MAXIMIZING PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IN BEAM PUMP WELLS USING ROD GUIDE DESIGN OPTIMIZATION

There are many challenges associated with sucker rod lift in deviated wellbores that can lead to high failure rates and lost production. Tubing failures are amongst the costliest workovers and are often a result of metal to metal contact between the rod coupling and the tubing. Evaluating tubing on-site using both gamma and electromagnetic inspection allows for proper design optimization before returning to production. The tubing scan can be aligned with deviation data, previous rod design, and failure history to adjust the string design to effectively extend mean time between failures and improve asset value. An effective rod guide strategy was developed to mitigate tubing wear using proper guide type, material, and placement. The implementation of this strategy has helped to maximize production efficiency across the asset.