6-51.
When nothing is known of the water
resources in a particular area,
the existence of water-producing
formations can be verified by
which of the following means?
1.
Exploratory drilling
2.
Inspecting outcrops of rock
formations
3.
Studying maps and documents
4.
Each of the above
6-52.
A “drilled” well is normally
drilled to a depth of what number
of feet?
1.
1,000
2.
1,500
3.
2,000
4.
2,500
Learning Objective: Recognize
the operation of rotary drilling.
6-53.
What type of drilling method
is used in areas where ground
formations are loose and
unconsolidated?
1.
Mud drilling
2.
Air drilling
3.
Down-hole-drilling
4.
Percussion drilling
6-54.
During rotary drilling, a rapid
yet smooth penetration of the
drill bit is an indication that
the bit is entering a
1.
bed of gravel
2.
formation of fine sand
3.
clay formation
4.
consolidated formation
6-55.
Of the crew members operating the
rotary well-drilling rig, who has
the responsibility for carrying
out the overall drilling program?
6-56.
Personnel engaged in well-drilling
operations should observe which of
the following safety measures?
1.
Wear tight fitting clothes
while working around moving
machinery
2.
Wear gloves when handling
wire rope or metal parts
3.
Wear safety shoes and hard
hats
4.
All of the above
6-57.
Which component of a kelly-drive
rotary well-drilling rig is
connected to the top joint of the
drill pipe?
1.
The hoisting plug
2.
The kelly
3.
The water swivel
4.
The drill collar
6-58.
Which of the following components
of the kelly-drive rotary
well-drilling rig controls the
rate of feed to the drilling bit?
1.
The kelly drum brake
2.
The hoist drum
3.
The drill collar
4.
The rotating table
6-59.
On the kelly-drive rotary
well-drilling rig, what accessory
holds the drill pipe securely
during joint addition or removal?
1.
The drill collar
2.
The hoisting plug
3.
The set of slips
4.
The kelly sub
1.
The project supervisor
2.
The tool pusher
3.
The driller
4.
The derrick hand
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