... the production capacity of the well. The Vinita-3 well used to produce by a hydraulic system. This had several mechanical failures resulting in production losses. The decision to implement the first progressive cavity pump completion (PCP) in Petroamazonas EP has been taken in order to reduce production losses...

... with 10.5 API oil. Since 2001, Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCP's) have proven to be a viable, cost-effective means of production in the Boscan Field. It contributes 23% of the total field production through 134 active PCP wells. PCP systems are the second artificial lift method most used in Boscan field...

... with resistance of high viscous fluid during movement of rod string in tubing. Movement of rod string originates shear stress that is very sensitive to viscosity of fluid. In case of using progressing cavity pump, radial shear stress occurs during clockwise rotation of rod string. In contrast, as sucker rod pump...

... production & high estimated GVF Short pumps run life Following the study of Progressing Cavity Pump Technology's behavior in Multiphase conditions (SPE95272), the subsequent development of the "New PCP" (SPE 97833), and the example of the first commercial and large scale deployment in Argentina...

... viscosity: 2000 – 4000 cP at reservoir temperature Oil viscosity: 7.5 – 9.5 °API Gas oil ratio (GOR): 80–2000 scf/STB Sand content (<2%) The most appropriate method of artificial lifting used to developed this field is progressing cavity pumping (PCP), for a current production of 160, 000...

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... volume of gas associated with heavy oil, paraffin and asphaltenes. From PCP Systems to HRPCP Systems Abstract Following the study of Progressive Cavity Pump Technology's behavior in Multiphase conditions (SPE Paper 95272 -presented at the SPE ATCE 2005 in Dallas, TX, USA) and the subsequent...

... Abstract A progressive cavity pump (PCP) characterization model is developed to predict flow characteristics under varying multiphase flowing conditions. This paper presents a procedure for modeling PCPs and its integration to grid-based network solvers including successively accelerated...

... fails, information translated in a strong evidence to reach the objective of this document. Upstream Oil & Gas progressing cavity pump concentration Software Engineering operation condition different string run life graphical history run lives artificial lift system total liquid...

... was accomplished based on experience at the Teca and Nare fields operated by Omimex Colombia where an artificial lift system shift was performed from Rod Pump (RP) into Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP), achieving significant savings in well downtime and energy comsuption at the same volume of production...

... Abstract With the main objective of reducing working times of rig equipments and this way costs for operator companies an insertable Progress Cavity Pump (PCP) has been developed. This pump is designed to be anchored in the top (by cups) and with a 2 7/8" anchor in the bottom section...

... In this context, the selection, operation and optimization of the different Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) plays an important role for following the development of the basin. This paper describes the best practices, experiences and trends, using ALS as Progressing Cavity Pump(PCP), Electric Submersible Pump(ESP...

... conditions in terms of production and performance. Upstream Oil & Gas rotational speed Artificial Intelligence rotor PCP progressing cavity pump flow rate torque volumetric efficiency differential pressure operational torque hydraulic torque artificial lift system clearance pressure...

..., in the Cerro Negro area up until 1995, conventional rod pumping units and progressive cavity pumps were used in vertical and inclined wells with production rates ranging between 200 and 600 b/d. With the incorporation of the horizontal drilling technologies in unconsolidated sands for the construction...

... Abstract Conventional sucker rods (working under torsion loads) are used nowadays to drive PCP pumping systems (Progressing Cavity Pumps). Conventional rods have been developed to work under alternating tensile stress, not under torsion stress. The use of these rods to drive PCP systems has...

... pc pump lift system rpm appropriate rodless pc lift system progressing cavity pump drilling operation downhole intervention production monitoring production enhancement completion installation and operations well performance reservoir characterization trajectory design well intervention...

... in the annular flow, during progressive cavity pumping of the heavy oil. drilling fluid selection and formulation drilling fluids and materials velocity profile modeling drilling fluid property heavy oil production finite element modeling upstream oil & gas rheological behavior flow behavior...

... of PCPOS consists of: a surface drive that contains an axial load bearing and an axial load-measuring device; a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to control the speed of the surface drive motor; a Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP); and in the case of the heavy oil applications a surface flowline diluent injection...

... the progressive cavity pump performance with two-phase flow. Our aim was to obtain the pressure and temperature profiles along the pump's stator, and to observe its behavior under different sets of variables such as gas void fraction, rotational speed and Ap. The knowledge that can be acquired will be useful...

... for many slant, deviated and horizontal progressing cavity pumping applications. The PCSPS with its proven longevity may also become a viable and economic method for vertical well progressive cavity pumping applications. Evaluation of the retrieved downhole drive system from these applications has shown...