Simulator Simulation

Before commencing the actual experiment, the lab instructor first went over the basic rules on how a one should operate a simulator. The first exercise that we started off with was to suspend the drill bit slightly above the bottom of the hole, while allowing the drilling fluid to slowly circulate using the desired parameters. Each group member assumed one of three responsibilities, driller, choke operator, or BOP operator.
With the well first completely shut-in, the choke operator slightly opens the choke and then the driller slowly but steadily increases the mud pump level to the desired kill rate. The choke operator stabilizes the casing pressure by simply opening or closing the choke while the pump is brought up to speed.
Once the mud