Subsurface Pumps
Pumps & Pipes 1November 12, 2007
Rodney K. Bane ExxonMobil Production Company
Production
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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
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Oilfield pumping equipment photos -- Clint Allen
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November 12, 2007