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New 4-Stage Gas and Sand Separation Solution, Maximized via “Forced Centrifugal” Separation Utilizing Unique Dual-Vane Spiral and Gas Ventilation System

August 28, 2023January 12, 2026 by Michael Romer Comments are closed

New 4-Stage Gas and Sand Separation Solution, Maximized via “Forced Centrifugal” Separation Utilizing Unique Dual-Vane Spiral and Gas Ventilation System Brian Ellithorp – BlackJack Production Tools 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 This paper is intended to showcase a wildly unique application of a new gas & sand separation […]

Cloud Based Real-Time Monitoring of Tight Oil Field by Applications of Edge Gateway Device, Automatic Fluid Level technology and Analytical Dashboards

August 28, 2023June 9, 2024 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Cloud Based Real-Time Monitoring of Tight Oil Field by Applications of Edge Gateway Device, Automatic Fluid Level technology and Analytical Dashboards Abstract Data-monitoring & field-optimization in tight oil fields is a challenging task without innovative technologies and digital-analytical platforms. In SRP wells, real-time dyna-card and continuous fluid-level data are valuable to understand downhole pump-performance and […]

The Ken Well Manager: An Adaptive Controller For Dynamic Deviated Wells

August 28, 2023January 26, 2026 by Steve Green Comments are closed

The Ken Well Manager: An Adaptive Controller For Dynamic Deviated Wells Dallas Barrett – WellWorx Energy Solutions Russell Messer – WellWorx Energy Solutions 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 Most current pump-off control devices function using theory and technology developed in the 1970s, when “vertical” wells were more prevalent. […]

Autonomous VSD Setpoint Optimization for Sucker Rod Artificially Lifted Oil and Gas Wells

August 28, 2023June 9, 2024 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Autonomous VSD Setpoint Optimization for Sucker Rod Artificially Lifted Oil and Gas Wells Abstract Utilizing a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is a more sophisticated method to allow operators to increase their runtime by detecting when there is less fluid to produce and slowing the unit down, accordingly. Optimizing VFD setpoints is not necessarily challenging, but […]

Increasing Production by Using a Two-Stage Filtration System: Case Studies in South Texas

August 28, 2023June 9, 2024 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Increasing Production by Using a Two-Stage Filtration System: Case Studies in South Texas Abstract To deal with gas and sand problems in their conversion and rod pump wells an operator in south Texas started introducing a combined technology of two-stages solid filtration with a modified poor boy gas separator obtaining excellent results. This paper explains […]

Sucker Rod Modeling in 4-D

August 28, 2023January 26, 2026 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Sucker Rod Modeling in 4-D Dr. James Robinson – Kepler Software Engineering Tom Mills – Kepler Software Engineering 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 Sucker rod systems in deviated wells experience friction due to lateral forces exerted on the rods. These lateral forces change throughout the stroke as dynamic […]

A discussion of Rod Lift VSD control parameters, setup, and configuration for optimal operation under varying operating conditions

August 28, 2023June 9, 2024 by Steve Green Comments are closed

A discussion of Rod Lift VSD control parameters, setup, and configuration for optimal operation under varying operating conditions Abstract History shows that many operators utilize only the most basic control parameters when setting up VSDs for rod lift applications. This paper will discuss the VSD and Rod Pump Control parameters necessary for safe, reliable, and […]

Innovative Design of a Packerless Gas Separator for Mitigating Gas Issues in ESP to Rod Pump Conversion and Enhancing Well Performance

August 28, 2023January 12, 2026 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Innovative Design of a Packerless Gas Separator for Mitigating Gas Issues in ESP to Rod Pump Conversion and Enhancing Well Performance Luis Guanacas – Odessa Separator 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 This presentation describes the challenges faced by an operator in the Midland basin in the early conversion […]

Testing Hydraulic Tubing Anchors

August 28, 2023January 26, 2026 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Testing Hydraulic Tubing Anchors Walter Phillips – Black Gold Pump & Supply Jason Dominguez – Black Gold Pump & Supply 2023 ALRDC International Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Midland, TX, USA August 28-31 Hydraulic tubing anchors have been around for over 40 years, but a failure history associated with deep & deviated wells resulted in the […]

Advanced Variable Frequency Drive Control: Optimization Against Incomplete Fillage

August 28, 2023June 9, 2024 by Steve Green Comments are closed

Advanced Variable Frequency Drive Control: Optimization Against Incomplete Fillage Abstract Incomplete fillage conditions where the downhole pump does not completely fill up with incompressible liquid has been widely accepted to have detrimental effects on pumping efficiency and moreover the equipment longevity in sucker rod pumping applications. Methods of synchronizing the pump displacement to the wells […]