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Title: Dynamic analysis of plunger lift operations

Abstract

Presented is a description of a dynamic model of plunger lift operations which, as opposed to previous methods of analysis. includes calculation of the plunger velocity as the plunger and liquid slug travel up the tubing. Also an analysis of plunger cycles in a high gas-liquid ratio well is presented to indicate the maximum rate of slug buildup, and the maximum casing pressure necessary to lift the plunger and accumulated liquids. The information presented allows a more detailed engineering approach to analyzing the performance of a plunger lifted well. Refs.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Amoco Prod Co
OSTI Identifier:
6471345
Report Number(s):
CONF-811023-
Journal ID: CODEN: SEAPA
Resource Type:
Conference
Journal Name:
Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Conference: 1981 SPE annual technical conference and exhibition, San Antonio, TX, USA, 4 Oct 1981
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
02 PETROLEUM; ARTIFICIAL LIFTS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OIL WELLS; WELLS; 020300* - Petroleum- Drilling & Production

Citation Formats

Lea, J F. Dynamic analysis of plunger lift operations. United States: N. p., 1981. Web.
Lea, J F. Dynamic analysis of plunger lift operations. United States.
Lea, J F. 1981. "Dynamic analysis of plunger lift operations". United States.
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abstractNote = {Presented is a description of a dynamic model of plunger lift operations which, as opposed to previous methods of analysis. includes calculation of the plunger velocity as the plunger and liquid slug travel up the tubing. Also an analysis of plunger cycles in a high gas-liquid ratio well is presented to indicate the maximum rate of slug buildup, and the maximum casing pressure necessary to lift the plunger and accumulated liquids. The information presented allows a more detailed engineering approach to analyzing the performance of a plunger lifted well. Refs.},
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year = {Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981},
month = {Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981}
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