Question: A preliminary oil well drilling program has been completed for a new well. The production string is of OD = 5 inches set at a

A preliminary oil well drilling program has been completed for a new well. The production string is of OD =5 inches set at a depth of 12,000ft. A production string program [detailing the applicable Casing depth, casing OD, hole size, and mud weight] has been proposed (see below).
Using the API Casing Data Sheet (in Blackboard), and safety factors (burst =1.1, collapse =1.2, tension =1.7), select appropriate:
A) Casing weight and grade for the Surface casing
B) Casing weight and grade for the Production casing
\table[[Drilling section,\table[[Casing Depth],[(feet)]],\table[[Casing size],[(inches)]],\table[[Hole size = Bit],[Size (inches)]],\table[[Mud Weight],[(ppg)]]],[Surface casing,1500,10.75,15,8.85],[Intermediate,4500,7.625,9.875,9.65],[\table[[Production],[casing]],12000,5,6.5,10.7]]
 A preliminary oil well drilling program has been completed for a

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