The following method(s) is/are not commonly acceptable for well development.

• A. The Haliburton method
• B. Surging
• C. Bailer development
• D. Air-lift development

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that well development should clean the screened interval without disrupting the surrounding formation or the screen itself. Surging, bailer development, and air-lift development are all approaches that mechanically or hydraulically loosen and remove fines in a controlled way, helping restore permeability and improve yield while keeping damage risk relatively low.

The Haliburton method is not commonly acceptable because it relies on a more aggressive, less controlled technique that can disturb the formation and the screen. This approach can push or pack fines around the screen, damage the screen or surrounding material, and produce inconsistent results. It’s harder to predict and manage water quality, drawdown, and long-term well performance, which is why it isn’t favored in standard development practice today.