Subsurface Pumps

Pumps & Pipes 1November 12, 2007

Rodney K. Bane ExxonMobil Production Company

Production

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

The pumping systems we use are familiar and have been around a long time. The challenge is in the techniques used to transfer energy to deeper pumps efficiently in the increasingly hostile and sensitive environments we face.

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

• Electric submersible pump– Electric power cable

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

• Electric submersible pump– Electric power cable

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

• Electric submersible pump– Electric power cable

• Hydraulic jet pump– High pressure liquid

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

• Electric submersible pump– Electric power cable

• Hydraulic jet pump– High pressure liquid

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

• Electric submersible pump– Electric power cable

• Hydraulic jet pump and reciprocating pump– High pressure liquid

• Progressing cavity pump– Rotating mechanical rods

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

• Gas Lift – Inject gas to assist with the natural flow

• Plunger Lift or Downhole Injection (Soap)– Natural well energy

• Sucker rod pump– Reciprocating mechanical rods

• Electric submersible pump– Electric power cable

• Hydraulic jet pump and reciprocating pump– High pressure liquid

• Progressing cavity pump– Rotating mechanical rods

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007

QUESTIONS?

Oilfield pumping equipment photos -- Clint Allen

Pumps & Pipes 1

November 12, 2007