Drilling

The first indication of a kick during drilling operations is from

pit level indicators

Given same stroke length and cylinder diameter, flow rates between duplex

duplex are double-acting and triplex are single-acting

To safely drill ahead, the hydrostatic mud column must exert a pressure

greater than the pore pressure but less than the fracture pressure

A controlled kick will be circulated out of the well

a diverter

If flow rate out of the well is unexpectedly greater than the flow rate into the well

we have taken a kick

On our rig-site drilling team, rig contractor personnel from highest to lowest ranking

toolpusher, driller, derrickman, roustabout

Which of the following areas typically rely on drilling service companies expertise?

drilling bits, fluids, cementing, and directional drilling & directional drilling, blowout prevention, and well monitoring

Rig selection based on the hoisting system is primarily dependent on

the maximum total derrick load

The mechanical advantage of the block and tackle is a function of the

number of lines and efficiency reduction due to friction

Rig power system performance characteristics are stated in terms of

output horsepower & fuel consumption

The drilling plan for a well might change while the well is being drilled.

TRUE

On an offshore rig, the \_________allows fluid to flow from the ocean floor

marine riser

What is the purpose of a diverter?

protects a drillship from impact

Which of the following is not a type of ram BOP?

annular

Between mud pits and drilstring, mud goes through

pumps, standpipe, gooseneck and topdrive (or kelly)