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What is the purpose of a production casing?
What is the purpose of a production casing?
- To enlarge the wellbore by drilling it again with a special bit
- To keep cracks open in the formation after fracture treatment
- To store the kelly while tripping
- To complete the well by running production tubing and accessories (correct)
What is the main function of a propping agent?
What is the main function of a propping agent?
- To keep cracks open in the formation after fracture treatment (correct)
- To store the kelly while tripping
- To stabilise the bit and remove dog legs
- To enlarge the wellbore by drilling it again with a special bit
What is the purpose of a protective casing?
What is the purpose of a protective casing?
- To store the kelly while tripping
- To pass the drilling line through sheaves onto the hoisting drum
- A short section of pipe used to space out casing or tubing
- An intermediate string of casing to case off troublesome zones (correct)
What does p.s.i. stand for?
What does p.s.i. stand for?
What is a pup joint mainly used for?
What is a pup joint mainly used for?
What is a rathole used for in drilling operations?
What is a rathole used for in drilling operations?
What does reactive torque refer to in drilling operations?
What does reactive torque refer to in drilling operations?
What does it mean to ream in drilling?
What does it mean to ream in drilling?
What is the main purpose of a relief well?
What is the main purpose of a relief well?
What is a reeve used for in drilling operations?
What is a reeve used for in drilling operations?