Killing

If for any reason, the overbalance in a well is lost and the hydrostatic pressure in the well drops below the formation pressure, the formation fluid called influx can enter the well. Well Killing is the process of placing the heavier fluid back in the well by displacing out the influx for regaining primary control of the well.

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