IPED (UK)

Subject: Well completion

Maximum Time Allowed: 3 hours
Instructions: Do not write on any part of the exam paper. All rough work should be
done in your answer booklet. All questions carry equal marks. You are required to
answer only FOUR questions

Question 1
a. What is a centralizer? What is it used for during a cement operation? [10] Draw a
centralizer. [2.5]
b. How is a well conditioned prior to a cement job? [12.5]

Question 2
a. Give an account on the following: - Intelligent well [10] - Function of tubings [10].
The account must be in your own words.
b. Draw the Mark II pumping unit. Your diagram must be clear; no labelling is required.
[5]

Question 3
a. Discuss into detail, in your own words the following problem that may be
encountered during the operation of a sucker rod pump: - Fluid pound [12.5]
b. Using an appropriate diagram describe the operation of the gas lift. [12.5]

Question 4
a. Name the device below and explain its function. [5]

b. What is a gravel pack completion? The discussion must be in your own words. [20]

Question 5
Give an account the characteristics and functions of wellhead equipment. The account
must be in your own words. [25]

Question 6
a. Examine five (5) additives used in a cement job. [10]
b. Discuss 3 functions of the conductor pipe. The discussion must be in your own
words. [15]

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Important information: Your work will be cancelled and you (the student)
disqualified from taking any IPED exams if you are found reproducing word for word
contents of the IPED study manual or textbook, copying from other candidate(s), or
copying from the internet. IPED takes examination malpractices very seriously and
will penalize severely candidates who engage in any form of exam malpractice. All
answers must be in your own words.

INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT UNITED KINGDOM