Explore topic-wise MCQs in Petroleum Production Operations.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Petroleum Production Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Clay migration can be effectively controlled by the process using the _______

A. Hydrogen cation
B. Chlorine Anion
C. Aluminum cation
D. Hydroxy-Aluminium cation
Answer» E.
2.

For many sandstone formations, how much percentage of KCl solution is sufficient to prevent the clay disturbances?

A. 4%
B. 25%
C. 10%
D. 2%
Answer» E.
3.

X-ray diffraction tests can determine the type and overall amount of clay in a sandstone unit.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Clay dispersion is not affected by pH.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

What is the approximate diameter of dehydrated clay?

A. 4 Micron
B. 1 4 Micron
C. 40 Micron
D. 400 Micron
Answer» B. 1 4 Micron
6.

Along the United States Gulf Coast, which of the following clay percentage increases at deeper (9000-10,000ft) depths?

A. Smectite
B. Chlorite, illite, and kaolinite
C. Montmorillonite
D. Chloride and kaolinite mixed layers
Answer» C. Montmorillonite
7.

Along the United States Gulf Coast, which of the following clay percentage decreases at deeper (9000-10,000ft) depths?

A. Smectite
B. Chloride and kaolinite mixed layers
C. Montmorillonite
D. Illite
Answer» B. Chloride and kaolinite mixed layers
8.

What is dirty sand?

A. Sand that contains 10 to 20% of clay
B. Sand that contains 5 to 15% of clay
C. Sand that contains 5 to greater than 20% of clay
D. Sand that contains 1 to 5% of clay
Answer» D. Sand that contains 1 to 5% of clay
9.

Along the United States Gulf Coast, which of the following clays predominates at shallow to medium depths?

A. Smectite and illite mixed layers
B. Chloride and kaolinite mixed layers
C. Montmorillonite
D. Kaolinite
Answer» B. Chloride and kaolinite mixed layers
10.

What is clean sand?

A. Sand that contains 10 to 20% of clay
B. Sand that contains 5 to 15% of clay
C. Sand that contains 0 to 1% of clay
D. Sand that contains 1 to 5% of clay
Answer» E.