FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ1

The borehole shall not penetrate to a depth greater than the depth at which injection will occur

True

False

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 is the objective of the bail down method of well screening:

Whole assembly is sunk into formation

Less tools are needed

Remove sand from below the screen so the screen will settle down as sand is displaced

None of the above

The base plate of a pump placed directly over the well shall be designed to form a watertight seal with:

Well casing

Pump foundation

A or B

None of the above

Regardless of the method of well construction and type of pump to be installed, the top of the casing should be terminated at least ______ inches above land surface

6 in

8 in

10 in

12 in