Gas Well Deliquification

Informationen zum Autor James F. Lea, Jr. is currently an independent consultant for both academic and corporate facilities aiding in production projects and teaching seminars. He was previously the Chair of the petroleum engineering department of Texas Tech University, where he taught since 1999. Previous to his teaching experience, Dr. Lea worked in the industry for 20 years for Amoco as a special research associate and team leader of the optimization and production group. He taught at the University of Arkansas from 1975 to 1978, and before that he worked as a senior research engineer at the famed Sun Oil Company in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Lea holds 8 patents, has co-authored 2 books, and was awarded the SPE Lifetime Achievement Award as a "Legend of Artificial Lift". Dr. Lea earned a BSME and MSME from the University of Arkansas and a PhD from Southern Methodist University. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engieers and ASME. Zusammenfassung A guide to various techniques, equipment, and chemicals used in de-watering gas wells. It discusses various methods and tools used to diagnose liquid loading problems that reduce the detrimental effects of liquid loading on gas production.

Autorentext
James F. Lea, Jr. is currently an independent consultant for both academic and corporate facilities aiding in production projects and teaching seminars. He was previously the Chair of the petroleum engineering department of Texas Tech University, where he taught since 1999. Previous to his teaching experience, Dr. Lea worked in the industry for 20 years for Amoco as a special research associate and team leader of the optimization and production group. He taught at the University of Arkansas from 1975 to 1978, and before that he worked as a senior research engineer at the famed Sun Oil Company in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Lea holds 8 patents, has co-authored 2 books, and was awarded the SPE Lifetime Achievement Award as a "Legend of Artificial Lift". Dr. Lea earned a BSME and MSME from the University of Arkansas and a PhD from Southern Methodist University. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engieers and ASME.

Klappentext
Liquid loading can reduce production and shorten the life-cycle of a well. This guide includes techniques, equipment, and chemicals used in de-watering gas wells. It discusses the frequently used methods and tools used to diagnose liquid loading problems and reduce the detrimental effects of liquid loading on gas production.

Zusammenfassung
A guide to various techniques, equipment, and chemicals used in de-watering gas wells. It discusses various methods and tools used to diagnose liquid loading problems that reduce the detrimental effects of liquid loading on gas production.

Inhalt
1: Introduction2: Recognizing Symptoms of Liquid Loading in Gas Wells3: Critical Velocity4: Systems Nodal Analysis5: Sizing Tubing6: Compression7: Plunger Lift8: Use of Foam to Deliquefy Gas Wells9: Hydraulic Pumping10: Use of Beam Pumps to Deliquefy Gas Wells11: Gas Lift12: Electric Submersible Pumps13: Progressing Cavity Pumps14: Coal Bed Methane15: Production Automation