Analysis of the Causes and Modern Methods to Combat the Negative Effect of Mechanical Impurities on the Operation of Deep Pumping Equipment

Abstract

The article is devoted to one of the most urgent problems at present, the issues of complicated mining conditions. The paper focuses on the fact that in modern conditions of production intensification, mechanical impurities of various composition, origin and concentration are one of the most important factors negatively affecting the operation of deep-pumping equipment of the mechanized fund of oil wells. The article analyzes the main sources and causes of the appearance of impurities in borehole products and equipment, identifies external and internal causes. It is pointed out the importance of accurately determining the sources of the appearance of mechanical impurities for effective control of them. The paper also summarizes the main existing methods of combating their negative impact on the operation of the main equipment. General recommendations are given to combat the negative impact of mechanical impurities on the operation of equipment.