Offshore Platform Interview Q &A

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INTERVIEW QUESTION
1- What is the meaning of PTW?
A- Prepare the work.
B- Plan to work.
C- Permit to work.
2- The most dangerous moment when we can get stuck is during the connection time?
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A- Is always recommended to reduce the connection time.
B- False.
3- Which phase is integral part in execution of energy isolation?
A- Permit to work.
B- Job Safety Analysis.
C- LOTO, Lockout/Tagout.
4- Explain how the restricted area / zone are identified?
A- Area barricaded and safety sign posted.
B- Safety sign posted.
C- Restricted area as discussed during the meeting.
5- What pressure must be kept in the annular BOP closing chamber during a stripping
operation?
A- 500psi.
B- The minimum pressure that allows the tool joint to go through the packing.
C- 300 psi less than the closing pressure of the BOP.
D- The minimum pressure of BOP closure that ensures proper sealing.
6- Which is the risk assessment process to avoid incident?
A- Identify the work task/Identify the Hazard/Evaluate Risk/ Identify protection-measure /

Re-Asses Risk.
B- Re-Asses Risk/ Identify the work task/ Identify protection-measure/ Identify the
Hazard/Evaluate Risk.
C- Identify protection-measure/Reassess Risk/ Identify the Hazard/Evaluate Risk/Identify

the work task.
7- Which action needs to take when you see the defective fall arrester?
A- Put in quarantine area/box.
B- Paint the equipment in Red.
C- Inform the Tool Pusher.

8- How do you calculate the MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MUD DENSITY in an oil well?
A- Mud weight + leak off pressure x well vertical depth / 10.
B- Kill mud weight + leak off pressure x 10 / measured depth.
C- Kill mud weight + leak off pressure x 10 / shoe vertical depth.
9- How to calculate the mud weight if you know the hydrostatic pressure and the depth?
Example: Pressure 120 ATM, depth 1000 meters how much is the mud weight?
A-2.1 Kg/L.
B- 1.0 Kg/L. {(120X14.7) / (1000X3.281) / 0.052} / 10
C- 1.2 Kg/L.
10- What is fishing in oil and gas?
A- To recover drill pipes lost in the wellbore.
B- To recover Drill collar lost in the wellbore.
C- The removal of junk, debris from the well bore.
D- All above answers are ok.
10- Describe appropriate actions necessary in the event of exposure/contact with

chemicals or Spill?
A- Clean interested area with gloves.
B- Call the nearest colleague.
C- Act as prescribed on SDS (Preparation data sheet).
11- How do you calculate hydrostatic pressure in an oil well?
A- Kill mud weight X vertical depth / 10.
B- Kill mud weight X measured depth /10.
C- Mud weight X vertical depth /10.

12- What kind of energy sources could be released on the Rig The site, indicate the place
of the rig?
A- Pressure/Electrical.
B- Chemical/Gravitational.
B- Nuclear/Thermal.
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14- What is a Trip Drill?
A- Kick Drill on mud Tanks.
B- Kick Drill While Tripping.
C- Kick Drill While Drilling.
D- All answers above.
15- Identify the hazards associated to working around rotating equipment?
A- Chemical/Biological/ Level of Noise.
B- Mechanical/ Level of Noise Source of Energy.
C- Fire/Ergonomically/Biological.
16- How do you store lifting equipment?
A- All lifting equipment must be correctly stored in a clean, dedicated container.
B- At the HSE office.
C- Closely to pipe racks.

17- Why is important to remove defective powered/manual tools?
A- Avoid Incident/Accident.
B- Improve the Housekeeping.
C- To have new tools on site.

18- Identify which is the most important document that needs to be prepared for critical
lift?
A- Tool Box Talk.
B- Lifting Plan.
C- JSA.
19- What do you do when you see potential risks during the operation?
A- Stop Work Authority.
B- Risk Assessment.
C- JSA.
20- Explain the policies/procedures for reporting an incident resulting in personal injury,
equipment damage, a near miss, or any potential hazard?
A- Report to a manager or supervisor.
B- Stop the job, and check there is no immediate risk of danger for anyone and then
reporting.
C- Ensure that the colleague receives the appropriate medical assistance as necessary.
D- All above answers.
21- The drilling contractor shall ensure that a master drill pipe tally book is maintained
at all times?
A- False.
B- True.
C- Need more information.

22- In case of possibility to get stuck, demonstrate how to ream at the correct RPM,
WOB and Pump rate?
A- Low RPM, 0 WOB and Hight mud pump rate.
B- High RPM, O WOB and low mud pump rate.
C- High RPM, O WOB and high mud pump rate.
23- Why is important to keep on PPE during the work-task?

A- To avoid unconventional climate situation.
B- To avoid incident and professional illness.
C- To perform work-task in a comfortable way.
24- Generally how many muster point there's in a onshore drilling Rig?
A- Two muster point located in opposite site.
B- Two muster point close each other.
C- Two muster point one in the entrance and one close to the fire pump.
25- Logging operations can be classified as Hot Work?
A- False.
B- True.
26- If a standard float valve (non-return type) is installed in the string, is it possible to
reverse circulate?
A- Yes.
B - No.
27- Which is the way to communicate potential or unforeseen risk to management?
A- Safety Hazard Observation Card System (SHOC/STOP).
B- Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
C- Permit To Work (PTW).
28- Who has the competence to inspect lifting equipment?
A- A rigger who has the right experience and knowledge.
B- An engineer experienced in designing safe work lifting procedures.
C- A competent person.

29- Do we need to inspect man riding winches?
A- Personnel climbing systems must have a documented inspection every six months by a
trained and experienced inspector.
B- Personnel climbing systems depending on the industry, it can range from 2 to 6 years.
C- There is no such thing as a predetermined date for inspection on fall protection

harnesses.
30- Which of the following conditions increase surge pressures when running in(two
answers)?
A- High viscosity and gel strength of the drilling mud.
B- Running-in speed greatly reduced.
C- Small annular clearance.
D- Large annular clearance.
E- Large sized nozzles in the drill bit.
F- Low viscosity and gel strength of the drilling mud.
31- Explain the importance to maintain complete records of mud losses in case of risk to
get stuck?
A- Is very important to keep record.
B- Losses are not an indication of possible stuck.
32- What causes stuck pipe?
A- Mechanical pipe sticking.
B- Differential pipe sticking.
C- Both above.
33- Use of cyber base systems and safety electronic systems (SK0801016) QUESTION:
What's the meaning of red color?
A- Normal.
B- Warning.
C- Alarm.
34- Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or
combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20, feet (6.1 m)?
A- Yes.
B- No.
35- Conversion of 1000 PSI corresponds to?

A- 7 atmospheres.
B- 105 atmospheres of business and/or property.
C- 70 atmospheres. (1000/14.7).
36- Bottom ram 31/2"
A- Yes. B- No.
37- During drilling, return flow Hi/low alarm and Pit gain/loss alarm should be set?
A- Yes. B- No.
38- Which is the purpose of T Cards system?
A- A system to control the vehicles in /out in the rig site.
B- T-Card System is a wall mounted Board to record the total presences at rig site.
C- T- Card System is recording the total presence at the mess at lunch time.
39- To fight a small fire involving live electrical equipment, which is the most suitable
hand-held fire extinguisher to use?
A- Dry Powder.
B- Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
C- Foam.
D- Water.
40- Potential dangers while utilizing manual Drill Pipe Tongs?
A- To be trap by Drill pipe against something.
B- To slip and trip hazards created by mud on the floor.
C- Being struck by pulling line while M/up pipe.
D- To have feet under pipe when the pipe being lowered.

E- To crash the hands by rig tongs.
F- All above answers.
41- What is short trip in drilling?
A- POOH fast to change the bit.
B- POOH to CSG shoe for a flow check.
C- Tripping out the drill string from the open section to check the hole condition and then
running back.
D- All above answers.
42- Identify in the below list which are the precautionary measures to avoid causing
dropped objects and to protect workers?
A- Retention system in a mast equipment that can fall.
B- Secure all tools and materials to prevent them from falling on people below.
C- Housekeeping.
43- How to mitigate and control Manriding Operations Hazard?
A- Permit to Work System.
B- Toolbox talks to define tasks roles & responsibilities and identifying potential hazards.
C- Provision and wearing of fit for purpose PPE.
D- Training and competency of personnel.
E- Designated winch operator and Signal Man for blind lifts.
F- Established mean of communication.
G- All above answers.

44- MD: 3000 m. - CSG capacity 76,50 I/m - Drill string Volume 18500 L - Stks/min 18.85.
Calculate how many stks to circulate a complete string volume?
A- 981 stks. (18500 / 18.85).
B- 1981 stks.
C- 798 stks.
D- Need more data.
45- List the main Hazard while working in a confined space?
A- Lack of Oxygen.
B- Slip and Trip.
C- Explosive atmosphere.
D- Falling Objects.
46- Why do we need to Slip and cut drilling line either if "visually" doesn't seems to be in
bad conditions?
A- Because Drilling Line cost is reimbursed by client.
B- Because is losing the external protection.
C- As a precaution against drilling line failure due to fatigue, after a calculated limit of ton-
miles.
47- Historically, hand injuries make up nearly 50 percent of incidents on rig floor (two
answers)?
A- Cotton gloves are very good to reduce employee and contractor hand injuries.
B- PPE are not really important to avoid injures.
C- The primary objective is to eliminate hand exposure to pinch points, crush zones, and
impact hazards.
D- Thermoplastic resin impact protection to the hand and full length of the fingers (pinch
point) is required.
48- Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment?
A- PPE will protect you against any hazardous conditions.
B- To minimize exposure to a variety of hazards.
C- To stay on the right side of the law.

49- How do you calculate kill mud weight?
A- Mud weight + SIDPP X TVD/10.
B- Mud weight + SIDPP X 10/TVD.
C- Mud weight + SIDPP X 10/ shoe vertical depth.
50- Select from below example which could be a potential drop object and explain why?
A- Hammer on the floor.
B- Hammer on the Monkey Board.
C- Pulley secured with retention system.
51-What is a management of change MOC?
A- The procedure to receive new PPE from store.
B- To manage the critical spare parts.
C- The goal is to safeguard workers from potential harm during the crucial period of
transition.
51- In case of string stuck during an heavy jarring operation is always suggested to L/D
the TDS to prevent bearing damage?
A- False. B- True.
52- Three stands of drill collars are pulled from a well (wet ) Drill collar capacity 5
liters/meter Drill collar metal displacement 20 liters/meter How many liters of drilling
mud should be pumped into the well? (Assume one stand equals 30 meters)
A- 1350 L.
B- 450 L.
C- 2250 L.
D- 1800L. (20 X30) X 3 stand.

53- What is stop card safety system?
A- A system to stop the cars.
B- A system that invite people to stop to smoke.
C- Is a tool that gives to everybody the authority to step in and stop ongoing work if they
feel that an action or situation is unsafe or could lead to an accident.
54- Calculate strokes required to bump the cement plug while displacing with rig pump
13 3/8"CSG capacity: 80 liters/meter
CSG length: 4000 meters
Mud Pump Liner: Liter/ stroke 20 Mud Pump efficiency 90%
Well TVD: 3372 meters
A- 14986.
B- 16000. (80 X 4000) / 20
C- 17777.
55- What is the standard exposure level of noise that are acceptable?
A- 80 db (A) / 85 db (A).
B- 70 db (A) / 80 db (A).
C- 90 db (A) / 100 db (A).
65- What do you mean for Manriding Operations?
A- Hoisting personnel above the rig floor with a winch to perform rig maintenance.
B- Hoisting personnel below the rig floor with a winch to perform rig maintenance.
C- Hoisting personnel below or above the rig floor with a man riding a winch to perform rig
maintenance.
66- Identified in the below who could be authorized to use the utility winch Driller?
A- Floor man.
B- Roustabout.
C- Driller.
67-
A- 1) Corrosive. 2) Toxic. 3) Flammable.

B- 1) Toxic. 2) Flammable. 3) Corrosive.
C- 1) Corrosive. 2) Flammable. 3) Toxic.
68- Which of the following statements are good operating practices when drilling TOP
HOLE formations where there is a risk of shallow gas? (Two answers)
A- Maintain high rate of penetration to ensure mud viscosity level is as high as possible.
B- Use a heavy density mud to create maximum overbalance.
C- Use an oil-based mud.
D- Pump out of the hole on trips.
E- Drill a pilot hole at a slow controlled rate.
69- Why is important to participate to the various HSE meeting on site?
A- To be informed about drill program and HSE related aspect.
B- To be informed about HSE aspect.
C- To be aware about all technical and HSE activity on going on the Rig Site.
70- Who is authorized to be in the work area while the explosive/radioactive tools are at
the surface?
A- Company Man/Tool Pusher.
B- Dedicated team as indicated per PTW.
C- Driller.
71- Explain procedures to follow when defective rigging hardware is identified while
completing a task?
A- To report immediately to Company man.
B- To continue to work until the operation is finish
C- To remove immediately from the service and segregate at the designed area.
D- Could be good for some light works.
72- In case the lifting system of the stabbing board platform doesn't work, in case of
emergency, we can use the rig floor winch (to adjust the platform height)?
A- False.
B- True.
C- It's better to use the man riding which.
73-
A- 8 CM.
B- 4 CM.
74- Which one of the following rams will be replaced before running casing?
A- Upper pipe rams.
B- Shear/Blind rams in the intermediate position.
C- Lower pipe rams.

75- How simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) could be managed in order to avoid hazards
crossing exposure by different work activities?
A- By Tool Box Talk Tool.
B- By Work Permit System.
C- By Management Decision.
76- Your string is solid stuck, you're asked to pull the max over pull, the drill string
operating limits is 210 Tons. How much you'll pull according to your Martin Decker
A- 210tons - travelling block and TDS weight.
B- 210Tons.
C- 210Tons + travelling block and TDS weight.
77- What is a safety critical system/equipment?
A- It is a system/equipment whose failure or malfunction may result in a serious event.
B- A safety system.
C- A work at Height equipment.
78- What is a good practice, prior to pulling out of the hole?
A- Slip and cut drilling line.
B- The trip tank shall be filled.
C- The fill-up pump to the trip tank should be left running while tripping out.
79- Explain the correct action to do in case of a spill Spill (Prevention Control and
Countermeasure Plan)?
A- Reach the nearest muster point by running.
B- Use fire hoses to dilute possible Spill.
C- If you are part of the Emergency Team contain the spill by using suitable containment
material.
80-
A- 1) Muster point. 2) Emergency exit. 3) Fire/emergency

phone.
B- 1) Emergency exit. 2) Muster point. 3) Fire/emergency

phone.
81- What communication systems will be used between the suspended worker on man
riding and supervisor?
A- Direct voice communication.
B- Whistle.
C- Manual Sign.
82- Which is your role during Drill?
A- Coordinated the entire crew to follow the procedure in case of emergency.
B- Action in line with station bill.
C- Execute the correct procedure of Lock Out/Tag Out to ensure that there's no "Free
Energy" on the Site.
83- What SIMOPs meaning?
A- Simultaneous Operations are multiple independent operations that occur on a location

at the same time.
B- Simple Operations occur on a Location.
C- Are Simultaneous Events that will never impact the safety of personnel or equipment.
84- MD: 3000 m. -VD 2500- CSG capacity 50 liters /meter- Liner 20 liters /stroke
How many total strokes are the total SG capacity?
A- 10000 strokes.
B- 7500 strokes. = (3000 X 50) / 20
C- 6250 strokes.
D- Need more information.
85- How often does a lift need to be serviced?
A- When it's damaged.
B- After a long period of use.
C- Every month.
D- Every six months.
86- What is a Permit to Work?
A- A PTW is a controlled document that is an integral part of the Saipem Safety

Management System.
B- Is a Certificate which sets out the main precautions needed to perform the job safely.
C- Serves as a communication document between all parties (Who? What? Where?

When?).
87- What's true about maintenance and proper storage of BOPs rams' spare parts?
A- All BOPs rams' spare parts must be correctly stored in a clean cemented area.
B- All BOPs rams' spare parts must be correctly stored in a clean open top container.
C- All BOPs rams' spare parts must be correctly stored in a clean container
D- All BOPs rams' spare parts must be correctly stored in a clean container with an air
conditioner.
88- What's mean override when you use a Hydro break?
A- Block function.
B- Exclude system safety devices.
C- Activate automatic function.

90- What's a Red Zone and why the access should be restricted?
A- An area that you only go into when needed (and when you are authorized), where
there's a possibility of Drop Objects.
B- It's a zone used for Emergency and Fire Extinguisher are in place.
C- It's a dedicated area where you need make silence.

D- It's a confined space and need a special PTW and Training to enter.
91- What should be checked before allow a lift of personnel working basket?
A- Personnel is inside basket.
B- Personnel is safe connected to hook with lanyard.
C- Personnel is safe connected by lanyard to provided anchor points in the working basket.
92- Often during the cold season to prevent the formation of freeze moisture on air
piping (that could cause the shutdown of Draw works) some products are used as (two
answers)?
A- Glycol.
B- Diesel.
C- Water.
D- Methanol.
E- Dry powder.
93- Maintain an adequate level of housekeeping both in work areas and living quarters
is important to?
A- Find the tool in an adequate time.
B- Avoid Incident.
C- To make sure the work is being completed on time.
94- How can you stop and secure work or tasks in case of any unforeseen or unplanned
changes or hazards?
A- Telling your supervisor.
B- Applying Stop Work Authority.
C- Shouting.
95- Visible Hands Are Safe Hands?
A- High-visibility palm and dorsal areas of the hands provide enhanced visibility in low light
and varied weather conditions.
B- Doesn't matter the colors, only need to pay attention.

C- It's impossible to avoid incident on rig floor.
96- The pit level increase when the pumps are off, but the pit level stays constant when
the pumps are running (APLs annular pressure loss are creating an overbalance that
prevents the well from flowing) the annular pressure loss is applied against the well
bore this pressure in addition to that of the hydrostatic pressure and creating
overbalance, what would be the equivalent circulating density?
- Well depth TVD 12000, MD 12570
- Mud weight 12.00ppg.
- Pump pressure 2000psi.
- APL approximately 10% from circulating pressure.
A- 12.8ppg.
B- 12.4ppg. APL= 2000X.10= 200PSI, ECD= {200 / (12000 X 0.052)} + 12 = 12.34ppg.
C- 13.1ppg.
97- A kick is shut in on a surface BOP stack. No kill rate circulation pressures are
available. What procedure should be used to determine the correct initial circulation
pressure(ICP?)?
A- When starting to kill the well, keep the choke pressure as close to the shut in casing
pressure (SICP) as possible. When the selected kill pumprate is reached. Read the drill
pipe pressure and use it as the ICP.
B- Contact the driller’s Method as the drill pipe pressure does not change during
circulation and the shut in casing pressure (SICP) can be used tomaintain constant ICP.
C- Contact the mud logger and request an estimate of the ICP to kill thewell.
D- Check the records and use the kill rate circulating pressure the driller recorded
when the
previous BHA was closest to the kick depth. Add asafety margin as a precaution.
98- A gas kick is being circulated out on a surface BOP installation using the driller
method. What happens to BHP if casing pressure is held constant while the gas is
being circulated from the BH to surface?
A- BHP decrease.
B- BHP increases.
C- BHP doesn’t change.
99- When starting a kill operation on a surface BOP installation, the choke pressure is
kept constant while bringing the pump up to speed. The drill pipe gauge now reads 200
psi higher than the calculated ICP. What is the correct action to take?
A- Allow the casing pressure to increase by 200 psi by closing the choke.
B- Continue to circulate with the new ICP and adjust the calculated drill pipe pressure
schedule.
C- Open the choke and let the standpipe pressure drop to the calculated value (ICP).
D- There will now be 200 psi over-balance on the bottom, which is acceptable. Nofurther
action is required.
100- A kill operation is ready to start using the wait and wait method,
Kill fluid is ready to be pumped, but it takes 20 bbl to fill the surface lines. What is the
correct procedure to follow?
A- Re-set the stroke counter to zero when kill fluid reaches the drill pipe.
B- No action is required; there will be no effect on the drill pipe pressure schedule.
C- Subtract the 20 bbl. (converted to pump strokes) from total strokes to bepumped.
D- Add the 20 bbl. (converted to pump strokes) to the total strokes to be pumped.
101- On surface BOP installation, the supervisor uses the wait and weight method to
circulate out a gas kick, What will happen to BHP if drill pipe pressure is kept constant
when kill fluid is being pumped to the bit? Ignore APL
A- BHP decrease. B- BHP increases. C- BHP doesn’t change.
102- A kick is shut-in with a 10000 psi rated annular (pressure tested to 7500 psi) during
pressure up, you decide to close the pipe ram due to increasing pressure. The final
stabilized Shut in Casing Pressure (SICP) is 10800 psi. The pipe ram closing ratio is 7:1.
You decide to close the middle ram; function test recorded a minimum of 300 psi to
close the ram due to internal friction. What is the minimum operating pressure required
to close the middle ram?
A- Approximately 1200 psi.
B- Approximately 1500 psi.
C- Approximately 1850 psi. = (10800 / 7) + 300
103- A BOP stack and well head have the pressure rating:
- Well head: 10000 psi. - Pipe ram: 10000 psi. - Blind-shear rams: 10000 psi.
- Side outlet valves: 10000 psi. - Annular: 5000 psi.
- String valves (FOSV and non-return): 10000 psi. - Rotary hose: 7500 psi.
-Choke manifold and pipework upstream of chokes: 10000 psi.
-Choke manifold and pipework downstream of chokes: 5000 psi.
If maximum anticipated surface pressure is 8200 psi, what changes are required to
ensure pressure integrity?
A- Replace the first valves (all pipe work and valves) downstream of chokes with 10000-psi
rated valve.
B- The stack rating is acceptable; no changes are required.
C- Replace the 5000-psi annular with a 10000-psi rated annular.
D- Replace the 7500-psi rotary hose with a 10000-psi rated hose.
104- Capacity and limitations of utility winches: is it safe to use the winches in tandem?
A- Yes.
B- No.
105- In case of general Alarm, you must pay attention to?
A- Behaviors of the entire crew.
B- Damage on the asset involved in the event.
C- Type of Alarm sound.
106- Demonstrate ability to utilize correct measuring methods and techniques to
position rig on well center?
A- It is not important to put the rig right on the center.
B- To use Pythagorean Theorem.
C- Normally are the civil works that leaves marks for the well center.
D- Tracing the diagonals of the rectangle.
107- Explain where the limitation on utility winch is indicated?
A- Label on the Mast.
B- Original manufacture label.
C- Homemade label.
108- To spot mud tanks, in proper order and in line as per rig design what measurements
are Needed?
A- Well center to Mud Pumps.
B- Well center to Mud Tanks.
C- Well center to Subbases.
109- What is a bump test on a gas detector?
A- A bump test, also known as a calibration test.
B- A bump test, also known as a functional test.
C- A bump test is the explosion limit of the detector.
110- Identify in the below list the major Hazard while working on drill floor (Jarring
Activity)?
A- Work at Height.
B- Housekeeping.
C- Drops….. Jarring recommendations
-Avoid running the jar close to the neutral point.
-Check derrick and equipment for losses bolts, clamps, (drop object survey).
-Check top drive components.
-Prior to jarring mark the string at the rotary table.
-Ensure a weight indicator reading is correct.
-Ensure anchor line clamp remain secure.
-Have all unnecessary personal off the drilling floor during jarring operation.
-Always allow the jar to trip at their safe working load the maximum allowable limit.
111- Which section of SDS you need to check in case of contact with chemicals?
A- Hazard identification.
B- Handling and Storage.
C- Physical/Chemicals properties.
D- First Aid measures.
112- To ensure that correct results are obtained from a leak-off test at the casing shoe, a
number of critical parameters have to be accurately observed, measured and recorded
(three answers)?
A- True vertical depth of the casing shoe.
B- Mud volume in the casing.
C- Density of the mud used.
D- Measured depth of the casing shoe.
E- Mud volume pumped till leak-off starts.
F- Pumping time.
113- Describe your action during rescue someone from heights?
A- Activate the emergency procedure for rescue person.
B- Inform the Driller.
C- Going up and try to rescue the person.
114- Explain the pre-use inspection steps required before operating a utility winch?
A- Visual inspection of the winch.
B- Check equipment to be lifted.
C- Visual inspection of the accessories.
D- All the above answers.
115- The procedure for the handover says: A good and exhaustive verbal handover is
good enough!
A- Yes.
B- No.
116- Describe the objective of energy isolation?
A- To avoid unplanned situation due energy release.
B- To do the task more quickly.
C- To inform the management.
117- Who can inspect lifting equipment?
A- The Tool Pusher.
B-The HSE officer.
C- A competent person.
118- When entering a confined space what must be continuously monitored?
A- Status of personnel and equipment involved in the activity.
B- Level of Oxygen.
C- Only equipment.
119- Fall protection should be used when workers are over 2 meters from the
ground/deck such as while rigging up the derrick or substructure?
A- False.
B- True.
120- When you greasing the wash pipe the mud pumps have to be shut off?
A- False.
B- True.
C- The pumps have to run slowly.
121- How should gas cylinders be transported? Mark the correct answer below.
A- Regulators must be removed.
B- Valves must be closed.
C- Valve caps must be on.
D- Use platforms or cradles that keep cylinders upright and secured.
E- Do not drag or roll cylinders horizontally.
F- All the above answers are ok.
122- Can you identify some Manriding Operations Hazards Effects?
A- Falling from height causing serious injury or potential death.
B- Contact with or struck by moving equipment and / or rotating pipe.
C- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
D- Missed communication causing operation failure or personnel injury.
E-Dropped tools causing damage to equipment and / or personnel injury.
F- Failed equipment causing injury.

G- All above answers.
123- Drawworks rating can also have a wide range, often ranging from 1000 to over 3000
What these numbers are referring to?
A- PSI.
B- Tons.
C- Horse-power.
D- The maximum depth in meters can be achieved by drilling.
124- Identify the correct lanyard to be used while working on the mast?
A- Positioning lanyard.
B- Single leg lanyard.
C- Double Leg Lanyard with two snap hooks.
D- Double leg Lanyard with only one snap hook.
125- Where is located the main emergency stop button HPU rig line Drawwork brake
system?
A- On the Driller and Assistant Driller chair.
B- On the Driller cyber chair.
C- On the choke panel.
D- On OIM office.
126- After a slip and cut of drilling line, what needs to be reset?
A- Draw works brakes.
B- Anti-collision system.
C- Weight indicator.
127- Identified confined space area in your site?
A- Driller cabin.
B- Mud Tank.
C- Workshop.
128- Describe what constitutes a confined space entry?
A- Any place including tank, silo, trench, pipe or other similar space in which by virtue of
its enclosed nature, there arises a reasonably foreseeable specified risk place.
B- A place where you cannot stand up.
C- A place where it is hard to get in and out.
D- All the above answers.
129- How many feet are there in 5 meters = feet?
Feet = 5m x 3.28 = 16.4 feet.

130- How many meters are there in 15 feet? 15 feet = meters.
Meters = 15 / 3.28 = 4.57m
131- How many inches are there in 75 centimeters? 75 centimeters = inches.
Inches = 75 / 2.54cm = 29.53 inches.
132- How many centimeters are there in 100 inches? 100 inches = centimeters.
CM = 100" x 2.54cm = 254cm.
133- How many inches are there in 8 Meters? 8 Meters = inches.
Inches = 8m x 39.37" = 314.96 inches.
134- How many meters are there in 50 inches? 50 Inches = meter.
Meter = 50" / 39.37" = 1.27 meter.
135- How many inches are there in 3 feet? 3 feet = inches.
Inches = 3ft x 12" = 36 inches.
136- How many feet are there in 48 inches? 48 inches = feet.
Feet = 48" / 12" =4 feet.
137- How many millimeters are there in 3 centimeters? 3 centimeters = millimeters.
Millimeters = 3cm x 10mm = 30 millimeters.
138- How many centimeters are there in 50 millimeters? 50 millimeters = centimeters.
Centimeters = 50mm / 10mm = 5 centimeters.
139- The driller fails to fill the hole when pulling out of the well. The drilling fluid level
drops 580 ft causing the well to flow.
Current drilling fluid: 11.9 ppg.
TVD 9500: feet
What is the BHP when the well starts to flow?
Please enter a value………-……… psi………….
=0.052 x 11.9 x (9500 – 580) = 5520 psi.
140- What is the reduction in BHP if the drilling fluid level dropped by 800 ft with
a density of 10.5 ppg?
Please enter a value psi………….
= 0.052 x 10.5 x 800 = 437 psi
141- A well is drilled to depth of 8200 ft TVD and current mud density is 12.5 ppg.
What is BHP if 580 psi pressure is applied from surface with the BOP closed?
a) 4750 psi
b) 5910 psi
c) 5330 psi
d) 5076 psi
= 0.052 x 12.5 x 8200 + 580 = 5910 psi

142- While drilling. There are severe losses. After the pumps are stopped. The
drilling fluid in the well drops far below the flow line. The well is then filled to
top with water.
Drilling fluid density: 11.3 ppg
Water density : 8.6 ppg
Height of water to fill the annulus is 200 ft.
What is the decrease in hydrostatic BHP?
a) 118 psi
b) 28 psi
c) 89 psi
d) 207 psi
= (11.3 – 8.6) x 0.052 x 200 = 28 psi
143- There is a total power loss.

Partial losses are measured at 10 bbl./hour.
Capacity of annulus and pipe contents-0.073 bbl./ft.
Drilling fluid density – 10.8 ppg.
What will be the reduction in BHP after 3 hours if hole cannot be filled? 1
a) 300 psi
b) 231 psi
c) 77 psi
d) 420 psi
{(10 x 3) bbl / 0.073 bbl. /ft.} x 10.8 ppg x 0.052 = 231 psi
144- Calculate bottom hole hydrostatic pressure using the information below:
MD: 18575 FT.
TVD: 16281 FT.
Shoe TVD: 12875 FT.
Maximum allowable drilling fluid density: 17.8 ppg.
Current drilling fluid density: 14.7 ppg.
a) 12445 psi
b) 11917 psi
c) 9842 psi.
d) 14199 psi.
=0.052 x 14.7 x 16281 = 12445 psi
145- A well 10400 ft TVD is filled with 9.2 ppg brine.
The plan is to run in hole to 5100 ft TVD 5400 ft MD and displace with drill water 8.4
ppg.
What is hydrostatic pressure at 10400 ft when the drill water is circulated back to
surface?
a) 4640
b) 4542
c) 4763
d) 4975
= (5100 x 8.4 x 0.052) + (5300 x 0.052 x 9.2) = 4763 psi
146- Formation pressure at 10750 feet MD, 9200 ft. TVD is balanced by 10.6 ppg
drilling fluid.
A 250-psi trip margin must be included in drilling fluid density.
What drilling fluid density would be required?
a) 11.2 ppg
b) 10.6 ppg.
c) 11.0 ppg.
d) 10.1 ppg.
= 250 / (0.052 x 9200) + 10.6 = 11.12 = 11.2
146- Formation pressure at 14650 feet TVD is balanced by 12.3 ppg drilling fluid.
a. 12.6 ppg
b. 12.5 ppg.
c. 12 ppg.
d. 12.1 ppg.
= 200 / (0.052 x 14650) + 12.3 = 12.56 = 12.6 ppg
147- When drilling at 17750 ft MD, 14650 ft. TVD ,Formation pressure is balanced by
12.3 ppg drilling fluid.
350 / (0.052 x 14650) + 12.3 = 12.75 ppg = 12.8 PPG
148- Calculate the fluid density if the fluid gradient is 0.884 psi/ft.
Please enter a value
……………..ppg.
= 0.884 / 0.052 = 17 ppg
149- When drilling at 11111 feet MD 10780 feet TVD, FP is expected to be 6334 psi
A 200 psi trip margin must be included in the drilling fluid density
What drilling fluid density is required?
Please enter a value?
………………..ppg
= (6334 + 200) / (0.052 x 10780) = 11.656 ppg = 11.7 ppg
150- You expect the formation pressure to be 6334 psi at 10780 ft. TVD .
You must include a 200-psi trip margin in the drilling fluid density.
What drilling fluid density will you need? 1

a. 11.7
b. 10.9
c. 11.3
d. 12.1
= (6334 + 200) / (0.052 x 10780) = 11.656 ppg = 11.7 ppg
151- When drilling at (9650 feet MD) 8350 feet TVD, FP is expected to be 4430 psi
Please enter a value?
………………..ppg
= (4430 + 250) / (0.052 x 8350) = 10.778 = 10.8 ppg.
152- When drilling at 8350 feet TVD, FP is expected to be 4430 psi
(Formation pressure at 8350 ft. TVD is expected to be 4430 psi)
a. 10.2 ppg
b. 12 ppg.
c. 10.8 ppg.
d. 9.6 ppg.
= (4430 + 250) / (0.052 x 8350) = 10.778 ppg
153- A well is drilled to depth of 8200 ft TVD and current mud density is 12.5 ppg.
What will the fluid pressure be at 4920 feet TVD if 580 psi pressure is applied from
surface with the BOP closed?
a) 4750 psi
b) 2618 psi
c) 3778 psi
d) 3198 psi
= 4920 x 12.5 x 0.052 + 580 = 3778 psi

154- Before pulling out of hole, the drilling fluid density is increased by 0.5 ppg trip
margin.
With this trip margin, calculate the increase in BHP.
WELL DATA
TVD 8300 ft.
MD 8900 ft.
Drilling fluid density with this trip margin 11.2 ppg.
Drill pipe capacity 0.01782 bbl./ft.
Drill pipe metal displacement 0.00751 bbl.
= 0.052 x 0.5 x 8300 = 215.8 psi or 216 psi
155- If the gas/water contact in a normally pressured reservoir (following figure) is at
3950 ft, what is the pressure at the top of the reservoir at 3470 feet? (There is a gas
gradient of
0.1 psi/ft. and formation water gradient of 0.464 psi/ft
a. 1630 psi.
b. 1870 psi.
c. 1350 psi.
d. 1785 psi.
= 0.464 psi/ft. x 3950 ft. - (0.1 x (3950 – 3470) ) = 1784.8 = 1785 psi
156- A vertical well with a surface BOP stack has been shut in after a gas kick.
The surface pressures are:
Shut in drill pipe pressure: 530 psi.
Shut in casing pressure: 680 psi.
Fluid density in the well: 12.8 ppg.
The well is left shut in for some time, during which the gas migrates 600 feet up the well
What will be the expected pressure at surface?
a. Drill pipe pressure-530 psi, casing pressure-1080 psi.

b. Drill pipe pressure-930 psi, casing pressure-1080 psi.
c. Drill pipe pressure-530 psi, casing pressure-680 psi.
d. Drill pipe pressure-930 psi, casing pressure-680 psi.
= 600 x 0.052 x 12.8 = 399.36 = 400 psi
157- Calculate the rate of gas migration, in feet per hour, from the data below.
SIDPP increased by 50 psi in 15 minutes.
Fluid density is 10.5 ppg.
Please enter a value
……………………….ft. per hour
= (50 x 4) / (0.052 x 10.5) = 366.3 ft/hr.
158- A well is shut in after a kick has been taken.
SIDPP 600 psi.
SICP 1000 psi
After 15 minutes the pressure has risen 100 psi on both gauges. The mud density is 15
ppg and the influx gradient is 0.1 psi/ft.
Approximately how many feet per hour is the gas bubble migrating?
e. 129 ft/hr.
f. 1400 ft/hr.
g. 200 ft/hr.
h. 513 ft/hr.
= (100 x 4 ) / ( 0.052 x 15 ) = 512.8 ft/hr.
159- A driller prepares to pull out of the hole and lines up to the slug pit. The driller then
pumps a 20 bbl. Heavy slug. Followed by 10 bbl. Of drilling fluid from the active pit.
Depth of hole(RKB): 9200 feet, Drilling fluid density: 12.2 ppg.
Heavy slug density:14.5 ppg, Drill pipe capacity:0.01776 bbl./ft.
Surface line volume 6 bbl. How far will the fluid level in the string drop when the well
has equalized?
a. 263 feet.
b. 213 feet.
c. 1143 feet.
d. 183 feet.
={ (14.5/12.2) – 1 ) x 20 } / 0.01776 = 212.3 ft = 213
160- After a round trip at 9854 (9100) ft with 10.3 (11.6) ppg drilling fluid, circulation is
started at a constant pump rate and there is an increase in returns. The well is shut in
with zero pressure on the drill pipe gauge and 200 psi on the casing gauge.
There is no float in the drill string. What kill mud density will be required?
a) 10.7
b) There is no way of knowing.
c) 11.0 ppg
d) 10.3 (11.6) ppg

161- A vertical well is drilled to a depth of 8000 ft.
Overbalance: 170 psi
Mud gradient: 0.67 psi/ft.
Casing capacity: 0.157 bbl/ft.
Drill pipe metal displacement: 0.008 bbl/ft.
How many complete stands can the driller pull dry, without filling the hole, before the
overbalance is lost? (One stand equals 90 feet).
a) 52 stands.
b) 53 stands.
c) 55 stands.
d) 54 stands
= {overbalance x (casing capacity – metal displacement)} / {mud gradient x metal
displacement
= (170 x (0.157 – 0.008) / (0.67 x 0.008) = 4725.7 / 90 = 52 stand
162- A vertical well is drilled to a depth of 8000 ft.
Overbalance: 160 psi
Mud gradient: 0.73 psi/ft.
Casing capacity: 0.157 bbl./ft.
Drill pipe metal displacement: 0.008 bbl. /ft.
How many complete stands can the driller pull dry, without filling the hole, before the
overbalance is lost? (One stand equals 90 feet).
a) 45 stands.
b) 46 stands.
c) 47 stands.
d) 48 stands.
= (overbalance x ( casing capacity – metal displacement ) / ( mud gradient x metal (
= ( 160 x (0.157 – 0.008 ) / (0.73 x 0.008) = 4082.19 / 90 = 45 stand. displacemen
163- Calculate the volume of drilling fluid required to fill the hole per stand when pulled
“wet”. With no drilling fluid returns to the well.
Well data
Drill pipe capacity: 0.0178 bbl/feet.
Drill pipe metal displacement: 0.0082 bbl./feet.
Average stand length: 93 feet.
a) 0.76
b) 2.42
c) 1.65
d) 9.28
{(0.0178 + 0.0082) x 93} = 2.418 bbl.
164- During a trip, 15 stands of dry pipe are pulled out. The drilling fluid volume used to
keep the hole full was 8.2 bbl. using the following data, what is the correct action to take
if there is no flow from the well?
Well data:
Well depth: 5800 ft.
Stand length: 90 ft.
DP cap. : 0.0178 bbl./ft.
DP metal displacement: 0.0082 bbl./ft.
Drilling fluid density: 11.2 ppg.
a) Start pumping high density drilling fluid into the annulus.

b) Trip back to bottom while monitoring the displaced volume. Then circular bottom
up.
c) Pump a heavy weight slug and continue to pull out of hole.
d) Continue to pull out as situation is under control.
= 0.0082 x 15 x 90 = 11.07 bbl
165- You are about to run casing on surface stack rig. You will use self-filling float until
the shoe reaches its final depth which is 20 ft. from bottom. Using the following data,
calculate the total volume of drilling fluid that will be displaced from the well.
ll well MD 11575 ft
well TVD 10383 ft
Casing OD 9.625
Casing cap. 0.0787 bbl/ft
Casing metal displ. 0.01129 bbl/ft

Casing closed end dis. 0.08999 bbl/ft
a) 909.4 bbl
b) 910.9 bbl
c) 130.5 bbl
d) 130.7 bbl.
= (11575 – 20) x0.01129 = 130.4559 = 130.5 bbl
166- Calculate the MAASP with the following information:
Well data:
Casing shoe TVD: 6800 ft.
Drilling fluid density: 15 ppg.
Maximum allowable drilling fluid density: 16.7 ppg(1 answer).
………………………PSI
( 16.7 – 15 ) ppg. x 0.052 x 6800 ft. = 601 psi.
167- Calculate the MAMW with the following information:
Well data:
Casing shoe TVD: 8000 ft.
Fluid density in the hole: 10.4 ppg.
Leak off test (LOT) : 1500 psi (1 answer).
………………………ppg
= ( 1500 / ( 0.052 x 8000) + 10.4 = 14.0057 ppg = 14.0 ppg
168- Calculate the MAASP with the information below:
WELL DATA:
Hole depth MD: 13600 ft.
Hole depth TVD: 12800 ft.
Casing shoe depth MD: 9100 ft.
Casing shoe depth TVD: 8600 ft.
Drilling fluid density: 11.5 ppg.
Formation strength gradient: 0.828 psi/ft.
……………….psi
= (0.828/0.052 -11.5) X 0.052 X 8600 FT = 1967.68 psi
169- What are the 3 stuck pipe mechanisms?
A- Differential, Solids Induced, Swelling shales.
B- Solids Induced packed off, Differential sticking, Mechanical or Wellbore geometry.
C- Differential sticking, wellbore instability, swelling shales.
D- Differential sticking, Solids Induced, Wellbore instability.
170- Which of these two causes' solids induced pack off?

A- Unconsolidated formations, Doglegs.
B- Under gauge hole, Mobile formations.
C- Naturally over pressured shale's, under gauge hole.
D- Junk in hole, Hole cleaning.
171- What are the conditions that cause differentially stuck pipe?
A- Permeable formations, low hydrostatic pressure, pipe in motion.
B- Thin filter cake, static drill string, low hydrostatic pressure.
C- Thick filter cake, high overbalance, static drill string.
D- Static drill string, depleted formation, low overbalance.
172- While pulling the BHA through a kick-off cement plug, over pull suddenly increased
to 80,000 lbs. The string can be worked 5– 15 ft. with restricted rotation at mid stroke
(high erratic torque). Fluctuating, restricted circulation pressure (300-600 psi). What is
the stuck pipe mechanism?
A- Differential.
B- Solid Induced pack off.
C- Wellbore geometry.
D- Mechanical.
173- How do you prevent differential sticking?
A- Keep the drill string moving, maximize fluid loss.
B- Rig crew awareness, minimize filter cake, minimize over balance.
C- Use spiral DCs and HWDP, minimize the use of bridging agents (i.e. CaCO3).
D- Keep drill string static for a long time, change casing setting depth.
174- What would be the first action to free a packed off drill string (circulation is not
possible)?
A- Reduce the trapped pressure in the DP to 1000 psi.
B- Reduce the trapped pressure in the DP to 300-400 psi.
C- Circulate as fast as you can.
D- Move drill string same direction as the pipe movement prior to pack off.
175- What is the first action and secondary action to free differentially Stuck Pipe?
A- Reduce trapped pressure to 0, pump pipe lax.
B- Increase trapped pressure to 2000 psi and work pipe up.
C- Pump pipe lax and mechanically back off.
D- Circulate to clean the hole, work pipe down with torque and pump pipe lax.
176- What is the action to free mechanically stuck drill string?
A- Take free point to identify the location of Stuck Pipe.

B- Jar opposite direction of the drill string movement prior to sticking.
C- Pump as fast as you can.
D- Pump Pipe Lax.
177- What is annular velocity?
A-Average velocity of the fluid calculated by dividing flow rate to hole diameter.
B- Average velocity of the fluid calculated by dividing flow rate to annular area.
C- Maximum velocity of the fluid calculated by dividing flow rate to hole diameter.
D- Average velocity of the fluid calculated by dividing flow rate to pipe diameter.
172- Annular velocity is the maximum velocity that exists in any given wellbore?
A- True.
B- False.
178- What flow regime cleans the hole better? What are the limitations for this flow
regime?
A- Turbulent flow, pump pressure/ECD.
B- Laminar flow, barite sag and pump capacity.
C- Turbulent flow, pump pressure and ROP.
D- Plug flow, low pump pressure.
179- What are the most important factors for hole cleaning in vertical wells?
A- Flow rate and pipe rotation.
B- Cuttings size and mud rheology.
C- Flow rate and mud weight.
D- Pipe rotation and rheology.
180- What are the two most important factors to clean the hole in directional wells?
A- Flow rate and pipe rotation.
B- Flow rate and mud rheology.
C- Flow rate and mud weight.
D- Pipe rotation and rheology.
181- What is the most difficult angle range to clean in a directional well?
A- 15-30 deg.
B- 20-40 deg.
C- 30-60 deg.
D- 75-90 deg.
182- How many types of pills and combinations are available to clean directional wells?
A- Low Viscosity, High Viscosity, Weighted, Combination.

B- High Viscosity, Low Viscosity, Combination.
C- Low Viscosity, High Viscosity, Weighted.
D- High Viscosity, Low Viscosity.
183- How many bottoms up do you recommend as minimum for 55 deg 12 ¼” hole
section?
A- 1/2.
B- 1.
C- 3.
D- 5.
184- How does pipe rotation help hole cleaning? What is the recommended RPM in a
60deg 12 ¼” hole section?
A- Stirs the cuttings via viscous coupling and mechanically agitates the cutting bed,
120rpm.
B- Breaks up cuttings to smaller pieces, 100 rpm.
C- Changes flow regime, 90rpm.
D- Improves carrying capacity of the mud, 110 rpm.
185- At minimum, when do we need to take Torque and Drag measurements in a
directional well?
A- After each connection.
B- Every 150 ft.
C- After crew change.
D- At the shoe, at the mid depth of the OH section and at the TD.
186- What is the definition of Torque & Drag?
A- Force required to rotate the drill string, axial load against the direction of movement.
B- Rotational friction, weight of the drill string in the hole.
C- Minimum required force to move string, maximum load to move string.
D- Side force created against rotation, friction for the rotational movement.
187- What do Torque and Drag tell us?
A- They define when we need to do a short trip, circulate to clean the hole or pump
lubricants.
B- They define if we need to increase MW to reduce wellbore instability issues.
C- They tell us if we need to change mud rheology to reduce pump pressure.
D- They tell if we need to reduce the well inclination.
188- How can we reduce Torque and Drag?

A- Reduce rotation of the drill string.
B- Increase weight on bit.
C- Maximize hole cleaning.
D- Reduce flow rate.
189- What are the consequences of wellbore instability?
A- Reduced productivity of the well.
B- Stuck pipe and fishing.
C- Plugged drill string.
D- Contaminated mud.
190- What information does a DrillMap contain?
A- Directional Profile, BHAs, Casing setting depths, cement slurries.
B- Geological Risks, Pore pressure and Fracture Gradient Data, Casing setting depths,
directional profile of the well.
C- Maximum horizontal stress, temperature profile, casing setting depths, cementing
program.
D- Summary of Drilling operations and procedures.
191- Do you always need to increase the MW to control wellbore instability?
A- Yes B- No
192- Is the overburden stress always the maximum stress?
A- Yes. B- No.
193- What is the recommended MW/ECD window to drill a well safely without causing
wellbore instability, kicks and losses?
A- ECD and MW greater than Pore pressure and less than minimum horizontal stress.
B- ECD and MW greater than Pore pressure and greater than minimum horizontal stress.
C- ECD and MW less than tensile strength of the formation more than fracture gradient of
the formation.
D- MW and ECD less than tensile strength of the formation and less than shear stress of
the formation.
194- What does fluctuating pump pressure mean?
A- Everything is OK, pump pressures always fluctuate.
B- Hole is washing out.
C- Potential Hole cleaning problems.
D- Pumps pressure needs to be reduced.
195- What is the reason if torque and drag are increasing above the normal trend
without changing formation and well angle?

A- Everything is OK, no problems, it supposed to increase as you get deeper.
B- Hole is washing out.
C- Potential Hole cleaning problems hole might be packing off.
D- Pumps pressure needs to be reduced.
196- Which one of these three are most important things to mention in Handover
notes?
A- Crew names, last bit depth, current MW.
B- Hole problems and tight spots, expected problems, pipe in and out of the hole.
C- Summary of previous tour, amount of water available on the rig, maintenance schedule.
D- Barite available on location, cuttings and caving description, well trajectory.
197- What is the procedure if a tight hole condition is encountered while tripping out of
the hole?
A- Force the drill string out of the hole with over pull up to the pipe capacity.
B- Put the pumps on immediately and circulate, pump a viscous pill.
C- Go back down 2-3 stands (if possible), circulate, pull slowly to same spot and evaluate.
D- Kick the pumps on immediately and start back reaming out of the hole without losing
time.
198- During back reaming you can over pull the pipe into the slips when connecting the
Kelly or the top drive
A- True. B- False.
199- If you are unable to move the drill string due to an emergency repair on the top
drive. What can you do to avoid a stuck pipe incident?
A- Break circulation slowly checking returns, Circulate with drilling flow rate initially then
after hole is cleaned reduce the pump rate gradually to minimize washouts.
B- Do nothing, you can wait in static condition until repair is done.
C- Circulate with reduced rate initially to clean the hole and increase flow rate to drilling
rate until the repair is finished.
D- Pump a low vis. / high vis. pill immediately.
200- How does a six arm caliper help us determine the well condition?
A- It can tell us what the wellbore direction is.
B- It can tell us where the formation tops are.
C- It can help us correlate with offset wells.
D- It shows us wellbore instability issues and potentially stress directions.
201- Which of the followings can be determined by using APWD?
A- Ballooning effect, hole cleaning, washed out hole diameter.

B- ECD, ESD, Ballooning effect, kicks, forming cuttings bed.
C- Cutting bed height and location , hole cleaning, ECD.
D- Wellbore instability, ESD, ECD, Ballooning, gas units.
202- What is the minimum required thickening time for a cement plug?
A- 2.0 hrs
B- 3.0 hrs
C- 4.0 hrs
D- Cement Placement time + POOH + 2.00 hrs
203- What are the well conditions that can only be solved by back reaming?
A- Tight spots due to hole cleaning.
B- Tight spots due to wellbore geometry.
C- Fluidized cuttings bed.
D- Anytime when there is a tight spot.
204- Calculate Margin of Over Pull (MOP) for a drill string with following data:
- 360ft. of DCs > 6 1/4" , 4 IF, 83PPF
- 5"DP, G-105, 19.5PPF,NC50 or 4 ½" IF, TD= 14000FT
- Mwt= 75PCF
Solution
BF = 1- PCF/489 = 1- 75/489 = 1-0.15337= 0.846
Wt. DC in Mud = 360 X 83 X 0.846 = 25,278 Ibs.
Wt of DP in Mud = 13640 X 21.87 X 0.846 = 252.367 Ibs.
Total String Wt. = 25278 + 252367 = 277645 Ibs.
Min. Yield Strength = 436150 X 0.9 = 392,535 Ibs.
MOP = 392,535 - 277645 = 114,890 LBS.
205- Calculate Margin of Over Pull (MOP) for a drill string with following data:
- Bit, Float valve, 12 DC. Jar, 2 DC, 15 HWDP, DP to Surface (single 30ft)
- Hole depth 12500 f. Mud weight 77 PCF
- DC weight 8 ½" X 2.88* ID, 171 Ib/ft, jar 3500 Ib
- HWDP weight 5 ½" X 3.25" ID, 61 1b/ft
- DP 5 ½" X 4.78" ID. 24.7 Ib/A, G105. Class P
Solution
BF = 1- PCF/489 = 1- 77/489 = 1-0.15337= 0.8425
Wt. DC = 14 x 171 x 30= 71820 Ibs

Wt of HWDP = 15 x 30 x 61= 27450 lbs
Wt of DP = 11600 x 27.75= 321900 Ibs
Total String Wt. in Mud= (421170+3500) 0.8425 =357784 Ibs
Min. Yield Strength = 547799 x 0.8 = 438239 Ibs
MOP = 438239 - 357784 = 80454 LBS
206- Calculate Margin of Over Pull (MOP) on 4" DP as well as on 5" DP for a drill string
with following data:
- String wt. including TDS is 320,000 Ibs
- Wt. ofTDS = 40.000 Ibs
- 450 FT OF DCs > 4-3/4", 4 IF, 83 PPF
- 5" DP, G-105, 19.5 PPF, NC50 or 4-1/2 IF
- 4" DP, 8000 FT, G-105, 14 PPF, NC46 or 4 IF
- TD = 15000FT
- Mwt = 80pcf
Solution
BF= 1 – pcf/489
= 1 – 80/489 = 1- 0.15337 = 0.836
Wt. DC in Mud = 450 x 83 x 0.836 = 31,225 Ibs
Wt of 4" DP in Mud = 8000 x 16.19 x 0.836 = 108278 Ibs
Wt of S" DP in Mud =320,000 - 40,000 – 31225 - 108,278 = 140497 Ibs
Min. Yield Strength 5" DP= 436150 x 0.9 = 392,535 Ibs
Min. Yield Strength 4" DP= 313,854 x 0.9 = 282,468 Ibs
MOP on 4" DP=282468 – 31225 – 108278 =142,965 Ibs
MOP on S" DP=(392535 - 31225 - 108278 – 140497 =112,535lbs
MOP of Drill String is 112,535 LBS
207- What is the check list for the driller at the beginning of each tour?
- Double check pipe tally.
- Check the kill sheet that it is up date.
- Check Drill String design sheet is up to date, at any time the Driller need to know how
much he can pull, as reading on the weight indicator.
- Check the Draw works & Check crown, O matic and block control is operation, Confirm
the air pressure and cooling temperature alarm working, Function test joystick.
- Check the (IBOP) and safety valve they are good working condition, DP, DC, slips, safety
clamp DC they are good working condition.
- Check well control equipment accumulator unit, remote choke, choke manifold, safety
valve, IBOP
- Statue of operation Current hook load pick up, slack off, rotating weight, Current depth
(pipe tally- joints in / joints out / BHA description), Operation during the tour include if
there were a change in well conditions increase & decrease torque, drag, pump pressure,
well control, stuck pipe, formation drilled, and problematic zones.
208-Describe your job?
- I working under the instruction of the top management and the client
- I am responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the rig
Respect company policy and flow QHSE.
- Show strong leadership and personal adherence to company safety policies.
- Monitor implementation of the safety system and program on the rigs and ensure JSA,
PTW, and safety meetings are conducted as per requirement.
- Ensure that all safety alerts are received and closed out.
- Maintain all required records and documentation at the rig site and produce accurate
and timely reports on all aspects of the rig operations and personal matters.
- Ensure all inspection are carried out and reported as per the HSE schedule
- Develop rig move plan and manage rig move.
- Plan head and preparation to next job and maintenance the equipment and follow-up
the maintenance department in the rig.
209- What is the check list for the driller at the beginning of each tour?
A- Type of bit used
B- Weight on bit
C- Rotary speed
D- All of the above
210- What is the meaning and function of the following tools? (Writing question)
(A) IBOP: Well control barrier element, a device that can be installed above drill string
safety valve in the drill string that acts as a check valve allowing drilling fluid to be
circulated down the string but prevents back flow, and it doesn't allow passing wire line.
(B) Mud gas separator: Separate gas from mud during killing operation, it must be have
long deep tube to creating liquid seal, short outlet vent and large diameter to avoid back
pressure, back pressure gauge form 1 to 20 psi, inlet hot lop used to reestablish MGS in
case lost liquid seal, out cleaning valve.
(c) Top drive: Rotating system used to drilling well, Top Drive System allows rotation and
circulation at any point of hole and allows making back reaming out of a hole than Kelly
system.
(D) Roller Cone bit: one of type drilling bit which has three cones that rotate that is break
the rock into small pieces.
211- Hand-over between Drillers is very important. Tell what you hand-over to other
Driller? (Writing question)
- Check drill string design sheet is up to date at any time the driller needs to know how
much he can pull, as reading on the weight indicator.
- Current hook load pick up, slack off, rotating weight.
- Current depth (pipe tally- joints in / joints out / BHA description)
- Current operation
(Drilling, tripping, casing, cement, N/UP BOP, N/DOWN BOP, test BOP).
- Planned operations (remark possible risks).
- Operation during the tour include if there were a change in well conditions increase &
decrease torque, drag, pump pressure, well control, stuck pipe, formation drilled, and
problematic zones.
212- Rig components only include Rotary, Hoisting and Mud system.
A- True
B- False
213- We can depend on pump strokes to make sure the hole is full of mud.
A- True
B- False
214- What are the functions of drill collars?
A- Provide weight on bit.

B- Allow suspension of string under tension.
C- Prevent buckling of drill string.
D- All of the above.
215- Hydrostatic pressure is only affected by Mud? weight?
A- True
B- False
216- Normal formation pressure gradient?
(A) 0.433 psi/ft.
(B) 0 465 psi/ft.
(c) 0.51 psi/ft.
217- Key seat can be observed during Connection drag trends?
A- True.
B- False.
218- Defines 2 parameters that indicate lost circulation zone?
A- Hole washout.
B- Pump pressure reduction and pump stroke increase.
c- Pit level reduction.
D- Flow rate increase.
219- Before starting to drill a well…..
A- Safety meeting is held.
B- Pre-spud meeting is held.
C- Toolbox meeting is held.
D- None of the above.

220- Pump pressure is usually higher when the bit is off-bottom than on-bottom?
A- True.
B- False .
221- A washout in drill string can be observed by?
A- Increase in pump pressure.

B- Increase in SPM.
C- Increase in weight indicator.
222- When tripping out POOH?
A- Usually Trip tank is used to fill the annulus for metal displacement.
B- The mud pump is used to compensate for metal displacement.
C- It's not important to fill the well.
223- It is the toolpusher responsibility if the hole is not properly filled with mud?
A- True.
B- False .
224- Differential stuck would be most likely to occur when formation pressure is …… the
hydrostatic pressure?
A- Equal to.
B- Greater than.
C- Less than.
225- It's not important to follow the number of stands during tripping?
A- True.
B- False .
226- Its Ok to install a worn valve in a new seat?
A- True.
B- False
227- During POOH it's important to monitor?
A- Mud volume in tanks.
B- Weight indicator reading.
C- Housekeeping on rig floor.

228- The most common problem with the insert bit is?
A- Inserts worn out.
B- Cone erosion.
C- Off center Wear.
D- Broken inserts.
229- About..... Of hydraulic horsepower developed by the pump will be expanded at the
bit?
A- 40% B- 65% C- 45% D- 10%
230- What is the relationship between the pump pressure and pump strokes and mud
weight?
- New pressure = Old pressure x (New MWT. / Old MWT)
- New pressure = Old pressure x (New SPM. / Old SPM) 2
231- The driller's decision to pull a worn drill bit should be based on?
A- Other bit records in the area.
B- The rotary torque requirements.
C- The drilling rate.
232- Calculate the bottom hole pressure drop when 1000 ft of 5" D/P (metal
displacement = 0.0077 bbl/ft) is pulled dry from 9 5/8" CSG (ID = 8.5"), Mwt = 16 ppg
Mud density X 0.052 X Metal displacement
Pressure drop (psi/ft) = _________________________________________________
Casing Capacity - Metal displacement
Substitution in the equation, but only we need to calculate the casing capacity = casing ID2
/ 1029.4
233- What is the most important step in blow out prevention once a warning sign has
been detected?
A- Start circulation with pre-calculated rate.
B- Shut the well in and record pressures.

C- Call the toolpusher and company man.
D- Pull to the shoe quickly.
234- The formation pressure gradient of 0.5 psi/ft is considered subnormal pressure
gradient?
A- True.
B- False .
235- The primary well control barrier is the hydrostatic pressure of mud plus the annular
pressure losses?
A- True.
B- False .
236- Give (5) procedures that must be done before performing leak-off test?
- Drill 5 to 15 feet rat hole into the new formation.
- Circulate conditions mud ensure mud in equal than out.
- Pull drill string inside the casing to avoid stuck
- Shut in the well.
- Pump very slowly 1/4 bbl per minute stop pumping when formation start breaks down.
237- When performing pressure test with cup tester, usually the string is secured with
closed FOSV?
A- True.
B- False .
238- Long time shut in causes the gas influx to migrate, the danger of migration is?
A- Causes more influx to enter the well bore.
B- Causes reduction in bottom hole pressure.
C- Causes Fracture of weak formation at shoe.

239- In case of kick during tripping?
A-The FOSV should be stabbed in and closed then stripping.
B-The IBOP should be stabbed first then FOSV before stripping.
C-The FOSV should be stabbed in then, IBOP then stripping.

240- We do slip and cut for drilling line to?
A- Renew the wire every month.
B- Prevent fatigue of the wire after Ton-mile goal is reached.
C- Carry heavier loads.
241- If viscosity is low, there is high possibility of swabbing during Pull out of hole?
A- True.
B- False
242- The Lower Kelly valve is left threaded?
A- True.
B- False
243- During slip and cut job, it's recommended to?
A- Hang off the travelling block at the beginning of the job.
B- Preform work permit for working at height and hot work permit.
C- Pull the line smoothly on the drum under tension.
244- Causes of swabbing include.... (2 answers)
A- POOH too fast.
B- High gel strength.
C- Low mud weight.
D- Low permeability of formation.

245- Differential stuck is one type of stuck pipe, there are many steps done to free the
pipe including? (4 answers)
A- Apply torque and tension.
B- Spotting pipe lax to break down filter cake.
C- Pump L.C.M.
D- Jarring up and down.

E- Increase mud weight.
F- Circulate with slow rate.
246- What is the relationship between water loss and filter cake?
When water loss increase filter cake decrease but, if filter cake increase water loss
decrease.
247- The bottom rams on the BOP stack should be used to?
A- Test other stack components.
B- Run casing with.
C- Secure well and make repairs on upper stack under emergency conditions.
D- Circulate kicks up.
248- Maximum Expected formation pressure is 11,000 psi at 15,000 ft TVD, if the hole is
full of gas with gradient of 0.1 psi/ft. What rating of BOP system should be safest and
economical to use?
A- 15 K PSI B- 10K PSI C- 5K PSI D- 2K PSI
249- What is the maximum weight that can be used from the BHA for WOB?
A- 20% B- 60% C- 85% D- 100%
250- When you have active and lazy floor men, you…
A- You usually depend on the active one to finish the jobs faster.
B- You tend to activate the lazy floor man by giving him more work and teach him.
C- You remove the lazy floor man from your crew.
D- You leave everything as it is.

251- calculate the maximum depth you could drill to with 5" grade (G105) 19.5 1b/Ft
D/P, IF 1000 X8" X150 lb./ft D/C, Mud weight 11 ppg, and 20000 Ib safety factor
MOP=100000 Ib. (Pt. = 436150)?
(Pt. X 0.9 - S.F) - (D/C weight X B.F) - MOP(
L (D/P) = _________________________________________________
Wt. of D/P (Ib/ft) X B.F

Substitution in the equation, but only we need to calculate bouncy factor.
65.44 – mud weight
Bouncy factor = ___________________________
65.44
252- If pump pressure was 1500psi with 30spm, what would the pump pressure be if
pump speed change to 40spm?
1500 x (40/30)2 = 2666psi
253- A well has 13 3/8" casing cemented @ 3500ft; LOT is held after drilling below the
shoe, if the formation Strength is 2366 psi, what is the Max. Mud weight?
2366
Max. Mud weight = _________________________ = 13ppg
0.052 x 3500
254- Calculate the volume of mud returned to mud system when stripping 1000ft of 5"
DP into the hole (ID = 4.27") when drilling 12 1/4" hole.
(12.25)2 – (5)2
Metal displacement = _________________________ = 0.1215
1029.4
Volume of mud returned= 1000 x 0.1215 = 121.5 bbl.

255- While running 9 5/8" casing. 15 joints are run without filling the string.
Mud density 10.8 ppg, Casing capacity 0.0719 bb1/ft, Annular capacity 0.0558 bbl/ft,
Casing joint 40 ft If the float valve was to fail at this point, what would be the reduction
in bottom hole pressure?
Mud density x 0.052 x casing capacity × unfilled casing height

P loss psi/ft =_______________________________________________________
Casing capacity + annular capacity
Substitution in the equation
256- What is the definition of rated working pressure for BOP equipment?
A- Maximum anticipated bottom hole pressure.
B- Maximum anticipated pore pressure.
C- Maximum anticipated surface pressure.
D- Maximum anticipated dynamic choke pressure.
257- When RIH with a solid float, the drill string must be filed from top on a regular
basis. What might be the result if this procedure is not carried out correctly?
A- Drop in BHP due to air bubble.
B- Stuck pipe.
C- Riser collapse.
D- Mud losses.
258- Rig maintenance is not of your duty it is the maintenance department concern only,
True or False?
A- True. B- False.
- Service engine every: (1000 hour change oil and filter,
As per as manual 1200 hour)
Maintenance time:
- Top coverall: (upper part to the engine) every 15000 hour.
- Measure coverall: (for all part of the engine) every 30000 hour.
Using Diesel:
- Max rate (during drilling, by 2or3 Eng.) 1800-2000 gallon. - Lower rate (during drilling-
low parameter) 1200-1500 gallon.
259- Where do we use Nitrogen gas on the rig and why?
- We use Nitrogen gas in Accumulator Bottles, Pulsation Dampener, and Surge Bottle.
- Because Nitrogen Gas is nonflammable, an inert gas at standard temperature and

pressure.
260- What valves we should have on rig floor to secure drill string in case well flows,
which one install first?
- Safety Valve "TIW" in open position.
- Gray Valve.
- We should stab Safety valve in first.
261- How to protect crown block and rig floor against top drive/travelling block
movement up and down?
- By pre-setting value of high travel stop and high travel limit to save crown block; and
setting value for low travel stop and low travel limit to save rig floor.
- Or by setting Crown O-matic to save crown block.
(When you adjusted Crown o-matic used stand)
262- What is the ton mile? Where we use it?
- Ton mile is the unit of service given by a drilling line in moving 1 ton of load over a
distance of 1 mile.
- We use it in slip & cut operation.
263- What is the measuring unit on casing tong torque gauge? What is the measuring
unit on the line pull DP make up torque gauge?
- Measuring unit of Casing torque and roughneck gauge is (lbf.ft)
- Measuring unit of line pull DP make up torque gauge is (lbf) = (lbf.ft) divided length rig
tong arm.
264- After changing liner size of the mud pump what equipment on the mud pump
should be readjusted?
- Adjust pressure Relief Valve.
265- When swab/surge pressure will be more, in a small or large annulus?
- In Small annulus will be more because there is no clearance between BHA and wellbore
wall.
266- What does it mean if pressure dropped 500 psi suddenly while normal drilling, mud
pumps ok?
- Lost bit nozzle.
267- Which formation fluid migrates in a shut in well?
- Gas kicks type.
267- Will you reuse a BOP flange ring gaskets to save some money?
- Ring gaskets are not reusable according to API.
268- To open BOP bonnets for changing the ram, which position the 4 way valve, should
be operated, open/close?
- 4way valve should be operated Close position.
268- How do you know if you are differentially stuck?
- Free circulation.
- No up/down movement.
- No rotation.
- Increase pipe stretch and torque.
269- Working on a stuck pipe using a drilling jar, after the jar is fired, what should you do
to repeat the jarring action?
- You should re-cock the jar to the neutral position.
There are several reasons for jar doesn’t fire
1- Incorrect weight is applied (due to incorrect calculations).
2-Pump open force.
3- Drill string is stuck above the jar.
4- Jar is not cocked.
5- Not waiting long enough for jar to fire (horizontal drilling).
BHA considerations for jar placement
1- Run jar above possible stuck points, but as low as possible.
2- No stabs above jars, no x-sectional change in direct connection with the jar.
3- Run jar and energizer as standard package (there is no place in the wellbore where the energizer is not useful).
4- Stay away from the neutral points.
5- Choose jar size / hole size, i.e. no 8" tools in 26" hole.
6- Consider hammer mass (for DCs or HWDPs).

Drilling jar
To cook a drilling jar soundly good, must know jar consisting of
Drilling jar consisting of:
1- Outer cylinder.
2- Inner mandrill.
3- Drive section.
4- Latch setting.
5- Wash pipe section.
Total jar stroke 18" (7" upward + 7"

downward + 4" detent area).
All types of jars operate on the principle

that energy can be built up by stretching
the stocked string with the yield limit of the
steel and suddenly releasing the energy
through a tripping mechanism in the tools.
Cocking the jar
1- Inner mandrill moving down applies sufficient weight to make engage to latch setting.
2- Applying sufficient over pull or slack off weight to jar tripping.
3- Wait Sufficient time to jar trip load, the time delay is provided by hydraulic fluid being forced
through small port or series of jets(some jars took short cycle 30-60sec, some took long cycle 2-8
minutes)
Before running the drilling jar into the well must be mentioned how much weight we need to engage
the latch setting to calculate weight indicator load from the jar certificate of conformity.
Jarring recommendations
1- Avoid running the jar close to the neutral point.
2- Check derrick and equipment for losses bolts, clamps, (drop object survey)
3- Check top drive components.
4- Prior to jarring mark the string at the rotary table.
5- Ensure a weight indicator reading is correct.
6- Ensure anchor line clamp remain secure.
7- Have all unnecessary personal off the drilling floor during jarring operation.
8- Always allow the jar to trip at their safe working load the maximum allowable li
Cocking the jar calculations
Cocking from closed position Cocking from open position
Last recorded pick up weight 330000 Last recorded pick up weight 330000
(-) BHA weight below jar 30000 (-) BHA weight below jar 30000
(+) internal jar friction 10000 (-) internal jar friction 10000
––––––– (-) pump open force 20000

(=) weight indicator load 310000 –––––––
(=) weight indicator load 270000
Calculating trip load
Jar down Jar up
Last recorded slack off weight 330000 Last recorded pick up weight 330000
(-) BHA weight below jar 30000 (-) BHA weight below jar 30000
(-) Down jar trip load setting 40000 (+) Up jar trip load setting 80000
(-) pump open force 20000 (-) pump open force 20000
––––––– –––––––
(=) weight indicator load 240000 (=) weight indicator load 360000
270- If the make-up torque is 60,000 ft.lb, How much line pull you will apply on the line
pull torque gauge (torque arm length = 5 Ft.)?
- Torque = Pull force X Arm Length

- 60,000 = Pull force X 5
- Pull force = 60,000/5 = 12,000 lbf
271- Five stands drill pipe pulled out of the hole it took only 2.5 bbl. and the hole filled
up; calculated volume of the 5 stands is 4 bbl., what does this mean to you?
- That mean the well is not taking proper amount of mud.
- There is probability of formation fluid enter the well "influx".
- You have to stop and make flow check; if positive, shut in the well immediately and if
negative, run back to bottom and circulate bottom up.
272- What is the purpose of having stored fluid under pressure in the accumulator
bottles? (Two Answers)
a. To store hydraulic fluid.
B. To enables the BOP to be closed in the event of a power failure.
c. To activate the emergency packing on the Rams.
d. To operate the remote choke.
e. To reduce the closing time of BOP functions.
274- In a control unit 3 position/4 way valves are used.
Which of the following statements are true?
(Three answers)
a. Can be manually operated.
b. They cannot be remotely operated.
c. They can be placed in 4 positions.
d. They have four active connections (inlets/outlets).
e. Can be placed in 3 positions.
275- The main functions of the “weep hole” on ram type B.O.P is to :( Two answers)
a. Show the bonnet seal is leaking.
b. Show the primary mud seal on the piston rod is leaking.
c. Release any overpressure that may occur during testing.
d. Prevent damage to the opening chamber.
276- Most of the conventional front packer elements fitted on ram BOPs are enclosed
between steel plates. What are the main reasons for this type of design?
(TWO ANSWERS)
a. To support the weight of the drill string during hang-off.
b. To prevent the rubber extruding top and bottom when the rams are closed (to prevent
damage to the elastomer between pipe and ram block when well is under pressure).
c. To feed new rubber into sealing contact with the pipe when the sealing face becomes
worn.
d. To prevent any expansion of elastomer due to heat.
277- What is the meaning of “Closing Ratio” for a ram type BOP - as defined by API
RP53?
- The ratio of the wellhead pressure to the pressure required to close BOP. (The owner
equipment manufactory, rams 1-6 or 7 it means if come from wellbore 7psi we're need
1psi to close if come 7000psi we're need 1000psi to close, HCR 1-12)
278- What are the factors affect the penetration rates?
-Formation type.
-Weight on bit WOB.
-Flow rate.
-Rounds per minute (RPM).
279- What is the maximum weight that can be used from the BHA for WOB?
-85% of BHA Weight to avoid buckling.
280- What are the causes of shale to sloughs into the hole?
-Mechanical vibration of drill string.
-In correct mud parameter. (High water loss and mud weight)
-Deviation angel.
281- Your string is solid stuck, you're asked to pull the max over pull. The drill string
operating limits is 210 Tons. How much you'll pull according to your Martin Decker?
A- 210 tons - Travelling block and TDS weight.
B- 210 Tons.
C- 210 Tons + Travelling block and TDS weight.
282- After a slip and cut of drilling line, what needs to be reset?
A- Draw works brakes.
B- Anti-collision system.
C- Weight indicator.
283- What pressure must be kept in the annular BOP closing chamber during a stripping
operation?
- The minimum pressure of BOP closure that ensures proper sealing.
284- What is a management of change MOC?
- The goal is to safeguard workers from potential harm during the crucial period of
transition.
285- What is means a key performance indicator KPI?
- Measure of performance all activity the rigs tripping, running casing, tripping, nipple
up/down BOP… over time for a specific objective how effectively a company is achieving
key business objectives. Organizations use KPIs to evaluate success at reaching targets.
286- What's true about maintenance and proper storage of BOPs rams' spare parts?
- All BOPs rams' spare parts must be correctly stored in a clean container with air
conditioner.
287- What's mean override when you use a Hud-break?
A- Block function.
B- Exclude system safety devices.
C- Activate automatic function.
288- How many cables connected to top drive?
Top drive NOV TDS11-SA
-3 power cables for each main motor.
-1 aux cable.
-1 control and encoder.
289- What is the relationship between drilling torque and (RPM) OF TOP drive?
It is direct relationship between torque and (RPM)
-If (RPM) speed increase torque decrease.
-If torque increase (RPM) speed decrease.
- (RPM): it is the measure of frequency of rotation.
- Torque: it is the measure of turning force of an object.
290- Why do better have use drilling spool in BOP?
- Less expensive than ram.
- If damaged I can repair it or replacement.
- Top localizes possible erosion.
- To facilities, hang-off, stripping, shear operation.
- Choke and kill line attached to drilling spool.
- Spool should be studded, flanged or clam-on connected.
291- What is difference between basket grapple and spiral grapple?
- The basket grapple grips stronger, but a larger clearance is required between WB and
fish.
- The spiral grapple is for large OD but is much thinner and can crack if fish is off-round.
292- How much were the size of overshoots you have used in your rig?
tool size (OD) 4"11/16 5"3/4 8"1/8 9"1/8 11"3/4
Catch rang ¼" 5/16" 5/16" 5/16" ½"
Max catch size (spiral) 3"21/32 4"3/4 7" 8" 10"1/8
Max catch size (basket) 3"1/16 4"1/8 6"1/4 7"1/4 9"
Load capacity at yield 332100 407100 548900 548900 969000
points (spiral grapple) Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs.
Load capacity at yield 290900 407100 512300 512300 950200

points (basket grapple Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs.
with out stop)
Make up torque (top 5200 8000 17800 22600 39600
sub/bowl) Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs.
Make up torque 1100 1400 4200 6000 15100
(Bowl/guide) Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs. Ft-lbs.
293- What is the difference between drilling jar and bumper sub?
Bumper sub
Bumper sub required in fishing assemblies installed below the fishing jar to assist fishing
jar to free from the grapple with fishing, also the shape size is less than drilling jar
- Allows torque transmission.
- Allows several inches of upward and down ward stroke.
- Allows freeing from the grapple with fishing.
Drilling jar
Drilling jar required in bottom hole assemblies installed above the bottom hole assemblies
(BHA), to free in case stuck.
- Allows torque transmission.
- Allows several inches of upward and down ward stroke, drilling jars are double acting and
can be used to jar up and jar down other than fishing jar one acting can be used only to jar
up.
Fishing jar
The fishing jar is used in fishing as a means of jarring a tight fish free.
- The fishing jar is a single acting jar allowing you only to jar up word out of the hole
- This tool is approximately half the length of a drilling jar.
Accelerator
Known also as slinger, enhancer, intensifier
- Required in deviated holes.
- Amplify and impulse force and assist jar.
- Reflect vibration in the drill string.
- Ensure the accelerator stroke length exceed that of the jar.
294- What is the order of fishing (BHA)?
Before going into a detailed procedure, you may need to check the following conditions:
-Tight clearance between the hole and the fish.
-The top of the fish is in a good condition.
Data that you need to know before going to fish the drill string:
-Fish length.
-Top of fish.
-Weight of fish in the mud.
-Actual turn to fully engage when screw-in.

Fishing assemble (BHA)
Type of fishing tools in open hole or cased hole

- External catch:
(A) Overshot (B) die collar
- Internal catch:
(A) Releasing spear (B) taper tap (C) screw in sub
- Fishing junk:
(A) Reverse circulating (B) junk sub (C) junk mills/pilot mills
- Fishing wire line:
(A) Ported line (B) line intact
295- What is buoyancy factor?
Buoyancy factor:
Is the factor that is used to compensate for loss of weight due to immersion in drilling
fluid.
We have two methods to calculate (BF)
1- BF = (steel density – mud density) / steel density
2- Hook load = weight in air – force up
Force up = hydrostatic pressure (HP) X cross sectional area (ID2 – OD2 X .7854)
Example:
We have 600ft of OD 9" DC ID 3" pound per feet (PPF) 192.2 mud weight 12 PPG calculate
hook load
Method (1) weight in air= 600X192.2=115320LBS hook load= weight in air-force up
Force up= (.052X12X600) X (81-9 X .7854) = 21172
Hook load= 115320 – 21172 = 94148 LBS
Method (2) BF= (65.44 – 12) / 65.44 = .8166
Hook load = 115320 X .8166 = 94170 LBS
296- How do you make Accumulator Draw Down test?
Accumulator Draw Down test
Steps Draw Down test Check capacity Accu pump
1- Install BOP at test stamp, and then connect - Shut the accumulator bottles.
single drill pipe.
- Open the bleed off valve to the tank,
2- Charge system max times 15 minutes
(Manifold psi should go to O psi) then close
3- Turn off the power supply to all accumulator bleed valve.
charge pumps.
NOTE: Make sure that the HR is fully closed and
4- Record the initial Accu pressure. the annular is
(Accu3000, manifold 1500, annular650-950) fully open prior to going through the next steps:
5- Individually close annular and pipe rams 1- Open the HR valve handle, (if applicable).
without blind ram, and record pressure and
response time. 2- Close annular valve handle.
6- To simulate closure of blind ram, open one of 3- With pumps only, record time how long it
ram. takes to regain manifold pressure to 200 psi
over desired pre-charge pressure.
7- Open HCR and record pressure and response
time. Accumulator working pressure {1500 psi = 750 (
desired psi)(2000 and 3000 psi = 1000 desired
8- Record final accumulator pressure shall be psi).
equal greater than 200PSI above
4- Record elapsed time (2 min or less).
Pre-charge.
297- What are the differences between testing tools (Test plug and Cup tester)?
Testing tools
Test plug
- Run with close end.
- Has the outer seal.

- Test all BOP without any pressure on

the well head.
- The side outlet valve blow the plug has

to be kept in the open position, because
avoid the potential damage to the
wellhead, casing, open hole, and also if
you drill an exploration well make more
precaution for safer the open hole
before test run (RTTS) packer.
Cup tester
- Run with open end drill pipe.
- Any leak can be detected by the return

of fluid from the drill pipe.
- Has a cup of rubber.
- Test all BOP except blind ram.
- Can test wellhead.
122- What is the mean by horsepower?

(HP) is means power of electrical motor by horsepower
1HP= 750 watt
123- What is the function of relief valve on Accumulator unit?
Function of accumulator unit relief valve:
If the pressure switch failed to stop the charge pumps will continue pressuring up till
bursting the accumulator unit and lines, the relief valve will bleed off any pressure more
than 3000psi.
298- What is the main function of U-TUBE on mud gas separator?
Mud gas separator
U-tube or dip tube the main function to make the mud

seal, from pumped mud from the hot mud line inside
(MGS) to not allow gas entering to the shaker, and to
allow separate gas to go to the vent line.
And also effect in maximum operating pressure while

killing.
-U-tube height.
-mud seal weight
- The gauge of (MGS) is a maximum of 20 psi.
To calculate maximum operating pressure =
0.052 x U-tube height x mud seal weight, it will give you

how much operating pressure.
The separator is installed downstream of the chock manifold to separate gas from the drilling
fluid
There are two types of (MGS): atmospheric, pressurized
(A) The atmospheric
Type separator there are two types of atmospheric designs vertical type, horizontal type.
Horizontal type:
Its due has many advantages:
- Larger exposed liquid surface area.
- Longer retention time of the fluid.
- The gas flows perpendicular to the direction of the fluid flow.
Vertical type:
Is stander equipment on nearly all rig and is referred to in the field as gas buster, poor boy operates
on the gravity or hydrostatic pressure.
- The mud from the choke line is directed to the (MGS) to remove any large volume of gas
encountered while killing.
- The removed gas is directed away from the rig personal to a remote location and vented and
flared.
- The gas-cut mud is pumped to the spray chamber at a high velocity through a disc valve
- The mud strikes the inside wall of the spray chamber with enough force to drive most of the
entrapped gas out of the mud.
What are the factors that affected pressure build-up (back pressure) inside the mud gas separator?
- Vent line ID must be wide
- Vent line height must be short.
Design
1- Height (10 feet minimum height), diameter 30 inches
2- Internal baffle arrangement to assist in additional gas break out
3- Outlet diameter (8" min)
4- U Tube diameter (8" min) max height to shaker header tank 10 feet
5- 4" diameter line from chock manifold
6- Clean out valve 4", 2" flush line
7- Gas back pressure (typically from 0 to 20 psi)
(B) Pressurized mud gas separator
Is designed to operate with moderate back pressure generally 50 psi or less (installed when high
risk H2S GAS areas)
The pressurized separator is utilized to over com line pressure losses when the excessive length of
vent line is required to safely and burn the hazardous gas an extended distance from the rig.
299- What is kick-off point?
kick-off point
Kick-off point
The point between vertical drilling
and horizontal drilling, this point that
starts building angle in deviation well.
Dog leg
The rate of hole angle changes is
greater than 3 degrees per 100 feet

of the hole.
300- What are the differences between (LOT) & (FIT)?

Formation test
(LOT) leak of test (FIT) formation integrate test
It conducted in order to find the fracture It typically used for testing strength of
pressure when conducting the LOT; you will formation and shoe by increasing Bottom
pump drilling fluid until you see the fracture Hole Pressure (BHP) to designed pressure.
trend of formation. Once the formation is When you do the FIT test, you will increase
fractured, the first pressure that deviated surface pressure until it reaches the
from a trend is typically called Leak off required pressure only.
Pressure; we use the leak-off pressure to
calculate LOT There is no intention to break the formation
with (FIT) You will do (FIT) to ensure that
you will be able to drill to section target
depth and will be able to control the well in
case of well control situation without
underground blow out.
301- What is flow check best practice?

-Before (POOH).
-Fast break while drilling.
-During tripping after pull 5 stand, every 3000ft, @casing shoe, last stand (DP) before (BHA).
-After displacement.
302- What are you know about (SCR)?
Taking (SCR)
-At beginning of each shift.
-After mud properties change.
-When a long section of the hole is drilled rapidly 500feet.
-When returning to drilling after kill.
-When a change (BHA) (nozzles bit – DC – motor).
Causes affect the choice of (SCR)
-Size of choke and choke lines.
-Minimize excess pressure exerted on formations during the kill
-To allow kick fluid to be handled at surface.
-To reduce the chance of overloading the (MGS).
-Allow choke operator time to make necessary choke adjustments.
-Ability to mix kills mud.
-To reduce damage to the pump.
303- What are the yield strength and tensile strength?
Yield strength:
This is the return of the tube to its original normal position after the elimination of the
effect.
Tensile strength:
The tensile strength of the interruption, which is the highest tension the tube, endures
before it breaks.
304- What are the Nominal weight and adjusted weight drill pipe?
Nominal weight
Weight per foot without tool joint
Adjusted weight
Weight per foot including tool joint
Drill pipe consist: tool joint box, uniform body, tool joint pin.
Metal displacement calculates by adjusted weight.
Grade code Description

IF Internal Flush
EH or XH Extra Hole
SH Slim Hole
OH Open Hole
SL - H-90 Slim Line-Hughes-90
FH Full Hole
H-90 Hughes-90
WO Wide Open
NC Numbered Connection
305- What will happen when sand found with drilling mud?
- Damage in pump parts.
- Rig down time.
- Cause bit nozzle plug.
- Reduce rate of penetration.
356- What is the difference between the sweeps, spot?
Sweep: high-vis pill to circulation the hole clean
Spot : high-vis pill to put in on bottom before trip (for suspend cutting and cannot settle
in bottom)
357- What type of master bushing?
- Split type.
- Solid type
- Hinged type.
358- How you know that you have hole clean?

There are several sign that will tell you the hole is clean:
- Primarily it is the shakers clean.
- Torque decrease
- Direction tools like a rotary steerable will see a decrease in vibrations.
- Pick up and slack off weights also improve as the hole gets cleaner.
359- What is function of wash pipe?
This equipment used to transfer mud from fixed part (stand pipe, mud hoses) to moving
parts top drive, swivel.
360- WHAT DOES 6*19 IWRD stand for?
- 19 STRAND OF 6 WIRES WRAPPED AROUND AN INDEPENDENT WIRE ROPE CO
361-Where is the critical point of wear on the drilling line?

- AT THE TOP OF THE CROWN BLOCK SHEAVES ON PICKUP POINTS.
- AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAVELING BLOCK SHEVES ON PICKUP POINTS.
- AT CROSSOVER POINT ON DRAWWORK AND AT THE DEADLINE ANCHOR.
362- What are the meaning (VFD) and (SCR)?
VFD: variable frequency drive.
SCR: silicon control rectifier.
363- What is the benefit of the PH in drilling mud?
PH determination
Most drilling mud is alkaline have PH
Range of 9 to 11
0_____________________7______________________14
Acid Water Alkaline
Use high PH mud
- To prevent corrosion.
- To overcome H2S gas.
- To prevent high temperature.
364- What is the function of the heave weight drill pipe (HWDP)?
- Support weight on bit.
- Transition zone between DP and DC.
- Make string under tension.
365- What are the bottom hole problems due to unimproved drilling fluid?
- Shale sloughing.
- Lost circulation.
- Well kick and blow out.
- High bottom hole temperature.
- Stuck.
366- What is the formation lithology?
- Shale, clays and siltstones.
- Sandstone.
- Carbonate such as lime, chalk, and dolomite.
- Salt domes and stringers.
Reservoir Rock
Almost all reservoir rocks are sedimentary.
Sedimentary rocks include:
Sandstone, Conglomerate, Limestone, Dolomite
Porosity
Percentage of space between the grains of rock
Permeability
The ability of the rock to allow formation fluids to flow through it
367- What is function stabilizer and types?
- Reduce the buckling.
- Increase bit life.
- Provide angle control in direction drilling.
- Reduce chance of stuck.
Type of stabilizer:
- Spiral blade.
- Straight blade.
- Straight blade (offset).
368- What is type of Ring Gasket?
There are two types to flange (A) 6B flange, (B) 6BX flange
(A) 6B flange working pressure 2000-5000 PSI.
Type of Ring Gasket used 6B flange (R) and (RX).
(B) 6BX flange working pressure 10000 to above.
Type of Ring Gasket used 6BX flange (BX) and (6BX).
369- What is the function of greasing?
- Lubrication and cool the thread and shoulders.
- To make a good seal on shoulder.
- Prevent gulling.
- Help to make a good make up torque.
370- What is minimum bottom-up for various hole type?
Minimum recommended bottom-up for various hole type:
(A) 17" 1/2 - 12" 1/4 >30 deg. at least 3-4 bottom-up circulation at optimum parameters
(B) 17" 1/2 - 12" 1/4 < 30 deg. at least 2 bottom-up circulation at optimum parameters
(C) 8"1/2 - 6" > 30 deg. at least 2 bottom-up, < 30 deg. 1.5 bottom up at optimum
parameters
371- What is the mean by MUD-CAP?
Volume of mud pumped from annular to keep hydrostatic pressure while drilling blind
with total losses.
372- What is the definition of constant .052?
It is a pressure gradient of a fluid having weight 1 PPG
1 x 7.48 = 0.051944
(12)2
373- What are the functions of drilling mud?
- Cleaning the hole.

- Cooling and lubricating drill string.
- Lifting cutting to the surface.
- To carry information about formation.
- Stabilizing well bore.
- Controlling formation pressure.
- Suspending cutting.
Gel strength
A measure of the attractive forces between suspended solid particles in liquid when it is
static
Yield strength
A measure of the attractive forces between suspended solid particles in liquid while
circulation
374- What are the surface signs for twist-off?
- Loss of drill string weight.
- Drop in pressure.
- Increased pump speed.
- Increased rotary speed.
- Reduce drilling torque.
375- What are you know about relief valves in mud pumps?
Relief valve (pop-off valve)
The relief valve is installed on the auxiliary manifold for the purpose of protecting the
pump
From excessively high-pressure overloads
The relief valve must be installed correctly so that it will be directly contacted with the
mud pump.
Relationship between the relief valve and liner
There are different size liners and every size has max working pressure we adjust the relief
valve 80% from liner max working pressure
(EX if we change the liner from 6/12 to 51/2 should be readjusted relief valve for change
max working pressure)
Reason to change the liner
In shallow depth, we need volume no need pressure we used a large liner
In deeper depth we need pressure no need volume we used a smaller liner
Liner diameter 5" mux pressure 5000 psi
Liner diameter 51/2" mux pressure 5000 psi
376- What is the function of the accumulator unit relief valve?
The function of the accumulator unit relief valve
If the pressure switch failed to stop the charge pumps will continue pressuring up till
bursting the accumulator unit and lines, the relief valve will bleed off any pressure more
than 3000psi
To save the life of people and protect the equipment
It is important to know that about accumulator:
-Each closing unit should have a fluid reservoir tank with a capacity equal to or at least
twice the usable fluid capacity of the accumulator system and reservoir fluid is stored at
atmospheric pressure
-The purpose of having stored fluid under pressure in the accumulator bottles
To enable the (BOP) to be closed in the event of power failure
To reduce the closing time of (BOP) functions
-Use nitrogen gas in accumulator bottles because is non-flammable, an inert gas at
standard temperature, and pressure
- Reason for operating the master air valve 5 seconds prior to the function on remote
(BOP) Control panel, to allow a buildup of air pressure to operate the three positions four-
way valve
- Pressure gauge on the remote (BOP) control panel reduction when the ram closed
Accumulator pressure gauge and manifold pressure gauge
- All (BOP) function can be operated from the driller remote (BOP) control panel but the
hydraulic annular pressure regulator cannot be adjusted from the driller remote (BOP)
control panel
- Three positions four ways valve means
Open, Neutral, Close
Inside accumulator oil going to four orientation
377- What is a good practice while the survey?
Stuck pipe prevention good practices while surveying:
- After drilling at Kelly down ream the recently drilled hole section sufficiently to avoid any
problem
(Wash up & ream down to clean cutting around BHA and bit)
- Ensure (MWD) engineer are ready to take a survey
- Decide when the best time to take a survey
- Discuss with MWD & DD engineers how the stationary time for the drill string can be
optimized, if the survey tack more than this time moving string and rotation make sure
string free then try to make survey again
378- What is a good practice while tripping?
- Circulation the hole rotates the string until the shakers are clean
- Take the average hook load, pick up, slack off, string weight, observe well and make sure
before starting POOH well not flow
- Never force the string into or out of the hole, if are their tight hole to avoid swabbing or
surge
- Observe well by a trip tank if any doubt run back and circulate bottom up
379- What is the good practice kick Prevention?
-Trip carefully in and out never forces string in or out to avoid swabbing or surge.
- Monitor trip in or trip out by trip tank.
- Back to bottom and circulate bottom up if any doubt of hole condition.
- Pump out if tight hole.
- Keep viscosity down to acceptable level.
- Monitor the well all the time.
- All the time keep hole fill.
380- What is the casing running procedure?
The following must be prepared prior to running casing:
-Install casing ram
-Retrieve wear bushing
-Record the annular volume between the casing and open
hole / outer casing and calculate acceptably running speeds by the depth with respect to
surge pressure
-Prepare a volume displacement schedule for monitoring volumes
-Have a circulating head on the drill floor, check correct thread type by physical installation
and have it prepared without protectors for rapid installation

-On floating rigs, ensure a XO from casing to drill pipe is available
- Monitor well all the time
381- What are the reasons that lead to an increase in the risk to MAASP?
- Incorrect casing shoe depth.
- Large kick size.
- Low fracture pressure.
- Long open hole section.
- Gas migration.
- Bad kill practices.
- Chock line friction loss.
- Unexpected High pressure.
382- What are the types of casing thread?
- LTC. (Long Thread)
- STC. (Short Threading)
- BTC. (Buttress Threading)
- New vam.
- Vam top.
383- What are types of drilling bit?
There are two types of bits:
Roller Cone Bits and fixed cutter bits
(A) Roller Cone Bits:
There are two types of roller Cone Bits
- Milled tooth roller-cone bit, (designed to drill soft formations)
- Insert roller- cone bit (TSI) means: tungsten carbide insert bits (Tungsten carbide is hard
material)
(B) Fixed cutter bits:
There are three types of fixed cutter bits
- Polycrystalline-diamond-compact (PDC)
- Naturel diamond bits
- Impregnated bits
Also (PDC) have other types for a special operation like Head coring (used to take a sample
from the formation), Sid tracking bits, Reaming bits
384- What are types of drill pipe float valves?
A drill pipe float valve is a check valve installed in the drill string that allows mud to be
pumped down but prevents flow back up.
There are two types of float valves:
- Flapper type.
- Plunger type (spring).
385- What are you know about rotating head?
- It is fit on top of BOP stack and makes seal around drill pipe which rotates we are used
when drilling with air.
- It is well bore assist.
386- What is means upset?

The transition zone between thick tool joint and thin pipe body
There are two types to upset pipe
- Internal upset
- External upset
Killing method
Wait &weight
It has only one cycle:
- The Wait and Weight method kills the kick faster and keeps wellbore and surface
pressures lower than any other method, it reduce risk break down formation when open
hole volume greater than drill string volume.
- Fluid weight is increased before circulation begins,
Hence the name Wait and Weight.
Calculations required for:
- Kill fluid density.
- Volume/strokes/time surface to bit/end of string.
- Pressure chart.
- Volume/strokes/time bit to surface.
- Total volume/strokes/time for complete circulation.
- Pressure limitations.
1- Start circulating (KMW) by gradually bring up the pumps to kill rate with using the choke
to maintain (CP) constant at the shut-in volume, and hold pump rate constant circulating
pressure should be equivalent to (ICP) to (FCP) follow chart as (KMW) pumped down the
string from surface to bit.
2- Adjust the choke maintain DP constant FCP while killing fluid pumping from the bit to
surface, Once the kill fluid reaches surface the choke should have been fully opened.
3- Shut down pump and check for flow.
4-Close choke and check pressures.
5- If no pressure is noted, open choke (bleeding any trapped pressure), open BOP.
Driller
It has two cycle:
(A) First Circulation
(Removing Kick From Well)
1- start circulating original mud (fluid) by gradually bringing the pump up to the desired kill
rate while using the choke to maintain
Constant casing pressure at the shut-in value.
2- Maintain SIDPP constant until influx is circulated out.
3- Observe well must be SIDPP = SICP if doesn’t happen and still SICP greater than SIDPP
repeat first circulation or using wait & weight method.

(B) Second circulation
1- Adjust the choke to Maintain (CP) constant (ICP) until kill mud pumped from surface to
bit.
2- Adjust the choke maintain (DP) pressure constant (FCP) while killing fluid pumping from
the bit to surface, Once the kill fluid reaches surface, the choke should have been Fully
opened.
3- Shut down pump and check for flow.
4-Close choke and check pressures.
5- If no pressure is noted, open choke (bleeding any trapped pressure), open BOP.
Bull heading
- Bull heading, or Deadheading is often used as a method of killing wells in work over
situations.
- Bull heading is only possible when there are no obstructions in the tubing and there can
be injection in
the formation without exceeding pressure restraints.
-Bull heading involves pumping back well fluid into the reservoir, displacing the tubing or
casing with a good amount of kill fluid.
Volume to be pumped = TBG + volume of area blow backer.
Must be known:
- Maximum anticipated surface pressure to avoid TBG& casing barest or collapse pressure.
- Formation fracture pressure may have to be exceeded due to low reservoir permeability.
1- Well is shut in and formation pressure is calculated. If bull heading down the tubing,
maximum pressures should be calculated.
2- Prepare a rough pressure chart of volume pumped versus maximum pressures at
surface. Friction and formation pressure must be overcome to achieve injection of the
liquid in the tubing back into the formation, If pressures or pump rate is too high, damage
to the formation may occur.
3- Once the pumped liquid reaches the formation, an increase in pump pressure may
occur. This is due to a non-native fluid injected to the formation.
4- Once the calculated amount of fluid is pumped, shut down, observe pressures. If no
pressure increase is observed, bleed off injection pressure and, again, observe.
Volumetric
The volumetric method is a way of allowing controlled expansion of gas during migration, It doesn't kill the
well but we used it when we can't working with normal circulation if there:
-Problem in the drill string. - Drill string off the bottom. - Flair in the equipment.
1- We start with kept drill pipe pressure constant.
2-Chose the working pressure range for example 100 psi.
3- Allow SIDPP increase by (WP) 100psi.
4-Calculate the volume to bleed.
Pbbl = mud gradient Dividing annular capacity.
Volume to bleed = WP Dividing Pbbl.
5- Keep drill pipe pressure constant until the influx blow BOP then lubricate fluid into the well and bleed off
the influx.
387- What is the importance of the inspection thread tubes?
- Guarantee the integrity of our connections.
- Avoid lost in hole.
- Avoid tool damage such as flooding and washout.
- To assess threads for repair.
- Customer requirements.
Inspection and maintenance, categories and frequencies
NDT inspection (non-destructive test)
Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)
- DP every 6 months, BHA each section as per contract KOC as per API every 500 hours, top
drive monorail every 6 months, sensor mud tank and driller cabin and standpipe gauge
every 6 months, drop object survey every 6 months.
CAT3 and CAT4 inspection
Handel tools every 6 months category 3 inspection CAT3 without disconnect then 6
months category 4 inspection CAT4 with full dismantle, mast and substructure CAT3 every
one year and CAT4 every 5 years, crown block CAT3 every 6 months, Drawworks every one
year CAT3, choke manifold and mud gas separator CAT3 every one year, mud pumps
every one year CAT3.
High-pressure line thickness every one year (ultrasonic)
Wire rope and lifting equipment every 6 months
Load test
Air hoist every 1year or 3years by 11/4%
BOP crane every 1 year or 3 by 11/4%
388- What do you do before carry out any job?
- Plan for each step of the job.
- Prepare and inspect tools.
- Identify hazards.
- Set control measures.
- Stop the job in case of plan/condition change.
389- What is HSE, JSA, PTW and Risk assessment?
- HSE; Health Safety Environment.
- JSA; Job Safety Analysis: is the process where hazards of each step are identified and
control measures are put in place to mitigate the sequences.
- PTW; Permit To Work: is a Signed statement by an authorized person that a non-routine
job may be carried out under controlled conditions.
- Risk Assessment: identifying the risk related to the job and put different control
measures to mitigate consequences.
390- When we do isolation and why before carry out any job?
- Before maintenance or repairing any equipment.
- To make sure energy has been released and
Nobody not operate while working in progress
391- What you understand of upwind direction?
- Opposite direction of the wind.
392- What will you do if you have an accident (need 4 steps action minimum)?
- Managing an injury.
- Ensure activities at work site are secured.
- Accident Reporting.
- Investigation.
393- SWA is an acronym meaning and who has this authority?
- Stop Work Authority.
- All Burgan employees, contractors and visitors have the authority, obligation and
responsibility to stop any operation if they feel that the situation is unsafe.
394- If an incident occurs, list the required question about the incident during
investigation?
- What Happened?
–Describe the incident as completely and as accurately as possible, relaying only the facts
of the incident. The reader should be able to “see a picture in their mind’s eye” of what
took place.
- Why Did It Happen? – Get all the facts by studying the job and situation involved. Ask
“WHY-WHAT-WHEN-HOW”.
- What Should Be Done? – List the corrective actions for each “No” answer in the Analysis
section, and any additional corrective actions.
- What Has Been Done Thus Far? – Detail all corrective actions already implemented,
including those performed immediately following the incident.
- How Will Operations Be Improved? – Explain the expected results of the corrective
actions. Detail the lessons learned from this incident and investigation.
395- A near miss is?
- A Near Miss is an Incident caused by an unsafe act or condition which leads to a release
of energy, but does not result in bodily contact, injury or illness.
396- You may be asked to submit to alcohol and drug testing under which
circumstances?
- Random Test and "for cause" testing. For example, a "Random" test might involve
periodically testing all covered employees at intervals specified by the company. "For
cause" circumstances might include such things as reasonable suspicion by a supervisor,
reports from any witnesses, unsafe or threatening behavior test.

397- Why you should never wear jewelry while on duty?
- Rig personnel shall not wear finger rings or any loose hanging jewelry while on the job
because it may be hanged in any rotating or hoisting equipment and lead to injury.
398- When you move onto the work site and are using stairs, always:
- Hand trailing technique while going up or down stairs to protect you from falling.
399- List the things you should be aware about at the work site?
- Muster point/station bell.
- SCBA's location.
- Fire system/Fire Box.
- Wind direction.
- High voltage area.
- Safe welding area.
- Equipment color code.
- Emergency Shut Down Button "ESD".
400- An all clear alarm signals that?
- There was a non-routine job had already finished like high pressure test or man riding
operation, radioactive source, etc. that required to barricade the work area.
- After all clear announce you can resume working in the area safely.
401- Cones, barriers, and barricade are used to alert you to?
- Not to get close of this area or cross the barrier as the task still in progress and have the
potential of hazards like dropped objects or high pressure testing.
402- What type of inspection do you conduct on rig?
- Visual inspection.
- Tubular inspection.
- Non-destructive testing.
403- Under no circumstances should you enter a confined space without:
- Energy Isolation.
- PTW.
- Gas test.
- Stand-by person.
- PPE and required Equipment.
405- Give a brief about the Draw works?
- It is one of the hoisting Systems of the rig that has the ability to hoist and lower drill
string, casing in the well during drilling, completion and work over operations.
406- The purpose of the Pre-job meeting is to?
- Make sure all involved personnel understand each step of the task.
- Discuss the hazards of the task and put proper control measures.
- Stop the job whenever unsafe act is observed or change in plan.
407- JSA is an acronym for?
- Job Safety Analysis: the process where hazards with each step of a job are identified and
control measures are put in place to minimize the risk.
408- The purpose of lockout/tag out procedure is to?
- Prevent an unplanned release of energy during maintenance or work.
Lockout means:
- To put a personal lock by responsible person which is approved by man in charge on
isolated equipment to make sure nobody will operate it while maintenance or work.
Tag out means:
- No lock shall be affixed without a tag stating who locked out the equipment and the date
and reason it was locked out.
409- What is A confined space?
- A space large enough and configured so that a person can bodily enter the space and
perform assigned work, has limited or restricted means of entry or exit and is not designed
for continuous occupancy.
410- MSDS is acronym meaning?
- Material Safety Data Sheet; is a written document that outlines information and
procedures for handling and working with chemicals.
List the things that MSDS does include it:
- Identification of the material and supplier
- Hazards identification
- Composition and information on ingredients
- First aid measures
- Firefighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and storage
- Exposure controls/personal protection
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
411- What is the greatest hazard when you are in a confined space?
- No ventilation, Low level of Oxygen and potential of toxic gases like H2S and CO.
412- PFAS is acronym for?
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems; system used while working at height.
413. PPE is acronym for?
- Personal Protective Equipment; Equipment should be used on work site.
414- List the required PPE at the work site?
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Coverall
- Safety boot
- Face shield/goggles
- Full body harness
- Heavy duty gloves
- Rubber gloves
- Apron
- Respirator
415- SCBA is an acronym for?
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus; is a type of respiratory protection equipment that
contains breathable compressed air.
416- Three critical elements that must be present in order for any fire to occur are:
- Oxygen. - Fuel. - Heat.
417- What is the meaning of the term risk?
- Risk is the potential that a chosen hazard will lead to harm or undesired outcome.
- Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm.
418- What are the types of drills on the rig site?

No Drill Frequency Response time Pit gain
1 pit weekly 1 min or less 3-5 bbl.
2 kick Twice weekly 2 min or less 3-5 bbl.
3 Accu. Automatic drill R/up BOP
4 PTV test daily
5 Automatic drill With test BOP
6 Fire at rig site weekly
7 Fire at camp site weekly
8 H2S weekly
9 First aid 4 weekly
419- How can you comply your rig if you well work with oil base mud?
- Change all seals and packing elements to oil base suitable ones.
- Change all mud pump spare parts to oil base suitable ones.
- Wash and clean mud tanks well.
- Verify there is no leak in any lines.
- Avoid using water hose for cleaning or washing near shaker area or mud tanks.
- Verify all rig floor area are ready for oil base no holes.
420- When should we use oil base mud?
- Used as a completion or workover fluid.
- As a spotting fluid to relieve stuck.
- As a drilling fluid to drill "Gumpo" shale.
421- What is the percentage of acid would you add to get string free?
From 5 to 30% depends on formation lithology whether it is pure limestone or with other
different rock in the stuck area. And also depends on drill pipe and tubing grades whether
it can withstand the effect of acid or not.
422- How much air pressure in rig tires?
120-150psi
423- What is the difference between basket grapple and spiral grapple?
- Basket grapple is an expandable cylinder with tapered exterior to conform to helically

tapered section in the bow.
- Spiral grapple is formed as a left hand helix with tapered exterior to confirm with
helically section in bow.
IF the fish diameter is near the maximum catch of overshot a spiral grapple is used
IF the fish diameter is considerably below the maximum catch size (usually a ½ ") a basket
grapple is used.
424- How can we drill shale formation?
- Use oil base mud.
- Provide good hole cleaning.
- Minimize connection time.
- Keep string in movement all the times.
425- What is the differential pressure? How important is it while drilling.
The difference between hydrostatic pressure of drilling mud and the formation pressure, it
is very important to provide an overbalance to prevent formation fluids from entering well
bore while drilling operation.
My best wishes
Tamer Kotb

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A- Prepare the work.

A- Is always recommended to reduce the connection time.

3- Which phase is integral part in execution of energy isolation?

B- Job Safety Analysis.

4- Explain how the restricted area / zone are identified?

A- Area barricaded and safety sign posted.

B- Safety sign posted.

C- Restricted area as discussed during the meeting.

C- 300 psi less than the closing pressure of the BOP.

D- The minimum pressure of BOP closure that ensures proper sealing.

6- Which is the risk assessment process to avoid incident?

A- Identify the work task/Identify the Hazard/Evaluate Risk/ Identify protection-measure /

C- Identify protection-measure/Reassess Risk/ Identify the Hazard/Evaluate Risk/Identify

A- Put in quarantine area/box.

B- Paint the equipment in Red.

C- Inform the Tool Pusher.

A- Mud weight + leak off pressure x well vertical depth / 10.

B- Kill mud weight + leak off pressure x 10 / measured depth.

C- Kill mud weight + leak off pressure x 10 / shoe vertical depth.

B- 1.0 Kg/L. {(120X14.7) / (1000X3.281) / 0.052} / 10

10- What is fishing in oil and gas?

A- To recover drill pipes lost in the wellbore.

B- To recover Drill collar lost in the wellbore.

C- The removal of junk, debris from the well bore.

D- All above answers are ok.

10- Describe appropriate actions necessary in the event of exposure/contact with

A- Clean interested area with gloves.

B- Call the nearest colleague.

C- Act as prescribed on SDS (Preparation data sheet).

11- How do you calculate hydrostatic pressure in an oil well?

A- Kill mud weight X vertical depth / 10.

B- Kill mud weight X measured depth /10.

C- Mud weight X vertical depth /10.

14- What is a Trip Drill?

A- Kick Drill on mud Tanks.

B- Kick Drill While Tripping.

C- Kick Drill While Drilling.

D- All answers above.

15- Identify the hazards associated to working around rotating equipment?

A- Chemical/Biological/ Level of Noise.

B- Mechanical/ Level of Noise Source of Energy.

16- How do you store lifting equipment?

A- All lifting equipment must be correctly stored in a clean, dedicated container.

B- At the HSE office.

C- Closely to pipe racks.

B- Improve the Housekeeping.

C- To have new tools on site.

A- Tool Box Talk.

A- Stop Work Authority.

A- Report to a manager or supervisor.

D- All above answers.

C- Need more information.

A- Low RPM, 0 WOB and Hight mud pump rate.

B- High RPM, O WOB and low mud pump rate.

C- High RPM, O WOB and high mud pump rate.

23- Why is important to keep on PPE during the work-task?

A- To avoid unconventional climate situation.

B- To avoid incident and professional illness.

C- To perform work-task in a comfortable way.

A- Two muster point located in opposite site.

B- Two muster point close each other.

25- Logging operations can be classified as Hot Work?

Offshore Platform Interview Q &A

Offshore Platform Interview Q &A