Paper: SUCKER ROD PUMP HANDLING AND RIG CREW SAFETY

Presentation will cover care and handling best practices for a sucker rod pump from the pump shop to the well bore and introduce a new tool for safely lifting a sucker rod pump from horizontal to vertical at the well head. For years, long and heavy insert pumps have been lifted into the vertical position to be run into the well by various means, some causing damage to the pump and contributing to failures. In most cases this process places undo stress on the rig crew, as they have to support the entire weight of the pump while it is lifted and it places them under a suspended load. These safety concerns can be reduced with the use of this tool and recommended procedures.