The Rod String Loads Variation during Short-Term Annular Gas Extraction

Abstract

This paper highlights field studies to determine the nature of variations in the load on the sucker-rod string during short-term gas extraction from the wellbore annulus. The results of step-by-step gas extraction from the annular spaces of the wells of fields developed by PJSC TATNEFT are provided. In the course of investigations, we have obtained both the trends of maximum and minimum loads on the polished rod during annular gas extraction, and the dependence of maximum load increment on the rod string with respect to pump size and pressure variation in the annular space. The analysis of the research data resulted in the elaboration of guidelines for short-term extraction of annular gas from wells operated by the PCP units.