New Low-Cost Simple Method to Collect Gas Lift Compressor Data using Scada, with Three Real Life Benefit Cases Traditional SCADA ▪ Stand-alone systems owned by operators ▪ Field technicians operated and maintained systems ▪ Transition to Internet SCADA ▪ Broadband and satellite communications growth ▪ Equipment now in reach of Internet-based comms ▪ Allows reliable […]
Field Installed Coiled Tubing Gas Lift Completions Jay Miller – Production Lift ALRDC Artificial Lift Workshop February 17-20, 2020 ▪ Coiled tubing conveyed gas lift strings installed in the field offer an economically viable and sound technical alternative for secondary artificial lift ▪ Combining velocity strings and gas lift is very cost effective for use […]
Back to Basics: Understanding Annulus Multiphase Flows with Applications to Gas Lift and Gas Well Deliquification Dr. Anand S. Nagoo – Nagoo & Associates LLC ALRDC Artificial Lift Workshop Oklahoma City, OK February 17-20, 2020 1. Understanding the Basic Theory (the Transport Phenomena View) • Genesis of Hydraulic Diameter Theory • Proper Mathematical Derivation/Definition & […]
Optimizing Gas Lift Pressures to Increase Production and Lower Costs Larry Harms – Optimization Harmsway LLC Tom Nations – Nations Consulting Inc. 2020 ALRDC Artificial Lift Workshop Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK February 17-20, 2020
It’s All About the Data: Deviated Downhole Data Extraction Dr. Victoria Pons – Baker Hughes Corryn Mills – Baker Hughes Bernie Boos – Baker Hughes Marcus Turner – Baker Hughes In the 1990’s an epidemic of sucker rod failures caused rise for attention. Sandia National Laboratory was endorsed to run a series of field tests […]
Two Operating Areas – Challenges & Solutions Randy De Werff – Harbison-Fischer Rodney Sands – Harbison-Fischer 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 Frequent problems with ordinary two-stage hollow valve rod pumps were causing lost production and revenue for Eagle Ford and Delaware Basin operators. Their previous pump configuration left […]
IRIS: Getting More Out of Your Wells! Dr. Victoria Pons – Baker Hughes 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 In order to maximize efficiency and production of a well, it’s rod lift installation must be optimized through appropriate control despite effects of viscous and mechanical friction. Traditionally, downhole data […]
Friction Reduction in Sucker Rod Pumping Systems Mark Turland – Western Falcon Energy Services Michael Naguib – Western Falcon Energy Services 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 This presentation focuses on application of thermoplastic lined tubing to reduce downhole friction in sucker rod pumping systems resulting in fewer failures […]
Pump Filled with Liquid is the Secret of SR Pumping O. Lynn Rowlan – Echometer Ken Skinner – Echometer 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 There are a variety of “secrets” for producing sucker rod lifted wells to provide optimum operations and profits. Recommended practices include properly installing equipment […]
Long and Slow is the Way to Go Tom J. Van Akkeren, P.E. – Production Technology Associates 2019 ALRDC/SWPSC Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop Oklahoma City, OK, USA September 9-12 The industry has had a mantra that operating with long, slow strokes will provide higher efficiency and lower failure frequencies. The presentation will cover concepts of […]