The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of

test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open

hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase

linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure

and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When

it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume

pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When

this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the

well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If

it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and

The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and
the calculations below are carried out. The “Leak-off test” is used to determine the
pressure at which the rock in the open
hole section of the well just starts to break down (or “leak off”). In this type of
test the operation is terminated when the pressure no longer continues to increase
linearly as the mud is pumped into the well (See Figure 24). In practice the pressure
and volume pumped is plotted in real time, as the fluid is pumped into the well. When
it is seen that the pressure no longer increases linearly with an increase in volume
pumped (Point C) it is assumed that the formation is starting to breakdown. When
this happens a second, smaller amount of mud (generally 1/4 bbl) is pumped into the
well just to check that the deviation from the line is not simply an error (Point D). If
it is confirmed that the formation has started to “leak off” then the test is stopped and