Paper: Root Cause Failure Analysis And Solutions

In the fall of2000 a team was formed to capitalize on the experience and knowledge of each and to continue work previously done by Bobby 'Turner (Pool Company). This paper is only, an excerpt of the Work completed by the team. How Will This Add Value To Your Operations The high cost of downhole equipment. combined with the additional requirement to pull the rods. pump and tubing place a high priority on reducing these failures. A thorough understanding of equipment failures. including both their root cause and potential solutions. will and should provide immediate tinancia1 benefits to your organization. Downhole equipment that is properly designed - base upon experience. physically handled and made-up in accordance: with the recommendation of the manufacturer, and operated within acceptable design parameters Lvith an effective downhole corrosion control program should give ii long. satisfactory, and economical service lift:. Why Discuss Root Cause Failure Analysis And Solutions? "Survey results by the attendees at the Permian Basin Artificial Lift Forum (2000) indicated the top interest and concern was for additional discussion on this topic (see figure A) "Used with permission of PBOWG A. Overview B. Root Cause Failure Analysis Flowchart C. Pump Failures D. Make Up Flowchart & Presentation E. Rod Failures F. Tubing Failures G. Corrosion Flowchart & Presentation