Petroleum Engineering 405 Drilling Engineering
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PETE 411
Well Drilling
Lesson 5
Hole Problems
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Lesson 5 - Hole Problems
Lost Circulation
Stuck Pipe
• Keyseat- Crooked Hole
• Differential Sticking
• Mechanical Sticking
Junk in Hole
Kicks and Blowouts
Crooked Hole
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Homework
Read:
* Applied Drilling Engineering, Ch. 1
* Definitions
HW #2 ADE 1.12, 1.13, 1.14
due Friday, Sept. 13. 2002
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Hole Problems - Lost Circulation
Indication:
Flow out < Flow in
(e.g 400 < 500)
Drop in Mud Pit Volume
Blowout
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Hole Problems- Lost Circulation
Causes:
High Formation Permeability (e.g. fractures)
Low Formation Pore Pressure
Poor Drilling Fluid Characteristics
Induced Fracturing of Formation
From Rapid Pipe Movement
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Hole Problems- Lost Circulation
Results:
Costly Mud Makeup
Loss of Production
Fire
Loss of Permit to Drill
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Hole Problems- Lost Circulation
Preventive Measures:
Crew Education
Good Mud Program
Study Wells in Area
…to be prepared
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Hole Problems- Lost Circulation
Remedial Measures:
Use Lost Circulation Material
as Mud Additive (fibrous or granular)
Drill Through Troublesome
Interval and Case Off
Decrease Mud Weight
Decrease Circulation Rate
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Hole Problems - Stuck Pipe
(drill pipe, drill collars, casing)
Indication:
Cannot Pick Up Pipe
(Venezuela case)
Causes:
Cave - ins
Keyseat - Crooked Hole
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Hole Problems - Stuck Pipe
Causes, cont’d:
Differential Pressure Sticking
Filter Cake
Deposited AFTER Circulation Stops
- While Still on Bottom
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Hole Problems - Stuck Pipe
Results:
Fishing Operations
Back off, POH, RIG w/fishing string
Loss of Hole
or at least part of the hole
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Hole Problems - Stuck Pipe
Preventive Measures:
Use Minimum Mud Weight Required
to Control Formation Pressures.
Use Special Drill Collars
(spiral)
Use Centralizers on Casing
Periodically Establish Circulation
while Running Casing or Drillpipe
in Deep Hole
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Hole Problems - Stuck Pipe
Remedial Measures:
If Circulation Can Be Established:
Erode Mud Filter Cake - at High Fluid
Velocity (speed up pumps)
Spot Special Fluid; Oil, Acid
Reduce Mud Weight as Far as Possible
Rotate Pipe - Keep Moving Pipe
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Hole Problems - Stuck Pipe
Remedial Measures:
If Circulation Cannot Be
Established:
Cut Pipe or Unscrew Joint
- and Fish
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KEY
SEAT
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P1 >> P2
P1
P2
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F = mN
Thick Filter Cake
N = DP A
Thin Filter Cake
F = m DP A
How is filter cake formed?
Pipe Stuck in Wall Cake
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Hole Problems - Junk in Hole
Indication:
Bit Parts Missing
Items from Surface Dropped
into Hole
Erratic Torque
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Hole Problems - Junk in Hole
Cause:
Negligence of Crew
Result:
Fishing Operation
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Hole Problems - Junk in Hole
Preventive Measure:
Crew Education
Remedial Measures:
Run Junk Basket
Run Basket with Collapsible Teeth
(“Poor Boy” Basket)
Run Magnet
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Hole Problems - Blowout
(oil, gas or water)
Indication:
Returns to Surface after Circulation is
Stopped (KICK!)
Well Out of Control - Big Problem!
Lost Circulation . . .
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Hole Problems - Blowout
(oil, gas or water)
[surface or underground]
Causes:
Loss of Hydrostatic Head
due to Lost Circulation
Poor drilling Fluid
Swabbing Effect while Pulling Drillpipe
Insufficient Mud Weight
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Hole Problems - Blowout
Results:
Possible Loss of Life and Property
Legal and Financial Problems
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Hole Problems - Blowout
Preventive Measures:
Crew Education
Be Alert
Blowout Control Equipment on RIG
including Pit Volume Indicators
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Hole Problems - Blowout
Remedial Action:
If on Bottom:
Use proper Mud Weight
Add Lost Circulation Materials
In Extreme Case of Blowout:
May Have to Directionally
Drill a Relief Well
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Hole Problems - Crooked Hole
Indication:
Periodic Directional Surveys
Stuck Drill String
Casing Problems
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Hole Problems - Crooked Hole
Causes:
Too much Weight on Bit
Dipping Formation
Anisotropic Formation
Too Small Drill Collars
No Stabilizers
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Hole Problems - Crooked Hole
Results:
Uneven Spacing (on bottom)
Legal Problems
Production Problems
Cementing Problems
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Hole Problems - Crooked Hole
Preventive Action:
Avoid Buckling of Drill Pipe by
using sufficient number of drill
collars
Use “Oversize” Drill Collars
Use Reamers and Stabilizers
Start the Hole Vertically
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Hole Problems - Crooked Hole
Remedial Action:
Plug Back and Sidetrack
Use Whipstock
Use Reamers in 3 Locations
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Lost Circulation Example
This Example shows how to determine the mud weight
that can be supported by the formation and also the mud
weight that will control the subsurface pressure.
Well depth = 16,000 ft
Protective casing seat = 12,500 ft
Mud Weight = 17.0 lb/gal
Drillpipe size = 4.5 in.
Hole size, casing I.D. = 8.5 in.
Annulus volume = 0.05 bbl/ft
Water required to fill hole = 20 bbl
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Before Water
After Water
Water - 20 bbls
400 ft
Mud - 17.0 lb/gal
12,500 ft
16,000 ft
BHP = ?
BHP = 13,963 psig
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Example - Solution
Determine: The effective hydrostatic head
and mud weight in lb/gal.
Solution:
20 bbl
400 ft of water
0.05 bbl / ft
Water gradient = 0.052 * 8.33 = 0.433 psi/ft
Mud gradient = 0.052 * 17 = 0.884 psi/ft
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Example 3.1
Pressure imposed at total depth:
400 ft of water x 0.433 psi/ft
= 173 psi
15,600 ft of mud x 0.884 psi/ft
= 13,790 psi
Total pressure at 16,000 ft
= 13,963 psi
13,963
Effective mud weight
16.78 lb/gal
(16,000)(0 .052)
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Example 3.1
Pressure imposed at the casing seat:
400 ft of water x 0.433 psi/ft
=
173 psi
12,100 ft of mud x 0.884 psi/ft = 10,696 psi
Total pressure at 12,500 ft
= 10,869 psi
10,869
Effective mud weight
16.72 lb/gal
(12,500)(0 .052)
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After Water
Before Water
Water - 20 bbls
400 ft
Mud - 17.0 lb/gal
10,869 psig
BHP = 13,963 psig
12,500 ft
EMW = 16.72 lb/gal
16,000 ft
EMW = 16.78 lb/gal
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Lesson 5
Hole Problems
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