FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ1

The well, if constructed to obtain water from an unconsolidated rock formation, shall be equipped with a screen that will prevent the entrance of formation material into the well

True

False

Drilling fluid essential functions include all of the following EXCEPT:

Seal wall of the borehole to reduce fluid loss

Cool and clean the drill bit

Support the wall of the borehole to prevent caving

Pushes cuttings to t he bottom of the drilling hole

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

Drilling fluid may have many essential functions to include:

Removed cuttings from the bottom of the hole

Suspend cuttings when circulation has stopped

Cool and clean the drill bit

All of the above

A Well Contractor Identification Plate should contain the following information:

Well contractor information and contractor number

Depth of well

Casing depth (ft) and inside diameter (in)

All of the above