A kick simulator was used to plan for well control situations on a deep high pressure well. Results from the simulations were used to identify requirements and modify rigsite well control procedures. The result of the work is safer rig-site operations at little extra cost. Extension of this work to well design in general suggests the potential for safer well operations and simultaneous cost savings.

Keywords:
annular pressure drilling, shut-in pressure, wellbore, calculation, circulation, spe 24577, wand spe 24577, operation, upstream oil & gas, procedure
Subjects:
Pressure Management, Well control
Copyright 1992, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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