... Abstract The combination of well conditions such as high levels of carbon dioxide (CO 2 , an average of 15%), 85% water cuts (WC), sand production, and heavy viscous oil is one of the biggest challenges for any artificial lift system (ALS). Progressing cavity pumping (PCP) is the preferred...

... to collect a primary source of information on production rates, sampling, reservoir characterization and assess reserves for further field development. Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP) was selected as artificial lift method for testing of heavy oil exploratory wells considering low API gravity, high viscosity...

... real-time Surface-Read-Out (SRO) pressure and temperature monitoring capability, a hydraulically controlled Inflow Control Valve (ICV), a Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP) and a surface controlled electrical heat trace system. High quality well test data was acquired and the real time data was used...

... to the field and most lift methods have been tried at some point including Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs), Rod Pumps, Gaslift, Jet Pumps and Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCPs). This paper will: identify the challenges associated with each lift method in this operating environment; present a lift method...

... from separators blocked by scaling. The shortest running life was half a month. Due to the special structure, PCPs’ failure rate was much lower than the above two lifting methods. The averaged running life was around 3 months, but still limited. The main problems were pump abrasion (See Figure 2...

... umps (PCP), with elastomeric stator, is economic to run and have done well in heavy oil cold production. These elastomers are however limited in temperature (<150°C). Through research work conducted by PCM and TOTAL, Metal PCP technology has been developed to meet the high temperature requirement...

... Abstract In operation, the Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP) boosting gaseous multiphase mixture faces reliability issues that can be summarized as follows: the pump pressure is developed by the stages nearest the discharge, then the high pressure gradient causes heat to build up which commonly...

... Abstract Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP) performance has been traditionally modeled as a composition of Couette flow and Poiseuille flow, represented by pump displacement and internal slip respectively. Pump displacement can be easily calculated from pump components geometry, but calculating...

... and casing runs. It should have workable/controllable set time and should be functional in oil-, synthetic- or water-based systems. There are different types of PCP engineered for specific thief zones and lost circulation mechanisms. For losses in large natural fractures or vugular zones, the PCP...

... Abstract This paper describes an intelligent system for the management and control of petroleum wells operating with progressing cavity pumps (PCP), named CONTROL: PCP. The purpose of CONTROL: PCP is to maintain the operational conditions of PCPs within the established limits, reduce...

... spe 63042 mover elastomer case pcp Introduction The methods presented in this paper for lifting liquids from slim-hole completions deal with casings sizes ranging from 2–3/8 in. to 2–7/8 in. 1 These methods for lifting liquids from these gas wells are: (1) beam pumps, (2) progressive...

... Abstract "Pumper Controlled Production" (PCP) is a system for gathering, storing, and recalling information on the status and producing capability of oil wells. This producing capability of oil wells. This system has been operational within Humble Oil and Refining Company's South Texas...