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Drilling Quiz

Welcome, rockhound! Think you know your way around a rig? Let's test your knowledge!

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Question #3:

What does MPD stand for?

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Question #2: What instrument is commonly used at the rig to measure drilling fluid density?

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Question #4:

You just lost pump pressure and your returns are minimal. What might be happening?

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Question #5:

Torque is up suddenly, and pump pressures are elevated. What's your next move?

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Congrats!

You won!

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Question #6 (Final Question):

You just drilled 6,681' feet in 11.5 hours, just 6' shy of the a 12-hour record. Company Man is calling and you know he wants to circulate a Bottoms Up here. Do you...?

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