ABSTRACT
Although dynamometer testing has been common for many years, its use in the Appalachian Basin has been very limited. This paper presents the procedure and the techniques to conduct the test and interpret the valuable information that can be obtained. Several field examples depicting different problems will be presented and solutions offered to solve them and prevent future ones from happening. The paper will also show, through actual examples, that many common practice procedures employed today to produce pumping wells are not very sound and that a dynamometer test can reveal baluable information about the pumpine equipment and downhole apparatus, which otherwise could not be detected. The final outcome will be lower operating costs and more savings since the workover frequency rate on pumping wells will be significantly reduced.
