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Title: Pumping unit geometry vs. prime mover speed variation as a method of torsional reduction in a beam and sucker rod pumping system

Abstract

Theoretically, it is possible to effect a significant reduction in peak (in-balance) torque, with resulting cost savings, in a beam and sucker rod pumping system by two different methods. The first is the optimum selection of unit geometry; while the second employs a special, low inertia (or high slip) prime mover, permitting the unit's speed variation to more closely respond to the torsional load demand. Following is a discussion of a comparative study using the most advanced predictive technique, covering two field applications, which illuminates the relative effectiveness and economy of both methods on the torsional loading of beam pumping units, as well as the effect on other selected parameters.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Lufkin Industries Inc.
OSTI Identifier:
5172268
Report Number(s):
CONF-8311217-
Journal ID: CODEN: SEAPA
Resource Type:
Conference
Journal Name:
Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: SPE 12362; Conference: Society of Petroleum Engineers production technology symposium, Lubbock, TX, USA, 14 Nov 1983
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
02 PETROLEUM; 03 NATURAL GAS; ROD PUMPS; PERFORMANCE; TORSION; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; GEOMETRY; NATURAL GAS WELLS; OIL WELLS; OPTIMIZATION; MATHEMATICS; PUMPS; WELLS; 020300* - Petroleum- Drilling & Production; 030300 - Natural Gas- Drilling, Production, & Processing

Citation Formats

Byrd, J P. Pumping unit geometry vs. prime mover speed variation as a method of torsional reduction in a beam and sucker rod pumping system. United States: N. p., 1983. Web.
Byrd, J P. Pumping unit geometry vs. prime mover speed variation as a method of torsional reduction in a beam and sucker rod pumping system. United States.
Byrd, J P. 1983. "Pumping unit geometry vs. prime mover speed variation as a method of torsional reduction in a beam and sucker rod pumping system". United States.
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