Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15762 - Drill stem testing generally

Rule 5762.

(1) The supervisor in charge shall hold a crew meeting before going in the hole for a drill stem test.

(2) Measures shall be taken to exclude unauthorized employees from the area before and during drill stem testing operations.

(3) Drilling fluid density and viscosity shall be checked and maintained within specification limitations to minimize blowout possibilities.

(4) A fill-up line shall be installed exclusively to keep the casing full of drilling fluid and shall be used only for this purpose. The kill line shall be installed exclusively to provide complete well control. The kill line shall be separate from the fill-up line.

(5) A test line connection to the control head shall be securely fastened to the elevator bail.

(6) Every test plug used above the rig floor shall be attached to the elevator link by safety cable or chain.

(7) A reversing valve shall be incorporated in the test tool assembly to be able to reverse out in case of an emergency.

(8) The swivel and kelly hose shall not be used as part of the test line.

(9) A safety valve of proper size and thread configuration to fit the test string shall be readily available for emergency use on the rig floor.

(10) A test line shall be laid to a reverse pit or test tank and securely anchored.

(11) If hydrogen sulfide is suspected or known to be present in the area, the provisions of R 408.15717 shall be followed.

(12) The fluid level in the casing shall be monitored at all times while going in and coming out of the hole during a drill stem test to ensure that the hole is kept full and that swabbing does not occur.

(13) The mud box shall be hooked up and ready for use before the drill stem test tool if pulled out of the hole.

(14) The rig floor shall not be left unattended during the drill stem test.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15762

1979 AC; 1989 AACS