about the pump rate to be used? (4 answers) a. The annular pressure loss (annular friction loss) will not be affected by an increase in pump rate 2b The annular pressure loss (annular friction loss) will increase with an increase in pump rate c. The bottom hole circulating pressure (BHCP) will not be affected by an increase in pump rate 3a The bottom hole circulating pressure (BHCP) will increase with an increase in pump rate ® Doubling the pump rate will double the pressure Sf Doubling the pump rate will more than double the pressure g. __ Increasing the pump rate should not cause losses, he __Inereasing the pump rate may cause losses | A live well is to be killed by bullheading. Which of these factors limit the maximum allowable surface pressure? (3 answers) Completion size Maximum pump speed SIWHP Maximum safe working pressure of the surface equipment Completion burst limits DHSV operating pressure Possible formation fracture ese Res rb Which of the following indicates that a gas cap may be forming in a live well that has just been shut in at the tree? Initial SIWHP slowly falls Initial STWHP slowly rises Initial SIWHP remains steady / ‘Annulus pressure slowly falls , ‘Annulus pressure slowly rises Ket Annulus pressure remains steady nope ke Revised Jan 200562. A live production well has a lot of sand and scale in the casing below the perforations. There are several hundred feet of open perforations and some zones are at a much lower pressure than the others are. A workstring is to be run through the completion to clean out the well to TD. Which of the following statements is true? (2 answers) ay b. cr The thief zone(s) may stop proper circulation back to surface Reverse circulation is best when there is a thief zone A high pump rate will be required to overcome any losses into the thief zone(s) Tt may be necessary to use a fluid containing LCM (lost circulation material), such as sized salt particles, to stop the losses into the thief zone(s) The circulation system will have to permit pumping down the workstring/completion annulus and the completion/casing annulus at the same time to have enough flow rate to overcome any losses into the thief zone(s) 63. The flow rate from a naturally flowing production well has been slowly and steadily reducing. It has been checked that the tree valves and the DHSV are all fully open. It is thought that there may be a blockage forming in the well bore. What is the first correct action to take? a: b. Pressure up on the well to try to clear any blockage Bleed down the well to try to move the blockage Run a gauge cutter on wireline to look for the blockage Pressure up on the annulus to try and loosen the blockage Bleed down the annulus to try and loosen the blockage Revised Jan 2005. In the production well in the schematic below, the possible barrier elements have each been identified with a letter. Answer the questions on the page following the schematic by placing a letter in each of the boxes provided. rem meee oP Xmas Tree ‘Tubing Hanger / Hanger Spool ‘Tubing Spool Outlet Valves Production Tubing Down Hole Safely Valve ‘Completion Fluid (overbalanced) ‘Casing Well Fiuids Xmas Tree Tubing Hanger/Hanger Spool Tubing Spool Outlet Valves Production Tubing DHSV Overbalanced Completion Fluid Well Fluids Production Casing Packer Revised Jan 200565. 66. 67. 68. 69. Pressure has been observed in the completion annulus. If the DHSV is closed and the wellhead pressure bled off, the annulus pressure falls with it. A leak at which two barrier elements could cause this? 2 ‘There is a leak at the flange between the tubing hanger spool and the Xmas tree, What can be closed to minimise this leak? E There is a leak in the tubing below the DHSV. Which three barrier elements prevent any wellbore fluids escaping from the well? There is a leak at the packer. What initially prevents the wellbore fluids from reaching the production casing? . Use the following data, the well schematic and the reverse circulation kill graph to answer the questions after the graph. ‘Tubing capacity 0.0087 bbVft. Annular capacity 0.0242 bbi/ft. Kill fluid 0.49 psifft. ‘There will be an overbalance of 200 psi. over formation pressure at all times during the kill. Friction pressure losses and any fluid losses to the formation are ignored. Revised Jan 2005From Pemp Gas 0312 PARE, $4 —Completion Brine 0.47 Pail, Gas/Oit Contact 4000 Fe. 011 035 PsP, 00} JSS 9800 Fe. 3 lz Top Perforation at 1000 Ft 3| Form. Grad = 047 Pal 4 h 69 (Continued) Pe A B ic E F Start [Gas out [Oil out, ‘Annulus |Full Pumping Tubing full full kill |eirculation compl. fluid fluid THP _[psi_ [2320 [900 _|200 200 [200 {0 (CHP si_ [200 170 [130 65 (0 0 Pumped _[bbI_|0 35 85 113 [237 322 a At what point has all the gas just been circulated out? ¥> b. What is the pressure at the sliding sleeve throughout the kill? 4 6 « c. What is the annular volume to the sliding sleeve? 27). (¢ Reverse Cireulation Kill Graph $ - a- CHP a |—+— TP | oe) Pressure69 (Continued) If the THP were kept at 100 psi. instead of 200 psi. from point C to point E, which of the following is true? the well is still overbalanced b. the well is now in balance C the well is now underbalanced After pumping 85 bbls., the THP stabilises at 200 psi. (point C). This pressure remains constant until point E. What is the reason for this? 4. The fluid level in the tubing has fallen e. The choke size remains unchanged while the oil is exiting the well 4. The tubing stays filled with the old completion brine and there is no change : in the hydrostatic pressure in the tubing. 2. The gas is exiting the well and has stopped expanding further 70. Casing : 4-1/2 inch Size : 9-5/8 inch Weight: 12.6 Ib/ft Weight: 47 Ib/ft Capacity: 0.012 bbis/ft Capacity: 0.0732 bbis/ft Capacity between tubing and casing : 0.0489 bbis/ft Gradients : Brine in annulus : 0.47 psiftt Oil in tubing/casing : 0.40 psiftt Gas in tubing : 0.15 psiftt Kill fluid : 0.49 psifft Transition from gas to oil inside tubing at 3000 ft Sliding sleeve at 9540 ft in open position) Permanent packer at 9600 ft Top perforations at 9800 ft Formation Pressure : 4600 psi Closed-in Tubing Head Pressure (THP) : 1430 psi Closed-in Casing Head Pressure (CHP): 0 psi (fiuid level at surface) Revised Jan 2005Formation Pressure 4600psi To Choke Manifold (THP = 1430 psi) To Pump (CHP = 0 psi) SSCV . Tubing, 4-1/2 inch, 12.6 Ib/ft * 96°" 4 Gas/Oil Level @ 3000 ft Casing, 9-5/8 inch, 47 Ib/ft 6° Sliding Sleeve @ 9540 ft | Permanent Packer @ 9600ft ‘op Perforations @ 9800 ft Figure DIA1 Figure DIAL shows the configuration of the well and Figure WEI shows a reverse circulation kill graph that has been generated for a constant ID/OD tubing containing gas and oil with a completion brine in the annulus. During the entire kill we maintain an overbalance of 150 psi above the formation pressure at top perforations. Revised Jan 2005Surface Pressure [psi] Figure WE1 - Reverse Well Control Kill Graph 2000 - CHP 1500 Sue 1000 500 xc 5 | Sp} f 0 46 145 367 467 612 Volume Pumped [bbis] Volume Pumped [bis] OT 46] 145] 367, ‘Tubing Head Pressure [psi 4580|602| 144/144 | 444 0 Casing Head Pressure [psi] | 150 126| 85 0 0 2 Point on Graph | A. B c D E F fa. Ib, 4c. What is the Pressure at the sliding sleeve during the reverse well kill? 4shote x OPT Ab74b py HSB 21) 2 points Answer : After having pumped 145 bbls of kill fluid, the tubing head pressure now stabilises at 144 psi (point C - Figure WE1). This pressure remains unchanged until we have pumped 467 bbls (point E - Figure WE1). What is the reason for this stabilisation of pressure at 144 psi? 2 points a. The gas is coming out of the well is not expanding anymore. b. The oil is coming out of the well and the choke opening remains unchanged. 12 The tubing is filled with original completion brine and the hydrostatic head remains unchanged. d. The fluid level in the tubing has dropped to below surface. ‘What is the total volume of the annulus between welihead and sliding sleeve? 0- 0% : 2 points Answer: 4 66),¢ S\° Revised Jan 200514. te. pressure between point C and point D (Figure WE1) is Ifthe tubing he stead of 150 psi, the well will be in underbalance. | kept at 100 psi * 2 points True. (Fals At what point (Figure WE1) does the new kill fluid fill part of the annulus and has all the gas and oil just been displaced out of the tubing string. C< — 2points Revised Jan 2005Well Intervention Well Control Calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following fluid. There is a full column of the fluid Well details 10500ft. MD, 10100fi. TVD, 9ppg. Answer= 4926-8 psi. Calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following fluid. There is a full column of the fluid. Well details 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD, 10 pps. Answer= 5912 psi. Calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following fluid. There is a full column of the fluid Well details 12950ft. MD, 9580ft. TVD, 11 ppg. Answer= S477" psi ‘The well is to be killed with the brine stated. Calculate the resulting overbalance or underbalance at the formation. Well details 10500ft. MD, 10100ft. TVD, 9.5 ppg brine, P,=4955 psi Answer= 34.4 psi, overbalance/underbakance*. NOTE: *delete one of these choices. ‘The well is to be killed with the brine stated. Calculate the resulting overbalance or underbalance at the formation, Well details 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD, 10.5 ppg brine, Pp=5815 psi Answer= /5\ psi. overbalance/wnderbalance”. NOTE: *delete one of these choices.‘Well Intervention Well Control The well is to be killed with the brine stated. Calculate the resulting overbalance or underbalance at the formation. Well details 12950ft. MD, 9580ft. TVD, 10.0 ppg brine, P,=5025 psi Answer = 4 2-“ _ psi, overbalance/underbalance* NOTE: *delete one of these choices. From the following data for a shut-in gas well, calculate 1) The BHP (= Formation Pressure) 2) The maximum surface shut-in pressure (SIWHP) Well details 10500ft. MD, 10100ft. TVD, Formation gradient 0.485 psi/ft. Gas gradient 0.070 psiffi. Answer BHP= 40/2 “psi SIWHP = 4/4). psi From the following data for a shut-in gas well, calculate 1) The BHP (= Formation Pressure) 2) The maximum surface shut-in pressure (STWHP) Well details 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD, Formation gradient 0.510 psi/ft Gas gradient 0.080 psifft. Answer BHP = 56/0 psi SIWHP = 4330 pai. From the following data for a shut-in gas well, calculate 1) The BHP (= Formation Pressure) 2) The maximum surface shut-in pressure (SIWHP) Well details 12950ft. MD, 9580ft. TVD, Formation gradient 0.495 psifft. Gas gradient 0.075 psifft. Answer BHP =49-42. (psi. SIWHP =407 5 6 psi,14. ‘Well Intervention Well Control Calculate the brine weight required to kill the well with 0 psi overbalance/underbalance. ‘Well details —10500ft. MD, 10100ft. TVD, BHP (P,) 4885 psi. Answer= 5.) ppg Calculate the brine weight required to kill the well with 0 psi overbalance/underbalance. Well details 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD, BHP (P;) 5490 psi Answer= 9-6 ppg. Calculate the brine weight required to kill the well with 0 psi overbalance/underbalance. Well details 12950f. MD, 9580f. TVD, BHP (P;) 4580 psi Answer= 2'2 ppg. Calculate a) How many strokes to displace the tubing string b) How many strokes to displace the whole wellbore. Tubing end at 10500f.MD, 10100ft. TVD Csg. capacity 0.04815 bbIift ‘The. capacity 0.00829 bbl ‘Thg. closed end displ. 0.01216 bbIMft Pump output 0.0813 bbl/stroke Well det Answer Tubing = 10J0- strokes. Wellbore = 5 3,4 strokes. 15, Calculate a) How many strokes to displace the tubing string. b) How many strokes to displace the whole wellbore. Well details Tubing end at 13200f.MD, 11000ft. TVD Csg. capacity 0.05013 bbift ‘Tog. capacity 0.00803 bbi/ft. ‘Thg. closed end displ. 0.01065 bbWVft Pomp output 0.0899 bbi/stroke Answer Tubing= "49 strokes, Wellbore = 6276 strokes,16. 17. 18. Calculate Well details Answer Calculate Well details Answer Calculate Well details Answer Calculate Well details Answer Well Intervention Well Control a) How many strokes to displace the tubing string. b) How many strokes to displace the whole wellbore. Tubing end at 12950f.MD, 9580ft. TVD Csg. capacity 0.04049 bbI/t Tha. capacity 0.00797 bbI/i. ‘Tog. closed end displ. 0.01190 bbi/ft. Pump output 0.0877 bbi/stroke Tubing = |! 7 strokes. Wellbore = © 294 strokes, a) The time to pump bottoms up b) The time for a complete circulation Tubing end at 10500f.MD, 10100ft. TVD ‘The. capacity 0.00387 bit. Ann, capacity 0,00910 bbI/f. Pump rate 1.5 bpm, Bums. Up= 6%? mins. Full circ, = 9-75 mins, a) The time to pump bottoms up b) The time for a complete circulation Tubing end at 13200%.MD, 11000ft. TVD The. capacity 0.00425 bbI/i. + Ann, capacity 0.00970 boii. Pump rate 1.75 bpm, Bums. Up= 7?-!6 mins. Full circ. = /05.2! mins. a) The time to pump bottoms up b) The time for a complete circulation Tubing end at 12950ft.MD, 9580ft. TVD ‘The. capacity 0.00455 bbVft. Ann. capacity 0.01010 bv. Pump rate 1.25 bpm. Bums. Up= !04-64 mins, Full circ, =|51.?6 mins.19. 20. 21 Well Intervention Well Control Calculate the differential pressure that exists across the SSD before it is ‘opened and the direction that itis acting. SSD depth. 9950 fl. MD _ 9550 ft. TVD Completion fluid density 9.5 ppg. #194 Oil density 6.2 ppg. 109 SIWHP 925 psi. There is #4. psi, more in the ory than the Calculate the differential pressure that exists across the SSD before it is ‘opened and the direction that itis acting. SSD depth 10000 ft. MD 9600 ft. TVD Completion fluid density 9.6 ppg. 4 9 Oil density 6.4 ppg. SIWHP 800 psi There is 340 psi. more in the Quyo\v> than the") Calculate the differential pressure that exists across the SSD before it is opened and the direction that itis acting. SSD depth 10350 ft. MD_9750 ft. TVD Completion fluid density 9.8 ppg. “26. Oil density 6.0 pps. >" SIWHP 730 psi There is 115 > psi. more inthe than the ©> Well Intervention Well Control Calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following fluid. There is a full column of the fluid. Well details 10500ft. MD, 10100ft. TVD, 11ppg. m Answer = psi Calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following fluid. There is a full column of the fluid, Well details 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD, 10.5 ppg. Answer= 6086 psi Calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following fluid. There is a full column of the fluid Well details 12950ft. MD, 9580ft. TVD, 10 ppg. Answer= 45°/.6 psi, Using the table on P10 of the manual, calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following column of gas, (P2Ln9 Well details 5000ft. gas cap SG 0.7, STWHP 1850 psi. yyw wy Answer 6S psi Using the table on P110 of the manual, calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following column of gas. Well details 6500ft. gas cap SG 0.6, SIWHP 3200 psi Answer= 404 psi Using the table on P110 of the manual, calculate the hydrostatic pressure of the following column of gas. Well details 4500ft. gas cap SG 0.8, SIWHP 2625 psi. Answer= 2.9L" psi, Calculate what should be done to the SITHP in order to equalise across the SSD before opening it. There is only oil & gas in the tubing and there is a full column of brine in the annulus Well details SSD @ 10500f. MD, 101008. TVD. 9 Oi 318 psi/ft. 4000fi. gas cap SG0.7. Cf 92 Brine = 0.465 psifft. SITHP 850 psi increase/deerease™ SITHP by WSO psi.to 225| psi. NOTE: *delete one of these choices. / 24} pas et 2846.510. u Well Intervention Well Control Calculate what should be done to the SITHP in order to equalise across the SSD before opening it. There is only oil & gas in the tubing and there is a full column of brine in the annulus. Well details SSD @ 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD. Oil = 0.386 psi/ft. 3500‘. gas cap SG 0.6 Brine = 0,520 psi/ft. SITHP 1250 psi ef Answer = increase/decrease* SITHP by |252 psi. to 4'S@ psi. 14 Uy NOTE: “delete one of these choices. asl ense¢ 2Piz ‘Calculate what should be done to the SITHP in order to equalise across the SSD before opening it. There is only oil & gas in the tubing and there is a full column of brine in the annulus. Well details SSD @ 12950ft. MD, 9580ft. TVD. Oil = 0.375 psifft. 4500. gas cap SG 0.8. Brine = 0.480 psi/ft. SITHP 2850 psi a Answer = imcreaSe/decrease* SITHP by 22! ° psi, to 24 ee Psi. 2G, rat NOTE: *delete one of these choices 4590.4 bars + 3 The well isto be killed with the brine stated, Calculate the resulting overbalance or underbalance at the formation, Well details 10500ft. MD, 101008. TVD, 9.0 ppg brine, P,=4985 psi. Answer= 25 ¢. © psi. overbalenee/underbalance* NOTE: *delete one of these choices. ‘The well is tobe killed with the brine stated. Calculate the resulting overbalance or underbalance at the formation, Well details 13200ft. MD, 110008. TVD, 10.0 ppg brine, P-=5015 psi Answer= }05 psi, overbalance/enderbatance” NOTE: “delete one of these choices.Well Intervention Well Control ‘The well is to be killed with the brine stated. Calculate the resulting overbalance or underbalance at the formation. Well details 12950ft, MD, 9580ft. TVD, 9.5 ppg brine, P.=4910 psi. Answer = |77+“" psi. overbatanve/underbalance*, NOTE: *delete one of these choices. From the following data for a shut-in gas well, caleulate 1) The BHP (= Formation Pressure) 2) The maximum surface shut-in pressure (STWHP) Well details 10500ft. MD, 10100. TVD, Formation gradient 0.510 psifft. Gas gradient 0.075 psi/f Answer BHP= sis! psi From the following data for a shut-in gas well, calculate 1) The BHP (= Formation Pressure) 2) The maximum surface shut-in pressure (SIWHP) Well details 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD, Formation gradient 0.495 psi/f. Gas gradient 0.070 psifft. Answer BHP = 544° psi SIWHP = 467 psi f= sa From the following data for a shut-in gas well, calculate 1) The BHP (= Formation Pressure) 2) The maximum surface shut-in pressure (STWHP) Well details 12950ft. MD, 9580ft. TVD, Formation gradient 0.465 psifft Gas gradient 0.080 psi. Answer BHP = 4°54. 7 psi SIWHP = %0. > psi Calculate the brine weight required to kill the well with 0 psi overbalance/underbalance. Well details 10500ft. MD, 10100ft. TVD, BHP (P,) 5151 psi. Calculate the brine weight required to Kill the well with 0 psi overbalance/underbalance. Well details 13200ft. MD, 11000ft. TVD, BHP (P;) 5445 psi Answer= 2-72 ppg.b) 18, 20 Answer 21 Answer ‘Well Intervention Well Control Calculate the brine weight required to kill the well with 0 psi overbalance/underbalance. Well details 12950ft. MD, 9580ft. TVD, BHP (P;) 4455 psi Answer= 8+ Bee. Calculate a)_ How many strokes to displace the tubing string. b) How many strokes to displace the whole wellbore. Well details Tubing end at 10500ft.MD, 101008. TVD. Csg. capacity 0.04049 bbift. ‘The. capacity 0.00829 bbI/ft ‘Thg. closed end displ. 0.01190 bbWft. Pump output 0.0899 bbi/stroke Answer Tubing= 1 — strokes. Wellbore = 499 strokes. ie 430? Calculate a) How many strokes to displace the tubing string, b)How many strokes to displace the whole wellbore. Well details Tubing end at 13200f.MD, 110008. TVD Cog. capacity 0.05129 bbiift ‘The. capacity 0.00803 bbI/ft ‘Tog. closed end displ. 0.01216 bbI/f. Pomp output 0.0877 bbi/stroke Tubing = }209 strokes. Wellbore = 709 strokes. Calculate a) How many strokes to displace the tubing string. b) How many strokes to displace the whole wellbore. Well details Tubing end at 12950f.MD, 9580ft. TVD Csg. capacity 0.04815 bbift Thg. capacity 0.00797 bit. ‘Ths. closed end displ. 0.01065 bhi Pump output 0.0813 bbl/stroke Tubing = 12 7 strokes. Wellbore= 243 strokes. Calculate a) The time to pump bottoms up The time for a complete circulation Well details Tubing end at 10500f.MD, 10100ft. TVD. ‘The. capacity 0.00387 bbift. Ann, capacity 0.00970 bbIt. Pump rate 1.25 bpm. Answer Bums. Up= 4(,46 mins. Fullcire.= |14 mins.Well Intervention Well Control 23 Calculate a)_—The time to pump bottoms up b) The time for a complete circulation Well details Tubing end at 13200f.MD, 11000ft. TVD ‘The. capacity 0.00425 bit. ‘Ann, capacity 0.00910 bbi/ft. Pump rate 1.50 bpm. NOTE: Assume forward circulation, Answer Btms.Up= 60 mins. Fallcire.= \\&— mins. 24, Calculate a) The time to pump bottoms up by The time for a complete circulation Well details Tubing end at 12950f.MD, 9580ft. TVD ‘Tg. capacity 0.00403 birt. Ann, capacity 0.01010 bbvft. Pump rate 1.75 bpm. Answer Btms.Up= +5 — mins. Fullcire.= 19° mins.SECTION THREE EXERCISES If the slickline breaks and the wire is blown out of the hole, which is the first barrier to operate? a. The DHSV b. The BOP oa The stuffing box blowout plug d. The grease head check valve ‘A shear/seal BOP (cutter valve or safety head) is which kind of barrier? a Primary b. Secondary ye. Tertiary Given the rig up on the right, identify the barriers. The toolstring is at TD. Place a number in the box Primary \ Secondary 2 Tertiary ‘The wire has now broken and been blown out of the hole. Identify the barriers. Primary Secondary [ Revised Jan 20055. What are the advantages of having the BOP as close to the tree as possible? (G answers) 7% Good access to the BOP SK Least number of possible leak paths c. Easiest when working with large OD toolstrings Least problems if full bore tools stuck across tree Se Maximises lubricator length 6. Before rigging up the Slickline equipment, itis seen that the stuffing box gland nut (packing nut) is screwed all the way in. Which is the correct course of action? a. Everything is alright, it should be tight b. Back it out 3 turns to make it work D& —_Re-pack the stuffing box with new packing, 4. Ifittests OK, leave it alone 7. On a dual braided line BOP, why are the lower rams upside down? a, It does not matter which way up they are b. _Itsuits the balance of the BOP c. That is how it holds pressure from below Sd The lower ram contains the grease pressure not the well pressure 8. ‘What does the equalising assembly on the BOP do? a. It allows the intemal pressure above and below the ram to be measured b. It allows grease or chemicals to be injected into the BOP > _ It allows the pressure above the ram to be made the same as that below d. _ It allows connection of the hydraulic hose for opening the BOP 9. Which of the following must be done before breaking out the lubricator above the closed BOP? (3 answers) 4. Bleed off pressure above the BOP . Kill the well ‘e. Inflow test the BOP d. Note well pressure below the BOP Increase BOP closing pressure ‘Screw in the manual locking stems on the BOP 10. When would you need to install additional BOP(s)? If the primary BOP is leaking To gain greater lubricator length For fishing operations ‘When working in highly deviated wells ewer Revised Jan 2005ML. 12. 13. 14, 15. 16. Which of the following should be done before exposing any part of the surface pressure equipment rig up to well pressure? (3 answers) Pressure test the rig up to a minimum of CITHP Ensure the lubricator is absolutely vertical Check that the seals and O rings on the equipment are in good order Check the equipment pressure rating is sufficient for the job Check that the hydraulic pump is connected Pressure test the lubricator ‘What are the main reasons for using a BOP? (2 answers) RR oP To provide better protection than the stuffing box To clean the wire when pulling out To operate safely and contain the well pressure To be able to repair any connection above the BOP For braided line work, which is the usual correct ram configuration? (listed from the top down) a. __ Braided inverted, braided normal, shear/seal b. _ Braided normal, shear/seal, braided inverted ‘< _ Braided normal, braided inverted, shear/seal ‘4. Shear/seal, braided inverted, braided normal In which of the following situations would a BOP normally be used? a he ©. a To catch the tools if the wire breaks To repair the packing in the stuffing box To change the wireline tool To clean the wire on pulling out Which of the following is true about a single BOP? a, be . Itholds pressure from above only Itholds pressure from below only Itholds pressure from above or below ‘Which of the following best describes a 7.1/16” 10000 psi. flange? a. b. on It is designed to have an RX gasket thas a 10000 psi. test pressure and 5000 psi. working pressure thas a 7.1/16” OD and 10000 psi. working pressure Ithas a 7.1/16” ID and 10000 psi. working pressure Revised Jan 200517. Body Coupling Quick union seals Top connection Needle Valve Collar Bottom connection O Rings Revised Jan 2005Given the drawing above, match the correct numbers to their descriptions. Plunger = Gland Nut 5 Upper bushing/gland 3 Bleed/valve screw Packing : Quick union collar Body ; Grease nipple 4 Lower bushing/gland 5 Bottom sub ieom| Sheave bracket Tee Revised Jan 200519. Given the drawing above, match the correct numbers to their descriptions. Xmas tree Grease control head Dual BOP Grease pump T piece UMV Ww “J Riser Pack off pump LMV Lubricator Single BOP Flow wing valve Revised Jan 2005wise 20. 7 6 Given the drawing above, match the correct numbers to their descriptions. Grease inlet 3 Hydraulic oil inlet | Grease outlet 7 Drain hose a Grease head body e Bottom sub & Quick union collar 3 Flow tube 4 Hydraulic packing nut \ Revised Jan 200521. Given the drawing above, match the correct numbers to their descriptions ‘Top Connection Bottom sub Piston Top sub Quick union collar Stem \ Equalising valve Ram inner seal Ram Injection point Outer seal Wire guide > Revised Jan 200522. What is the effect of fitting a 4.1/16” x 5000 psi. x/over to a 10000 psi. rated ‘working pressure BOP stack? a The rated working pressure remains 10000 psi. b The rated working pressure becomes 7500 psi. JX The rated working pressure becomes 5000 psi. 23, What is the meaning of the term ‘6BX’ when used to describe a flange? Type b Dimension © Trademark d Serial number Size and pressure rating 24. A leak is seen between the top two lubricator sections during a slickline job. Which, secondary barrier must be closed to allow the repair of this leak? a Stuffing box blow out plug * BOP °. Swab Valve. d UMV e. DHSV 25. A braided line BOP was not tested before it was rigged up. Which of the following statements best deseribes the procedure for testing the BOP after rigging up? a, __ Install BOP on tree, install lubricator and stuffing box, fill stack, close BOP and apply pressure from below BOP b. __ Install BOP on tree, fill stack, close BOP and apply pressure from below BOP ‘e{ Install BOP on tree, fill stack, place test rod through BOP, close BOP and apply pressure through grease injection port 4. Install BOP on tree, fill stack, spool off braided line from winch with cable head attached, place braided line through BOP, close BOP and apply pressure from below BOP 26. Inwhich of the following situations might the slickline BOP have to be closed? a, Toclean the wire when pulling out of the hole 38. To.allow the cutter bar to be dropped . _ Toallow the toolstring to be changed 4 To spool broken wire that has been fished back on to the drum e. After breaking the wire near the surface and it has fallen down hole Revised Jan 200521 28. 29. 30. 31. A dual-drum winch is being used that has both slickline and a braided fishing line. The slickline tool string and 1000 Ft. of wire have been lost downhole and will be fished using the braided line. Which of the following statements is correct? (2 answers) a. The slickline BOP must be redressed with a braided line ram assembly before starting fishing kA set of braided line BOPs must be added to the rig up before starting fishing . The lubricator must be changed out for one of a higher pressure rating before starting fishing Xk twill probably be necessary to pick up extra lubricator section(s) before starting fishing e. The well must be killed before starting fishing Ina braided line surface pressure equipment rig up, where is the Ball Check Valve (Safety Check Union) positioned? a. Below the BOPs b. Above the BOPs mm At the bottom of the grease head d. tthe top of the grease head ‘What is the function of the Ball Check Valve (Safety Check Union)? a. Toclean the grease off the cable b. Tact as a barrier between the grease and the wellbore fluids ¢. _ Tokeep the chemicals in the chemical injection sub >g__ To stop the well blowing out through the grease head if the cable breaks on surface Which of the following statements is correct? a. BOP ram inner seals for 0.108” slickline and 3/16” braided line are usually the same part >b___ BOP ram inner seals for 0.108” slickline and 3/16” braided line are completely ~~ different c. BOP ram inner seals will usually close and seal on 0.092” slickline, 3/16” braided line and open hole Which of the following statements are true about rigging up slickline? (2 answers) a, BOP stems not screwed all the way in may cause a leak from the BOP “b< A damaged quick union ‘O” ring or seal surface may cause a leak Se A damaged lubricator needle valve or gauge connection may cause a leak 4. Aquick union made up only hand tight may cause a leak Revised Jan 2005