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ARTIFICIAL LIFT METHODS
Petroleum Extension-The University of Texas at Austin
API Sucker Rods 34
Non-API Sucker Rods 35
Tapered Rod Strings 35
Non-API Connections 35
Fiberglass Rods 36
Hollow Rods 36
Continuous Rod 36
Rod Guides and Poly-Lined Tubing 38
Rod Handling 38
Rod Make Up 39
System Design 40
Summary 42
Electric Submersible Pumps 43
Typical Applications 44
Operating Principles 46
System Components 48
Pump Assembly 48
Motor 49
Motor Seal Section 50
Intake or Gas Separator 50
Power Cable 52
Standing Valve 53
Electric Controls 53
Wellhead 54
System Design 55
Shrouded Systems 55
Bottom Intake Systems 55
Coiled-Tubing Deployed Systems 56
Summary 56
Progressing Cavity Pumps 57
Typical Applications 61
Operating Principles 62
Systems Components 64
System Design 66
Installation and Operating Considerations 70
Summary 71
Conventional Gas Lift 73
Continuous Gas Lift 75
Typical Applications 75
Operating Principles 76
Systems Components 80
System Design 83
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