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Drilling Note Book

By tamer kotb

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Contents
1- DAILY CHECKLIST
2- DRILLING PROBLEMS
3- BOP TEST
4- ACCUMULATOR DRAWDOWN TEST
5- FORMATION TEST
6- EVALUATE TOTAL SERVICE AND CUT-OFF PRACTICE
7- DRILL STRING DESIGN
8- RUNNING CASING
9- INSPECTION CATEGORY
10- CALCULATION
11- TUBULAR DATASHEETS
12-IADC ACTIVITY CODES
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CHECK LIST
RIG FLOOR BY (DRILLER & AD)

1- Double check pipe tally.

2- Check the kill sheet that it is up date.

3-Check the Draw works & Check crown, O matic and block control is operation, Confirm the air
pressure and cooling temperature alarm working, Function test proportional lever (joystick) 2-3 times
to check the working pressure is changing quickly that means working caliper is working normal.

4- 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.

5- As possible, close and open (TDS) manual (IBOP) several time to avoid stuck, greasing wash pipe TDS
to be done by morning shift.

6- Check the (IBOP) and safety valve they are good working condition.

7- DP, DC, slips, safety clamp DC they are good working condition.

8- Check remote chock and make function test, check the stroke counter and DP gauge is working and
check hydraulic hand pump and make function test.

STATUS OF OPERATION B Y DRILLER

1- 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.

2- Current hook load pick up, slack off, rotating weight.

3- Current depth (pipe tally- joints in / joints out / BHA description)

4- current operation

(Drilling, tripping, casing, cement, N/UP BOP, N/DOWN BOP, test BOP).

5- Planned operations (remark possible risks).

6- 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.

Mud system & cellar area by (AD) & (DM)

1- Check the ditch magnet, report steel finding.

2- Check mud pump, cooling water and the pressure hydraulic in the range of 750-950psi (cross head
oil pump), by listen check that value, seat have not start wash out.

3- Check solid removing equipment, de-gasser and run it for 2 hours.

4- Check shakers that seals and frames under the screens are in good condition and made up.

5- Mud agitators, check for vibration and the Temperature from the gearbox and bearings.
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6- Check the derrick & monkey board for loss and worn / damaged items, check general hose keeping
in the rig floor, mixing area, mud tank, mud pump ….etc.

7- Check eye wash station, safety belts, and harnesses stored in good conditions.

8- Check the gap on the load sensor at the dead line anchor, (it should be 5/8").

Well control

1- Check the pressure on the BOP control unit and the remote unit on the drill floor.

(A) Accumulator to be 3000psi.

(B) Manifold pressure 1500psi.

(C) Annular preventer 950-1000psi.

2- Check chock manifold that is lineup for (hard or soft shut in as per as policy company).

3- Check the BOP and securing wires on the BOP check are on and tight.

4- Check the BOP control line for leaks.

5- Check control unit for the BOP, check if any of the 4 way valves and the regulators are leak, (remove the plug
on each side of the tank to make check)

6- Check (MGS) and drain if there is any mud is in the tank and the U-tube.

Kick warning Signs

Major warning signs POSITIVE KICK SIGNS

1- Increasing ROP. 1- Pit gain.
2- Increasing torque/drag Increased 2- Return flow rate increase.
quantity/size of cuttings. 3- Well flow with pump off.
3- Increasing temperature 4- Decrease pumps pressure.
4- Change Mud Properties. 5- Increase (SPM)
5- Decreasing shale density. (If one of the above is seen POSITIVE
6- Increased background gas KICK SIGNS shut-in the well
Connection gas. immediately to reduce the influx no
(If one of the above warning sign is need flow check).
seen flow check).
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SHUT-IN PROCEDURE

SOFT SHUT-IN PROCEDURE Hard SHUT-IN PROCEDURE

Line up remote choke is open Line up remote choke is close
Drilling trapping Drilling trapping
1- Stop rotating the 1- Position drill 1- Stop rotating the 1- Position drill
drill string, raise the string (tool joint is drill string, raise the string (tool joint is
drill string with above the drill drill string with above the drill
pumps on until tool floor). pumps on until tool floor).
joint is above the 2- Set the slips. joint is above the 2- Set the slips.
drill floor. 3- Install full drill floor. 3- Install full
2- Stop pumps. opening safety 2- Stop pumps. opening safety
3- Open chokes line valve. 3- Close BOP. valve.
HCR valve. 4- Close safety valve. 4- Open chokes line 4- Close safety valve.
4- Close BOP. 5- Open chokes line HCR valve. 5- Close BOP.
5- Close choke. HCR valves. 5- Record pit gain & 6- Open chokes line
6- Record pit gain & 6- Close BOP. (SIDPP), (SICP). HCR valves.
(SIDPP), (SICP). 7- Close choke. 7- Install inside
8- Install inside blowout preventer
blowout preventer (Non-Return Valve).
(Non-Return Valve). 8- Make-up TDS,
9- Make-up TDS, open safety valve,
open safety valve, and record pit gain
and record pit gain & (SIDPP), (SICP).
& (SIDPP), (SICP).
Well Control Preparation
Personnel Equipment Wellbore
1- Trained in well control 1- BOP should be rated for 1- Hole must be kept full at
and practice skills on rig by Maximum anticipated all times with proper mud
participating in well control surface pressure. weight to ensure
drills. 2- Equipment should be hydrostatic pressure
2- Know kick causes and pressure tested on regular control.
warning Signs. Basis. 2- Casing burst should be
3- Monitor well for kick 3- Detection equipment known and posted on rig
detection. should be maintained in floor.
4- Communicate with team good working order. 3- Formation integrity
members. should be known and
5- Know responsibilities MAASP should be posted on
and station bill. rig floor.
6- Trips carefully in & out 4- Formation pressure
never force string to avoid should be
swabbing or surge. Monitored and mud weights
6- Pump out if tight hole. adjusted accordingly.
7- Keep viscosity down to
acceptable level.
8- Back to bottom if any
doubt in hole conditions.
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Killing method

Driller method
It has two cycles:

(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.

Wait &weight method

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.
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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.

Bull heading method

- 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 method

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.

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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.

Notes bad practice:

If we kept CP constant when the influx migration to up CP will increase that lead to open choke and
then decrease BHP and take another influx.

Bad practice during kill operation

Driller method Wait &weight method

When circulating a kick with first - Holding (SIDPP) constant when
circulation kept casing pressure pumped kill mud weight from surface
constant that lead to increase casing to bit, (SIDPP) have to reduce from
pressure while gas kick circulating (ICP) to (FCP) as per as charts or the
from well, and then open choke to kept schedule the drill pipe pressure
casing pressure constant resulting that decrease gradually if we kept drill pipe
decrease in bottom hole pressure and pressure constant (ICP) you have to
take second influx. close more, and then increase in bottom
hole pressure and maybe exceed
(MAASP).
- Forget Re-zero stroke counter after
killing mud stand displace to drill
string and resulting that the bottom
hole pressure will be lower than
required.
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Killing problems
In case we're face problems during the kill well operation, shut in the well and assess the
situation.
ICP unknown Plug & washout Lost circulation Increase gas
Equipment percentage
When kill rate The factors affected Lost circulation If H2S is released
circulation pressure by a string washout: detected during a during a well
aren’t available 1- The final well control control incident:
1- Keep choke circulation pressure operation by: 1- Shut the well in.
pressure as close as (FCP). 1- Monitoring SICP & 2- Evacuate
to the SICP as 2- The slow SIDPP against unnecessarily
possible. circulating rate predicted value. person.
2- When the selected pressure. 2- An unexpected 3- Restore the liquid
kill pump rate is 3- The bottom hole requirement to seal in MGS.
reaching. pressure (BHP). close the choke to 4- Continue to kill
3- Read the drill - During kill maintain the drill the well with a
pipe pressure and operation with pipe pressure. reduced circulation
use it as the ICP. W&W method (DP) 3- By monitoring the rate.
suddenly drops drilling fluid volume
1- Shut in the well. in the mud tanks
2- Prepare a new against predicted
(DP) pressure values.
schedule. If there is a
(When the choke complete loss of
washout: DP and CP returns
both decrease, Fill the annulus with
despite closing the water at surface and
choke) record the added
- If the TDS high volume.
pressure fluid hose If there are small
develops a leak: mud losses
1- Stop the pump Reduce the fluid
while closing the pump speed,
choke. keeping BHP as
2- Close the close to formation
remotely operated pressure as
TDS well control possible.
valve. (If the (DP) pressure
3- Change the TDS starts to increase
high-pressure fluid and then doesn’t
hose to a spare hose. respond to further
choke adjustment in
- If choke is partially this case the annular
plugged (CP) it will has become packed-
increase and after off)
short time (DP) it
will increase
affecting by (CP):
1- Shut in the well.
2- Change to another
choke.
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Stuck pipe
THE CORRECT FIRST-ACTIONS TO FREE THE STRING
PACK-OFF/BRIDGE DIFFERENTIAL WELLBORE
GEOMETRY
Once pack off stuck pipe happens, reduce 1- Initially 1- If stuck while
the pump speed to avoid pressure buildup circulating at max moving up, apply
and then break down formation, leaves allowable rate, torque and jar
200-400 psi trapped pressure then move up increase circulation DOWN with
and down in the free area and never start may erode filter maximum trip load.
jarring before circulation establishes. cake to try 2- If stuck while
STUCK while string STUCK while string minimizing the moving down, do
is is stuck area. not apply torque
MOVING UP or MOVING DOWN or Differential force = and jar Up with
STATIC STATIC over balance x area Maximum trip load.
To establish Circu: To establish Circu: contact. (If apply torque with
(DO NOT JAR UP) (DO NOT DOWN UP) 2- With max flow jarring up maybe
1- Apply low pump 1- Apply low pump rate apply torque by happening twist off
pressure (200- pressure (200- 50% from makeup at the drill string
400psi). 400psi). torque DP or any from any weak post)
Maintain pressure if Maintain pressure if connection less than 3- Stop or reduce
Restricted Restricted and down to stuck circulation while
circulation is circulation is depth, release cocking the jar and
possible. possible. torque and pick up when jarring down.
2- APPLY TORQUE DO NOT APPLY and repeat 2-3 times 4- Continue jarring
and Jar down with TOROUE if not have any until the string is
maximum set down 2- Jar up by applying progress tray with free or an alternate
Weight. maximum over pull holding 80% from decision is
Allow sufficient time to jar. makeup torque DP. Made.
for jar to trip Allow sufficient 3- Stop pumps or Jarring for several
)refer to jar manual( time for jar to trip reduce to avoid hours may be
(refer to jar manual) pump force during necessary.
cooking jar and jar
trip.
4- Jar DOWN with
maximum jar-trip
load. Hold torque,
set down weight
until the jar trips
(Refer to Jar
manual).
5- Maintain slow
circulation and jar
down +/-20 times.
6- If the string does
not jar free,
continue jarring
procedure with
maximum trip load
while preparing a
pipe releasing pill.
With the string becomes free
1- Slowly attempt to reestablish circulation. 1- Rotate and work 1- Increase
2- Increase pumps speed to maximum rate. string. circulation to max
3- Work string and circulate the hole clean. 2- Circulate at Rate, rotate and
maximum rate work string.
3-Check mud 2- Ream/back-ream
specifications. the hole section.
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PACK-OFF BRIDGE DIFFERENTIAL WELLBORE

GEOMETRY
Small pieces of Medium to large Cause: Sharp changes in
formation cement or pieces of formation 1- Permeable hole angle
junk setting around setting around the formation it direction(dogleg,
the drill string, no drill string allowing allowing pore fluid under gauge hole
circulation and restricted to flow through the diameter, mobile
string movement. circulation with no rocks (sand stone, formation, stiff
string movement. limestone, assembly, key set),
carbonate). Allowing circulation,
2- Over balance. allowing progress to
3-Filter cake drilling, but not
thickness. allowing pull string
4- Pipe movement. or passing string
Always Occurrence: with under gauge
After connection, hole diameter
after survey,
opposite permeable
formation
It allows full
circulation but
doesn't allow
rotation and pipe
movement.
Stuck pipe preventions good practices
1- Monitor the shakers for formation cuttings returns if found shale, create high mud
weight to control it
2- While drilling. HIGH ROP = HIGH VOLUME OF CUTTINGS. If this is not happening, then
STOP Circulate the hole clean before continue drilling.
3- If cuttings are not coming to surface as corresponding to ROP, they are accumulating in
the well and will most likely cause problems.
4- Don’t drill faster than you can effectively clean the well.
5- Before making a new connection creating sufficient wash-up and ream down to cleaning
cutting around Bit and BHA.
6- Ensure that (MED) is ready to take the survey, and must be discussed with (MED) and
(DD) what is the stationary times and minimize it at the cross-depleted zone and inform
the driller if the survey takes more than this time work the drill string to ensure it free
and then try to take the survey again.
7- Monitor torque and drag all the time.
8- Pick up, slack off and rotating hook loads should be monitored during drilling and
before and after circulating bottoms up compared against the
Theoretical values.
8- Maintain good mud perimeter and use reinforcement materials or bridge materials at
the high permeable formation.
9- Circulate the hole and rotate the string until the shakers are clean, prior to tripping out
of the hole.
10- Circulate a minimum of 1.5 bottoms up for vertical wells, and 2 to 3 bottoms up for
deviated wells.
11- Use adequate sweeps, rotate/reciprocate the pipe one full stand during circulation of
the hole prior to pulling out.
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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 limit.
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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

1- After cocking the jar, slack off weight to 1- After cocking the jar, pick up weight to
the calculated weight indicator load. the calculated weight indicator load.
2- Lock down the break, and wait for the jar 2- Lock down the break, and wait for the jar
time to trip. time to trip.
3- Some jars took short cycle 30-60sec; 3- Wait sufficient time to jar trip, If the jar
some took long cycle 2-8 minutes. doesn’t trip, circulate at maximum rate and
4- If the jar doesn’t trip, stop pumping or allow addition time (don’t apply trapped
bleed trapped pressure and then recook pressure).
the jar and apply trip load. 5- If the jar still doesn’t trip, add more
5- If the jar still doesn’t trip, add more weight and wait more time.
weight and wait more time.

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).

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Drilling problems
Shallow Gas Lost Circulation
Shallow gas flows can be extremely The uncontrolled flow of drilling
prolific and flow of rock and sand can fluids into a down hole
be severe to the point of causing formation. This can be either a
diverter failure. partial loss, some returns to the
If shallow gas is encountered, surface, or a complete loss with
preparations should begin immediately no returns to the surface.
to evacuate all non-essential personnel. This happens when the drilling
The rig may ultimately be completely encounters a highly fracture
evacuated, depending on the severity of zone, one with low pressure-high
the event. permeability or a cavern.
Causes of Shallow Gas Kicks If drilling is continued with no
1- Overloading the annulus with returns it is called Dry or blind
cuttings, causing loss of circulation. drilling.
2- Drilled gas expanding and unloading Prevention
the annulus. 1- Maintain proper mud weight.
3- Improper hole fill while tripping. 2- Minimize annular friction
Prevention Considerations pressure.
1- Drill a pilot hole. 3- Maintain adequate hole
2- Drill riser less (when applicable – cleaning.
subsea). 4- Set casing to protect weaker
3- Restrict ROPs and control drill. formations.
4- Accurately monitor the well and If anticipated, treat mud with
drilling process. lost circulation materials (LCM).
Diverting procedure If it happens
- Do not stop pumping. - Cuttings can settle around the
- Open vent line to direction wind. (BHA) and mechanically stick the
- Close shaker line. pipe.
- Then close diverter. - Try to keep the pipe moving if
- Pump at maximum rate and switch to possible.
kill fluid without close pumps, If no kill - Fill the annulus with water or
fluid uses sea water. light mud and record the volume
- If the diverter system fails before added.
control of the well is regained or - Pump lost circulation materials
broaching to the surface occurs, Seal the zone with in the mud
evacuate all personnel, leaving the mud cement or other blockers.
pumps running on sea water at the - Dry drill or drilling with air.
maximum rate. - Set casing.
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Drill String Failures

Drill String Failures:

- When a component cannot perform its function.

- Complete separation (parting).

- Leak (washout).

Location

- Tube body, Tool Joint or Threads.

- Any drill String component.

Preventing Drill String Failures

1- Handle all tubular carefully.

2- Always fit thread protectors.

3- Prevent slip and tong damage by correct use (avoid making connections without a supported tong
even you have a high weighted drill string that will cause a bad effect on slips and drill pipe body).

4- Stab pipe with care to prevent shoulder damage (Check for shoulder damage before making up).

5-Use correct makeup torque.

6- Cycle the bottom stand of drill pipe out of the string every trip (change break out point to avoid over
torque).

7- Minimize dog legs at shallow well depths.

8- Never connect two connections without greasing.

Function of grease:

1- Lubricant and cool the thread and shoulder.

2- To make good seal on shoulder.

3- Help to make a good makeup torque.

Surface sign of twist off:

1- Loss of drill string weight.

2- Drop in pressure.

3- Increased pump speed.

4- Increase rotation speed.

5- Reduce drilling torque.

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fishing
Fishing is the technique of removing lost or stuck objects from the wellbore.
What are cases of fishing?
The need to remove or milling away: A stuck or Parted drill string or BHA, Stuck
tubing,
Packers and bridge plugs, Loose Junk that may impede drilling, Stuck logging
Tools, wire Line, Standard work overs (planned), Plug and Abandonment.
Before going into a fishing a detailed procedure, we need to check the following
conditions
- Tight clearance between the hole and Fish
- The top of the fish is In good condition.
- Fishing length, weight of Fish.
- Actual turn to fully engage when screw – in.
Main categories of fishing tools:
1- Fishing junk
(A) Junk basket: catch small objects or debris that are heavy to be circulated.
(B) Jet junk basket (reverse circulation): produces circulating force that is capable
of lifting.
(C) Junk magnets: used to retrieve ferrous debris like bit cones, bearing, pins...etc.
(2) Milling tools: they are used to grind down the upper surface of an object (to
address the top of fishing tool) some are used to drill flotcollar, bridge plug or
retainer.
There are four types of milling tools: taper mill, pilot mill, string taper mill and
junk mill.
3- External catches tools: retrieve fish by engage the outer surface of the fish.
-Die collar and overshot (long catch – short catch)
(A)Over shot grapples (B) Over shot wall hook guide
- Short catch: there is no guide and grapple control is blow the basket grapple,
permitting the basket grapple to be placed at the lower position in bowl.
- Long catch: there is guide and grapple general control above the basket grapple.
Difference between basket grapple & spiral grapple:
Basket grapple: stronger than spiral grapple, but a large clearance is required
between wellbore and fish.
Spiral grapple: it for large OD but it much thinner and can crack if fish is off-round.
4- Internal catch tools: retrieve fish by engage the inner surface of the fish.
(A) pin tap: it is used with fish that has been backed off from the string
(B) Taper tap: it is used with fish that has restricted internal diameter (make a
new thread)
(C) Casing swage: it used to restore casing buckled or collapsed casing to its
original shape and diameter.
(D) Spear: Are used for catching the internal diameter of a tubular fish (Drill pipe,
tubing and casing), like shoulder type mandrel and flush type mandrel.
5- cutting tools:
Mechanical Cutter, multistring Cutter, Inside Hydraulic Cutter, Outside Shear Pin
Cutter.
6- fishing wire line:
Parted line, Line intact
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Blowout preventer test

(BOP) timeframes Safety procedure:
1- At stamp test. 1- The pressure rating of each item to be
2- After N.UP. tested must be verified. The lowest
3- Every 14 days (According to (API) not to pressure rating of the components to be
exceed 21 days). tested determines the maximum test
4- After reaper or disconnect. pressure to be used.
5- Before well test. 2- No one is to tighten or loosen any
(BOP) low-pressure test: connection under pressure.
Must be between 200 – 300PSI. 3- Ensure that all lines are fitted with a
(BOP) high-pressure test: safety line.
Must equal the rated (WP) of the equipment 4- Ensure that no person is in the
or the pressure otherwise approved by the immediate vicinity of components under
max expected surface pressure (wellhead test pressure.
pressure). 5- The test area is to be cordoned off with
There are three types of testing (BOP) Hazard Tape.
(A) Test in the factory (body test, factory 6- Clear communications are essential
test, shell test). during testing procedure.
- (BOP) working pressure 10K or more 7- All personnel are to be informed when
than, tests it is 150% of its working testing is to take place.
pressure. 8- Check the PM System and ensure that the
- (BOP) working pressure 5K or less than, certification on all the chiksan piping and
tests it is 200% of its working pressure. attachments are not more than 1 year old.
(B) Test on the rig (initial pressure, 9- Ensure all test gauges and recorders have
acceptance, test stump). valid Dead Weight Tester calibration
For rams, test it by 100% of its working certificates.
pressure. BOP pressure test steps:
For annular preventer, we test it by 70% of TEST # 1
its working pressure. ANNULAR PREVENTER L PRESS. 300 PSI,
(C) Test on the well "H. PRESS 3500 PSI.
Test by the max expected surface pressure TEST # 2
(wellhead pressure). TOP PIPE RAMS, MANUAL CHOKE, INNER
Shearing test: MANUAL KILL AND FOSV.
This type of test in these cases: TEST # 3
1- Explore well. TOP PIPE RAMS, HCR, OUTER MANUAN
2- Wild cat. KILL, LOWER KELLY COCK, STD.P.M, VALVE
3- New rig. # 9.
TEST # 4
TOP PIPE RAMS, UPPER KELLY COCK,
CHOKE HOSE, CHECK VALVE, CHOKE
MANIFOLE
VALVE # 1.
TEST # 5
BTM PIPE RAMS, KELLY HOSE.
TEST #6
BLIND SHEAR RAMS, KILL LINE, STD. PIPE
MANIFOLD. VALVES #3, 4, 3 AND 7, 8, 11, 12.
TEST #7 (OFF LINE TEST)
STD.PIPE MANIFOLD VALVES #5, 6, 7,8,11,
13.
TEST # (8 OFF LINE TEST)
STD. PIP MANIFOLD VALVES #
1,3,4,12,6,7,8,11.
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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.
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Accumulator Draw Down test

Steps Draw Down test Check capacity Accu pump
1- Install BOP at test stamp, and then - Shut the accumulator bottles.
connect 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 bleed valve.
accumulator charge pumps. NOTE: Make sure that the HR is fully closed
4- Record the initial Accu pressure. and the annular is
(Accu3000, manifold 1500, annular650- fully open prior to going through the next
950) steps:
5- Individually close annular and pipe rams 1- Open the HR valve handle, (if applicable).
without blind ram, and record pressure and 2- Close annular valve handle.
response time. 3- With pumps only, record time how long it
6- To simulate closure of blind ram, open takes to regain manifold pressure to 200
one of ram. psi over desired pre-charge pressure.
7- Open HCR and record pressure and Accumulator working pressure {1500 psi = (
response time. 750 desired psi)(2000 and 3000 psi = 1000
8- Record final accumulator pressure shall desired psi).
be equal greater than 200PSI above 4- Record elapsed time (2 minutes or less).
Pre-charge.
Malfunctions Accumulator Unit
Problem-related to the indicator lights when shutting in a well from a remote panel are:
1-If indicator light does not illuminate, but gauges drop and later rise back up which
means that oil has been used to move the piston of the BOP and the function is completed
so the cause is (BULB has blown).
2- If the indicator light does not illuminate and pressure gauges don’t drop, it means that
no oil has been used and the BOP piston does not move, the cause could be:
(A) The 4-way valve failed to shift.
(B) Master control valve is not depressed with the control valve of the function.
(C) No air pressure is going to the remote panel.
3- If indicator light illuminates and pressure dropped but not rise back up it means that oil
has been used, function completed but there is LEAK in the hydraulic system.
4- If close any function and the close light illuminate but the manifold pressure doesn’t
drop the problem hydraulic close line to the BOP is plugged.
5- If there decrease in Accu pressure gauge with constant manifold pressure gauge and
annular gauge the problem the Accu pump pressure switch have failed and there’s a
leaking in hydraulic Accu unit.
6- If there decrease in Accu pressure and increase in manifold pressure the problem in
manifold regulator.
7- If there decrease in Accu pressure and annular pressure the problem a leaking in the
annular hydraulic circuit.
8- If there decrease in Accu pressure and manifold pressure the problem a leaking in the
manifold hydraulic circuit.
9- If there several leaks in annular and you close upper ram function and see manifold
pressure decrease to zero the right action activate the by-pass function, if there problem
in Accu pressure close ram by ram lock screws.
10- If there several leaks in annular and you close upper ram function and see manifold
pressure decrease to zero and Accu decrease and then change pump activate right action
place upper ram to open and then close lower ram.
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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 Hole Pressure (BHP) to designed pressure.
fracture trend of formation. Once the When you do the FIT test, you will increase
formation is fractured, the first pressure surface pressure until it reaches the
that deviated from a trend is typically required pressure only.
called Leak off Pressure; we use the leak-off There is no intention to break the
pressure to calculate LOT 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.
Test procedure
procedure in order to perform (LOT) leak of test
1- Drill out the shoe, rat hole and 10 - 15 ft. of new hole.
2- Circulate the hole clean and condition the mud to a consistent density.
3- Pull the drill string +/- 10 ft. above the shoe.
4- Rig up the cement pump on the drill string and pressure test surface lines/system for
Leaks.
5- Close the annular (or ram) BOP and begin the test.
6- Maintain a constant pump rate during test (1/4 to 1 bbl. /min maximum).
7- Plot pressure at each 1/4 bbl. increment until test is complete.
procedure in order to perform formation integrity test
1- Drill out new formation few feet, circulate bottom up and collect sample to confirm that
new formation is drilled to and (mud weight in = mud weight out) then pull string into the
casing.
2- Close annular preventer or pipe rams, line up a pump, normally a cement pump, and
circulate through an open choke line to ensure that surface line is fully filled with drilling
fluid.
3- Stop the pump and close a choke valve
4- Gradually pump small amount of drilling fluid into well with constant pump stroke.
Record total pump strokes, drill pipe pressure and casing pressure.
Pump until casing pressure reaches the pressure required for formation integrity test.
Hold pressure for few minutes to confirm pressure.
5- Bleed off pressure and open up the well. Then precede drilling operation.
Evaluate total service and cut-off practice
- The worm ports must be cut and removed at a regular time.
- The process is called slip and cut practice.
- The length of the line to be cut is calculated as follows:
Length of dram = number of lap x drum circumference
= number of lap x TT XD
D = drum diameter
Table 14.2 recommended cut-off lengths in terms of drum laps and derrick
height for a design factor =5, courtesy of API
Derrick hight,ft. Drum diameter
28 30 32
Number OD drum laps per cut-off
187 15.5 14.5 13.5
142,143,147 11.5 11.5 11.5
133,136,138 11.5 10.5 9.5
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All types of ton-mile service should be calculated and recorded in order to obtain a true picture of the total service
received from the rotary drilling line. These include:
1. Round trip ton-miles. 2. Drilling or “connection” ton-miles.
3. Coring ton-miles. 4. Ton-miles setting casing.
5. Short-trip ton-miles.
- Calculate drilling ton-miles after each trip. Failure to record drilling ton-miles is the most common mistake made
in cut-off practice. Drilling ton-miles when drilling with a Top Drive should be calculated in accordance with the
wire rope manufacturers recommended practices for Top Drive applications.
- The best cut-off program is the one with the most consistent ton-mile per foot cut values. By staying as close as
possible to the ton-mile goal, you will avoid long cuts and maintain the safest, most economical use of your rotary
drilling line. Daily visual inspection should be made for broken wires and any other damage.
IT MUST BE REMEMBERED THAT VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE WIRE ROPE MUST TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY
CALCULATIONS.

FACTORS AFFECTING ROTARY DRILLING LINE SERVICE

1- Diameter of Crown Blocks
Sizes vary from rig to rig and in some instances are not of sufficient size to offset bending fatigue. Worn grooves
will not properly support the rotary line and worn bearings set up undue wear on both the sheaves and the line.

2- Traveling Block
The same conditions concerning the sheaves apply here as with the crown block. In addition, the traveling block
must be of sufficient weight to give tight spooling on the drum as the block assembly is being raised or lowered,
when going into and coming out of the hole.

3- Drawworks
The diameter and length of drum is important. (As I mention above)

The condition of the drum clutch and brake greatly affects line lift, If these are not properly adjusted, the resulting
jerking and shock loads must be borne by the rotary line.

4-Type of String-Up - 6, 8, 10, or 12 lines

Governs the load each part of line must carry, determines the total line in the string-up, and also determines the
length of time wear points must remain in the system.

5- Dead Line Anchor or Clamp

The size, type, and condition of the anchor have a direct effect on the rotary line. If it is too small, or otherwise
distorts the line, it may form a "dog-leg" in the line which will set up a stress point. This stress point will result in
undue wear and early fatigue, necessitating a long cut to get it out of the system. It is good practice to keep the
deadline anchor covered to prevent debris and drilling fluid contaminating the diaphragm sensor, especially when
the anchor is housed in the substructure below the rig floor and is susceptible to run-off fluid from the setback
area.

6- Hole Conditions
Drilling Conditions, stuck pipe, jarring, fishing, running casing...etc.

7- Lubrication

Keep wire rope spool covered to keep rain, dust etc. off of the rope. Keep wire rope lubricated with a
lubricant which will adhere to the rope, and which is free from acid or alkali. The purpose of the
lubrication is to reduce friction and prevent corrosion.
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Procedure slip & cut

Safety precautions:

1- The drill floor must be cleared of all personnel when work on the block is to be carried out.

2- Safety harness must be worn by all persons working on the block.

3- This task is normally carried out when the bit is at the casing shoe; this is to ensure that the
maximum amount of pipe will be in the hole should the well start to flow.

4- Cutting or Slipping the drilling line must never be carried out if the pipe is in an open hole.

5- Ensure that all tools and equipment are in a clean and serviceable condition.

6- Certified wire & Shackle, Inspect.

7- Good housekeeping, check tools.

8- Pre-Job Safety meeting with all Crew, Goggles while cutting& PPE.

Precautions:

1- Refer to Wire Line Cut-off Instructions and count layers to be cut off from drilling line along the drum
from the fast line and mark with paint. Also mark the drum.

2- The Driller engages reverse drive on the drawworks, and turning very slowly.

3- Ensure that the drum can be stopped by the brake at all times with the clutch engaged.

4- The Floormen guide the wire off the drum and feed the loop down the V Door until all the wire is off
the drum.

5- Lock out the drawworks motors.

6- Secure the drilling line at the V-door.

7- Using the hydraulic wire cutters cut the Drilling Line at the paint mark after verification with a steel
line measure that the cut-off length is correct.

8- Wash and clean the wire ends.

9- Install the dead end clamp; ensure that it is correctly positioned for installing the housing on the
drum. Ensure that all clamp bolts are correctly and evenly torqued to the correct value.

10- Install the dead end on the drum, pulling the drilling line back through the drum while the
Floorman guides it into the housing.

11- Unlock the drawworks, engage forward drive and reeve the drilling line back on to the drum,
ensuring that it is tight and correctly seated in the drum grooves.

12- Pick up the weight of the traveling block and check that the wire is tight on the drum, calibration
the system.
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(SCR) Slow circulation rate

(SCR) Taking Causes affect the choice of (SCR)
-At beginning of each shift. -Size of choke and choke lines.
-After mud properties change. -Minimize excess pressure exerted on
-When a long section of the hole is drilled formations during the kill.
rapidly 500 feet. -To allow kick fluid to be handled at
-When returning to drilling after kill. surface.
-When a change (BHA) (nozzles bit – DC – -To reduce the chance of overloading the
motor). (MGS).
-Allow choke operator time to make
necessary choke adjustments.
-Ability to mix kills mud.
-To reduce damage to the pump.
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.
key person in the rig driller and derrick man must be have good communication between
us and driller must flow up (DM) all the time monitor mud system, the(DM) inform driller
about any change in mud tank transfer, change mud
Properties, flow rate, any change in cutting shape.

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.

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Drill string design

Hole 36"
Option 1 Option 2
Size Description No. Size Description No.
36” Bit 1 26" Bit 1
36” Near bit Stab 1 36" Hole Opener 1
9.75” Drill collar 2 9.75" Bit sub 1
9.75” Crossover 1 9.75" Drill collar 3
8.25” Drill Collar 5 9.75" Crossover 1
8.25" Drill Collar

Hole 26"
Rotary drilling Motor drilling
Size Description No. Size Description No.
26” Bit 1 26” Bit 1
9.75" Bit sub 1 9.5" Motor w/26” sleeve stab 1
9.75" Drill collar 1 26" String stabilizer 1
26" String stabilizer 1 9.5" Drill collar 1
9.75" Drill collar 1 26" String stabilizer 1
9.75" Drill collar 1 9.5" Drill collar 1
9.75" Cross over 1 9.5" Cross over 1
8.25" Drill collar 9 8.25" Drill collar 9
8.25" Drilling jar 1 8.25" Drilling jar 1
8.25" Drill collar 3 8.35" Drill collar 3
8.25" Cross over 1 8.25" Cross over 1
5.5" HWDP 12 5.5" HWDP 12

Hole 17 ½”
Rotary drilling Motor drilling
Size Description No. Size Description No.
17.5” Bit 1 17.5” Bit 1
9.75" Shock sub 1 17.5” Motor w/17.5” 1
9.75" Drill collar 1 17.5” Roller reamer 1
17.5” String stabilizer 1 9.75" MWD 1
9.75" Drill collar 1 9.75" Roller reamer 1
17.5” String stabilizer 1 9.75" Drill collar 2
9.75" Drill collar 2 9.75" Cross over 1
9.75" Cross over 1 8.25" Drill collar 9
8.25" Drill collar 1 8.25" Drilling jar 1
8.25" Drilling jar 1 8.25" Drill collar 3
8.25" Drill collar 9 8.25" Cross over 1
8.25" Cross over 1 5.5" HWDP 12
5.5" HWDP 12
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Hole 12 1/4”
Option 1: Motor drilling – Directional Option 2: Motor drilling – Directional
Size Description No. Size Description No.
12 ¼” Motor insert bit 1 12 ¼” Motor insert bit 1
9 ⅝” Motor 1 9 ⅝” Motor 1
12 ¼” Roller Reamer 1 8.25" Flex Joint 1
8" MWD 1 8" MWD (Power Pulse) 1
8" Oriented sub 1 8" N.M.D.C 1
8" N.M.D.C 1 12 ¼” Roller Reamer 1
12 ¼” Roller Reamer 1 8" N.M.D.C 1
8" N.M.D.C 1 8.25" DC 12
8.25" DC 12 8" Drilling Jar 1
8" Drilling Jar 1 8.1/4” D.C 3
8.1/4” D.C 3 8.1/4” X Over Sub 1
8.1/4” X Over Sub 1 5.5" HWDP 12
5.5" HWDP 12
Hole 12 1/4”
Option 3: Motor drilling – Vertical Option 4: drilling – Vertical
Size Description No. Size Description No.
12 ¼” Insert bit or PDC 1 12 ¼” Insert bit or PDC 1
9 ⅝” Motor 1 12 ¼” N. Stab 1
12 ¼” Roller Reamer 1 8.25" D.C 1
8" MWD 1 12 ¼” S. Stab 1
12 ¼” Roller Reamer 1 8.25" D.C 1
8.1/4” D.C 12 12 ¼” S. Stab 1
8" Drilling Jar 1 8.25" D.C 10
8.1/4” DC 3 8" Drilling Jar 1
8.1/4” X Over Sub 1 8.25" D.C 3
5.5" HWDP 15 8.1/4” X Over Sub 1
5.5" HWDP 15
Hole 8 1/2”
Option 1: (Directional Drilling) Option 2: (Vertical Drilling)
Size Description No. Size Description No.
8.5” PDC Bit 1 8.5” PDC Bit 1
6.3/4” RSS 1 6.3/4” Motor 1
6.3/4” MWD/LWD 1 6.1/2” S. Stab 1
8.5” S. Stab 1 6.1/2” DC 1
6.1/2” D.C 1 6.1/2” S. Stab 1
8.5” S. Stab 1 6.1/2” DC 12
6.1/2” D.C 1 6.1/2” X Over Sub 1
6.1/2” X Over Sub 1 6.1/2” Drilling Jar 1
5.5" HWDP 30 6.1/2” X Over Sub 1
6.1/2” X Over Sub 1 6.1/2” D.C 3
6.1/2” Drilling Jar 1 6.1/2” X Over Sub 1
6.1/2” X Over Sub 1 5.5" HWDP 15
5.5" HWDP 12
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Hole 6”
BHA for Drilling 6” Horizontal Hole
Size Description No. Comments
6" PDC Bit 1
6" RSS 1
4.3/4” NMDC 1
4.3/4” LWD Tool 1
4.3/4” MWD Pulser 1
4.3/4” S. Stabilizer 1
4" HWDP 9
4.3/4” X Over Sub 1
4.3/4” Drilling Jar 1
4.3/4” X Over Sub 1
4" HWDP 6
4" DP The number depends on the length of departure (to be
enough overlap)
4" X Over Sub
4" HWDP
5.5" DP The number depends on the length of departure
Well head
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Casing spool components Casing spool date

Slips casing hanger components Slips casing hanger date

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Tubing head components Tubing head date

Running Casing
Running 18 ⅝” Casing
1- Make up, thread lock and tag-weld float shoe and float collar on the first and second
casing joints.
2- Install centralizers on pipe rack as follows: 5 ft. above the shoe (over stop collar), 5 ft.
above the float collar (over stop collar), Two centralizers for the following 3 joints then
one centralizer per joint up to previous casing shoe, One positive centralizer every 3 joints
for the remaining cased hole.
3- Run 18 ⅝” casing, fill casing every three joints, check for losses or flow by using trip
sheet, physical check, geolograph chart and weight indicator.
4- Keep all pipe movement smooth and steady to avoid pressure surging and check
returns to monitor any mud losses
Running 13 ⅜” Casing
1- Make up float shoe to the 1st joint of 13 ⅜” casing joint and float collar to the Box of 2nd
joint.
2- Use thread locking compound to make up float collar and float shoe.
3- Install open hole centralizers as follows: One centralizer. 5 ft above shoe (over stop
collar), One centralizer. 25 ft above shoe (over stop collar), Two centralizers. Every joint
for the next 4 joints (over stop collar), One centralizer. every 3 joints (over stop collar) for
the remaining open hole, One positive centralizer above 18 ⅝” casing shoe if applicable,
One positive centralizer per joint for the remaining cased hole, One positive centralizer 10
ft below cellar and one centralizer 25 ft below first joint casing.
4- Retrieve wear bushing from well head 20 ¾, Hold pre-job safety meeting prior to rig up
casing equipment Discuss signals to stabber, drillers view, loose objects ,tag lines, rolling
joints on pipe-rack, pinch points, dog clamp not single joint elevator and remind last
incidents happened.
5- Run 13 ⅜” casing in hole, filling every joint for the first three joints (flow check floats)
and then fill casing every 3 joints. Check for losses or flow by using trip sheet, physical
check, and/or steady increase in string weight on weight indicator and geolograph chart.
Ensure floats are functioning properly.
6- Keep all pipe movement smooth and steady to avoid pressure surging and or sticking.
7- If casing held up, circulate and reciprocate casing for enough time to clean hole.
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Running 9 5/8” Casing

1- Retrieve wear bushing, change pipe rams to 9.5/8” and test to 3000 psi or maximum
anticipated pressure at surface.
2- Install casing shoe on the pin of the first joint and float collar on the box of the second
joint (Two joints shoe track), using thread-locking compound.
3- Do not tag-weld the shoe and float collar.
4- Flow check float equipment.
5- Install open hole centralizers as follows: 1 OH Cent. 5 ft. above shoe over stop collar, 1
OH Cent. 20 ft. above shoe over stop collar, 2 OH Cent. On the center of each the first 3
joints, (over stop collar), 1 OH Cent. each 3 joints, (over stop collars) on the center of the
joint until
13 ⅜" casing shoe, Positive centralizers: One centralizer 10 ft. below cellar and another
one 20 ft.
below it, then 2 centralizers every joint for the following 3 joints and finally one
Centralizer every 3 joints for remaining cased hole.
6- Change TDS links for casing type.
7- Hold pre-job safety meeting prior to rig up casing equipment 9 5/8", running
equipment, auto fill up tool, jam unit and PC machine. Test auto fill up tool, Discuss
signals to stabber, drillers view, loose objects, tag lines, rolling joints on pipe-rack, pinch
points, dog clamp not single joint
Elevator and remind last incidents happened.
8- RIH 9 5/8" casing as per given tally, Fill up every joint with 3 bbl. (25 stks) of mud. Use
auto fill to fill casing while RIH. Completely fill every 5 joints.
9- Use safety clamp for first 25 joints (not single joint elevator).Continue RIH till enough
weight on Martin Decker (30-35klbs).
10- Change to FMS and spider elevators.
11- RIH 9 5/8" casing with optimum speed inside 13 3/8" casing Break circulation @
casing shoe
12- - Keep all pipe movement smooth and steady to avoid pressure surging and or
sticking, If any tight hole, wash down and reciprocate the casing, never force the casing
through.
13- At bottom circulate hole 1,5-2 cycle to cleaning hole
(Meanwhile cement engineer to start mixing mix fluid for cement.)

Running 7” Casing Liner

1- Install low drag centralizers as per as pipe tally.
2- Liner Engineer to check all tools are measured (OD, ID and length, condition).
3- Drill pipe wiper plug is installed in the plug dropping head.
4- Casing joints are numbered and no excess cg joints on the pipe rack.
5- All DP's and X. O. are drifted.
6- Prepare well control x-over (7" Vam Top pin x Thread DP) connected with
FOSV on rig floor while running the 7" liner, Rig up casing running equipment, PC
machine, and held-pre-job safety meeting.
7- Run liner as per tally, filling up liner every 5 joint, Safety clamp must be used
until there is at least 15klb wt., Run casing on side door elevator and manual
slips.
8- Set on slips last liner joint. Change elevators to DP type to pick up Liner
hanger. Count the number of joints remaining on the rack, P/U and M/U 7" X 9
5/8" LINER hanger assembly with liner top packer as per liner engineer
instruction.
9- With sleeves above the rotary table, circulate 120% (154 bbl.) liner capacity @
Max 750 psi or 6 BPM (check for leakage through sleeve). Record pressure at
different rates: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 BPM Fill PBR with fresh water while circulating. DO
NOT SET SLIPS ON THE PBR EXTENTION.
10- Rig down running equipment and PC machine, while circulating, Record liner
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P/U and S/O weight with and without circulation, Continue RIH with 5 ½" D.P to
casing shoe filling up every 10 stands.

11- Ensure DP were drifted with min 2 ¾" size. Call liner hanger engineer 1 hr.
before reaching casing shoe.
12- Circulate above casing shoe @ 3-4-5-6 BPM at maximum of 800 psi, while
rotate liner at 10/20 RPM (record the related torque). Record liner P/U, S/O
weight.
13- Continue RIH in open hole with controlled speed of 1.5 mines. As per as Liner
Hanger Engineer to be on the rig floor while RIH in open hole, Minimize
stationary time to maximum 4 minutes (when you fill up in open hole connect
TDS and running slowly with pump on Keep all pipe movement smooth and
steady to avoid pressure surging and or differential sticking), Fill up string every
10 stands with maximum of 600psi.
14- NO ROTATION OF THE PIPE Continue RIH with optimum speed, If down drag
increases or the liner is held up at any depth while RIH, stop and circulate. (Don't
push the liner down). Begin circulating slowly 2-3 BPM to break gelled mud, and
then rotate liner. Increase to 6 BPM till the pressures and drags stabilize. (Do not
exceed 700 psi pressure), When free, continue RIH to bottom. Take special care
not to get liner stuck off bottom
15- Continue normal circulation @ 2-3 BPM (540 psi) to break gelled up mud.
Closely monitor if any losses.
16- Upon completing of one cycle, start rotating liner @ 15-20 RPM & circulate
@6 BPM or 600 psi maximum one bottoms up. Check for losses & MW in/out.
17- Space out liner hanger at the setting depth, count the number of stands
remaining on
The derik to verify correct numbers of joints are RIH as per the tally. Mark the
phenolic setting ball. Pump as per liner engineer, hanger stop "pipe & drop 1.500
rotation while chasing the ball. Stop rotation once ball landed and set the liner @
+/- 1900 psi.
18- Check setting, release running tool with 14 turns to the right and
check/confirm tool is released by picking up two feet – OK.
19- Set 40000 lbs. weight on liner, pressure up & shear ball seat at 2700- 3000
psi, check for returns after shearing. (Compare rates vs. pressure - before and
after tool released).
20- To avoid inducing losses post ball seat shearing and pressure surges are
following:
After ball seat sheared, wait for 5 mines before starting the pumps, increase
circulation rate in steps gradually and monitor losses, if losses observed, do not
increase pump rate.
21- Continue circulating while observing hole for any losses, meanwhile start
preparing spacers, cement & rig up surface lines.
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Inspection categories
Category I

This category involves observing the equipment during operation for indications of
inadequate performance. When in use, equipment shall be visually inspected on a daily basis
for cracks, loose fits or connections, elongation of parts, and other signs of wear, corrosion or
overloading. Any equipment found to show cracks, excessive wear, etc., shall be removed from
service for further examination.

Category II

This is Category I inspection plus further inspection for corrosion, deformation, loose or
missing components, deterioration, proper lubrication, visible external cracks, and
adjustment.

Category 111

This is Category II inspection plus further inspection, which should include NDT of critical
areas and may involve some disassembly to access specific components and to identify wear
that exceeds the manufacturer's allowable tolerances.

Category IV

This is Category III inspection plus further inspection for which the equipment is
disassembled to the extent necessary to conduct NDT of all primary-load-carrying
components as defined by manufacturer.

Equipment shall be:

- disassembled in a suitably-equipped facility to the extent necessary to permit full inspection

of all primary-load-carrying components and other components that are critical to the
equipment;

- inspected for excessive wear, cracks, flaws and deformations.

Corrections shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Prior to Category III and Category IV inspections, all foreign material such as dirt, paint,
grease, oil, scale, etc. shall be removed from the concerned parts by a suitable method (e.9.
paint-stripping, steam-cleaning, grit-blasting).
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Tubular data sheets

Eqp Size PPF Cap. Dis. Conn. Torq. ID
LB/FT
DP 2 3/8" 6.65 0.0032 0.0028 2 3/8 IF 4900 1 ¾"
DP 3 ½" 15.5(S) 0.007421 0.00058 3.5 IF 10200 2.76"
DP 3 ½" 15.5(G) 0.007421 0.00058 3.5 IF 10200 2.76"
DP 5" 19.5 (G) 0.0174 0.0076 4 ½ IF 21914 4.27"
DP 5 ½" 24.7 (G) 0.0211 0.0096 5 ½ FH 36300 4.678"
HW 5 ½" 57 0.0119 0.0207 5 ½ FH 33200 3.5"
HW 6 5/8" 70.8 0.0208 0.0257 6 5/8 FH 46875 4"
HW 3 ½" 26 0.04132 0.009204 3 ½ IF 9900 2 5/16"
HW 5" 50 0.00874 0.017936 4 ½ IF 29500 2 13/16"
DC 3 1/8" 22 0.00151 0.008 2 3/8 R 3000 1 ¼"
DC 4 ¾" 47 0.004918 0.0171 3 1/2 9900 2 ¼"
DC 6 ½" 92 0.007684 0.0335 4 ½ IF 29500 2 13/16"
DC 8 ¼" 161 0.00768 0.0586 6 5/8 R 53000 2 13/16"
DC 8 ½" 166 0.007684 0.05712 6 5/8 R 55650
DC 9 ½" 208 0.000874 0.08004 7 5/8 R 91600 2 ¾"
DC 10" 243 0.00874 0.0884 7 5/8H90 105000 3"
DC 14" 498 0.0119 0.1813 8 5/8H90 128000 3 ½"

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
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DATA SHEET WT OD ID CAP DRILL COLLAR HWDP DP

LB/F BBL/F 93/4 81/4 7 43/4 51/2 4 51/2 4

CONNECTION - - - - 7 5/8 R 65/8R NC50 NC38 VX54 VX39 VX54 VX39

ID IN - - - - 3 3 2 13/16 2 1/2 3 7/8 2 9/16 4.778 3.24

WT LB/FT - - - - 230 158 110 44 53.42 33.57 21.9 15.7

ADJ WT AS PER VAM DRILLING - - 210.19 147.13 101.44 40.30 53.42 33.57 21.96 17.54

DIS BBL/FT - - - - .0765 .0536 .0369 .0147 .0194 .0122 .0091 .0046

CAP BBL/FT - - - - .0087 .0087 .0077 .0061 .0146 .0064 .0222 .0102

26 - - - .5590 .5643 .5906 .6091 - .6273 - .6273 -

Open hole bit size

17 1/2 - - - .2532 .2052 .2314 .2499 - .2681 - .2681 -

12 1/4 - - - .1241 .0534 .0797 .0982 - .1164 - .1164 -

8 1/2 - - - .0597 - - - .0483 .0408 - .0408 -

6 - - - .0298 - - - .0131 - .0194 - .0194

20 94 21 19.124 .3553 .2629 .2892 .3077 - .3259 - .3259 -

18 5/8 87.5 19.6 17.755 .3062 .2139 .2401 .2586 - .2769 - .2769 -

13 5/8 72 14.3 12.415 .1497 .0574 .0836 .1021 - .1203 - .1203 -

Casing

13 5/8 68 14.3 12.347 .1481 .0557 .0820 .1005 - .1187 - .1187 -

9 5/8 47 10.6 8.681 .0732 - - .0256 .0513 .0438 .0577 .0438 .0577

9 5/8 43.5 10.6 8.755 .0745 - - .0269 .0525 .0451 .0589 .0451 .0589

7 29 7.65 6.184 .0371 - - - .0152 - .0216 - .0216

M/ UP TOURQE (FOOT POUNDS) 88600 50700 32300 10000 43000 18900 32000 14300

RIG TONG LINE PULL LENGTH 4.2 21095 12071 7690 2381 10238 4500 7619 3405

OVER PULL (TENSHILE STRENGTH) KLBS - - - - 1080 667 483 355

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Torque drilling bit

Size Connection Torque Torque PDC
rollercon LB/FT
LB/FT
36" 8 5/8" R 40000-60000 -
28" 8 5/8" R 40000-60000 -
22" 7 5/8" R 34000-40000 -
17 ½" 7 5/8" R 34000-40000 -
12 ¼" 6 5/8" R 28000-32000 37100-38500
8 ½" 4½R 12000-16000 12450-17750
6" 3½R 7000-9000 5175-7660
4 ½" 2 7/8 R 3075-4650 -
4 ½" 2 3/8 R 2400-4120 -
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IADC Equipment Codes

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