Casing Flashcards
0
Q
Roles of casing?
A
Contain pressure Prevent hole collapse Prevent contamination Control fluid influxes Container for drilling fluids Confine hydrocarbons to the well bore Anchoring the BOP and Xmas tree
1
Q
What do you need to consider for the choice of casing / casing design?
A
- Design for burst and collapse
- Design for tension, compression, bending
- Corrosion, casing wear and temperature effects
- Lifetime cycle
2
Q
What is RIH?
A
Run in hole. Process off running the casing into the drilled hole.
