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Installation of Pump-Off Control Technology in Goldsmith-Cummins Deep Unit Marietta College 23 March 2005
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Introduction Background Problem & Solution Technical Description Field Criteria & Compatibility Costs Method Qualification Conclusion
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Background Goldsmith-Cummins Deep Unit Location West Texas – Permian Basin Field Properties Discovery Production Infill Drilling 5 spot water-flood Rod Pump System Figure 1 – Permian Basin
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Problem & Solution Problem Current well run-time control Does not allow run time customization Excessive costs Wasted Electricity Rod Failures Premature Pump Failure Solution Pump-Off Control Technology Benefits Reduces run time Diagnose down-hole problems
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Technical Description Rod-loading pump-off controller Load cell Position Sensor Control Interface Tools Parameters Alarms
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Field Criteria & Compatibility 3 Requirements 1. Primarily liquid production 2. Rod pumped field 3. Hospitable environment
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Costs – Individual Unit eProduction Solutions CAC 2000 Individual Installation Cost Control Interface with full graphics display $ 1,700.00 Stainless Steel Polished Rod Load Cell $ 385.00 Continuous Position Device $ 350.00 Load Cell Cable $ 95.00 Installation $ 500.00 Total $ 3,030.00
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Costs – Total Program
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Costs – Potential Savings $15,420 potential savings per year. Payout: 72 days
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Method Two Steps 1. Test Program 25 problematic wells Training Evaluation after 6 months 2. Full Program 105 remaining wells in GCDU Timeline 8 months
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Qualification Education Knowledge of rod-pumping and dynamometer cards. Experience Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Intern: TXL North Unit
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Conclusion Next Step Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) Review Questions
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