During the process of maintaining Shut In Casing Pressure, which of the following actions is NOT part of the procedure?

Monitoring the flow rate is not part of the procedure for maintaining Shut In Casing Pressure. Maintaining Shut In Casing Pressure primarily involves actions that directly affect the pressure within the casing and ensure the integrity of the wellbore.

Stopping the pump is necessary to prevent additional fluid from entering the formation, which could alter the pressure dynamics within the casing. Increasing the strokes per minute (SPM) might be seen in other contexts where pressure needs to be managed actively, but typically, you would not be doing this during a shut-in scenario focused on maintaining the existing pressure. Circulating kill mud is an essential part of well control, particularly for addressing any influx of formation fluids and establishing a stable environment within the wellbore.

Monitoring the flow rate, while crucial for other operations, does not directly contribute to the maintenance of Shut In Casing Pressure, as this procedure is more focused on the management of pressure and fluid within the casing rather than assessing flow conditions outside of that control.