1. Rod Pumping System Failure Frequency and Failure Analysis
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Comments
We need a systematic process for what comes first – Parted rods, stuck pump…
How to define what really happened first when there is no clear understanding
The initial reason for pull (prior to the rig showing up) does not always match the actual reason for the pull (which is known when the job is complete)
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Comments
Questions about Pump Shop integrity
Sometimes it seems that parts are replaced all of the time.
Was the pump failure the reason for pulling the well?
Some parts no longer meet specs (regardless why the well was pulled)
Some parts failed and caused the well to be pulled
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Comments
Same Operator said they started unannounced audits of pump shop – focusing on already repaired pumps
Checking workmanship and invoice accuracy
Does the pump shop have written specs that are approved by the Operator? Most replied “no”.
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Comments
Two companies said they were new Operators to a field
Understanding the history is not always easy
One has good information coming from pump shop on historical events
Where do failed samples go? Who controls them?
Chemical and Pump Companies should bring to Operator for review and disposal
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Comments
Short Run Time wells should get special attention
Decisions made before rig arrives
Possibly bringing two pump designs to location, tear down pulled pump and decide which of the two is run
Shut rig down while pump is taken to the shop for inspection
Shut rig down while decisions are made
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Comments
Sometimes it is difficult to explain or justify shutting down a rig while decisions are made
Originally trying to be proactive was replaced by becoming completely reactive
One Operator charges rig downtime to Reliability Team while decisions are being made
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Comments
ESP Service Company said they have a focus on determining root cause
He also said sometimes the customer comes to their shop to witness a teardown. Sometimes this turns into a productive meeting with good dialogue
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9. Who Attended the Breakout Session?
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consultant
(1)
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10. Does Your Company Have Regular Failure Meetings
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consultant
(1)
Yes 8 3 No 2*
* = Not Yet
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11. How Often Do You Have Failure Meetings
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consultant
(1)
Daily 1
Weekly 2
Monthly 3
Quarterly
Annually
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Who Attends
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consul-tant
(1)
Management 2
Engineering 8 3
Lease Op.
Well Analyst 1
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Who Attends (cont.)
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consul-tant
(1)
Rig Company 1
Chemical 4
Pump
Other
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The Team Focuses On…
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consul-tant
(1)
Recently pulled wells 7 2
Wells that are down now 3 1
Other
1 (Repeat Failures)
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15. Do You Think the Meetings are Worthwhile?
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consultant
(1)
Yes 6 2 No 1
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16. Do You Know Your Failure Frequency?
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consultant
(1)
Yes 6 1 No 4*
* = No, But it is high
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17. What is Your Failure Frequency?
Operator
(10)
Service Company (4)
Consul-tant
(1)
.10
.50 Pump Failures & .65 for All Pulls
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Do Something
FIT
FAT
SWAT
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