Rod Pumping Optimization Training

Current Course Schedule:

Location	Dates	Price	Type	Register Online	Register Offline
On-Site	Flexible		On-Site

Our rod pumping optimization training is not a product based training class. Instead these classes focus on learning and enhancing engineers' skills in production optimization by introducing new and reviewing time-proven methods for optimizing production. The classes we offer with a description and the estimated length of the sessions are listed below.

Well Optimization

In the well optimization class, the students learn a variety of time-proven methods for optimizing production of oil wells. The instructors have decades of field experience in production optimization. The well optimization class can be customized to your particular needs.

Estimated Class Time: Custom

Applied Rod Pumping Class

This class is structured for the person who needs a basic foundation in rod pumping. It also touches on the concepts that are addressed in the self-paced modules, but it is focused on the person who wants to gain a sound understanding of rod pumping artificial lift. In the applied rod pumping class, students also learn a variety of time-proven methods for optimizing production of rod pumped wells. Using these well-analysis methods in a field provides the operator with the following benefits:

• More efficient well and field analysis
• Increased production
• Increased mean time between failures
• Reduced utility costs
• More efficient use of technology

Estimated Class Time: Three Days

Rod Pumping Optimization Class

In the rod pump optimization class, the instructors use their 25-plus years of experience in oil field production to create a high-level class that is beneficial to advanced users with experience in rod pump optimization and an understanding of the rod pumping software. They bring a unique combination of experience and expertise to the classes that are taught in an open, interactive format that provides the students with advanced methods for analyzing well performance. This class lasts for three days and covers in depth the methods discussed in the self-paced modules.

Estimated Class Time: Three Days

Self-Paced Training Modules

Weatherford has instituted a system aimed at the users who want to hone their skills by working on the detail of recognition, correction, and optimization of production problems. The training classes are offered at your site or at Weatherford's office in Houston. These modules allow you to work at your own pace and your own schedule to gain advanced training for optimizing production and decreasing expenses. You can choose one or several modules to attend and then try some of the methods discussed in the field. Later on, when you are ready, you can schedule other modules. Because these classes are moderately priced, attending them will not take a big chunk out of your budget.

1. Use of the Rod Pumping Software for Proactive Recognition of Optimization Opportunities
2. Electrical Cost Reduction Through the Optimization of System Efficiency
   • Counterbalance
   • Pumping unit size
   • Prime mover size
   • Runtime
   • Rod design
3. Card Interpretation Surface and downhole cards
4. Why Use Pump Off Control? Justification Benefits
5. RPC "Idle Time" Methodology
   • RPC based
   • "Trial and error"
   • Fluid level based
6. Calibration
   • RPC load and position
   • Strain gauges vs. load cells for load
   • "Real position" vs. proximity switches
   • How to recognize calibration problems
   • Calibration methodology
   • Calibration methods for calculated fluid level/PIP from the rod pumping software
7. Use of the Rod Pumping Software

Estimated Class Time: Half Day for Each Module