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GAS LIFT SYSTEMS

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Lufkin Industries: The Leader in Artificial Lift Oilfield Equipment & Services
Founded in 1902, Lufkin Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:
LUFK) is a vertically integrated company that designs,
engineers, manufactures, sells, installs and services
high-quality and high-value-added oilfield equipment
and power transmission products across the globe.
Additionally, the Company operates a gray and
ductile iron foundry producing up to 300 tons per
day of captive and commercial castings for the heavy
equipment, valve and machine tool markets.
Lufkins Oilfield Division is a leading global provider of
artificial lift equipment and services to the upstream
sector of the oil and gas industry. The divisions
product lines consist of Beam and Hydraulic Pumping
Units, Gas Lift, Plunger Lift, Completion Components
and Automation.
Lufkins International Lift Systems (ILS) product line
manufactures and supports a complete portfolio of
gas lift products, which includes tubing and wireline
retrievable valves, mandrels and accessories. In
addition to gas lift, Lufkin ILS offers a complete line
of plunger lift, waterflood, chemical injection, packoff
and insert string equipment.
Lufkins well-established position in the major
oil producing areas of the world has enabled
the Company to maintain its presence in all
major markets.
GAS LIFT SYSTEMS

CONTENTS

4 Quality Standards
5 Health, Safety and Environment
6 Gas Lift Applications
10 Gas Lift SystemsProducts
11 Wireline Retrievable Mandrels, Valves and Latches
11 Side Pocket Mandrels
12 Machined/Forged Pocket Oval Body Configuration
14 Machined Pocket Round Body Configuration
15 Solid Body Round Configuration
16 Valves
17 Injection Pressure Operated Valves (IPO)
18 Production Pressure Operated Valves (PPO)
20 ROV Orifice Valve
21 Dummy Valves
22 Wireline Retrievable Gas Lift Latches
24 Tubing Retrievable (Conventional) Mandrels and Valves
25 Mandrels
25 Conventional Mandrels
26 Concentric Mandrels
27 Valves
27 Conventional Valves
28 Conventional Check Valves
29 Special Applications
30 Waterflood
32 Chemical Injection Valves
33 Training
34 Service
35 Well Optimization Design Data Sheet

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 QUALIT Y

Because of our
confidence in the
quality process,
Lufkin is able make
this promise:

We will provide
you with timely
delivery of quality Meet i ng and E xc eedi ng Qu al i ty
products and Standar ds
services that meet As part of Lufkins effort to ensure quality within our products, we regularly review
our processes and procedures to maintain current quality standards. We utilize our
or exceed all experience in sales, operations, engineering and manufacturing to ensure every product
we manufacture delivers high performance-based quality results. Additionally, we keep up
requirements. with the latest regulatory compliance across our global enterprise to ensure our product
quality meets your needs, regardless of location.

M anuf act uring Accredit at ions :

We manufacture to the leading standards and specifications in the industry.

Please refer to www.lufkin.com/quality for a complete list of accreditations and

standards that we maintain.

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HEALTH,S AFET Y AND ENVIRONMENT

U nparal l e led HSE Com m i t m ent

Safety is an integral part of the planning and execution of every job. HSE is an inseparable component within our manufacturing and
quality programs to insure efficient operations. Committed management along with a conscientious, well-trained workforce combine to
make our organization a safe and efficient work place.

Lufkins in-house and industry-wide HSE program

participation further solidifies our commitment. Our
HSE program and organizational involvement includes:

HALO (Hazard Awareness through Line

Observation) Lufkins Behavior Based Safety
(BBS) program

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Standard Operating

Procedure (SOP) development using Process
Picture Mapping (PPM) techniques

Active Membership and Participation in:

NSC (National Safety Council)
ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers)
ACGIH (American Council of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists)
COPS (California Oil Producers)
STEPS (South Texas Exploration and
Production Safety) network
ISNetworld
PEC/Premier
SafeLand
SafeGulf

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Continuous Gas Lift
Tubular Flow
Gas is injected continuously into
the annulus. The gas travels
down the annulus, regulated
through a gas lift valve and
into the fluid column inside the
tubing in the well. The injected
gas reduces the density of
the fluid to a point where the
reservoir pressure can push it
to the production facility. This
application is suited for most any
well requiring artificial lift where
a supply of pressurized gas is
available.
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G A S L IF T
Continuous Gas Lift Annular
Flow
Gas is injected into the production
tubing, which travels down the
tubing, regulated through a gas lift
valve and into the fluid column in the
annulus. The injected gas reduces
the density of the fluid to a point so
that maximum flow is realized from
the reservoir. This application is best
suited for wells that have a reservoir
pressure that will support fluid to
surface, have a high PI, low GLR and
are tubing size limited. The larger
flow area will allow higher fluid rates
to be produced.
A pplic at ions
Intermittent Gas Lift
Intermittently, high volumes of gas
are injected into the annulus of
the well. The injected gas travels
down the annulus, regulated
through a large ported or pilot gas
lift valve under the accumulated
fluid column, which is quickly
displaced to the surface. The goal
is to produce the well at the actual
rate that the fluid enters the
wellbore from the reservoir. This
application is best for wells that
produce low volumes due to low
BHP or low PI.
Gas Lift Systems
Gas Lift Chamber
Lift System
Intermittently, high volumes
of gas are injected into the
annulus of the well. The injected
gas travels down the annulus,
regulated through a gas lift
valve and displaces the fluid in
an accumulation chamber and
the tubing. The accumulation
chamber allows for the capture
of more fluid than tubing alone
and increases the volume of
liquid produced each cycle. This
application is best for wells with
low BHP and high PI.
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Dual Well Gas Lift
Gas is injected continuously
into a common annulus. The
gas travels down the annulus,
regulated through gas lift valves
and into the fluid column inside
dual tubing strings in the well.
This application is for wells that
have more than one reservoir,
which has to be produced
independently of each other.
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G A S L IF T
Gas Lift Side String Injection
Gas is injected down the side
string, which runs parallel to
the production tubing and
communicated with the gas
lift mandrel in installation. The
injected gas travels down the side
string, regulated through a gas
lift valve and into the fluid column
inside the tubing. The purpose
of this application is to isolate
the annulus from gas injection
pressure. This application is best
for wells with damaged casing and
wells where gas has to be vented
up the annular area.
A pplic at ions
Chemical Injection
Treatment chemicals are
pumped downhole into the
produced fluids of a well to
control harmful deposits. A
chemical injection line may be
run from the chemical injection
mandrel to the surface to act
as a conduit for the treatment
fluids. A high-pressure pump
installed at the surface is used
to pump the treatment fluid
downhole. This application is
best for preventing corrosive
degradation.
Gas Lift Systems
Waterflood Injection
Water is pumped into the tubing.
The water travels down the tubing
and is regulated into each zone
being flooded. With waterflood
regulators, multiple zones can
be flooded with a single wellbore.
Waterflood is used to maintain
or increase reservoir pressure in
zones that oil production has or is
expected to decline.
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 W IRE L INE RE T RIE VA BL E PRODUC T S

Our portfolio of Wireline Retrievable gas lift products include:

Wireline Retrievable
Side Pocket Mandrels

Wireline Retrievable Valves

Wireline Retrievable Latches

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 Mandrel Selection Guide

Rated Test Pressures

Mandrel Mandrel Standard Service Sour Service

Tubing Size Pocket I.D. Body Mandrel Major O.D. Minor O.D. Internal Test External Test Internal Test External Test
in/mm in/mm Design Type in/mm in/mm Drift in/mm psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars
SPMO-1NO
4,000 / 275.8
SPMO-1 4.250 / 108.0 2.910 / 73.9
Oval SPFO-1 8,000 / 551.5 6,000 / 413.7 6,000 / 413.7 5,000 / 344.7
SPMO-1CI 4,000 / 275.8
4.500 / 114.3
1.000 / 25.4 SPFO-1CI 5,000 / 344.7
2.375 / 60.3 SPR-1 4.125 / 104.8 1.901 / 48.3 11,500 / 792.9 11,500 / 792.9 9,500 / 655.0 9,500 / 655.0

SPR-1H 4.500 / 114.3 13,500 / 930.2 13,500 / 930.2 12,000 / 827.4 11,000 / 758.4
Round
SPR-1U 3.850 / 97.8 6,000 / 413.7 3,600 / 248.2 5,000 / 344.7 3,300 / 227.5
SPR-1U2NO 3.750 / 95.3 6,000 / 413.7 4,750 / 327.5 5,000 / 344.7 4,000 / 275.8
SPMO-2NO
1.500 / 38.1 Oval 4.750 / 120.7 4.000 / 101.6 8,000 / 551.5 6,000 / 413.7 6,000 / 413.7 4,000 / 275.8
SPMO-2
SPMO-1NO
4,000 / 275.8
SPMO-1 4.000 / 101.6
Oval SPFO-1 4.750 / 120.7 8,000 / 551.5 6,000 / 413.7 6,000 / 413.7 5,000 / 344.7
SPMO-1CI 4,000 / 275.8
1.000 / 25.4 SPFO-1CI 4,750 / 327.5
SPR-1H 5.000 / 127.0 13,500 / 930.8 13,500 / 930.8 12,000 / 827.4 11,000 / 758.4

SPR-1 4.750 / 120.7 11,000 / 758.4 9,000 / 620.5 9,000 / 620.5 7,500 / 517.1
Round
2.875 / 73.0 SPR-1CI 5.250 / 133.4 2.347 / 59.6 11,000 / 758.4 9,000 / 620.5 9,000 / 620.5 7,500 / 517.1
SPR-1U 4.500 / 114.3 9,700 / 668.8 6,300 / 434.4 7,800 / 537.8 5,500 / 379.2
SPMO-2NO
SPMO-2 8,000 / 551.5 4,000 / 275.8
Oval SPMO-2WF 5.500 / 139.7 4.593 / 116.7 6,000 / 413.7 6,000 / 413.7
1.500 / 38.1
SPFO-2
7,500 / 517.1 4,750 / 327.5
SPFO-2WF
Round SPR-2 5.500 / 139.7 11500 / 792.9 9,500 / 655.0 9,500 / 655.0 8,000 / 551.5
SPMO-1NO
8,000 / 551.5 6,000 / 413.7 4,000 / 275.8
SPMO-1 4.125 / 104.8
Oval SPFO-1 5.313 / 135.0 7,000 / 482.6 5,500 / 379.2 6,000 / 413.7 4,500 / 310.3
SPMO-1CI 8,000 / 551.5 6,000 / 413.7 4,000 / 275.8
1.000 / 25.4
SPFO-1CI 7,000 / 482.6 5,500 / 379.2 4,500 / 310.3
SPR-1H 5.750 / 146.1 13,500 / 930.8 13,500 / 930.8 12,000 / 827.4 11,000 / 758.4
Round SPR-1 5.500 / 139.7 11,000 / 758.4 9,000 / 620.5 9,000 / 620.5 8,000 / 551.5
3.500 / 88.9 SPR-1CI 6.000 / 152.4 2.867 / 72.7 11,000 / 758.4 9,000 / 620.5 9,000 / 620.5 8,000 / 551.5
SPMO-2NO
SPMO-2 6,000 / 413.7 6,000 / 413.7 4,000 / 275.8
Oval 5.968 / 151.6 5.000 / 127.0 8,000 / 551.5
SPMO-2WF
1.500 / 38.1 SPFO-2 6,500 / 448.2 7,000 / 482.6 5,500 / 379.2
SPR-2 5.968 / 150.8 12,000 / 827.4 11,000 / 758.4 10,000 / 689.5 9,500 / 655.0
Round SPR-2CI 6.438 / 163.5 12,000 / 827.4 11,000 / 758.4 10,000 / 689.5 9,500 / 655.0
SPR-2U 5.800 / 147.3 11,000 / 758.4 10,000 / 689.5 9,000 / 620.5 8,500 / 586.1
SPMO-1 6.410 / 162.8 7,000 / 482.6 5,000 / 344.7 4,000 / 275.8
Oval 5.500 / 139.7 6,000 / 413.7
SPFO-1 6.437 / 163.5 7,500 / 517.1 6,000 / 413.7 4,750 / 327.5
SPR-1 6.625 / 168.3 12,000 / 827.4 10,000 / 689.5 9,500 / 655.0 8,500 / 586.1
1.000 / 25.4 SPR-1U 6.375 / 161.9 10,000 / 689.5 8,500 / 586.1 9,000 / 620.5 8,000 / 551.5
Round SPR-1U2 5.984 / 152.0 8,000 / 551.5 5,500 / 379.2 6,000 / 413.7 5,000 / 344.7
SPR-1A 6.125 / 155.6 9,000 / 620.5 6,000 / 413.7 7,200 / 496.4 5,500 / 379.2
4.500 / 114.3 SPR-1ACI 6.625 / 168.3 3.833 / 97.4 9,000 / 620.5 6,000 / 413.7 7,200 / 496.4 5,500 / 379.2
SPMO-2
Oval 7.031 / 178.6 6.080 / 154.4 7,500 / 517.1 6,000 / 413.7 6,000 / 413.7 5,000 / 344.7
SPFO-2
SPR-2
1.500 / 38.1 7.031 / 178.6
SBR-2
Round 11,500 / 792.9 11,500 / 792.9 9,000 / 620.5 9,000 / 620.5
SPR-2CI
7.531 / 191.3
SBR-2CI
SPMO-2 7,500 / 517.1 6,000 / 413.7 6,000 / 413.7 5,000 / 344.7
Oval 7.938 / 201.6 6.812 / 173.0
SPFO-2 8,500 / 586.1 7,000 / 482.6 6,500 / 448.2 5,500 / 379.2
SPR-2
7.740 / 196.6 10,000 / 689.5 9,000 / 620.5 8,500 / 586.1 7,500 / 517.1
SBR-2
SPR-2A
5.500 / 39.7 1.500 / 38.1 7.875 / 200.0 4.653 / 118.2 10,750 / 741.2 9,100 / 627.4 9,000 / 620.5 7,800 / 537.8
SBR-2A
Round
SPR-2CI
8.240 / 209.3 10,000 / 689.5 9,000 / 620.5 8,500 / 586.1 7,500 / 517.1
SBR-2CI
SPR-2ACI
8.375 / 212.3 10,750 / 741.2 9,100 / 627.4 9,000 / 620.5 7,800 / 537.8
SBR-2ACI

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 W IRE L INE RE T RIE VA BL E

Machined/Forged Pocket - Oval Body Configuration

Lufkins oval body mandrel Rated Test Pressures

Standard Service Sour Service
configuration is designed to
Tubing Mandrel Mandrel Major Minor Internal External Internal External
provide a full opening tubing Size Pocket I.D. Body Mandrel O.D. O.D. Drift Test Test Test Test
in/mm in/mm Design Type in/mm in/mm in/mm psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars
drift while receiving any
SPMO-1NO 4,000
manufactures 1" or 1-1/2" O.D.
SPMO-1 4.250 2.910 275.8
gas lift valves. These mandrels 108 73.9
5,000
feature an orienting sleeve and 1.000
SPFO-1
1.901 8,000 6,000 6,000 344.7
Oval
tool guard above the pocket area. 25.4 48.3 551.5 413.7 413.7
2.375 4,000
SPMO-1CI
The orienting sleeve allows you an 60.3 4.500 275.8

114.3 5,000
option to use a positive orienting SPFO-1CI
344.7
kickover tool to run or retrieve SPMO-2NO
1.500 4.750 4.000 1.901 8,000 6,000 6,000 4,000
valves. Tool guards are in place to 38.1
Oval
SPMO-2 120.7 101.6 48.3 551.5 413.7 413.7 275.8
deflect and protect the valve latch. SPMO-1NO 4,000
Complete material and testing SPMO-1 4.000 275.8
traceability 101.6
1.000 4.750 2.347 8,000 6,000 6,000 5,000
Oval SPFO-1
25.4 120.7 59.6 551.5 413.7 413.7 344.7
Mandrels are constructed of
SPMO-1CI
AISI 4130 or 13CR material
4,000
2.875 SPFO-1CI 275.8
These mandrels are designed 73.0
SPMO-2NO
to run in both single and dual 8,000 4,000
completions SPMO-2
551.5 275.8
1.500 5.500 4.593 2.347 6,000 6,000
Oval SPMO-2WF
38.1 139.7 116.7 59.6 413.7 413.7
SPFO-2 7,500 5,000
SPFO-2WF 517.1 344.7

SPMO-1NO 4.125 8,000 6,000 4,000

SPMO-1 104.8 551.5 413.7 275.8

7,000 5,500 4,500

SPFO-1
1.000 5.313 2.867 482.6 379.2 6,000 310.3
Oval
25.4 135.0 72.7 413.7
8,000 6,000 4,000
SPMO-1CI
517.1 413.7 275.8
3.500
7,000 5,500 4,500
88.9 SPFO-1CI
482.6 379.2 310.3
SPMO-2NO
6,000 6,000 4,000
SPMO-2
1.500 5.968 5.000 2.867 8,000 413.7 413.7 275.8
Oval SPMO-2WF
38.1 151.6 127 72.7 551.5
6,500 7,000 5,500
SPFO-2
448.2 482.6 379.2
7,500
SPMO-2
4.500 1.500 7.031 6.080 3.833 517.1 6,000 6,000 5,000
Oval
114.3 38.1 178.6 154.4 97.4 7,500 413.7 413.7 344.7
SPFO-2
517.1
6,000 6,000 5,000
SPMO-2
5.500 1.500 7.938 6.812 4.653 8,500 413.7 413.7 344.7
Oval
139.7 38.1 201.6 173 118.2 586.1 7,000 6,500 5,500
SPFO-2
482.6 448.2 379.2

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Side Poc ke t Mandrels

SPMO-1CI SPFO-1 SPMO-1 SPMO-1WF

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Machined Pocket - Round Body Configuration

SPR-1 Lufkins round body mandrel configuration is designed to provide a full opening tubing drift while
receiving any manufactures 1" or 1-1/2" O.D. gas lift valves. These mandrels feature an orienting
sleeve and tool guard above the pocket area. The orienting sleeve allows you an option to use a positive
orienting kickover tool to run or retrieve valves. Tool guards are in place to deflect and protect the valve
latch.
Complete material and testing traceability
Mandrels are constructed of AISI 4130, 13CR, 9CR, 718, or Incoloy 925 material
The round body mandrels are designed to be run in high-pressure well applications and slimhole
completions
Pressure ratings range from 3,300 psi to 13,500 psi (burst & collapse) depending on material and well
application
Rated Test Pressures
Mandrel Standard Service Sour Service
Tubing Size Pocket I.D. Mandrel Mandrel Major O.D. Drift Internal Test External Test Internal Test External Test
in/mm in/mm Body Design Type in/mm in/mm psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars
4.125 11,500 11,500 9,500 9,500
SPR-1 104.8 792.9 792.9 655 655
4.500 13,500 13,500 12,000 11,000
2.375 1.000 SPR-1H 114.3 1.901 930.2 930.2 827.4 758.4
Round
60.3 25.4 SPR-1U
3.850 48.3 6,000 3,600 5,000 3,300
97.8 413.7 248.2 344.7 227.5
3.750 6,000 4,750 5,000 4,000
SPR-1U2NO 95.3 413.7 327.5 344.7 275.8
5.000 13,500 13,500 12,000 11,000
SPR-1H 127.0 930.8 930.8 827.4 758.4
4.750 11,000 9,000 9,000 7,500
1.000 SPR-1 120.7 2.347 758.4 620.5 620.5 517.1
2.875 Round
25.4 SPR-1CI
5.250 59.6 11,000 9,000 9,000 7,500
73.0 133.4 758.4 620.5 620.5 517.1
4.500 9700 6,300 7,800 5,500
SPR-1U 114.3 668.8 434.4 537.8 379.2
1.500 5.500 2.347 11,500 9,500 9,500 8,000
Round SPR-2
38.1 139.7 59.6 792.9 655 655 551.5
5.750 13,500 13,500 12,000 11,000
SPR-1H 146.1 930.8 930.8 827.4 758.4
1.000 5.500 2.867 11,000 9,000 9,000 8,000
Round SPR-1
25.4 139.7 72.7 758.4 620.5 620.5 551.5
6.000 11,000 9,000 9,000 8,000
3.500 SPR-1CI 152.4 758.4 620.5 620.5 551.5
88.9 SPR-2
5.968 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,500
150.8 827.4 758.4 689.5 655.0
1.500 6.438 2.867 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,500
Round SPR-2CI
38.1 163.5 72.7 827.4 758.4 689.5 655.0
5.800 11,000 10,000 9,000 8,500
SPR-2U 147.3 758.4 689.5 620.5 586.1
6.625 12,000 10,000 9,500 8,500
SPR-1 168.3 827.4 689.5 655 586.1
6.375 10,000 8,500 9,000 8,000
SPR-1U 161.9 689.5 586.1 620.5 551.5
1.000 5.984 3.833 8,000 5,500 6,000 5,000
Round SPR-1U2
25.4 152.0 97.4 551.5 379.2 413.7 344.7
4.500 6.125 9,000 6,000 7,200 5,500
SPR-1A
114.3 155.6 620.5 413.7 496.4 344.7
6.625 9,000 6,000 7,200 5,500
SPR-1ACI 168.3 620.5 413.7 496.4 344.7
7.031
1.500 SPR-2 178.6 3.833 11,500 11,500 9,000 9,000
Round
38.1 SPR-2CI
7.531 97.4 792.9 723.9 620.5 620.5
191.3
7.740 10,000 9,000 8,500 7,500
SPR-2 196.6 689.5 620.5 586.1 517.1
7.875 10,750 9,100 9,000 7,800
5.500 1.500 SPR-2A 200.0 4.653 741.2 627.4 620.5 537.8
Round
139.7 38.1 SPR-2CI
8.240 118.2 10,000 9,000 8,500 7,500
209.3 689.5 620.5 586.1 517.1
8.375 10,750 9,100 9,000 7,800
SPR-2ACI 212.3 741.2 627.4 620.5 537.8

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Side Poc ke t Mandr els

Solid Body Round Configuration

Lufkins solid round body mandrel configuration is designed to provide a full opening SBR-2
tubing drift while receiving any manufactures 1" or 1-1/2" O.D. gas lift valves. These
mandrels feature an orienting sleeve and tool guard above the pocket area. The orienting
sleeve allows you an option to use a positive orienting kickover tool to run or retrieve valves.
Tool guards are in place to deflect and protect the valve latch.
Complete material and testing traceability
Mandrels are constructed of AISI 4130, 13CR, 9CR, 718, or Incoloy 925 material
Solid body mandrels are designed to be used in high-pressure well applications and deepwater
completions
These mandrels are manufactured from solid bar stock material, which gives them superior
strength and corrosion resistance
The solid body configuration allows slotting for the bypass of lines and flat packs for
monitoring, flow control and chemical injection
Additional sizes are available for all standard tubing sizes

Rated Test Pressures

Standard Service Sour Service
Tubing Mandrel Mandrel Major
Size Pocket I.D. Body Mandrel O.D. Drift Internal Test External Test Internal Test External Test
in/mm in/mm Design Type in/mm in/mm psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars psi/bars
7.031
SBR-2
4.500 1.500 178.6 3.833 11,500 11,500 9,000 9,000
Round
114.3 38.1 7.531 97.4 792.9 723.9 620.5 620.5
SBR-2CI
191.3
7.740 10,000 9,000 8,500 7,500
SBR-2
196.6 689.5 620.5 586.1 517.1
7.875 10,750 9,100 9,000 7,800
SBR-2A
5.500 1.500 200.0 4.653 741.2 627.4 620.5 537.8
Round
139.7 38.1 8.240 118.2 10,000 9,000 8,500 7,500
SBR-2CI
209.3 689.5 620.5 586.1 517.1
8.375 10,750 9,100 9,000 7,800
SBR-2ACI
212.3 741.2 627.4 620.5 537.8

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Gas Lift Design Plot

International COMPANY : LUFKIN DATE :
Lift Well : ILS #1 BY :
Systems FIELD : FILE : DESIGN PRO EX.bot
Gas lift valves are utilized to control Lease :
the flow of injected gas to artificially Pressure (psi)
lift the well. The spacing of the 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800
0
valves in the tubing is based on well 110

parameters and determined during

the well analysis and equipment 1000
design.

Lufkin offers expert advice and

design to optimize the production of 2000 1900
135
your well.

Submit a Well Optimization Design 2700

145
Data Sheet on page 35 for a complete 3000
3200
evaluation from one of our design 151
engineers. 3700
TVD (ft)

156
4000
Lufkins wireline retrievable gas lift
4200
valves are constructed from stainless 161

steel, monel or CRA materials 4700

165
and come in various sizes and 5000
configurations. 5200
168

5700
170
6000
Perfs 6000 170
SBHP 2500

7000

8000

110 130 150 170 190

PWH=250 Rate=300 GLR=1600 WC=0.9 Temperature (deg F)
PWH=250 Rate=1000 GLR=500 WC=0.9
PWH=250 Rate=500 GLR=1000 WC=0.9
KOP 5900'

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Val ve s

Injection Pressure Operated Valves (IPO)

RIPO-1.0 | RIPO-1.5 | RIPO-1.0BL RIPO-1.0

The RIPO is a wireline retrievable injection pressure operated gas lift valve that comes in 1"
or 1-1/2" O.D. This valve is primarily controlled by injection gas pressure. The valve is used
to control gas pressure and its flow from the casing annulus into the tubing during gas lift
operations. The valve is installed in side pocket mandrels.

The valve is designed with a sealed chamber, including a bellows assembly that contains a
nitrogen charge over dampening fluid. The bellows serves as an interface between the dome
pressure and injection gas pressure. The dome charge provides the closing force of the valve.
When injection gas pressure exceeds the closing force, the bellows compress, lifting the
valve stem off the seat, allowing gas to be injected through the valve and into the tubing.

The RIPO valve consists of a tail plug, upper packing, bellows assembly with valve core and
bellows, bellows housing, stem with tungsten carbide ball, seat housing, floating seat, lower
packing, lower packing retainer, and nose with reverse flow check dart with optional choke
sizes. The valve is constructed of premium materials for corrosion resistance in wells with
high concentrations of H2S and/or CO2 . Packing and elastomeric materials for the valve
are available for standard and special service.

Fe ature s :
Stainless steel or premium materials
Three-ply monel bellows
Mechanical stop prevents bellows overstroke.
Viscous fluid shear dampening prevents bellows fatigue and stem pounding
Tungsten carbide ball and stem assembly
Replaceable floating monel seat (tungsten carbide seat available)
Integral reverse flow check valve
Silver brazed bellows connections
Compatible with other manufacturers side pocket mandrels
Bottom latch option available (RIPO-1.0BL)

Ab Effective PPEF
Valve Valve Bellows Area Port Ap Ap/Ab 1-(Ap/Ab) Ap/Ab
Type O.D. (sq in) Size Area of Port R (1-R) 1-(Ap/Ab)
1/8 .013 .040 .960 .041
5/32 .019 .061 .939 .065
RIPO-1.0
1" 0.31 3/16 .028 .091 .910 .099
RIPO-1.0BL*
1/4 .049 .158 .842 .188
5/16 .076 .245 .755 .325
3/16 .029 .038 .962 .040
1/4 .051 .067 .933 .072
RIPO - 1.5 1-1/2" 0.77 5/16 .079 .104 .896 .116
3/8 .113 .148 .852 .174
7/16 .154 .201 .799 .252

*BL - Integral Bottom Latch

PPEF - Production Pressure Effect Factor
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Production Pressure Operated Valves (PPO)

RPPO RPPO-1.0 | RPPO-1.5

The RPPO-1.0 wireline retrievable production pressure operated gas lift valve is a 1" O.D.
valve primarily controlled by production fluid pressure. The valve is used to control gas
pressure and its flow from the casing annulus into the tubing during gas lift operations. The
valve is installed in side pocket mandrels.
The valve is designed with a sealed chamber, including a bellows assembly that contains
an adjustable power spring. The bellows serves as an interface between the power spring
and production pressure. The power spring provides the closing force of the valve. When
production fluid pressure exceeds the closing force, the bellows compress, lifting the valve
stem off the seat, allowing gas to be injected through the valve and into the tubing.
The RPPO-1.0 valve consists of a tail plug, dome bushing, bellows sub-assembly with
bellows, power spring, adjusting screw, stem sub-assembly with tungsten carbide ball, seat
housing, crossover, lower packing body, packing retainer, reverse flow check dart and nose.
The valve is constructed of premium materials for corrosion resistance in wells with high
concentrations of H2S and/or CO2 . Packing and elastomeric materials for the valve are
available for standard and special service.

Features:
Stainless steel or premium materials
High pressure bellows protection
Three-ply Monel bellows
Mechanical stop prevents bellows overstroke
Viscous fluid shear dampening helps prevent bellows fatigue and reduces stem
pounding
Tungsten carbide ball and stem assembly
Replaceable floating Monel seats (tungsten carbide seat available)
Integral reverse flow check valve
Silver brazed bellows connections
Compatible with other manufacturers side pocket mandrels

Ab Effective IPEF
Valve Valve Bellows Area Port Ap Ap/Ab 1-(Ap/Ab) Ap/Ab
Type O.D. (sq in) Size Area of Port R (1-R) 1-(Ap/Ab)
1/8" 0.013 0.042 0.958 0.043
5/32" 0.020 0.066 0.934 0.071
RPPO-1.0 1" 0.31
3/16" 0.029 0.094 0.906 0.104
1/4" 0.051 0.165 0.835 0.197
3/16" 0.029 0.038 0.962 0.040
1/4" 0.051 0.066 0.934 0.071
1-1/2" 0.77
RPPO-1.5 5/16" 0.079 0.103 0.897 0.115
3/8" 0.113 0.147 0.853 0.172

* BL - Nitrogen Charged with Integral Bottom Latch

IPEF - Injection pressure effect factor
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RPPO-1.0BL RPPO-1.0BL

The RPPO-1.0BL wireline retrievable production pressure operated gas lift valve is a bottom
latch, 1" O.D. valve primarily controlled by production fluid pressure. The valve is used
to control gas pressure and its flow from the casing annulus into the tubing during gas lift
operations. The valve is installed in side pocket mandrels.

The valve is designed with a sealed chamber, including a bellows assembly that contains a
nitrogen charge over dampening fluid. The bellows serves as an interface between the dome
pressure and production fluid pressure. The dome charge provides the closing force of the
valve. When production fluid pressure exceeds the closing force, the bellows compress,
lifting the valve stem off the seat, allowing gas to be injected though the valve and into the
tubing. The valves design incorporates a large area crossover seat, which allows the bellows
to sense production fluid pressure during operation.

The RPPO-1.0BL valve consists of a tail plug, bellows assembly with valve core and bellows,
upper packing housing, bellows housing, stem with tungsten carbide ball, seat housing
(crossover), floating tungsten carbide seat, lower packing housing, lower packing retainer
ring, latch housing, latch collet, latch ring and nose with reverse flow check dart. The valve is
constructed of premium materials for corrosion resistance in wells with high concentrations
of H2S and/or CO2 . Packing and elastomeric materials for the valve are available for
standard and special service.

Feature s :
Stainless steel or premium materials
High pressure bellows protection
Three ply Monel bellows
Mechanical stop prevents bellows overstroke
Viscous fluid shear dampening helps prevent bellows fatigue and reduces stem
pounding
Tungsten carbide ball and stem assembly
Replaceable floating Monel seats (tungsten carbide seat available)
Integral reverse flow check valve
Silver brazed bellows connections
Compatible with other manufacturers side pocket mandrels

Ab Effective IPEF
Valve Valve Bellows Area Port Ap Ap/Ab 1-(Ap/Ab) Ap/Ab
Type O.D. (sq in) Size Area of Port R (1-R) 1-(Ap/Ab)
1/8" 0.013 0.042 0.958 0.043
5/32" 0.020 0.066 0.934 0.071
RPPO-1.0BL* 1" 0.31
3/16" 0.029 0.094 0.906 0.104
1/4" 0.051 0.165 0.835 0.197
* BL - Nitrogen Charged with Integral Bottom Latch
IPEF - Injection pressure effect factor
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ROV Orifice Valves

ROV-1 ROV-1.0 | ROV-1.5 | ROV 1.0BL | ROV-1.0HR | ROV-1.5HR

The ROV wireline retrievable orifice valve is a 1" or 1-1/2" O.D. valve used to control the
flow of gas and/or fluid from the casing annulus into the tubing. The valve is installed
in side pocket mandrels. The valve is designed with a square edged orifice which, when
properly sized, allows volume control when the casing and tubing pressures are known. An
integral reverse flow check prevents gas and or fluid from flowing from the tubing back
into the casing annulus. The ROV valve consists of a flow barrel, seat housing and floating
square edged orifice, lower packing retainer, and check nose with a reverse flow check drop.
The valve is constructed of premium materials for corrosion resistance in wells with high
concentrations of H2S or CO2 . Packing and elastomeric materials for the valve are available
for standard service or special service to suit individual well conditions. The ROV orifice
valve is available with square edged orifice sizes of 1/8" through 1/2" Lufkins HR series
orifice has a maximum port size of 7/16" for the ROV-1.0HR and 3/4" for the ROV-1.5HR.

In operation, gas and/or fluids that are injected into the casing annulus enter through the
ports in the side pocket mandrel. This gas and/or fluid then enter through the ports in the
valve that is located in the flow barrel between the two sets of packing. The gas and/or fluid
then flows through the seat housing and square edged orifice, past the reverse flow check
drop, through the check nose and into the tubing.

Features:
Stainless steel or premium materials
Replaceable square edged orifice (Tungsten Carbide available)
Flow capacity determined by orifice sizing
Integral reverse flow check valve
Compatible with other manufacturers side pocket mandrels

Type Running Port Type Type

Valve O.D. Size Latch SPM
ROV-1.0 1" 1/8" - 5/16" BK-2 All 1 Pockets
ROV-1.0 BL* 1" 1/8" - 5/16" Integral All 1 Pockets
ROV-1.0HR 1" 1/8" - 3/8" BK-2 All 1 Pockets
ROV-1.5 1-1/2" 1/8" - 7/16" RA / RK All 1-1/2 Pockets
ROV-1.5HR 1-1/2" 1/8" - 3/4" RA / RK All 1-1/2 Pockets

* BL - Integral Bottom Latch

HR - High Rate

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Dummy Valves

RD-1.0 | RD-1.5 | RD-1.0BL | RD-1E RD-1.0

The Lufkin ILS RD-1.0, RD-1.5 and RD-1.0BL dummy valves are wireline retrievable
non-equalizing isolation tools designed to install in a side pocket mandrel. The RD-1.0
and RD-1.0BL dummy valves are 1" O.D. tools and are designed for industry standard 1"
side pockets. The RD-1.5 is a 1-1/2" O.D. tool, which is designed to be installed in industry
standard 1-1/2" side pockets. The RD dummy is a multi-purpose tool used to blank off the
pocket of side pocket mandrels. This allows production operations to be carried out prior
to the need for gas lift valves, allow pressurizing of the tubing or casing for setting packers,
testing and treatment procedures.
The dummy consists of two packing sections, which are spaced to fit inside the upper and
lower seal bores of industry standard pockets. The dummy valve is available in stainless
steel and monel for corrosion resistance in wells with high concentrations of H2S, CO2
or corrosion resistant alloys for extreme environments. Packing materials for our dummy
valves are available for standard service or special service to suit individual well conditions.
The simple design of the dummy valve allows for easy replacement of the valve packing and
for rapid low-cost repair of valve components. The rugged, solid construction and premium
materials assure a long service life.

Fe ature s :
Stainless steel or premium materials
Compatible with other manufacturers side pocket mandrels
Bottom latch option available (RD-1.0BL)
Equalizing Dummy Latch available (RD-1E)

Type Running Type Type

Valve O.D. Latch SPM
RD-1.0 1" BK-2 All 1" Pockets
RD-1.0BL* 1" Integral (Bottom) All 1" Pockets
RD-1.5 1-1/2" RA / RK All 1-1/2" Pockets
RD-1E 1" Integral All 1" Pockets

* BL - Integral Bottom Latch

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Gas Lift Latches

BK-2 | BEK-2 | RK | RKP | RA

Lufkins wireline retrievable latches are designed to secure retrievable gas lift valves and any
other flow control devices, such as chemical injection valves and water flood valves, into
the appropriate side pocket mandrels equipped with 1" or 1-1/2" outside diameter receiver
pockets. All the running post and bodies for the BK and RK model latches are drilled and
pinned.

BK-2 Latch BEK-2 Latch

The BK-2 latch is a spring-loaded
ring type latch used to secure
1" outside diameter valves in
ILS and other manufacturer
mandrels.
The BEK-2 latch is a spring-loaded
ring type latch that has a 0.360" hole
through the center of the latch allowing
fluids or gas to flow through. The latch
is used to secure 1" outside diameter
valves in ILS and other manufacturer
mandrels.

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Latch Maximum Porting Valve O.D. O.D. Running Pulling

Type Running O.D. I.D. Size Running Head Pulling Head Tool Tool
BK-2 1.358 NA 1" 0.750 0.875 JK JDC 1- 1/4"
BEK-2 1.358 0.375 1" 0.750 0.875 JK JDC 1-1/4"
RKP 1.786 0.453 1.5" 0.937 1.187 RK-1 JDS 1-5/8"
RK 1.786 NA 1.5" 0.937 1.187 RK-1 JDS 1-5/8"
RA 1.750 NA 1.5" 1.359 1.343 JC-3 JDC 2"
Integral 1.358 NA 1" 0.875 .875 GA-2 JDC 1-1/4"

RK Latch RKP Latch RA Latch

The RK latch is a 1-1/2" version of
the BK-2 latch used to secure 1-1/2"
outside diameter valves in ILS and
other manufacturer
1-1/2" orienting side
pocket mandrels.
The RKP latch is a 1-1/2" version
of the BEK-2 latch incorporating
a 0.454" hole through the center
of the latch allowing fluids or gas
to flow through. The latch is used
to secure 1-1/2" outside diameter
valves in ILS and other manufacturer
mandrels.
The RA latch is a cam style
latch used in 1-1/2" outside
diameter non-orienting ILS or
other manufacturer side pocket
mandrels.

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Our portfolio of Tubing Retrievable gas lift products include:

Mandrels

Conventional
TUBING Retrievable

Concentric

Valves

Check Valves

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Conventional Mandrels

CM-1 | CM-2 CM-1 CM-2

Lufkin conventional mandrels are designed to receive 1" and 1-1/2"

conventional gas lift valves. These valves are mounted externally on the
mandrel body. Our conventional mandrels feature external side guards
to protect the gas lift valve and check. Mandrels are available in standard
sizes 2-3/8", 2-7/8" and 3-1/2" in J-55, N-80, L-80 and P110 materials. We
can also accommodate 4-1/2" and 5-1/2" sizes along with 13-CR material
by special order.

D i m e nsi o ns to Inc h es: A

B
A - Lug to Collar C
B - Lug to Collar - Special Clearance D
C - Collar Diameter
D - Collar Diameter - Special Clearance

CM-1 Valves

1" 2.375" O.D. 2.875" O.D.

Valve Size 2" Nominal 2.5" Nominal
A - 3.783 A - 4.335

B - 3.706 B - 4.231
API EUE
C - 3.063 C - 3.668

D - 2.910 D - 3.460

A - 3.689 A - 4.251

B - 3.586 B - 4.119
API NUE
C - 2.875 C - 3.500

D - 2.670 D - 3.235

CM-2 Valves

1.5" 2.375" O.D. 2.875" O.D. 3.50" O.D.

Valve Size 2" Nominal 2.5" Nominal 3" Nominal
A - 4.283 A - 4.835 A - 5.562

B - 4.206 B - 4.731 B - 5.427

API EUE
C - 3.063 C - 3.668 C - 4.500

D - 2.910 D - 3.460 D - 4.230

A - 4.189 A - 4.751 A - 5.262

B - 4.086 B - 4.619 B - 5.152

API NUE
C - 2.875 C - 3.500 C - 4.250

D - 2.670 D - 3.235 D - 4.030 Center

Line
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Concentric Mandrels

IM
Lufkin concentric mandrels are designed to internally install a 1" conventional valve and
check. With an internally mounted gas lift valve, these do not have an internal full-bore
drift. Mandrels are available in sizes 1-1/4" to 2-7/8" with L-80 Material.

Size Mandrel Tubing Internal Valve Thread

Mandrel Maximum O.D. I.D. Flow Area sq in Size Type

1-1/4" 1.850" 1.380" .710 1" 10 Round NU

1-1/2" 2.200" 1.610" 1.250 1" 10 Round NU

2-3/8" 2.875" 1.995" 2.237 1" 10 Round NU

2-3/8" 3.062" 1.995" 2.237 1" 8 Round EUE

2-7/8" 3.500" 2.441" 3.791 1" 10 Round NUE

2-7/8" 3.668" 2.441" 3.791 1" 8 Round EUE

3-1/2" 4.500" 2.993" 6.146 1" 8 Round EUE

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Conventional Valves

CIPO-1.0 | CIPO-1.5
The CIPO is a conventional (tubing retrievable) injection pressure operated gas lift valve
that comes in 1" or 1-1/2" O.D. This valve is primarily controlled by injection gas pressure.
The valve is used to control gas pressure and its flow from the casing annulus into the
tubing during gas lift operations. The valve is installed on a conventional mandrel.
The valve is designed with a sealed chamber, including a bellows assembly that contains a
nitrogen charge over damping fluid. The bellows serves as an interface between the dome
pressure and injection gas pressure. The dome charge provides the closing force of the valve.
When injection gas pressure exceeds the closing force, the bellows compress, lifting the
valve stem off of the seat, allowing gas to be injected through the valve and into the tubing.
The CIPO valve consists of a tail plug, bellows assembly with valve core and bellows,
bellows housing, stem with tungsten carbide ball, seat housing, floating seat and nose with
reverse flow check dart with optional choke sizes. The valve is constructed of premium
materials for corrosion resistance in wells with high concentrations of H2S and/or CO2 .
Elastomeric material for the valve is available for standard and special service.

Fe ature s :
Stainless steel or premium material
Three-ply monel bellows
Mechanical stop prevents bellows over stoke.
Viscous fluid shear dampening prevents bellow fatigue and stem pounding
Tungsten carbide ball and stem assembly
Replaceable floating monel seat (also available in tungsten carbide material)
Silver brazed bellows connections

Ab Effective PPEF
Valve Valve Bellows Area Port Ap Ap/Ab 1-(Ap/Ab) Ap/Ab
Type O.D. (sq in) Size Area of Port R (1-R) 1-(Ap/Ab)
1/8" .012 .100 .900 .111
CIPO-.625 5/8" .12 5/32" .015 .158 .842 .187
3/16" .027 .225 .775 .362
1/8" .013 .040 .960 .041
CIPO-1 5/32" .019 .061 .939 .065
1" 0.31 3/16" .028 .091 .910 .099
CIPO-1RF 1/4" .049 .158 .842 .188
5/16" .076 .245 .755 .325
3/16" .029 .038 .962 .040
1/4" .051 .067 .933 .072
CIPO - 1.5 1-1/2" 0.77 5/16" .079 .104 .896 .116
3/8" .113 .148 .852 .174
7/16" .154 .201 .799 .252
*BL - Integral Bottom Latch.
PPEF - Production Pressure Effect Factor.
CIPO-1RF max port size is 3/16"

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Check Valves

CVIPO-1.0 | CVIPO-1.5 | CVIPO-1.0RF

The CVIPO is a conventional (tubing retrievable) check valve that comes in 1" or 1-1/2"
O.D. The check valve is installed externally on conventional mandrels and chemical
injection subs. Reverse flow checks prevent gas and fluid flow from the tubing back into
the casing annulus. In operation, the reverse flow check valve utilizes a dual seating system.
A soft seal ring is contacted first by the check dart and as differential pressure increases a
metal-to-metal contact acts as a secondary seal.
The CVIPO check valve consists of a check housing, seals, check dart and spring. The
check is constructed of premium material for corrosion resistance in wells with high
concentrations of H2S and/or CO2 . Elastomeric materials for the valve are available for
standard service and special service to suit individual well conditions.

Features:
Stainless steel or premium materials
5,000 psi test pressure
Nickel alloy X-750 spring
Compatible with other industry standard conventional
(tubing retrievable) mandrels
CVIPO check is required when utilizing flow with a screen orifice
CVIPO-1.0RF is for use in concentric mandrels and reverse flow applications

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Our portfolio of Special Application products include:

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Wireline Retrievable Waterflood
Mandrels and Regulators

Wireline Retrievable Chemical

Injection Mandrels and Valves

Packoffs

Accessories

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Wireline Retrievable Lateral Discharge Regulators & Mandrels

RWF-1.0 RWF-1.0
The RWF-1.0 is a wireline retrievable waterflood regulator. This regulator is designed
to operate in industry standard side pocket gas lift mandrels with a 1" I.D. pocket. The
regulator consists of a nose, orifice cap, spring, seat, cone and flow barrel.

Water enters the regulator through the nose, passes through the orifice cap and seat past
the cone and exits laterally through the flow barrel.

The regulator is a normally open device that requires a minimum of 200 psi differential
pressure to become operational. The differential pressure is required to overcome a pre-
determined spring resistance that is holding the seat away from the cone. As the spring
resistance is overcome the seat moves toward the cone holding the rate allowed to pass
relatively constant regardless of the injection pressure.

When using an orifice valve to do the same type of operation, the injection rates will vary
greatly with the changing differential pressure across the orifice. The rates will remain
relatively steady through a regulator.

Features :
Available in stainless steel, monel or CRA material
Tungsten carbide cone
Easily calibrated

Minimum Maximum
Type Running Injection Rate Injection Rate Type Type
Regulator O.D. BWPD BWPD Latch SPM

RWF-1.0 1" 200 900 BK-2 Standard

RWF-1.5 1-1/2" 200 900 RK/RA Standard

RWF-1.5HR 1-1/2" 300 2700 RKP Standard

HR - High Rate

WF
Water flood mandrels are available in a full range of sizes and materials to meet your
requirements.

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Wireline Retrievable Inline Regulator & Mandrels

RWF-1.0-IL RWF-1.0-IL

The RWF-1.0-IL is a wireline retrievable waterflood regulator. This regulator is designed

to operate in industry standard waterflood configured side pocket mandrels with a 1" I.D.
pocket. The regulator consists of a spring housing, orifice cap, spring, seat, cone and nose.

The flow path of the injected fluid is through a ported latch (BEK-2) into the spring housing
through the orifice cap and seat, past the cone and exits through the nose.

The regulator is a normally open device that requires a minimum of 200 psi differential
pressure to become operational. The differential pressure is required to overcome a pre-
determined spring resistance that is holding the seat away from the cone. As the spring
resistance is overcome the seat moves toward the cone holding the rate allowed to pass
relatively constant regardless of the injection pressure.

When using an orifice valve to do the same type of operation, the injection rates will vary
greatly with the changing differential pressure across the orifice. The rates will remain
relatively steady through a regulator.

Fe ature s :
Available in stainless steel, monel or CRA material
Tungsten carbide cone
Easily calibrated

Minimum Maximum
Type Running Injection Rate Injection Rate Type Type
Regulator O.D. BWPD BWPD Latch SPM

RWF-1.0-IL 1" 80 1,250 BEK-2 WF

WF
Water flood mandrels are available in a full range of sizes and materials to meet your
requirements.

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Wireline Retrievable Chemical Injection Valves

RCI-1 RCI-1
The Lufkin RCI-1 wireline retrievable chemical valve is a 1" O.D. valve used to control the
amount of chemicals or fluids injected into the tubing to control corrosion in wells, treat
paraffin, salt and/or hydrate formation. The valve is designed with a nickel alloy spring,
which provides the closing force of the valve. The compression spring allows for setting
operating differential pressures of 500 to 4,000 psi. The spring controlled test rack opening
pressure is easily adjusted from outside of the valve without the need of disassembly.
The spring-loaded operation of the RCI-1 valve allows accurate functioning of the valve
regardless of well temperature. The RCI-1 valve is available with stem and seat size of 1/8",
3/16" and 1/4".
The RCI-1 valve consists of a seat housing, spring and spring housing, setting and locking
screw, stem with tungsten carbide ball, adapter and check housing with reverse flow check
dart. The valve is available in either stainless steel or nickel alloys for corrosion resistance
in wells with high concentrations of H2S or CO2 . Elastomeric materials for the valve are
available for standard service or special service to suit individual well conditions.
In operation, the operator can control chemical/fluid flow into the tubing at valve depth.
Chemical/fluid volumes, cycles and pressures can be regulated by the operator from the
surface. The chemical or fluid is pumped from the surface down a capillary tube. The tube
is connected to the chemical injection side pocket mandrel which communicates directly to
the pocket.
The valve can also be installed in industry standard gas lift side pocket mandrels and the
chemical or fluid injected into the wells annular area. In this case the chemical or fluid
enters the side pockets entry ports and enters the valve.

Features:
Stainless steel or premium materials available
Install or replaced using slickline and slickline standard gas lift tools.
Tungsten Carbide ball and seat for long life
Elimination of crossover seat in design decreases valve plugging and increases
flow efficiency
Valve can easily be set in field locations
Integral reverse flow check valve to prevent tubing to annulus or injection line
communication
Check valve has combination resilient and metal to metal seal
Nickel Alloy X 750 check valve spring
Nickel Alloy X 750 power spring
Normally closed valve held on seat with power spring and tubing pressure
Temperature rating dependent upon V-Packing and elastomeric seal selected
250F standard with Neoprene V-Packing.
Compatible with other manufacturers side pocket mandrels that have industry
standard 1" pockets meeting API 11V1 seal bore requirements.
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At Lufkin, we provide the best technical expertise in design, installation, optimization and
troubleshooting. However, our work does not stop there. Training our clients about the
basic operating principles of a gas lift system is a necessary step to ensure safe and productive
operations. We provide a variety of comprehensive product training options tailored to meet
your needs. Our training options are comprised of:
Lunch and learns
One-day seminars
Field training
In-house and on-site training based on production, well evaluation and operation
Practical field service
Custom programs to meet your specific needs

Additionally, we offer a more comprehensive three-day structured training program for

employees and customers. This course covers the following areas:
Basic gas principles
Product mechanics and selection
Analysis
Design
Troubleshooting, applications and equipment
Calibration/testing

Contact us at ils@lufkin.com to learn more about our training options.

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Focu s ed on S er vic e
Lufkin employees have successfully designed and installed hundreds of gas lift systems
throughout the world. Whether it is a deepwater gas lift project in the Gulf of Mexico
or a project halfway around the world, our commitment to excellence and doing the job
right the first time is what sets Lufkin apart from the competition and will always remain
consistent.

We are:
Focused on production Our service revolves around supporting our customers
in maintaining and improving production. Our philosophy of Service provides
expertise before, during and after the installation to achieve maximum output.

Focused on analysis and design We utilize leading industry software for

analysis including WEM (well evaluation model) nodal program for well analysis
and our in-house gas lift program for design and troubleshooting. Our goal is
to reduce client costs through reliable, accurate modeling, which leads to better
analysis and faster decisions.

Focused on product We utilize the latest 3D-engineering-based technology

in the design of our products. Thus, we can convey information such as
materials, processes, dimensions and tolerances, according to application-specific
conventions.

Focused on expertise We are committed to providing the best technical

expertise in design; installation, optimization, troubleshooting and training for
our products.

Focused on experience Lufkin maintains a high level of employees with many

years of experience. This experience provides the knowledge of what is required in
time, resources and quality to meet the needs of the industry.

Focused on support We offer a comprehensive gas lift optimization plan that

includes field service work and in-house technical support. In short, we will be
there when and where you need us.

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 WELL OPTIMIZATION DESIGN DATA SHEET
Contact Name: ___________________________________ Date: ________________________

Company Name: __________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Field Name: ______________________________________ Location: _____________________
Casing Size O.D./I.D. ____________________________/ _____________________________ in
DOWNHOLE

Tubing O.D./I.D. _________________________________/ _____________________________ in

DATA

Master Valve Size ______________________ in End of Tubing Depth____________________ ft

Package Depth _________________________ ft Top Nipple Depth ______________________ ft
Top Nipple I.D. ________________________ in Top Nipple Type ________________________
Sliding Sleeve Depth ____________________________________________________________ ft
Sliding Sleeve Type and Size ____________________________________________________ in
At least 6 months of data or graphical history is preferred
PRODUCTION

Current Daily Gas Rate _______________________________________________________ mcfd

DATA

Gas Rate After Blow Down Or Shut In ___________________________________________ mcfd

Current Daily Water Rate _____________________________________________________bwpd
Current Daily Condensate Rate ________________________________________________ bopd
Current Water Cut _____________________________________________________________ %
Separator/Flow Line Back Pressure _______________________________________________psi
SURFACE PRESSURE

Available Pressure At Surface (for injection) _________________________________________psi

Maximum Injection Gas Available _______________________________________________ mcfd
DATA

Tubing Head Pressure _________________________________________________________psi

Flowing Casing Pressure _______________________________________________________psi
1 Hr Shut In Casing Head Pressure _______________________________________________psi
1 Hr Shut In Tubing Head Pressure _______________________________________________psi
Zone _________________________________________________________________________
RESERVOIR

Top Of Perforations _____________________________________________________________ ft

DATA

Bottom Of Perforations __________________________________________________________ ft

Midpoint of Perforations _________________________________________________________ ft
Productivity Index (PI) ____________________________________________________________
Estimated Current Reservoir Pressure _____________________________________________psi
Reservoir Temperature _________________________________________________________ F
Gas Gravity ________________________________________________________________ S.G.
Condensate / Oil Gravity ___________________________________________________ Deg API
Water Gravity ______________________________________________________________ S.G.
N2 _________________________________ % H2S ________________________________ %
CO2 ________________________________ %
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