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A coupled rod and fluid dynamic model for predicting the behavior of sucker-rod pumping systems. Part 1: Model theory and solution methodology

Journal Article · · SPE Production and Facilities (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/21664-PA· OSTI ID:6629202
 [1];  [2]
  1. Unocal Production and Development Technology, Brea, CA (United States)
  2. Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States)
Equations are derived from first principles for predicting the behavior of sucker-rod pumping systems including the effects of rod and fluid dynamics, and kinematics of the surface pumping unit. Equations are also developed for both incompressible and slightly compressible fluid flow scenarios. The resulting composite rod and fluid dynamic model is solved using the MacCormack Explicit Numerical Scheme. Example problems used to validate this model are presented in a companion paper.
OSTI ID:
6629202
Journal Information:
SPE Production and Facilities (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: SPE Production and Facilities (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States) Vol. 10:1; ISSN 1064-668X; ISSN SPRFEZ
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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