PDB 4213/PDB 4213Z

WELL CONTROL
INTRODUCTION
YOUR LECTURER

▪ ELIAS ABLLAH
▪ H/P 0127176903
▪ eliasabllah@gmail.com

Petroleum Engineering Training and Consultancy

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

SYNOPSIS

▪ This course covers topics of principle of well control as an

introduction, formation pressure analysis, kick detection &
monitoring and the behaviour of kick in different type of mud, Shut-
in procedure, fluid dynamic in well control (well killing method) and
well control equipment .
▪ In addition this course will also covers the well control equipment and
the student will also be exposed to the practical in the lab using the
drilling simulator.
▪ The course will draw upon the principals of well integrity while
drilling and combine with an understanding of operation in a safe and
controlled environment

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

OBJECTIVES

▪ To provide good understanding of the fundamental of well control

that can be applied to most well control operations.
▪ To manage pressure in well and well control operations
▪ To understand well control equipment and their procedures
▪ To select and understand of well control method for various kick
scenario

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

CLO 1 - Design pressure gradient, circulating pump pressure, maximum

allowable Annular Surface Pressure (MAASP)
CLO2 - Describe the kick indicators and kick detection
CLO3 - Explain the well control equipment and their procedures
CLO4 - Select well control method for various kick scenarios

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

COURSE OUTLINE, WEEK 1-2

Fundamental of Well Control – CLO1

▪ Categories of Well Control
▪ Understanding Fluid and Pressure
▪ Relationship Volume to Pressure
▪ Capacity, Volume and Displacement
▪ The U-Tube Concept
▪ Surface Pressure Limitation (MASSP & MISCIP)
▪ Rig Equipment & Instrumentation

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

WEEK 3-4

Causes of Kick and Kick Detection – CLO2

▪ Low density Drilling Fluid
▪ Abnormal Formation Pressure
▪ Swabbing
▪ Not Keeping the Hole Full on Trip
▪ Lost Circulation
▪ Positive Kick Indicators
▪ Indicators of Possible Kick or Increasing Formation Pressure

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

WEEK 5-6

Well Control Equipment – CLO3

▪ Ram Blow Out Preventer
▪ Annular Preventer
▪ Diverter
▪ BOP Stack Arrangement Surface Installation
▪ Choke manifold
▪ Auxiliary BOP Equipment
▪ Test & Inspection • Gasket and Seal
▪ Closing Unit – Surface Equipment

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

WEEK 7

Line Up & Shut-In Procedure – CLO3

▪ Hard and Soft Shut-Ins
▪ Hard Shut-In While Drilling with a Surface BOP Stack
▪ Hard Shut-In While Tripping with a Surface BOP Stack
▪ Hard Shut-In While Drilling with a Subsea BOP Stack
▪ Hard Shut-In While Tripping with a Subsea BOP Stack
▪ Shut-In While Running Casing
▪ Shut-In While Out of the Hole (all Rig Types) • Hang-Off Guidelines

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

WEEK 8-11

Well Control Methods – CLO4

▪ Driller’s Method
▪ Wait & Weight’s Method (Engineers Method)
▪ Volumetric Method • Bull Heading
▪ Pipe Off Bottom – Stripping to Bottom
▪ Problems & Complications While Killing

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

WEEK 12-13

Well Control in Many Environments – CLO2&3

▪ Subsea Well Control
▪ Horizontal Well Control
▪ Deep Water Well Contol
▪ HPHT Well Control
▪ Slim Hole Well Control
▪ Diverting Shallow Gas

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

Drilling Simulator Lab Week 6-8

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COURSEWORK AND FINAL EXAM

Coursework Distribution %
Quiz 1 2.5
Quiz 2 2.5
Quiz 3 2.5
Quiz 4 2.5
Test 1 – Week 5 15
Test 2 – Week 12 15
Group Assignment (Lab) 10
Total Coursework 50
Final Examination 50

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP

ELIAS ABLLAH, PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UTP