FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION EXAM

The following can be used for flow discharge control for artesian well:

Valved pipe connections

Watertight pump connections

Receiving tank

Flowing well pitless adaptor, packer

All of the above

What is the purpose of a seal on a gravel pack

Close the annular space between the top of the extension pipe and the inside of the well casing installed in the upper portion of the well

Prevent upward movement of the gravel when the well is pumped

To allow the flow of gravel into the annular space when well is in use

Both A & B

Why is the “sand lock” method considered a good way to remove a well screen

It is an old method

Soil mechanics has demonstrated that clean sand can resist high stress

Most reliable for transmitting pulling force to the well screen

Both B & C

What are two differences in drilling into soft formation versus rock?

Pipe or casing must follow the drill bit closely

Casing has to be driven

The drilling effect of the bit is a loosening/mixing action

All of the above

Every domestic well shall be tested for capacity by one of the following methods:

Pump Method

Bailer Method

Air Rotary Drill Method

Air Left Method

All of the above

WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION EXAM