Operator have for some time been faced with the problem of removing Low to Mid Volumes of water from producing or in many cases wells that will not produce due to watering out. The HSP5000 or Hydraulic Submersible Pump addresses that problem.
The HSP5000 is specifically designed to address these problems when normal means of artificial lift are no longer viable. The flexible nature of this system allows a wide range of water removal (from 1.0 to 150 BPD) which is difficult with standard pumping technology offered today. The HSP utilizes a positive displacement, low to mid volume pump that virtually eliminates the possibility of Gas Locking. Hydraulically powering the pump allows the motor to be mounted on the surface which reduces the use of moving parts down hole.
The HSP5000 is installed using coil tubing which eliminate the need of a service rig. The system can handle comingled gas and fluid and will operate in the pumped off state for an extended period of time. A self lubricating and cooling design allow the HSP to be pumped off with no resulting damage. The patented surface unit is environmentally friendly with a significantly smaller footprint than typical pumping systems. This coupled with quiet operation (55 decibels at 10 meters), and the ability to power with electricity, solar, propane, or field gas makes the HSP5000 a very versatile system.
As the demand for natural gas continues to grow the demand for new technology capable of maintaining gas production at a constant level throughout the life of the well will grow as well. The HSP5000 is one of the technologies that supports this drive in an environmentally efficient, and economical way. For more information contact Walt Chapman, Lufkin/International Lift Systems; walt-chapman@lufkin.com