(2022001) Tubing Back Pressure on Rod Pump Wells

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Mike Brock, PLTech, LLC

One of the most misunderstood issues in sucker rod pumping is tubing back pressure. The great majority of wells that I have encountered in various fields have back pressure valves installed on the tubing side of a wellhead. However, a great many field personnel do not understand why back pressure is applied, how much to apply, and/or how it affects a well’s performance. This paper will discuss the why, when, and how tubing back pressure is applied along with some misunderstandings and issues of its application. 

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