Question: Define the following, and explain how are determined. ( 5 Marks ) a . Pore pressure b . Fracture pressure c . Pressure gradient d

Define the following, and explain how are determined. (5 Marks)
a. Pore pressure
b. Fracture pressure
c. Pressure gradient
d. Mud gradient
e. Safe mud window
Then support your answer with a plot that shows relation between the mentioned pressures.
2. Based on gathered information shown in table 1.1,
a. construct a plot of Pressure vs. depth. (2 Marks)
b. Calculate mud weight (ppg, SG) and hydrostatic pressure for each depth. (3Marks)
Note: Here you can use Excel software.
Table 1. Pore pressure and fracture pressure gradients vs. depth
\table[[Depth (ft),Pore pressure gradient (psi/ft),Fracture gradient (psi/ft)],[1000,0.449,0.692],[2000,0.449,0.691],[3000,0.449,0.691],[4000,0.449,0.691],[5000,0.449,0.691],[6000,0.449,0.691],[7000,0.591,0.909],[8000,0.669,1.031],[8500,0.702,1.081],[8700,0.702,1.081],[9000,0.731,1.125],[9500,0.751,1.156],[10000,0.769,1.183],[11000,0.790,1.216],[12000,0.784,1.207]]
 Define the following, and explain how are determined. (5 Marks) a.

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