Paper: Proving the Use of Plunger Lift in Wells With Set Packers or Permanent Tubing

This paper will discuss the successful installation of plunger lift systems in wells with set packers or permanent tubing. Several case histories will be presented with a discussion on the resulting production increases, cost of installation and economic information. Prior to the discussion of the case histories of the plunger lift installations with set packers, the basics of plunger lift systems will be discussed. lift, This discussion will include a description of plunger why a plunger lift might be used, the formula for determining candidates for plunger lift installations and the various types of plunger lift applications.