The process of petroleum extraction is a whole long and hectic process of getting the product from deep underground and as a result artificial lifts come into play. This quiz will help you well understand all about artificial lift.
Density
Pressure
Velocity
Permeability
Rod Pumping
Plunger Lift
Hydraulic Pumping
Centrifugal Pumping
Cheap
Expensive
Good for high producing wells
Normally used in new oilfields
South America
North America
Europe
Asia
Gas Lift
Rod pumping
Plunger Lift
Hydraulic Pumping
Surface unit may be changed to other wells with minimum cost
Can pump a well down to very low pressure
Capable of pumping depths to 17,000 ft and deeper
Gas or electricity can be used as power source
Jet Pumps and Progressive Cavity Pumps
Progressive Cavity Pumps and Electric Submersible Pumps
Electric Submersible Pumps and Reciprocating Positive-Displacement Pumps
Reciprocating Positive-Displacement Pumps and Jet Pumps
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