Optimization of Gas Lift Compression for Increased Production Abstract Optimizing gas lift compression is a vital component in maximizing profits from gas lift fields, however the focus of gas lift compressor operations is usually on improving reliability and maintenance costs instead of improving performance and profits from the gas lift system. A key to optimizing […]
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 Abstract Most current pump-off control devices function using theory and technology developed in the 1970s, when “vertical” wells were more prevalent. For communications, costly mesh radio networks are installed in conjunction with SCADA host programs to allow for data acquisition, requiring expensive infrastructure and […]
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 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 Abstract 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 loads traverse the rod string. New sucker rod design/analysis software can model the lateral forces in 4-D (3-D reactions in time) to provide superior […]
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 Packerless Gas Separator Design in ESP to Rod Pump Conversion Abstract This presentation describes the challenges faced by an operator in the Midland basin in the early conversion from electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) to rod pumps due to gas issues. Some examples are shown where the gas issues cause significant production losses of more […]
Testing Hydraulic Tubing Anchors Abstract Hydraulic tubing anchors have been around for over 40 years, but a failure history associated with deep & deviated wells resulted in the anchor rarely considered as a viable option for these scenarios. However, improved technology in recent years to the hydraulic anchor have resulted in better performance and runtimes […]
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 […]