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Instructor: Tan Nguyen Class: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM Room: MSEC 367 Office: MSEC 372 Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 4:00 pm Phone: ext-5483 E-mail: tcnguyen@nmt.edu
References
Brown, Kermit E. (1980). The Technology of Artificial Lift Methods, Volumes 1, 2a and 2b. Tulsa, OK: PennWell Publishing Co. Brown, Kermit E. (1982). Overview of Artificial Lift Systems. Journal of Petroleum Technology, Vol. 34, No. 10. Richardson, TX: Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Clegg, J.D., Bucaram, S.M. and Hein, N.W. Jr. (1993). Recommendations and
Comparisons for Selecting Artificial Lift Methods. Journal of Petroleum Technology (December), p. 1128. Richardson, TX: Society of Petroleum Engineers. Moineau, Rene (1930). Un Nouveau Capsulisme. Extracts from doctoral thesis, University of Paris.
References
Takcs, Gabor (2005). Gas Lift Manual. Tulsa , OK : PennWell Publishing. Weatherford International Ltd. (2003, 2005). Artificial Lift Products and Services . Houston : Weatherford International Ltd. Schmidt, Z. and Doty, D.R (1989): "System Analysis for Sucker-Rod Pumping." SPE Production Engineering (May), p. 125. Richardson , TX : Society of
Petroleum Engineers.
Zaba, J., (1968), Modern Oil Well Pumping. Tulsa, OK: PennWell Publishing Co.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Electrical Submersible Pump Chapter 2: Rod Sucker Pump Chapter 3: Gas Lift Chapter 4: Plunger Lift
Course Outline
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q = PI (Pavg - Pwf)
surface equipment Kinetic or potential losses due to diameter restrictions, pipe bends or
elevation changes.
We tend to associate artificial lift with mature, depleted fields, where Pavg has declined such that the reservoir can no longer produce under its natural energy. But these methods are also used in younger fields to increase production rates and improve project economics.
Intermittent gas lift, which is designed for lower-productivity wells. In this type
of gas lift installation, a volume of formation fluid accumulates inside the production tubing. A high-pressure slug of gas is then injected below the liquid, physically displacing it to the surface. As soon as the fluid is produced,
gas injection is interrupted, and the cycle of liquid accumulation-gas injectionliquid production is repeated.
intermittent gas lift may cause downhole pressure surges and lead to increased
sand production.
low-pressure, high-velocity jet. Formation fluid mixes with the power fluid, and
then passes into an expanding-diameter diffuser. This reduces the velocity of the fluid mixture, while causing its pressure to increase to a level that is sufficient to lift it to the surface
and cables.
The pumps can be modified to lift corrosive fluids and sand. ESP systems can be used in high-angle and horizontal wells if placed in straight or vertical sections of the well.
Water cut: High water cuts require a lift method that can move large volumes
of fluid
pumping or PCP systems because of drag, compressive forces and potential for
rod and tubing wear.