Selection of artificial lift method

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6412362

Neely, B; Gipson, F; Clegg, J; Capps, B; Wilson, P

This paper summarizes the opening remarks of the panel members on a panel discussion of 'Selection of Artificial Lift Method' held at the 56th annual Fall Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME in San Antonio, Texas, October 5-7, 1981. The topics discussed include: (1) reservoir and well considerations involved in artificial lift design; (2) sucker rod pumping; (3) gas lift; (4) submersible pumping; and, (5) hydraulic pumping. Advantages and limitations of each lift method are considered.

• Research Organization: Shell Oil Co
• OSTI ID: 6412362
• Report Number(s): CONF-811023-
• Journal Information: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Conference: 1981 SPE annual technical conference and exhibition, San Antonio, TX, USA, 4 Oct 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
ARTIFICIAL LIFTS
DESIGN
OIL WELLS
GAS LIFTS
PUMPING
WELLS
020300* - Petroleum- Drilling & Production