Fiberglass rods present a new economic model to marginal well producers

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1996 · Petroleum Engineer International

OSTI ID:392256

Ghiselin, D

Fiberglass sucker rods are not new. They`ve been around for over a decade, and much has been done to improve upon their basic promise of high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ease of handling. Likely the main, if not the only, reason they have not assumed prominence in the market is a resistance to change, particularly when a well becomes marginal. Operators feel that changing out their rod string is like betting on a tired horse. But there are several different scenarios involving fiberglass rods that make economic sense. To understand the argument for fiberglass rods, a case by case analysis is presented.

• OSTI ID: 392256
• Journal Information: Petroleum Engineer International, Vol. 69, Issue 8; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
OIL WELLS
ROD PUMPS
NATURAL GAS WELLS
MATERIALS
FIBERGLASS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DESIGN
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ULTIMATE STRENGTH