A calculated pound per gallon
increase that will be added to
the present mud weight.
Prior to the removal of the marine riser, the
riser shall be displaced with sea water.
Sufficient hydrostatic pressure or other suitable
precautions, such as mechanical or cement
plugs or closing the BOP, shall be maintained
within the well bore to compensate for the
reduction in pressure and to maintain a safe
controlled well condition.
Calculated the present BHP
ANSWER: 4,332 psi
Calculated the loss of mud HP
ANSWER: 1,845 psi
Air Gap Flow Line
90 ft 120 ft
Calculated the sea water HP
ANSWER: 1,565 psi
Sea Water Riser
3,500 ft 9.8
8.6 ppg ppg Calculated the HP difference between
mud HP lost and sea water HP
ANSWER: 280 psi
Casing
4,000 ft Convert 280 psi to a ppg at 4,880 ft
ANSWER: 1.1 ppg Riser Margen
Open Hole
880 ft Mud weight to be spotted
8,500 ft ANSWER: 10.9 ppg