Paper: Conventional Beam Pumping Production Chart Analysis

Secondary recovery projects continue to place greater demand on existing sucker rod pumping systems. Increased water injection, water breakthrough, and water encroachment have placed greater requirements on individual sucker rod pumping systems than was anticipated originally. This paper presents the conventional beam pumping production charts as a guide for reviewing the existing sucker rod pumping systems. The analysis will discuss gear reducer torque, rod stress, critical speed, and polished rod stroke length in conjunction with fluid production by pump diameter versus strokes per minute.