Test Policies

Test policies are a powerful feature that allows organizations to define standardized criteria for well testing. These policies help ensure consistency and quality across all well tests performed within your organization.

What are Test Policies?

A test policy defines a set of thresholds and parameters that are used to evaluate well test results. Each policy can specify different criteria for:

  • Low pressure tests
  • High pressure tests
  • Single pressure tests

Policy Components

Each pressure test type (low, high, or single) can have the following parameters:

  • Duration: The minimum time period (in minutes) required for the test
  • Stability: The acceptable range of pressure variation
  • Acceleration: The maximum allowed rate of pressure increase
  • Deceleration: The maximum allowed rate of pressure decrease
  • Min Pressure: The minimum acceptable pressure value
  • Max Pressure: The maximum acceptable pressure value

Default Policies

Each organization can have a default test policy that will be automatically applied to new well tests. This helps maintain consistency across all tests performed by your organization.

Managing Policies

Policies can be managed through the workspace settings interface. Organization administrators can:

  1. View the current default policy
  2. Modify policy parameters
  3. Reset to default values
  4. Enable/disable custom policies

Best Practices

  1. Start Conservative: Begin with conservative thresholds and adjust based on real-world results
  2. Document Changes: Keep track of policy changes and their impact on test results
  3. Regular Review: Periodically review and update policies based on operational experience
  4. Team Communication: Ensure all team members are aware of policy changes

Next Steps