Gas Well Deliquification

The trusted choice for engineers handling gas wells, now with 30% more information

James F. Lea Jr. (Author), Henry V. Nickens (Author)

9780750682800

Hardback, published 1 May 2008

608 pages, Approx. 260 illustrations
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.4 cm, 0.95 kg

Liquid loading can reduce production and shorten the lifecycle of a well costing a company millions in revenue. A handy guide on the latest techniques, equipment, and chemicals used in de-watering gas wells, Gas Well Deliquification, 2nd Edition continues to be the engineer’s choice for recognizing and minimizing the effects of liquid loading. The 2nd Edition serves as a guide discussing the most frequently used methods and tools used to diagnose liquid loading problems and reduce the detrimental effects of liquid loading on gas production. With new extensive chapters on Coal Bed Methane and Production this is the essential reference for operating engineers, reservoir engineers, consulting engineers and service companies who supply gas well equipment. It provides managers with a comprehensive look into the methods of successful Production Automation as well as tools for the profitable use, production and supervision of coal bed gases.

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

Subject Areas: Hydraulic engineering [TNF], Petroleum technology [THFP]