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Section 1.
Gauge Problem Exercises are constructed from a completed kill sheet filled-in with all relevant
volume and pressure calculations.
Each question is based on the strokes, pump rate, drill pipe and casing gauge readings at a
specific point in time during a well kill operation. Any one or a combination of these readings could
indicate the action required. Options are shown in the multiple-choice answers.
The casing and/or drill pipe pressures will only be relevant to the action if
The casing and/or drill pipe pressures given in the question are below the expected pressures, or
The casing and/or drill pipe pressures given in the question are 5 kPa or more above the
expected pressures.
Section 2.
Calculation Formula.
Abbreviations used in this document
BHP
BOP
kg/m3
kPa
kPa/m
kPa/hr
LOT
m
m/hr
m/min
m3
m3/m
m3/min
m3/stroke
MAASP
SICP
SIDPP
SPM
TVD
0.00981
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MAASP (kPa)
[Maximum Allowable Mud Density (kg/m3) Current Mud Density (kg/m3)] x 0.00981 x Shoe TVD (m)
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GAS LAWS
P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
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P2 =
P1 x V1
V2
V2 =
P1 x V1
P2
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Length of Dry Pipe (m) x Pipe Capacity (3 /m) x Drilling Mud Density (kg/3 )
Slug Density (kg/3 ) - Drilling Fluid Density (kg/3 )
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[Air Gap () + Water Depth (m)] x Mud Density (kg/3 ) - [Water Depth (m) x Sea Water Density (kg/3 )]
TVD (m) - Air Gap (m) - Water Depth (m)
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Mud Density (kg/3 ) x 0.00981 x Casing Capacity (3 /m) x Unfilled Casing Height (m)
Casing Capacity (3 /m) + Annular Capacity (3 /m)
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