Paper: (2014011)SUCKER ROD LIFTING - MYTHS, UNTRUTHS AND MISNOMERS

While sucker rod lifting is still the method with the greatest number of installations around the world, the terminology and slang that has developed may not contribute the fully understand what is happening to the lift system and especially what is happening downhole.  Without the most appropriate understanding, incorrect diagnoses, troubleshooting, and recommendations to correctly fix problems may not occur. 

This paper will discuss four common terms that are commonly used but normally not used appropriately.  The fist terms hat will be discussed include: fluid pound, stuck pump, rod compression, and rod buckling