A kick can be defined as a well control problem in which the pressure found within the drilled rock is greater than the mud hydrostatic pressure acting on the borehole . When this occurs, the greater formation pressure has a tendency to force formation fluids into the well bore. This fluid flow is called a […]
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Movement of drill string down hole creates pressure surges in the borehole. These pressure surges could either add to the BHP (+ve surge) or reduce the BHP (-ve surge) depending upon whether the pipe is being lowered or pulled out of the well. The +ve pressure surges commonly known as ‘surge pressures’ if excessive can
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As the rock layers are deposited one upon another, formation water is squeezed out of the pores due to the overburden. This process is called compaction. As long as the formation water has escape avenues, the formation pressure bleeds down to the ‘normal value’. The generally accepted normal value is ranging from 0.433 to 0.465
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Impacts of Well Control Incident: The successful detection and handling of threatened blowouts and kicks is a matter of utmost importance to any company in the business of oil and gas exploration and production. Today’s oil and gas operator must be prepared to adequately manage a well control incident. Due to increased liability of health,
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