Design and Analysis of Harmonic Drive Reduction Pump Jack for Dynamic Performance in Oil Extraction

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide a high gear ratio reducing pump jack system, utilizing the characteristics of high transmission ratio and precision of harmonic drives, in order to improve the efficiency of low-permeability oil field extraction. A comparison was made between the new system and the conventional walking beam pump jack. The results showed that at a stroke length of 1.5 m and pumping frequencies of 4.5 min-1, 3.5 min-1, 2.5 min-1, 1.5 min-1, and 0.5 min-1, the maximum acceleration of the suspended load in the harmonic reducing pump jack was reduced by 20.79% compared to the conventional walking beam pump jack.