11 Questions
What is the first step in planning a directional well?
Establishing the target coordinates with respect to the surface location
In planning a directional well, what factors should be considered simultaneously with the well path shape?
Wellbore stability and cuttings transport
To optimize the well path, who must work together from the outset of the project?
Geoscientists and engineers
What should the initial design of a directional well propose?
Various types of paths that can be drilled economically
What type of well trajectory is most often used to hit multiple targets or avoid faulted regions?
Type II S-shaped trajectory
Which segment is included in the modified S-shaped trajectory that is not present in the regular S-shaped trajectory?
Tangent segment at the bottom
Why might the S-shaped pattern require careful consideration prior to its implementation?
The angle change occurs in harder formations
What information is required to carry out the geometric planning for a Type II well?
Final angle of inclination through target
What additional requirements are unique to directional drilling?
Increasing the size of the drilling rig
Which equipment is NOT mentioned as unique to directional drilling?
Drill pipe protectors
What is one of the considerations for directional drilling related to well trajectory planning?
Increasing the size of the wellbore
Test your knowledge on planning the directional well trajectory, including surface coordinates, geology, mud weights, offset information, rig information, casing points, well profile, and more.
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