Kick
18 July 2017
Kill line
18 July 2017

Kick tolerance (KT)

Kick tolerance is the maximum influx to equal MAASP. It can be expressed as either the maximum intensity or, more commonly, the maximum influx volume that can be taken into the wellbore and subsequently circulated out without breaking down the formation. The volume that can be tolerated depends on the influx fluid type and intensity of the kick.