Paper: (27) ADVANCE INTERMITTENT GAS LIFT UTILIZING A PILOT VALVE

The field trial is focused on utilizing a pilot valve to obtain low instantaneous FBHP for low rate, low reservoir pressure horizontal wells. The pilot valve system is an alternative use for a positive displacement pump application. The presentation will cover the operation and use of the pilot valve. As well as cover well application and total fluid rate recovery expected while on pilot valve intermittent service. Operational fixes, and improvements will be discussed and shown as a means to improve efficiency and reduce % loss during intermittent cycles. Production results from pilot valve tests will be indicated along with predicted FBHP to illustrate the change in FBHP and resulting drawdown from low reservoir pressure wells.