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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. | |