Artificial Lift Overview and Best Selection Practices

Tuesday, April 22

This one-day seminar for operators, highlights the importance of Artificial Lift technologies.  The presentation includes an overview of each of the eight conventional Artificial Lift systems including: Electric Submersibles, Reciprocating Rod Lift, Progressive Cavity Pump, Plunger Lift, Gas Lift, Capillary Injection and Foamers, Hydraulic Piston and Jet Pump Systems. In addition to these lift options, the seminar includes a review of new artificial lift technology and combinations of conventional lift options to enhance production. This presentation also includes a “Logical Artificial Lift Application Selection Process” to optimize production and reduce operating expenses. When possible, the presenter provides design software calculations to compare and contrast different lift options and costs with the same well data.

Attendees will leave this class with a solid understanding of Artificial Lift methods, best practices and a logical approach to selecting the best type of lift for a well’s condition. Various Weatherford representatives will present this one-day course.