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July 21, 2016 | SPOC Automation
Beam pumps take a lot of abuse. There are tremendous forces exerted on the pump, rod and tubing with every stroke. These forces are dramatically magnified by fluid and gas pound. During restart after pump off, in-rush current wreaks havoc and the force required to get everything moving again can stretch, wear and tear surface and downhole equipment. It is no wonder that beam pumps require multi-day workovers and unscheduled maintenance.
An easy integration of new technology can reduce the severity and frequency of beam pump maintenance. The IronHorse variable speed drive (VSD) integrates into any beam pump configuration including those with pump off controllers (POCs). The IronHorse has an immediate impact on many factors that contribute to early pump failures.
Avoiding just one workover saves thousands of dollars and adds as much as 1-2% production. Shifting at least some unscheduled maintenance to scheduled avoids inconvenience, down time, and cost uplifts for quick response.
To learn more about how integrating new technologies like the IronHorse VSD can reduce maintenance and overall lifting costs, see “Drive Down Lifting Costs through Integration.”