What are the precautions for using a kill manifold?

What are the precautions for using a kill manifold?
Kill manifold is an important tool in drilling, which is usually used to place valves near the wellhead to increase water pressure or suppress wellbore leakage. When using a kill manifold, the following points need to be noted:
Ensure the integrity and stability of the kill manifold. When assembling and using the kill manifold, it is necessary to check whether all components are intact and ensure that they are fixed at a safe point above the wellhead.
Understand the characteristics of the well. Before using a kill manifold, it is necessary to understand parameters such as the depth of the well, the diameter of the wellbore, the stability of the wellbore wall rock, and the pressure of the well. These parameters will affect the usage and pressure control of the kill manifold.
Use the correct materials. The kill manifold needs to be made of high-strength and corrosion-resistant materials to ensure its service life and safety. For example, producing materials such as epoxy resin and 320 steel.
Regular inspection and maintenance. The kill manifold should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure the integrity and reliability of valves, pipelines, seals, and other components.
Used in conjunction with the well killing plan. The kill manifold needs to be used in conjunction with the kill plan, including applying pressure in the event of a well loss and controlling the pressure of the well under hydraulic pressure.
Pay attention to the safety of staff. When using a kill manifold, it is necessary to pay attention to the safety of personnel. Training and guidance should be provided to operators, wearing appropriate protective equipment, regularly inspecting equipment and on-site environment to ensure safety around the wellhead.
Pay attention to environmental protection. When using kill manifolds, it is necessary to pay attention to environmental protection issues to avoid pollution and impact on the surrounding environment. It is necessary to strictly comply with relevant environmental protection regulations and standards, and properly treat wastewater, exhaust gas, etc.
In short, the correct use of kill manifolds can effectively control well leakage and ensure the safety of the wellhead. However, there are also certain risks associated with using kill manifolds. It is strongly recommended that drilling operators consider the characteristics and operating environment of the well from multiple perspectives when using kill manifolds, strengthen safety awareness and skill training, and ensure wellhead safety.