Artificial Lift
Artificial Lift
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Can someone suggest a book or a website which provides information regarding Pros & Cons of the different Artificial Lift methods
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RE: Artificial Lift
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1) Beam pumps are effective for shallow depths, straight holes and fluid rates of less than 500 bfpd.Above 500 bfpd rod wear, tubing wear and pump replacement will eat you alive.
2) Positive displacement pumps(KUDU/Moyno) are effective for high volumes and shallow depths(<3000'), but sucker rods are not designed for torsional loading, so if your supplier doesn't know how to space out properly when the rods are wound up like a rubber band and shrinks you'll have a fun fishing job.
3) Gas lift works in multiple enviroments and depths, but again is for high volume wells, otherwise you can't afford the hp requirements.
4)Submersible pumps are also for high volume lift, but are sensitive to power problems and sand. If the hole is crooked you make kink the cable about 4 times trying to get it to bottom. I also don't like the fact that the moving parts are underground.
5) Jet pumps for high volumes lift are excellent and can handle some solids and can move more fluid per HP requirements. Power fluid is either water or oil, but they are not very effcient at low volumes. Also, be aware that there are jet pumps being sold that are not configured properly and are not as efficient as others.