Question 3244Deck General70% to pass
While drilling at 4,000 feet with casing set to 2,000 feet, the well kicks with mud weight in the hole. Mud pumps are shut down and the blowout preventer is closed. Compared to the drilling situation, the pressure on the casing seat will be _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) increased.
When the well kicks and the blowout preventer is closed, the pressure inside the well increases, which in turn increases the pressure on the casing seat. This is because the casing is set at 2,000 feet, while the well is being drilled to 4,000 feet. The additional 2,000 feet of wellbore creates more pressure that is exerted on the casing seat when the blowout preventer is closed.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) The pressure on the casing seat can be determined since it will increase.
B) The pressure on the casing seat will not remain unchanged, as it will increase due to the well kick.
C) The pressure on the casing seat will not decrease, as it will increase due to the well kick.
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