Paper: Designed Beam Pumping

The controlling features in a designed beam pumping system are: the desired production volume, optimum subsurface pump, gas anchor, sucker rod string including a sinker bar section, polished rod, tubing, V-belt drive, prime mover and the pumping unit. The design of each of these components is discussed in a step-by-step fashion. The governing assumptions are given, and all pertinent calculations are presented. The procedure, together with the necessary exhibits, is presented in such a manner that it can be used to optimize the design for beam pumping equipment on wells determined to be suitable for that type of artificial lift.