PCS Plunger Lift System

Corporate Headquarters
Frederick, Colorado . . . 720.407.3550

Canada Sales Offices

Calgary, AB . . . . .
Claresholm, AB . . .
Consort, AB . . . . .
Drayton Valley, AB .
Edson, AB . . . . . .
Grande Prairie, AB .
Red Deer, AB . . . .
Fort St. John, BC . .

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. 250.785.0762*

Arkansas Sales Office

Louisiana Sales Office

Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . 337.886.0009
Shreveport. . . . . . . . . .318.221.5934

New Mexico Sales Office

Farmington . . . . . . . . 505.326.4239

North Dakota Sales Office

Damascus . . . . . . . . . 501.335.7500

Minot . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.838.2273

Colorado Sales Offices

Oklahoma Sales Offices

Fort Lupton . . . . . . . . .303.857.1522

Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970.625.0638

Oklahoma City . . . . . . .405.440.1015

Stigler . . . . . . . . . . . . .918.967.3236
Woodward. . . . . . . . . . 580.256.1317

Louisiana Sales Office

Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . 337.886.0009
Shreveport. . . . . . . . . .318.221.5934

Pennsylvania Sales Office

Coraopolis . . . . . . . . . 412.264.6000

Texas Sales Offices

Bridgeport . .
Cleburne . . .
Houston . . .
Kenedy . . . .
Perryton . . .
Sonora . . . .
Tyler . . . . . .
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. . 817.599.6570

Utah Sales Office

Vernal . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.789.2031

Wyoming Sales Office

Rock Springs . . . . . . . .307.362.6010

Corporate Hea

Frederick, Colorado

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Calgary, AB . . . . .
Claresholm, AB . . .
Consort, AB . . . . .
Drayton Valley, AB .
Edson, AB . . . . . .
Grande Prairie, AB .
Red Deer, AB . . . .

Utilizing a wells own energy

to cost-effectively remove liquids.
During their natural lives, most gas wells

for the plunger to lift the liquids to the surface.

experience some type of loading, when liquids

He then uses the controller to activate the motor

accumulate in the tubing and well bore. As the

valve to open or close based on the time or

volume of those liquids increases and the well

pressure determination.

loses energy, it has a harder time removing

them. When this occurs, artificial lift is needed to

As the motor valve closes, the flow of gas is

remove the liquids and extend the life of the well.

stopped. The plunger, which resides at the

To optimize production of marginal and aging

surface in the lubricator, falls down the tubing

wells, you need an affordable, effective and

through the gas and liquid. As it falls, liquids

easy-to-use means of artificial lift.

gather in a column above the plunger. At the

same time, the well is shut in and starts to build

You Need PCS Plunger Lift.

pressure. When the motor valve is re-opened,

the plunger, which acts as a swab, is brought to
the surface, lifting and removing liquids.

The PCS Plunger Lift System is one of the

most cost-effective methods of deliquification.

A magnetic sensor on the lubricator

The system is operated at the surface using an

communicates to the controller that the plunger

electronic controller. This controller monitors and

has arrived. The controller then activates a delay

provides both current and historic data about

or after flow. The tubing is free of liquids, and

tubing and casing pressures, shut-in and sales

any back pressure allows the well to produce at

times, plunger arrival and flow rate.

maximum flow. The operator determines how

long to flow gas to the sales line based on how

Based on these readings, the operator

quickly fluids accumulate during this flow time.

determines the time needed for the plunger to

At the end of this period, the well is shut in again,

reach the bottom and/or the pressure needed

and the plunger cycle repeats.

When plunger lift

is the right choice.
Plunger lift is most effective and economical

Plunger lift ensures optimal production in a

in wells with specific characteristics. It typically

number of ways, including:

performs best when gas velocity is at, or near,

critical rate.

Removing accumulated liquids in

gas wells, allowing them to produce
Minimizing shut-ins and blowing
to the atmosphere
Providing an alternative to soaping
Controlling paraffin and hydrate buildup
Increasing efficiency of the PCS Opti-Flow
Gas Lift System
Extending the life of the well
Lowering operating and maintenance costs

The PCS Plunger Lift System.

PCS designs, engineers and manufactures our

In addition to traditional plungers, PCS offers

controllers, lubricators, plungers and bottom hole

the Smart Plunger, a diagnostic plunger

bumper springs in our Colorado headquarters.

equipped with a memory pressure gauge. It

We offer a full array of plungers for specific

operates like a traditional plunger, but when

applications, including but not limited to:

retrieved, it is connected to a computer to deliver

Liquid unloading

time vs. pressure and temperature data.*

Sand/salt
Scale

We also offer the PCS Multi-Stage Tool,

Paraffin

ideal for wells with low gas-to-liquid ratio.*

Coiled/deviated tubing
Standard tubing

PCS DUAL-PAD
PLUNGER

PCS Smart
Plunger
PCS BOTTOM HOLE
BUMPER SPRING

PCS 4000 SINGLE OR

MULTI-WELL CONTROLLER

PCS LUBRICATOR

PCS MULTI-STAGE TOOL

*Ask your PCS sales and service representative for more details.

SOLAR PANEL
LUBRICATOR

CONTROLLER
DRIP POT

CATCHER

How plunger lift works.

Lubricator:
Cushions the impact of an arriving plunger
and provides safe access to the plunger.

SENSOR
MOTOR VALVE

Catcher:
Catches and holds the plunger
in the lubricator for safe removal.

LIQUIDS

Controller:
Opens and closes the motor valve using
time, pressure or flow rate and provides
production history for the operator.

PLUNGER

Motor Valve:
Pneumatic diaphragm-activated valve starts
and stops the wells production based on
input from the controller.

GAS/FLUID MIX

Solar Panel:
Provides a power source to the
controller batteries.

GAS

Drip Pot:
Prevents downtime by trapping and preventing
condensate, water and other contaminates
from clogging the latch valves.

Arrival Sensor:
Signals the plungers arrival to the controller.
BOTTOM HOLE
BUMPER SPRING

Plunger:
Steel piston that acts like a swab, creating
a seal to the tubing and lifting liquids and
solids (sand, salt, coal fines, paraffin and
scale) to the surface.

Bottom Hole Bumper Spring:

Sits above the seating nipple, protecting the
plunger upon impact; can also hold a ball
GAS AND OIL
FORMATION

and seat to trap liquids in the tubing.

Why PCS Plunger Lift is

simply the best choice.
When you choose the PCS Plunger Lift System, you
experience a number of benefits:
Maximum production with minimal cost
Quick and easy implementation
Simple operation and no energy
source required
Broad selection of custom engineered equipment
addressing a variety of conditions
Unrivaled service and line out assistance

PCS FLOW-THRU PLUNGER

PCS TRIPLE PAD PLUNGER

Exceptional Return on Investment

The investment in a PCS Plunger Lift System
typically runs between $2,500 and $10,000.
Using an average cost of $4,500, the following
chart illustrates how a plunger lift system typically
pays for itself in as little as a few weeks and almost
always within a few months.

$4
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50

$5

RETURN ON INVESTMENT (IN DAYS)

$6

$7

$8

$9

$10

$11

Well Optimized . The benefits

of partnering with PCS.
SM

PCS is the industry leader in well site optimization

We even offer in-house and on-site training

systems, continuously perfecting its artificial lift

courses for your staff. Youll experience a level

products and services for more than a quarter

of service, follow-through and line out that leads

century. Each of our products is the culmination of

the industry.

years of research, development and field testing.

PCS is committed to delivering exceptional
Employing skilled engineers, optimization experts

plunger lift equipment and support.

and service technicians, PCS has the knowledge

We offer:

and resources to deliver a completely customized

plunger lift system for your specific needs.

Sales and service locations in the major

oil and gas plays

We start by taking the time to learn about the

In-house design, engineering and

manufacturing capabilities

challenges you face, then we work with you to

engineer the best solution. Plunger lift systems
typically require some testing and tweaking.
At PCS, we support you through this process,
ensuring that your system operates as effectively

Experienced and responsive field support staff

Comprehensive customer training
And more than 25 years of experience and
success in well optimization

as possible.

At PCS, we know that our success depends on yours. Our primary focus is to more efficiently and
effectively optimize the production of each of our customers assets. The end result for you: better, more
efficient, more cost-effective production that clearly and quickly impacts your bottom line.
For more information about PCS products and services, including the PCS Opti-Flow Gas
Lift System, Nitro2Go Nitrogen Generation and SCADA / Well Automation, please contact
your local PCS sales and service office or visit us on the web at:

www.pcslift.com.

PCS LOCATIONS

Corporate Headquarters
Frederick, Colorado . . . 720.407.3550
Canada Sales Offices
Calgary, AB . . . . . . . . 403.266.6139
Claresholm, AB . . . . . . 403.625.4105
Consort, AB . . . . . . . . .403.577.2519
Drayton Valley, AB . . . . .780.514.5206
Edson, AB . . . . . . . . . 780.723.2759
Grande Prairie, AB . . . . 780.539.7773*
Red Deer, AB . . . . . . . 403.340.3605
Fort St. John, BC . . . . . 250.785.0762*
Arkansas Sales Office
Conway . . . . . . . . . . 501.932.0449
Colorado Sales Offices
Fort Lupton . . . . . . . . .303.857.1522
Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970.625.0638

Louisiana Sales Offices

Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . 337.886.0009
Shreveport. . . . . . . . . .318.221.5934
New Mexico Sales Office
Farmington . . . . . . . . 505.326.4239
North Dakota Sales Office
Minot . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.838.2273
Oklahoma Sales Offices
Oklahoma City . . . . . . .405.440.1015
Stigler . . . . . . . . . . . . .918.967.3236
Woodward. . . . . . . . . . 580.256.1317
Pennsylvania Sales Office
Coraopolis . . . . . . . . . 412.264.6000

Texas Sales Offices

Bridgeport . . . . . . .
Cleburne . . . . . . . .
Houston . . . . . . . .
Kenedy . . . . . . . . .
Perryton . . . . . . . .
Sonora . . . . . . . . .
Tyler . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherford. . . . . .

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. 940.683.3898
. . 817.641.9900
. 281.350.2084
. 830.583.9900
. 806.435.3087*
. 325.387.6260
. .903.534.5151
. . 817.599.6570

Utah Sales Office

Vernal . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.789.2031
Wyoming Sales Office
Rock Springs . . . . . . . .307.362.6010
*Authorized PCS representative

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