In reciprocating rod lift application, pumping units must be carefully controlled to maximize production and avoid fluid pound and other downhole conditions leading to premature failures, shutdowns, and lost production. It is common practice to install a Rod Pump Controller (RPC) on the well site to monitor, alert and manage the well conditions and scenarios […]
In reciprocating rod lift application, pumping units must be carefully controlled to maximize production and avoid fluid pound and other downhole conditions leading to premature failures, shutdowns, and lost production. It is common practice to install a Rod Pump Controller (RPC) on the well site to monitor, alert and manage the well conditions and scenarios […]
Project Goal and Overview – Gather true measured data in both deviated & horizontal rod-pumped wells, Plot actual downhole load & position: dynagraph cards, Provide that measured downhole data to industry for use in developing new algorithms, Improve our understanding of side loads, bending, friction, damping, and other factors resulting from well deviation.
Current models for design and analysis of rod pumped wells are based on data from vertical wells. The assumption that these models work is only theoretical. Such models have never been validated with actual measurements from deviated or horizontal wells.