Artificial Lift Solutions Catalog
Artificial Lift Solutions Catalog
Comprehensive product portfolio
Offerings for a wide range of flow rates
The Schlumberger artificial lift solutions portfolio encompasses specialized
expertise and complete equipment packages for every flow rate, including
rod lift pumps, progressing cavity pumps (PCPs), hydraulic stroking units,
electric submersible pumps (ESPs), horizontal surface pumps, and gas
lift systems. This equipment can be further customized with an extensive
selection of options, such as gas handling and separation devices, rigless
ESP replacement systems, variable speed drives (VSDs), and more.
Engineers use sophisticated software to derive maximum benefit from
this comprehensive offering. Proprietary software and workflows of the
LiftSelect* lift method selection service identify the artificial lift strategy
best suited to achieve an operator’s goals, while DesignRite artificial lift
design and optimization software helps determine the optimal ESP or gas
lift system and select each component for individual wells. ESP design
software accurately sizes downhole and surface components, using fluid,
well, and reservoir information.
Integrated production performance system
Production life cycle optimization
Improve total cost of ownership by maximizing production and decreasing
downtime using integrated solutions that keep operations running at peak
performance. In addition to artificial lift technologies for all environments—
conventional, unconventional, high-temperature, and intervention-
constrained or offshore—Schlumberger provides the Lift IQ* production life
cycle management service for optimizing recovery.
Responding to changing flow rates requires in-depth knowledge of flow
behavior and downhole conditions. Lift IQ service increases well efficiency
and productivity through monitoring, diagnostics, and optimization of
artificial lift systems in one well or across an entire field. Dedicated
engineers staff a global network of Artificial Lift Surveillance Centers
(ALSCs), providing 24/7/365 recommendations to enhance production
and minimize downtime. Schlumberger optimization services indicate
when a different form of artificial lift is required, helping choose the right
technology at the right time in the production cycle.
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Lift Selection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Artificial Lift Technologies for Every Application   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
DesignRite* Artificial Lift Design and Optimization Software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
LiftSelect* Strategic Production Planning Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
REDA* Maximus* ESP Systems   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
ESP Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
Protector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
Advanced Motor Protector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   17
High-Efficiency Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   19
D1050N  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21
S4000 ESP Stage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23
Motors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   24
Tech Report: REDA Maximus System Increases Production by 69% for Russian Operator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26
MaxFORTE* High-Reliability ESP System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   27
MaxFORTE System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   29
Tech Report: MaxFORTE System Delivers Jubarte Field’s Highest Production Rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31
Trident* Extreme-Conditions Motor Lead Extension  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
REDA Hotline* High-Temperature ESP Systems   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
REDA Hotline Plus* High-Temperature ESP System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
REDA Hotline XTend* Extended-Capability High-Temperature ESP System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38
Tech Report: REDA Hotline System Increases Run Life by More Than 149%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   40
Tech Report: REDA Hotline System Increases Run Life by More Than 445%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   40
Downhole Monitoring  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Phoenix CTS* Cable-to-Surface Artificial Lift Downhole Monitoring System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
Phoenix xt150* High-Temperature ESP Monitoring System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
ESP Enabling Technologies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   46
AGH* Advanced Gas-Handling Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   47
MGH* Multiphase Gas-Handling System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
REDA ESP System Cables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   51
REDA Continuum* Unconventional Extended-Life ESP Stage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   53
Advanced Completions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   56
ESP Pod Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   57
Y-Tool & Bypass System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   58
Alternative Deployment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   61
Alternatively Deployed ESP Systems   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   62
ZEiTECS Shuttle* Rigless ESP Replacement System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   64
Tech Report: First Rigless ESP Retrieval and Replacement with Slickline, Offshore Congo  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   66
Tech Report: ZEiTECS Shuttle System Decreases ESP Replacement Time by 87%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   66

Surface Electrical Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   67

Low-Voltage Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   67
SpeedStar 519 SWD* 18-Pulse, Low-Voltage Sine Wave VSD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   68
SpeedStar 2000 Plus* VSD and SpeedStar SWD* VSD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
VariStar* VSD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   74
Medium-Voltage Variable Speed Drives  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   75
SpeedStar MVD* Medium-Voltage VSD for Indoor Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   76
SpeedStar MVD VSD for Outdoor Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   78
Switchboard  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   79
FixStar* Fixed-Speed Drives  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   80

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 Motor Controllers and Communication  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   81
Instruct* All-in-One Acquisition and Control Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   82
Phoenix SoloConn* Data Acquisition and Control Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   84
Phoenix ArConn* Rack-Mountable Data Acquisition and Control Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   86
SCB3  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   88

Gas Lift Systems   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   91

Barrier Gas Lift Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   92
Barrier Series  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   92
MMRG-2V-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   94
TCBV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   96
R-20-02-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   97
O-21R-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   98
NOVA 15-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   99
02-30R-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   101
SO2-30R-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   102
RLC-4R-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   103
BK-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   104
NOVA-10-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   106
OM-21R-B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   108
Side Pocket Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   109
KBMG Series Side Pocket Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   111
KBMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   113
KBG Series Side Pocket Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   115
MMG Series Side Pocket Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   117
MMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   119
MMRG Series Side Pocket Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   121
Retrievable Gas Lift Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   123
NOVA* Gas Lift Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   124
Injection-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   126
Production-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   128
Pilot-Operated Gas Lift Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   130
Single-Point Injection Orifice Gas Lift Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   131
Dummy Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   132
PerfLift* Perforated-Zone Gas Lift System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  133
PerfLift System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   133
Conventional Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   135
Conventional Gas Lift Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   135
Conventional Reverse-Flow Check Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   136
Conventional Injection-Pressure-Operated Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   137
Conventional Production-Pressure-Operated Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   139
Conventional Pilot-Operated Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   140

Sucker Rod Pumping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   141

Surface Pumping Units  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   143
Conventional Pumping Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   143
TorqMax* Enhanced Geometry Pumping Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   145
Curved Beam Pumping Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   147
FlexLift* Low-Profile Pumping Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   149
CAMLift* Hydraulic Pumping Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   153
Downhole Pumps API Rod Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   157
RHA API Insert Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   157
RHB API Insert Pumps   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   159
RWA API Insert Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   161
RWB API Insert Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   163

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 RWT API Insert Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   165
RXB API Insert Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   167
API Tubing Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   169
THB API Tubing Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   169
Specialty Rod Pumps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   171
Improved Hollow Tube Pump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   171
Two-Stage Hollow Valve Rod Pump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   172
Maximum Compression Pump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   174
Specialty Rod Pump Products  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   177
Sand Diverter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   177
Carbide Insert Valve Rod Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   178
Sand Shield  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   179
Gas Valve  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   180
Bottom Discharge Valve  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   181
Top Seal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   182
Oversized Cage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   183
Insert Guided Cage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   184
Rod Pump Tools & Downhole Products  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   185
Shear Tool  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   185
On-Off Tool  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   186
Insert Pump Anchor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   188
Gas Separator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   189
Slimhole Tubing Anchor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   190
Type B Tubing Anchor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   191
Automation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   193
UniStar* Downhole Protection Variable Speed Drive System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   193
Rod Pump Controller  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   195
Horizontal Pumping Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   207
REDA HPS* G3 Horizontal Multistage Surface Pumping System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
KUDU PCP Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
KUDU PCP Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   210
KUDU PCP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   210
KUDU All-Metal PCP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   218
KUDU Rodless PCP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   220
EvenWall® Uniform-Elastomer PCP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   223
Surface Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   224
KUDU Drivehead  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   224
KUDU Power Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   226
KUDU Automation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   227
KUDU Variable Frequency Drives  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   228
KUDU PCP Manager* Well Optimization Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   229
Downhole Anciliary Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   231
Top Tag* Accurate Rotor Placement Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   231
Antivibration Sub  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   232
Cam-Loc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   233
KUDU Insert System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   234
KUDU Sucker Rod Centralizer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   236

Technology Support Services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   237

ESP Well Testing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   238
Assembly, Repair, and Testing Centers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   240

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Production and Run Life Optimization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   241
PCL* Production Composite Log Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   242
Lift IQ* Production Life Cycle Management Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   244
Tech Report: Electric Cost Optimization for ESP Saves Estimated USD 480,000 for Cepsa   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   246
Tech Report: Lift IQ Service Reduces ESP Downtime by 27%   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   246
Power Systems Analysis  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   247
Rod Lift Optimization Services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   249

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Improving field economics with the right choices
Careful selection of artificial lift strategy and techniques plays a key role in
maximizing asset value by enhancing production and recovery while reducing
the cost per barrel of oil equivalent. LiftSelect* lift method selection service
simplifies the process of identifying the artificial lift strategy that best suits
an operator’s goals, based on objective analysis of economic and technical
criteria. It eliminates manual workflows for gathering, sorting, and analyzing
multiple sources and forms of data, streamlining the process and minimizing
the potential for errors.
Lift Selection
Strategies for a fixed term or the life of the well
The service uses available field and reservoir data to model well behavior and
forecast long-term production trends for multiple artificial lift scenarios. It can
provide recommendations for the optimal lift method during a particular period
in the well’s life, help optimize a fixed schedule for transitioning between
methods, or determine the most appropriate method for each period in the
life of the well and the best times to switch from one to the next. Proprietary
software optimizes lift systems for individual wells or fields by guiding the
selection of each system component.
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Artificial Lift Technologies for Every Application
Conventional
Get the most from traditional well
environments by using the optimal
artificial lift method at each stage of
production.
Unconventional
Meet the challenge of declining
conventional resources with new
technologies. Production from
unconventional reservoirs is now
possible using the right tools and
expertise.
Featured products
Gas Lift Systems    91
Enhance production in high-angle, low-productivity, and high-GOR wells. Gas lift valves are offset
from the tubing centerline, which protects them from abrasive solids and makes them suitable for
hydraulically fractured wells and unconsolidated formations that produce sand.
KUDU PCP Systems    209
Produce with maximum efficiency and reduced power consumption in heavy, medium, and light
oil; coalbed methane; and dewatering applications.
REDA Maximus ESP systems    13
Achieve long-term, dependable performance in a wide range of applications with the REDA*
Maximus* ESP system. Factory-filled components and simpler, more reliable connections
minimize risk and human error during installation, even in severe weather conditions.
Sucker Rod Pumping    141
Maintain production with advanced sucker rod pumping units and downhole equipment tailored
for conventional and unconventional environments.
Featured products
REDA Continuum unconventional extended-life ESP stage    53
Improve recovery and reliability at low flow rates and in gassy and abrasive environments with
the REDA Continuum* stage—a mixed-flow stage engineered for unconventional flow behavior
and challenging environments.
MGH multiphase gas-handling system    49
The MGH* multiphase gas-handling system is designed for the high-GOR, high-gas
environments frequently encountered in unconventional fields.  
Instruct all-in-one acquisition and control unit    82
The Instruct* unit provides centralized data acquisition and storage for optimization, engineering
analysis, and troubleshooting, eliminating multiple surface components. It incorporates a gas
mode designed to manage the high levels of gas slugging common in unconventional wells.
Thermal and
High-Temperature
Lift HT and thermal, including
SAGD, wells using technologies
engineered to withstand extreme heat
and pressure.
Intervention-
Constrained and
Subsea
Implement reliable, low-risk subsea
lift systems with an industry leader
you can trust. Schlumberger helped
develop the first and largest subsea
ESP field in the South China Sea,
and the first ESP installation in the
ultradeep water offshore Brazil.
Rigless retrieval and deployment
minimizes intervention costs.
Industrial and Mining
Manage the fluid flow of refining,
petrochemical, and chemical
processing operations with powerful
pumping systems and integrated
monitoring services.
Featured products
REDA Hotline Systems    34
Operate reliably in the extreme temperatures of thermal recovery and heavy oil applications,
including steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and steamflooding. The fully integrated
system includes a specially designed HT cable and connections for trouble-free operation.
KUDU All-metal PCP    218
Resist wear and maximize run life with the all-metal KUDU PCP. With specialized metallurgy, the
PCP is rated for temperatures up to 662 degF [350 degC], functions in low-to-high viscosities, and
handles most solvents or chemicals.
Featured products
MaxFORTE high-reliability ESP system 
Outrun conventional offshore ESPs with one system for thermal, deepwater, and hostile
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environments. Designed to address the needs of remote, difficult-to-access locations,
MaxFORTE* high-reliability ESP system provides adaptability, consistency, and reliability in
unpredictable situations.
ZEiTECS Shuttle rigless ESP replacement system    64
Save time in high-cost operating environments with rigless retrieval and redeployment of any
standard ESP assembly, using wireline, coiled tubing (CT), or sucker rods. Reduce operating cost
and HSE risk, minimize deferred production, facilitate planned ESP maintenance, and adapt to
changing conditions with the ZEiTECS Shuttle system.
Barrier Gas Lift Systems    92
Barrier gas lift systems have been developed and tested to provide strict quality, leak-rate, and
performance criteria. Increased performance and reliability enhances wellbore integrity and
makes Schlumberger barrier systems the equipment of choice in deep high pressure subsea gas
lifted wells throughout the world
Featured products
REDA HPS horizontal multistage surface pumping system    209
Master harsh conditions and surface installations with a cost-effective alternative to
conventional industrial pumps. REDA HPS* horizontal multistage surface pumping system
features bearings made of ARZ* abrasion-resistant zirconium, which enable the system to
perform reliably in harsh conditions or surface installations.
High-efficiency and high-flow-rate stages    24
Wider vane openings and smoother flow patterns provide better hydraulic efficiency and gas- and
abrasives-handling capabilities compared with radial-flow stages. Together with the higher head
per stage, the result is lower power consumption and fewer stages.
DesignRite
Artificial lift design and optimization software
APPLICATIONS
■ ESP wells
■ Gas lift wells
■ Low-GOR, high-GOR, and
very-high-water-cut applications
BENEFITS
■ Simplifies design process for ESP and gas
lift systems
■ Enables accurate analysis of
entire systems
■ Predicts inflow and outflow performance
FEATURES
■ Easy-to-install software with various reports
prepared in Microsoft® Word or PDF format
■ System component selection for fast and
precise design
■ Well nodal performance analysis
■ Automatic tolerance and clearance checking
■ Compatibility with previous releases and
other applications
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DesignRite* artificial lift design and optimization
software is used daily by engineers across
the globe. The user-friendly software helps
determine the optimum ESP and gas lift system
for individual wells. Users are guided through
an intuitive workflow to carefully select each
well system component from a comprehensive
catalog of the latest lift technology and
equipment. The software output is designed with
the end user’s workflow as a driving parameter,
and the result is a complete ESP or gas lift
solution best-suited to maximize production and
minimize downtime of an operation.
Reduced uncertainty of current and DesignRite software guides users through an intuitive
workflow to select each well system component and
future well performance
determine the optimum ESP or gas lift system for
To ensure longest-possible operation in a well, individual wells.
accurate performance prediction of each system
component at field conditions is crucial. While A gas separation algorithm is built for specific
leading users through a step-by-step design gas separators adding flexibility in stage-by-
process, DesignRite software sizes and analyzes stage handling of gas—a necessary ESP system
design component for high-GOR wells.
entire ESP or gas lift systems and uses the
inputted fluid, well, and reservoir information to An annulus unloading simulation of system
predict the inflow and outflow performance of conditions helps determine when to unload the
the systems. With extensive case-comparison well, allowing users to visualize the fluid level
capability, the software accounts for varying field from the start of the operation until system
and well conditions when helping engineers with stabilization.
the design and selection of the most effective lift
system for their well. Fluid model description and flow
correlation selection
Workflows for a wide range of applications The ESP design module provides a comprehensive
The ESP design mode incorporates methods and selection of fluid models and correlations to
equipment for low-gas-oil ratio (GOR), high-GOR, match measured well data. An extended set of
and very-high-water-cut applications. The empirical and mechanistic flow correlations is
step-by-step data entry and selection simplifies available to match field performance.
the design procedure of the complete ESP
system, which ultimately quickens the process
and decreases production downtime. It allows
pump selection based on the estimated pumping
rate, calculates total dynamic head, and provides
well conditions and casing size limitations. It
also includes motors available in a broad range
of voltage ratings with multiple cable, protector,
ancillary equipment, and surface equipment
selections.
DesignRite
ESP performance prediction
DesignRite software uses the latest analysis
technology to predict performance measures
and power requirements for each component
within the designed system, including separation
equipment. Users can calculate heat transfer,
define pipe segmentation, and apply viscosity
corrections to the pumps. Powerful sensitivity
features confirm that the design is robust when
there is uncertainty in the field performance.

Workflow design for various retrievable

gas lift systems
The gas lift design mode helps engineers control
the design of multiple types of gas lift systems,
including injection-pressure-operated (IPO) and
production-pressure-operated (PPO) valves.
DesignRite software outputs a complete ESP or gas lift solution with end user’s workflow as the driving parameter.
The software provides options to specify gas
lift injection parameters, operating parameters,
unloading parameters, and valve spacing.

System performance prediction

Precise prediction of well productivity is an
integral part of the design and selection of a
gas lift system. The DesignRite software allows
engineers to calculate deepest injection depths,
determine valve spacing and sizing based on
selected methods, and compare cases with
variation in design variables.

DesignRite software with gas lift design mode helps engineers control the design of multiple types of gas lift systems.

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LiftSelect
Strategic production planning service
APPLICATIONS
■ Wells requiring artificial lift at any time in
their life cycle: exploration, development,
and production
■ Existing or new assets
BENEFITS
■ Maximizes well value by optimizing
artificial lift selections to balance
economic and technical constraints
■ Simplifies the process of comparing
artificial lift methods and economic models
■ Eliminates subjective biases from
interfering with rational decision making
FEATURES
■ Forecasts of well response to all common
artificial lift methods
■ Calculation of production rates and net
present value (NPV) for the expected well
lifetime or well economic limit
■ Sensitivity analysis for different
production scenarios
■ Warnings that help an engineer
understand the impact of changing one
or multiple variables
■ Integration of reservoir model, well
models, and economic analysis
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Front End
Artificial
Lift Selection
Tool
Single Lift Schedule
Lift Analysis LS Optimizer
Scheduled
Lift Analysis
The initial screening workflow rapidly evaluates operating The four modules of the LiftSelect service.
conditions to simplify deeper analysis.
LiftSelect* strategic production planning service simplifies the process of selecting the artificial lift
strategy that will best achieve an operator’s goals, based on objective analysis of economic and
technical criteria.
The service uses available field and reservoir data to model well behavior and maximize asset value by
reducing the cost per barrel of hydrocarbon production. This scientific approach encourages impartial
decision making, free of biases based on historical preferences or opinions for or against a particular
artificial lift method.
Screen rapidly without bias
Initial scoring applies proprietary software to rapidly and objectively eliminate inappropriate artificial
lift systems from consideration. The software, developed using Schlumberger expertise in all areas
of artificial lift and validated by industry experts, compares limitations of the seven major types
of artificial lift against well criteria from the operator such as well depth and deviation, downhole
temperatures and pressures, produced fluids and solids, availability of power and surface facilities,
and flow assurance concerns such as paraffins and solids production.
By comparing well conditions to technology limitation and adding a consideration for multiphase flow,
the selection process narrows the number of artificial lift systems suitable for a particular application.
For some relatively uncomplicated wells, the prescreening option sufficiently reduces the choices
for reasonable decision-making. However, most wells will be complex enough to warrant further lift
management and evaluation.
LiftSelect
Every technology works

Objective software modeling narrows down the artificial lift technologies that suit conditions in a particular well or field.

Simulate a method, a schedule, or a lifetime strategy

LiftSelect service includes a number of additional options that can return results as production rates,
cumulative volumes, capex, opex, NPV, and pump properties:
■ Single artificial lift evaluation simulates well performance with one artificial lift method for a
particular period and allows comparisons between methods. This module could, for example, help an
operator determine whether the production gains from a lift method are likely to outweigh its cost
over some period.
■ Scheduled lift analysis helps operators that need to optimize a fixed schedule for transitioning
between methods, for example, when an operator allows wells to flow naturally during an initial
production period or automatically transitions to another lift method after some time period.
■ Full lift optimization determines the most appropriate lift methods for each period in a well’s life—
including natural flow, if applicable—and the best time to switch from one method to the next.
The optimization system includes NPV as an objective function, enabling the system to iterate up
to 1,000 times to converge on a plan that maximizes NPV. This module objectively determines the
best time for the transition.

Analyze economics, system configurations, and well or field plans

LiftSelect service can analyze effects of multiple economic factors such as equipment run life, total
cost of ownership, capex, opex, and commodity prices. In addition, the service can simultaneously
analyze up to five well configurations to compare artificial lift methods or define the lift method and
compare costs for different pump sizes, serviceability, pump speed, and other factors.

The service can be used once to set up well or field segment plans, or can be used to reoptimize the
plan to suit new conditions such as changes in operator strategy, commodity price, or production.

An almost unlimited number of scenarios can be simulated to create a complete picture of the
available artificial lift strategy options.

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 REDA Maximus ESP Systems
Diverse ESP solutions for maximum production
From simplifying installation to meeting temperature and viscosity demands,
Schlumberger has the right ESP to meet conventional, unconventional, high-
temperature, intervention-constrained, and offshore requirements. Maximize
production, increase system run life, and ultimately reduce system life-cycle
costs with an effective and efficient ESP system fit for any well.
The Schlumberger ESP suite of products is capable of handling technical
requirements up to 1,500 HP, 96,000 bbl/d [15,300 m3/d] at 60 Hz, and up to
90% gas volume fraction. This wide horsepower and production range allows
Schlumberger to optimize the selection of an ESP for any well environment.
The family of ESP systems comprises
■■ REDA* Maximus* ESP system combining fit-for-purpose components for
application synergies
■■ MaxFORTE* high-reliability ESP system improving run life in offshore wells
where the cost of intervention has traditionally limited the use of ESPs
■■ REDA Hotline* high-temperature ESP systems with rugged components
combined for synergies in extreme and variable conditions.
■■ TPS-Line* Russia-compliant ESP systems that optimize run life and
economics for common well conditions in Russia.
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The carefully engineered features
of the REDA Maximus ESP system
simplify installation and maximize
survivability in all applications,
including remote locations and
surface environments with severe
weather conditions.

REDA Maximus ESP System

Suitable for flow rates from 200 to 96,000 bbl/d,
the REDA* Maximus* ESP system combines
the best-in-class system motor and protector
with the REDA ESP system’s high-efficiency
pump. Preconfigured to minimize environmental
contamination and human error, the plug-and-
play design of the Maximus system reduces
assembly time for faster deployment and lower
intervention costs.
Flexible application
Depending on the nature of the reservoir,
the Maximus system can be fitted with
additional components to suit various onshore
and offshore applications. The system can also
be modified to run effectively in H2S applications
or handle up to 90% gas volume fraction (GVF)
at the intake.
The available stage geometry and housing
diameter options accommodate a wide range
of flow rates and are compatible with casings
as small as 4.5 in [10.6 cm].
Configuration for solids production
The standard Maximus system configuration
has two bearings fitted on the head and base of
the pump. An optional, enhanced version with
a fully stabilized shaft for maximum stability is
also available. Premium metallurgy on the stages
or coating offers greater erosion resistance,
improving reliability.
System power
The Maximus ESP system’s speed is controlled
by a sine-wave variable frequency drive.
Real-time operating data and the resulting data
plots are also available for multiple parameters,
including voltage, amperage, pressure,
temperature, and vibration. With options for high
input voltage to low input voltage, the drives are
available with various power ratings to optimize
system efficiency.

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APPLICATIONS Remote monitoring systems
■ Conventional and unconventional The Phoenix xt150* high-temperature ESP
applications for every condition, including monitoring system provides comprehensive
extreme weather dynamic downhole data such as pressure and
■ Harsh environment and high H2S temperature to help protect the ESP and achieve
optimum drawdown. LiftWatcher* real-time
BENEFITS surveillance service is available for remote
■ Improves ESP system reliability monitoring and control of the Maximus system.
with reduced risk of installation and A 24-hr surveillance team is also available for
weather-related failures fast decision-making when faced with events
■ Extends run life in harsh environments that could compromise operation of the
■ Increases production and recovery Maximus system.
while enabling pressure drawdown REDA Systems Pump Performance Curve
in high-GOR applications REDA Systems S8000N
538 Series, 1 stage at 3,500 rpm and 60 Hz
■ Reduces total cost of ownership Minimum OD Check Fluid Specific
Rev. Casing Size Clearances Gravity 1.00
FEATURES Feet E = 77.00
hp Eff
■ Plug-and-play design to simplify installation 70
P = 3.73
H = 48.54
17.50 70%
■ Reliable operation, even in harsh environments Q = 8,025
Best efficiency point
60 15.00 60%
■ Helicoaxial, multiphase stage design capable
of handling extremely high GVF 50 12.50 50%

■ Plug-in pothead connection compatible with 40 10.00 40%

MaxLok* ESP quick-plug motor lead exten-
sion or Trident* extreme-conditions motor 30 7.50 30%

lead extension
20 5.00 20%
■ Variable-rating motor with high efficiency
and power throughout operating range 10 2.50 10%

■ Flexible production capacity from

200 to 96,000 bbl/d 0 2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000 12,500
■ Dual bearing to reduce vibration and eliminate Capacity, bbl/d
bushing wear
■ Sand diverter system to protect mechanical
shaft seal
■ Ceramic radial bearing with spacing options
to fit various applications
■ Metal protector with multiple configurations
for metal bellows, elastomeric bags, and
labyrinth fluid containment chamber
■ Protector with metal bellows option for
increased resistance to gas migration

The complete Maximus ESP system improves reliability

in conventional and unconventional applications.

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Protector
Bolt-on modular protectors for the REDA Maximus ESP system
APPLICATIONS
■ ESP systems across all applications and
conditions, including extreme weather
BENEFITS
■ Simplifies installation with plug-and-play
design
■ Improves performance in abrasive
applications
■ Reduces operating costs with customizable,
modular design
■ Minimizes installation-related risks due to
factory shimming
FEATURES
■ Leak-tight seal and contamination-free oil
with MaxJoint* ESP flange connection
technology
■ Combinations of labyrinth and positive seal
(bag) chambers for great flexibility
■ Compatibility with all existing REDA* ESP
system pumps and accessories
■ ARZ* abrasion-resistant zirconium bearing in
protector head
■ New self-lubricating polymer-lined bearing
design
■ High-load thrust bearings to handle severe
downthrust
■ Extended travel shaft seals with silicon
carbide faces
■ Higher-strength shaft materials for higher-
power applications
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REDA Maximus* ESP system protectors combine The shaft seals are designed for extended travel
proven reliability with innovative, plug-and-play and built with wear-resistant silicon carbide faces.
design to streamline installations and enhance Other high-reliability features include high-load
production. thrust bearings, a zirconia radial bearing in the
head, and self-lubricating, polymer-lined radial
Operators can customize the configuration of
bearings elsewhere.
their modular Maximus system protectors to meet
the requirements of their specific application
by combining labyrinth and positive seal (bag)
chambers, in series or parallel, with thrust bearing
types, shaft material, and motor oil types.
Oil-filling and shimming procedures are now
performed by experts in the controlled environment
of Schlumberger manufacturing and service
centers. With efficient assembly, the factory-
prepared protectors simplify work at the wellsite,
allowing less NPT and leading to faster production.
The protectors feature MaxJoint connection
technology, which ensures protectors are
seamlessly connected at the wellsite with leak- The upper flange connection includes an extended shaft, a
tight seals. shaft lip seal, and an oil communication valve.
Protector Specifications
Protector type Modular, multichamber
Oil-filling process Factory filled with purified oil; no oil servicing required at wellsite
Protector series 325 (3.25-in housing OD), bolts onto the 375 Maximus system motor
387 (3.87-in housing OD), bolts onto the 456 Maximus system motor
400 (4.00-in housing OD), bolts onto the 456 Maximus system motor
540 (5.13-in housing OD), bolts onto the 562 Maximus system motor
562 (5.62-in housing OD), bolts onto the 562 Maximus system motor
Chamber configurations Modular design that includes labyrinth- and bag-type chambers that can
be connected in series or parallel
Metallurgy Carbon steel
Carbon steel with MONEL® trim
Redalloy* high-nickel alloy
Elastomers Highly saturated nitrile and Aflas®
Compatibility with REDA ESP components Fully compatible with Maximus system motors and protectors
Fully compatible with REDA system intakes, gas separators, advanced gas
handlers, and pumps
Incompatible with conventional modular protectors; however, conventional
REDA system modular protectors can be upgraded to Maximus system
design
Incompatible with conventional or Dominator* submersible pump motors;
however, Dominator motors can be upgraded to Maximus system design
Storage temperature, degF [degC] –40 to 176 [–40 to 80]
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Advanced Motor Protector
For the REDA Maximus ESP system
APPLICATIONS The Maximus system’s advanced motor protector is a highly reliable
■ Geothermal protector with many of the features of the REDA Hotline* high-
■ High viscosity fluids with poor temperature ESP system’s advanced protector and the Maximus
thermal conductivity system protector. It features metal bellows and an improved shaft seal
to enable Maximus ESP systems to operate in even highly corrosive
■ Wells with abrasive fluid
environments, and it improves reliability in sandy environments. Its
■ Gassy wells plug-and-play design reduces the risk of human error and enables fast
■ Wells with corrosive fluid, including wellsite deployment, improving ESP run life and well production.
chemical treatments, H2S, and CO2
Operation
BENEFITS The protector operates reliably in highly abrasive and corrosive
■ Offers simplified and nonweather-dependent environments, such as those with H2S and CO2. It is available with
application with plug-and-play design INCONEL® metal bellows, which replace the traditional elastomeric bag
■ Saves rig time and minimizes installation- or tube and expand the environmental operating envelope of the ESP
related risk with factory shimming system to hostile or high-temperature environments. The metal bellows
also prevent motor oil displacement when operating in high gas volume
■ Improves ESP system reliability in
fraction applications.
severe application
■ Increases cash flow with an extended Application in abrasive environments
run life The advanced motor protector also features elevated shaft seals and a
■ Extends the application envelope sand diverter system in its head to enhance performance in sandy or
to improve reservoir recovery ratio solids-producing environments. The head design allows the solids to fall
from the intake back into the wellbore through the drainholes. The sand
■ Enhances performance in gassy
shield protects the top shaft seal from excessive abrasives and also
and abrasive applications
features abrasion-resistant ceramic shaft bearings that reduce wear and
■ Lowers total cost of ownership enhance shaft stability, minimizing vibration in the ESP system.
FEATURES The protector is available in two series, 540 series and 400 series. Due
■ MaxJoint* ESP flange connection to its OD, the 400 series does not feature an option with metal bellows.
technology for reduced leaks and
contamination-free oil
■ Availability in multiple configurations,
including metal bellows, elastomeric bags,
and labyrinth fluid containment chamber
■ Metal bellows option for increased
resistance to gas migration
■ Dual bearing to reduce vibration
and eliminate bushing wear
■ Sand diverter system to protect Advanced motor protector
mechanical shaft seal with metal bellows option.
■ High-pressure check valve
■ Dual elevated shaft seal for redundancy
■ Compatibility with REDA* Maximus* ESP
system motor and existing Schlumberger
pump, intake, and gas-handling devices

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Advanced Motor Protector
Advanced Motor Protector Specifications
Protector Series 540 400
OD, in [mm] 5.13 [130.30] 4.00 [101.6]
Maximum operating temperature, degF [degC] 400 [204.4] 400 [204.4]
Housing material Carbon steel or Redalloy* high-nickel alloy, Carbon steel or Redalloy alloy, high-chrome alloy
high-chrome alloy
Elastomers Highly saturated nitrile, Aflas®, or Chemraz® Highly saturated nitrile, Aflas, or Chemraz
Bellows material INCONEL na†
Chamber configuration Metal bellows, bag, and labyrinth Bag and labyrinth
Bearing configuration Tungsten carbide Tungsten carbide
Shaft diameter, in [cm] 1.187 [30.15] 0.875 [22.22]
Compatibility with REDA system components Fully compatible Fully compatible
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High-Efficiency Pumps
For
For REDA ESP electric
the REDA systemssubmersible pump system
APPLICATIONS
■ ESP systems
BENEFITS
■ Reduces power consumption with high-
efficiency designs
■ Improves reliability and extends system run
life in abrasive applications using ceramic
shaft radial bearings and premium stage
metallurgy options
FEATURES
■ Application flexibility with production rates
from 200 to 96,000 bbl/d
■ Compression-pump design with factory
shimming
■ Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for
optimized hydraulic stage design
■ High-strength MONEL® and INCONEL® shafts
■ Radial bearings from hard ceramic materials
with spacing options to fit various
applications
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Part of the REDA* ESP system, high-efficiency pumps can handle
production rates from 200 to 96,000 bbl/d with boost pressures of up to
6,000 psi. In addition to typical applications in oil, water, and brine production,
REDA pumps are used for booster service, ballast transfer, waterfloods, direct
injection, cavern storage, mine dewatering, fire protection, irrigation, and
commercial water systems.
These submersible pumps are multistage centrifugal pumps. Each stage
consists of a rotating impeller and a stationary diffuser. These components are
carefully designed to deliver the best combination of hydraulic efficiency and
lift performance. Cast, high-nickel, Ni-Resist™ alloy stages are standard, and
special metallurgies are available for optimum performance in more corrosive
or abrasive wells.
High-strength MONEL alloy shafts are standard, and optional higher-strength
Inconel 718 material is available for higher HP applications.
Corrosion-resistant coatings and stainless steel construction are available for
H2S, CO2, and other corrosive environments.
Patented abrasion-resistant bearing configuration with tungsten carbide
provides the basis for reliable and technologically advanced submersible
pumps in sandy wells and other highly demanding applications. Proprietary,
compliant-mounted radial bearing systems minimize vibration and wear.
The compression design of REDA system pumps enables the axial thrust
created by the impellers to be transferred via shaft to the high-load
hydrodynamic bearing in the motor protector, which runs in a clean and
confined oil environment. This greatly extends the application envelope of
the pumps, in terms of flow rate, and improves reliability in abrasive wells
with changing or uncertain productivity and high GOR. Factory shimming of
components ensures that the pumps can be easily connected in the field.
Full-bearing housing
configuration of a
REDA system abrasion-
resistant ESP.
High-Efficiency Pumps
Pump Capacity Ranges
Series OD, Min. Casing, 60-Hz Min. Flow, 60-Hz Max. Flow, 50-Hz Min. Flow, 50-Hz Max. Flow,
in [mm] in [mm] bbl/d bbl/d m3/d m3/d
A 3.380 [85.9] 4.500 [114.3] 400 3,400 53 450
D 4.000 [101.6] 5.500 [139.7] 200 7,000 26 927
G 5.130 [130.3] 6.625 [168.3] 800 12,000 106 1,590
S 5.380 [136.7] 7.000 [177.8] 1,600 16,500 210 2,186
H 5.630 [143.0] 7.000 [177.8] 5,000 36,000 660 4,770
J 6.750 [171.5] 8.625 [219.1] 4,500 25,000 596 3,313
M 8.630 [219.2] 10.750 [273.1] 12,000 32,500 1,590 4,306
N (950) 9.500 [241.3] 11.750 [298.5] 24,000 47,500 3,180 6,293
N (1000) 10.000 [254] 11.750 [298.5] 10,000 59,000 1,325 7,817
P 11.250 [285.8] 13.625 [346.1] 53,600 96,000 7,102 12,718
L 7.250 [184.2] 8.625 [219.1] 11,000 54,000 1,450 7,150

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D1050N
Low-flow-rate mixed-flow pump for REDA ESP systems
APPLICATIONS
■ 5.5 in or larger casing
■ Flow rates from 300 bbl/d to 1,650 bbl/d
with high GOR
■ High abrasives production
■ Uncertain or variable productivity
BENEFITS
■ Reduces operating costs through higher
hydraulic efficiency, reliability, and longer life
■ Eliminates need for costly replacements
and production changes by having a wide
operating range
■ Reduces risk of shaft failure through greater
torque transmission ability
FEATURES
■ Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)–
optimized design improves hydraulic
efficiency and performance with free gas
and solids.
■ Advanced front seal design protects pump
stage from abrasive wear and increases
pump life.
■ Compression, factory-shimmed construction
extends operating range, improves reliability,
and simplifies installation.
■ High-strength shafts transmit extra torque
if required in emergencies such as a stuck
pump.
■ Availability of hard ceramic radial bearings
ensures ultimate shaft support and stability.
A component of REDA* ESP systems, the
D1050N pump is a unique mixed-flow-stage
solution for wells producing less than 1,000 bbl/d
of liquid. Wider vane openings and smoother
flow patterns provide better hydraulic efficiency
and gas- and abrasives-handling capabilities
compared with radial-flow stages, extending the
mixed-flow application envelope to as low as
300 bbl/d. As a result of extensive performance
optimization using CFD, the pump delivers
higher head per stage and greater hydraulic
efficiency than any other mixed-flow pump at
these production rates, reducing the power
consumption and the number of stages required.
Increased reliability and pump life
Compression construction and factory-shimmed
high-strength shafts increase the applicability and
reliability of the pump. In a compression-designed
REDA ESP system, the axial thrust developed by
the stages is fully transferred to the high-load-
capacity protector thrust bearing, ensuring that
the impellers are ideally positioned relative to the
diffusers and completely eliminating downthrust
wear. Factory shimming allows the shafts to be set
precisely at the factory and combined with REDA
Maximus* ESP system factory-filled motors and
protectors. It reduces installation time by at least
60%.
A new front seal design minimizes sand trapping
and reduces abrasive wear by 50%, as seen in the
Mixed-flow geometry for
better efficiency and
gas and solids handling
sand loop test, significantly increasing pump life
in sand-producing wells. Front seal wear is the
primary cause of increased internal recirculation
and loss of hydraulic performance, necessitating
pump replacement.
Enhanced stability and strength
Different radial shaft-support options are available
for a variety of well conditions. The standard
enhanced stability (ES) configuration features
two ARZ* abrasion-resistant zirconium ceramic
bearings located in the head and in the base of
the pump. The more advanced configurations
feature bearings with bushings and sleeves made
of tungsten carbide (ARZ-TT) or silicon carbide
(ARZ-SS), evenly spaced throughout the pump
at approximately 1-ft intervals. All the ceramic
bushings are mounted within diffusers on two
supporting Aflas® O-rings, using the REDA system’s
patented compliant bearing technology. This
feature allows the bushings to align better to the
shaft and minimizes vibrations and the chance of
damage to the bushing.
For applications with extremely high production of
abrasives, the full bearing housing keyless sleeve
(FBH-SS-KS) configuration is recommended, with
one silicon carbide bushing and a silicon carbide
keyless sleeve per stage. The keyless sleeve design
enables uniform stress distribution in the sleeve,
greatly reducing the possibility of cracking under
load or from shock impact due to mishandling.

New outboard front seal

design for superior protection
from abrasive wear

Proprietary REDA system-compliant

mounted radial bearings at locations
optimized depending on application.

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 D1050N
0.14
D1050N Pump Specifications
Series 387 and 400
0.12
Seal wear OD, in [mm] 3.87 [98.3]
Production loss
0.10 4.00 [101.6]

Production loss, %
Seal wear, in

0.08 80
Stage geometry Mixed flow
Flow range, bbl/d at 60 Hz [m3/d at 50 Hz] 300–1,650 [40–219]
0.06 60
Best efficiency point (BEP), bbl/d at 60 Hz 1,032 [137]
0.04 40 [m3/d at 50 Hz]
0.02 20
Efficiency at BEP, % 66.5
Head per stage at BEP, ft at 60 Hz [m at 50 Hz] 26.07 [5.52]
0.00 0
Max. free gas content, % by volume ~ 25
Traditional Design D1050N Design
Burst pressure, psi [kPa] 5,000 [34,474]
The D1050N seal showed 50% less wear from abrasives
than the seal of a traditional pump did after 400 hr in the Stage metallurgy Ni-Resist™, 5530 high-nickel, corrosion-resistant alloy
sand loop test well, with more than 1,350 lbm [612 kg] Housing metallurgy Carbon steel, Redalloy* high-nickel alloy (9 Cr:1 Mo)
of sand produced through the pump. This dramatically Shaft material High-strength MONEL®, INCONEL® 718
reduced rate of wear allowed the pump to produce more
fluid—that is, the production lost was only about half that Shaft diameter, in [mm] 0.68 [17.27]
lost with the traditional pump—and it prolonged pump life, Shaft rating, hp 154 (high-strength MONEL), 240 (INCONEL 718)
even in extremely abrasive well conditions.
Shaft radial support options ES, ARZ-ZZ, ARZ-SS, FBH-SS-KS
Radial bearing material Tungsten carbide, silicon carbide
Pump construction Compression, factory-shimmed, eliminating shaft setting at wellsite

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Pump Performance Curve D1050N 60 Hz / 3,500 rpm
400 Series – 1 Stage(s) – sg 1.00

Optimum operating range 300 - 1650 bbl/d Shaft brake horsepower limit Standard 154 hp
Normal housing diameter 4.00 in High strength 240 hp
Shaft diameter 0.688 in Housing burst pressure limit Standard 5,000 psi
Shaft cross sectional area 0.371 in2 Buttress 6,000 psi
Minimum casing size 5.500 in Welded N/A psi Efficiency, %
Power,
BEP (hp)
Q = 1,032
30 H = 26.07 3.00
P = 0.30 60
Head E = 66.51
Efficiency
25 2.50 50

20 2.00 40
Head, ft

Operating range
15 1.50 30

10 1.00 20

5 0.05 10
Power

0
0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000
Capacity, bbl/d
The D1050N pump has a wide optimum operating range.

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S4000 ESP Stage
Advanced mixed-flow design
APPLICATIONS Efficient handling of multiphase flow Design features for improved reliability
■ 7-in or larger casing Proprietary fluid modeling software and Compression construction and factory-shimmed,
■ Conventional land wells optimization processes have been used to create high-strength shafts increase the applicability
the industry’s most advanced mixed-flow ESP and reliability of the ESP. In a compression-
■ Gassy production
stage. The S4000 can handle the lowest flow designed REDA ESP system, the axial thrust
■ Abrasive production rate among mixed-flow stages for 500 Series developed by the stages is fully transferred to
■ High-temperature environments REDA* ESP systems. It also increases the the high-load-capacity protector thrust bearing
hydraulic head developed per stage compared to maintain reliability. Additionally, the impellers
BENEFITS
with radial stages, leading to a shorter overall are ideally positioned relative to the diffuser,
■ Increased production
pump length. It enhances efficiency to reduce eliminating downthrust wear, which is common
■ Higher uptime operating costs and has a wide operating range in floater pumps operating below the minimum
■ Reduced operating costs for maximum flexibility, handling more sand and operating limits. With innovative vane profiles,
■ Lower total cost of ownership gas than previously possible. The S4000 is the the S4000 outperforms other stages in gas-
ideal solution for wells with 7-in or larger casing handling ability and abrasion resistance, helping
FEATURES and target production less than 6,000 bbl/d. operators extend run life and lower costs.
■ Enhanced compression design—
engineered stack stiffness, shaft 7
play and lift, and radial stability—for 70
6
greater reliability 60
5

Required power, hp
■ True mixed-flow design
50
Efficiency, %

Wide operating range 4

Head, ft

■
40
■ Abrasion-resistant bearing configurations 3
30
20 2
Required power
10 1
Head
0 Efficiency 0
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000
Flow rate, bbl/d
Best Efficiency Point
Flow rate = 4,282 bbl/d Required power = 2.59 hp
Head = 59.57 ft Efficiency = 72.65%

Specifications for Series 538 Pump with S4000 stages

OD 5.38 in [136.7 mm]
Stage geometry Mixed flow
Flow range 1,000–6,000 bbl/d at 60 Hz [125–800 m3/d at 50 Hz]
Best efficiency point (BEP) 4,282 bbl/d at 60 Hz [567 m3/d at 50 Hz]
Efficiency at BEP 72.65%
Head per stage at BEP 59.57 ft at 60 Hz [12.61 m at 50 Hz]
Burst pressure 6,000 psi [41,368 kPa]
Stage metallurgy Ni-Resist® or 5530 high-nickel, corrosion-resistant alloy
Housing metallurgy Carbon steel or Redalloy* high-nickel alloy
Shaft material High-strength MONEL® or INCONEL® 718
Radial bearing material Tungsten carbide
Pump construction Compression, factory-shimmed
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Motors
Bolt-on single and tandem motor designs for the REDA Maximus ESP system
APPLICATIONS
■ ESP systems across all applications and
conditions, including extreme weather
BENEFITS
■ Improves reliability with reduced risk of
installation-related failures and more robust
rotor bearings
■ Streamlines installation, reducing costly NPT
and enabling early ESP startup
■ Optimizes production with real-time
downhole monitoring capabilities
FEATURES
■ Simplified plug-and-play design
■ Prefilled and presealed to enable installation
in all weather
■ Mechanically locked-in rotor bearings
with self-lubricating, polymer-lined
bushings
■ Plug-in pothead connection with MaxLok*
ESP quick-plug motor lead extension (MLE)
or Trident* extreme-conditions MLE
■ Quick and reliable motor and protector
connections with MaxJoint* ESP flange
connection technology
■ Direct measurement of motor-winding
temperature
■ Gauge-ready base (GRB) fully compatible
with any Phoenix* artificial lift downhole
monitoring systems sensor
■ Variable-rating motor with high efficiency
and power through the operating range
■ Involute spline shafts to provide maximum
torque capacity
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Motors for the REDA* Maximus* ESP system Maximus system feature hardened shaft sleeves
embody the latest technological evolution of running in self-lubricating, polymer-lined bushings
the Dominator* submersible pump motor. They with high load and temperature capacity under
combine the strength and reliability of the proven diminished oil lubricity.
REDA ESP system motor technology with an
Motors that include the GRB offer the highest
innovative plug-and-play concept. These motors are
flexibility because they are compatible with any
handwound, two-pole, three-phase, squirrel-cage
Phoenix system sensor for real-time monitoring
induction type. Heat generated by the motors is
transferred to the well fluid flowing past the motor of ESP and reservoir parameters. A temperature-
housing, and the motor thrust bearing carries the sensing device directly connected to the motor
load of the rotors. winding enables real-time monitoring of the
motor-winding temperature throughout all stages
Oil filling of the motors is performed in the of operation. The GRB allows direct connection (no
controlled environment of a Schlumberger adapters required) of the downhole gauge to the
manufacturing plant or service center, away from motor either in the shop or at the wellsite without
the potentially adverse conditions of the wellsite. having to refill the motor. Motors with the GRB can
The motors are factory vacuum filled with highly be run without a downhole sensor, if needed.
refined mineral oil to provide dielectric strength,
These motors improve Maximus system run time
lubrication for bearings, and thermal conductivity.
while reducing installation time. Once at the
MaxJoint technology features a leak-tight seal and
wellsite, the motors are installed quickly and easily
a compensating shipping cap that ensures the right
amount of oil is contained at all times. Making up with the Maximus system, allowing earlier release
the pothead to the motor is now a quick and easy of workover crews and earlier oil production.
plug-and-play connection with the MaxLok MLE,
which eliminates the taping process of the pothead
terminals at the wellsite.
Along with this streamlined motor design, key
internal components have been enhanced for
reliable operation in severe conditions. For
example, all radial bearings in motors for the
Factory-filled motors for the Maximus ESP system incorporate MaxJoint technology sealed with a special compensating
shipping cap to maintain the contamination-free oil during transportation and storage.
Motors
Motor Specifications
Motor Series 375 456 562
Casing OD, in [mm] 3.75 [95.25] 4.56 [115.8] 5.62 [142.7]
Power range,
hp at 60 Hz [kW at 50 Hz]
Single section 14.3 to 71.4 [8.9 to 44.4] 30 to 270 [18.6 to 167.8] 37.5 to 563 [23.3 to 350]

Max. tandem 285.6 [177.5] 540 [335.6] 1,126 [700]

Rotor bearing type Self-locking (SLK) Self-locking and self-lubricating with SLK-PL
polymer lining (SLK-PL)
Max. winding operating 350 to 400 [177 to 204]† 350 to 400 [177 to 204]† 350 to 400 [177 to 204]†
temperature, degF [degC]
Shipping and storage –40 to 176 [–40 to 80] –40 to 176 [–40 to 80] –40 to 176 [–40 to 80]
temperature, degF [degC]
Operating frequency, Hz 30 to 90 30 to 90 30 to 90
Metallurgy Carbon steel (CS), CS with MONEL® trim CS, CS M-TRM, Redalloy alloy CS, CS M-TRM, Redalloy alloy
(CS M-TRM), Redalloy* high-nickel alloy
Protector and tandem motor MaxJoint technology MaxJoint technology MaxJoint technology
connection
Motor lead extension Tape-in MLE MaxLok MLE MaxLok MLE, Trident MLE
connection
Sensor connection options Adaptor to sensor GRB with factory-installed motor winding GRB with factory-installed motor winding
thermocouple or built-in sensor thermocouple or built-in sensor
Oil-filling process Factory vacuum filled with degassed oil Factory vacuum filled with degassed oil Factory vacuum filled with degassed oil
specified for the application and sealed with specified for the application and sealed with specified for the application and sealed with
compensating shipping cap (no additional oil- compensating shipping cap (no additional oil- compensating shipping cap (no additional oil-
filling required upon installation) filling required upon installation) filling required upon installation)
Configurable based on well conditions and application requirements
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 TECH REPORT
NIZHNEVARTOVSK, RUSSIA

Field
Casing size
Van-Yogan
6.625 in [16.83 cm]
REDA Maximus System Increases Production
Pump OD 5.13 in [13.03 cm] by 69% for Russian Operator
Motor OD 4.56 in [11.58 cm]
ESP operates 1,359% longer than previous third-party installation and
Motor power 450 hp [335.6 kW]
improves run life an average of 142% in arctic conditions
Background Run Life Improvement
A Russian operator in the Van-Yogan field was Run life, days
attempting to produce from a well with a production
Maximus
potential of more than 4,000 m3/d. However, Production, m3/d
system
due to casing size limitations and extreme arctic
temperatures, the well was producing only about
650 m3/d. In addition, the third-party ESP’s run life Installation 3
ranged from 61 to 457 days. The operator contacted
Schlumberger to provide a solution that would
maximize production from the well and improve the Installation 2
run life of the ESP system.
Technologies
■ REDA* Maximus* ESP system Installation 1
■ ProMotor* integrated ESP motor, protector, and
sensor unit 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200
■ MaxLok* ESP quick-plug motor lead extension Facing temperatures of −27 degC [−16.6 degF], Schlumberger selected a ProMotor unit and plug-and-play Maximus system
■ GN 10000 pumps prefilled with a high-dielectric-capacity oil, which eliminated weather-dependent servicing operations and saved 3–5 hours of
installation time over third-party ESP systems. After installation, production increased 69% from 650 m3⁄d to 1,100 m3⁄d. The
Maximus system ran for 890 days—an improvement of up to 1,359% over previous third-party ESP installations—before it
was scheduled for a selective workover operation. When minimal wear was observed on either the motor or the pump, the
system was rebuilt, serviced with new oil, and sent back to the field for installation in another well.
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 MaxFORTE high-reliability ESP system
Maximize run life in
challenging environments
Designed for offshore wells where the cost of
intervention has traditionally limited the use of
ESPs, MaxFORTE high-reliability ESP system
improves run life with exceptional engineering,
component synergies, and quality assurance.
Increased reliability, improved production, and
higher levels of manufacturing and installation
quality yield unrivaled performance for
unprecedented run life.
Every MaxFORTE system is precisely tailored
to the well it will service, using robust subsea
components and telemetry systems. In addition,
continuous, 24/7 monitoring captures changes in
well performance for rapid updates and remedial
actions to optimize functionality in changing well
conditions and extend system run life.
Remote monitoring systems
The Phoenix xt150* high-temperature ESP
monitoring system provides comprehensive
dynamic downhole data such as pressure and
temperature to help protect the ESP and achieve
optimum drawdown. LiftWatcher* real-time
surveillance service is available for remote
monitoring and control of the Maximus system.
A 24-hr surveillance team is also available for
fast decision-making when faced with events
that could compromise operation of the
Maximus system.

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Applications
■ Offshore and subsea wells
■ Remote or difficult-to-access locations
Advantages
■ Extends run life
■ Reduces early failures
■ Improves well-by-well net present value
■ Maximizes system uptime using surveillance
Features
Detailed application engineering using
■
DesignPro* ESP design software, PIPESIM*
steady-state multiphase flow simulator, and
Maximize run life in challenging environments
Designed for offshore wells where the cost of intervention has traditionally limited the use of ESPs,
MaxFORTE* high-reliability ESP system improves run life with exceptional engineering, component
synergies, and quality assurance. Increased reliability, improved production, and higher levels of
manufacturing and installation quality yield unrivaled performance for unprecedented run life.
Every MaxFORTE system is precisely tailored to the well it will service, using robust subsea
components and telemetry systems. In addition, continuous, 24/7 monitoring captures changes in
well performance for rapid updates and remedial actions to optimize functionality in changing well
conditions and extend system run life.
The Schlumberger Lift Assurance System
ensures the MaxFORTE system is verified and Engi
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tested throughout the design process in a rve il l rin
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dedicated assembly area. The system is custom-

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transient simulation packed to ensure safe transportation, and
■ Industry-leading technology and the dedicated installation and commissioning
premium materials team are experts in their field offering 24 hour

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■ Defect-free system surveillance.
■ Rigorous quality and inspection processes

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MaxFORTE
Intervention-constrained high-reliability ESP system
APPLICATIONS The MaxFORTE* intervention-constrained high-reliability ESP system integrates several Schlumberger
■ Offshore wells technologies for thermal, deepwater, and hostile environments in one system that outruns conventional
■ Remote or difficult-to-access locations offshore ESPs. Designed to address the needs of the intervention-constrained market, the MaxFORTE
system provides adaptability, consistency, and reliability in unpredictable environments.
BENEFITS
■ Extends run life Optimum design for maximum production
Every element, from engineering design to manufacturing, field operations, and ongoing surveillance,
■ Reduces early failures
has been enhanced for the MaxFORTE system. Taking advantage of breakthroughs in technology
■ Eliminates nonproductive time designed for hostile environments, the MaxFORTE system features robust, high-reliability components
■ Achieves high system uptime through that continue functioning in even the harshest conditions. Dedicated qualification and reliability
enhanced surveillance engineers validate both the hardware design and manufacturing process. After verification, component-
and system-level qualifications are conducted to stress the equipment to the extremes of operating
FEATURES
temperature and load.
■ Detailed application engineering using
DesignPro* ESP design software, PIPESIM* Rigorous testing processes
steady-state multiphase flow simulator, The MaxFORTE system is subjected to frequency and operation range sweeps to mimic varying
and transient simulation pumping regimes. Numerous start and stops are made to stress bearings, shafts, and compensation
■ High-reliability ESP resistant to abrasion, systems to ensure that the equipment can reliably withstand even continuous field restarts and
corrosion, and temperature intermittent operation.
■ Advanced protector configuration with Advanced manufacturing and assembly
metal bellows construction Components are manufactured and tested in a dedicated environment using advanced processes and
■ Fully field-testable Trident* extreme- state-of-the-art machinery. Equipment is assembled following a rigorous quality plan, fully traceable
conditions motor lead extension and audited to arrive defect-free.
■ High-temperature mine duty motor winding Secure shipping with reduced vibration
■ Phoenix xt150* high-temperature MaxFORTE system equipment is shipped from the manufacturing center to the wellsite in specially
ESP monitoring system for designed shipping boxes that reduce vibration levels by over 50%. In addition to the increased shock
motor-winding temperature and bend resistance, real-time vibration logging is done on each component during transit, with the
■ Dedicated manufacturing facility with full loggers analyzed on receipt to ensure that the MaxFORTE system is ready for use.
traceability and 100% parts inspection
■ Extensive system integration test prior to
leaving the facility
■ Secure transportation in vibration-
monitored shock- and bend-proof
shipping boxes
■ Dedicated field crews using specific
installation checklists and procedures
based on aviation methodology
■ Installation equipment with cable
spooling system for constant
electrical measurement
■ Dedicated monitoring and surveillance
with fast response time to critical events

All MaxFORTE systems are assembled and fully tested in the dedicated assembly area prior to shipment.

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MaxFORTE
Specifications Dedicated installation technicians
General Specifications Installation is done through a Zero Fault
System temperature rating, degC [degF] 150 [302] Commissioning* approach of detailed
Maximum pressure rating, kPa [psi] 34,474 [5,000] standard work instructions and checklists.
Minimum casing size (S series), cm [in] 17.78 [7]
With the system safely commissioned, it is
Minimum casing size (H series), cm [in] 19.37 [7.625]
handed over to our real-time surveillance
center, where round-the-clock monitoring
Housing metallurgy Redalloy* high-nickel alloy
ensures trouble-free operation through the
Pump Specifications
system’s long life.
Available pump models S8000R, S11000R, HR13500, H15500R, H22500R
Frequency range, Hz 40–60 Contract availability
Stage metallurgy 5530 MaxFORTE systems are available through
Bearing construction Full bearing housing performance-based contracts to assure
Bearing type Silicon carbide keyless bearings customers they are receiving the highest
Shaft High-strength INCONEL® 718 levels of quality and service.
Sand fallback protection Shedder and retainer
Gas Handler Specifications
Available AGH* advanced gas-handling S70-100, H100-250
device models
Available Poseidon system models S50-90
Stage metallurgy 5530
Bearing type for AGH device Silicon carbide keyless bearings
Bearing type for Poseidon system Tungsten carbide keyless bearings
Shaft High-strength INCONEL 718
Protector Specifications
Protector configuration Tandem
Upper protector type Bag parallel bag series labyrinth (BPBSL)
Lower protector type Metal bellows parallel metal bellows parallel metal bellows series
labyrinth (MPMPMSL)
Shaft High-strength INCONEL 718
Shaft seals Precision-lapped silicon carbide INCONEL metal bellows
Number of shaft seals 6
Motor Specifications
Motor range at 60 Hz, hp 338–1,050
Rotor bearing type SLK-PL
Winding type High-temperature mine duty winding
Construction Snap ring per rotor
Shaft High-strength 4340 solid
Sensor connection Gauge-ready base with factory-installed motor-winding
thermocouple
Pothead connection #4 Trident extension
Field pressure testable connection Yes
Sensor
Sensor type Phoenix xt150 system Type 1
Measured parameters Pump intake pressure, pump discharge pressure, pump intake
temperature, motor-winding temperature, vibration, current
leakage
Update rate (intake pressure), s 4
Discharge pressure connection, in [cm] 0.25 [0.63]; hydraulic line
Cable
Cable construction EPDM, Lead, Braid, EPDM
Conductor size 1 AWG, 2 AWG
Armor Galvanized armor or MONEL®
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TECH REPORT
OFFSHORE BRAZIL
JUBARTE FIELD

Operator
Application
Petrobras
Subsea, deep water
MaxFORTE System Delivers
Operation depth 1,400 m [4,593 ft] Jubarte Field’s Highest Production Rates
below sea level
Temp., reservoir 80 degC [176 degF]
Deepwater wells produce more than 100 million bbl of fluid after
Temp., seabed 4 degC [39 degF] start-up and an average of 137,000 bbl/d
No. of wells 15 production

Background
Petrobras chose Schlumberger to design
and develop 15 reliable, high-horsepower ESP
systems to meet the dramatic pressure and
temperature swings of the Jubarte deepwater wells
and minimize offshore installation operations.

Technologies
■ MaxFORTE* high-reliability ESP system
■ Trident* extreme-conditions motor lead
extension (MLE)
■ Phoenix* artificial lift downhole monitoring
systems
■ Lift IQ* production life cycle managment service A 1,500-hp MaxFORTE system was designed for extended run life in the Jubarte wells. As part of the system design, a
Trident MLE was connected to the wet-mate connectors onshore, eliminating the splices and stresses that shorten run
life in conventional systems. Lift IQ service provides expert control and constant monitoring of downhole parameters to
maintain efficient operation, eliminating the need for time-consuming shutdowns and restarts.

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Trident
Extreme-conditions motor lead extension
APPLICATIONS
■ Offshore and onshore high-profile wells
■ MaxFORTE* high-reliablity ESP systems
and REDA* Maximus* ESP systems with
high horsepower
■ High-H2S environments
■ 75⁄8-in [19-cm] or larger casings and pods
■ Single- or dual-ESP completions
BENEFITS
■ Reduces operating costs by improving ESP
motor reliability and run life
■ Simplifies installation and saves rig time
FEATURES
■ Three separate and individually armored
leads to improve phase separation,
insulation, mechanical protection, and heat
dissipation
■ Polyetheretherketone (PEEK®)-insulated cable
leads, with extra-thick 0.04-in [1.016-mm]
lead sheaths, to protect against gas ingress
and H2S corrosion
■ PEEK-insulated, solid copper conductor
cable leads to provide high current-bearing
capacity, temperature stability, and excel-
lent dielectric strength
■ Advanced elastomers to accommodate
wide temperature swings
■ 61⁄4-in [16-cm] motor head OD compatible
with 75⁄8-in [19-cm] or larger casings and pods
■ Optional test ports in motorhead for each
individual connector
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The Trident* extreme-conditions motor lead
extension (MLE) maximizes ESP system
reliability with an innovative, robust design that
uses advanced materials to ensure long-term,
dependable performance in the most high-power-
demand and run-life-critical applications.
The Trident MLE comprises three PEEK-insulated,
copper conductor cable leads that plug directly
into the motor through individual connectors. This
design minimizes the cable manipulations usually The Trident MLE features innovative pothead design
required during the manufacturing and assembly and PEEK-insulated solid copper conductors for superior
current-carrying capability and thermal stability.
processes. Such additional manipulations can lead
to undetectable insulation microcracks and internal
damage, which can reduce system reliability.
Proven, field-friendly design
The high current-carrying capacity of Trident MLE
single-core conductors enables higher horsepower
with lower stator voltages and less insulation
stress than previously possible.
By securing the leads tightly within the OD of the
system, the Trident MLE ensures that cables and
pothead connectors are protected from mechani-
cal impact and damage while the system is being
lowered in the well.
Three Trident MLEs are installed on an ESP motor. The
robust, field-proven design of the Trident MLE and the
simple plug-and-play installation ensure superior reliability
and longer ESP run life.
Trident
Trident Motor Lead Extension Specifications
Series 562 738 738 562 562
Conductor material 1AWG solid copper 1AWG solid copper 1AWG solid copper 4AWG solid copper 4AWG solid copper
Max. voltage, V 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Max. amperage, A, at bottomhole temperature 225 at 200 [93] 247 at 200 [93] 167 at 200 [93] 128 at 200 [93] 92 at 200 [93]
degF [degC], 211 at 230 [110] 227 at 250 [121] 142 at 230 [110] 119 at 230 [110] 78 at 230 [110]
200 at 250 [121] 201 at 300 [149] 121 at 250 [121] 113 at 250 [121] 67 at 250 [121]
Temperature range, degF [degC] –40 to 400 32 to 450 32 to 300 10 to 400 –40 to 300
[–40 to 204] [0 to 232] [0 to 151] [–12 to 204] [–40 to 151]
Minimum storage –60 [–51] 23 [–5] 28 [–20] –60 [–51] –60 [–51]
temperature, degF [degC]
Conductor insulation, in [mm] 0.075 [1.905] PEEK 0.075 [1.905] PEEK 0.075 [1.905] PEEK 0.075 [1.905] PEEK 0.075 [1.905] PEEK
Barrier, in [mm] 0.040 [1.016] 0.040 [1.016] 0.040 [1.016] 0.040 [1.016] 0.040 [1.016]
Armor MONEL MONEL MONEL MONEL MONEL

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 REDA Hotline System
Extend lifetime in extreme environments
REDA Hotline high-temperature ESP systems
are based on the field-proven, high-performance
Maximus system but with rugged components
engineered for synergies in extreme and
variable conditions. With more than 2,800
high-temperature units installed in more than
260 active wells worldwide and a record run life
exceeding 6.5 years, these systems have become
the lift method of choice in heavy-oil and gassy
wells and other extreme-heat environments.
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Optimize performance as conditions change
Hotline systems are engineered for oil thermal
recovery applications, including steam-assisted
gravity drainage (SAGD), steamflooding, cyclic
steam injection (huff and puff), and other
high-temperature, gassy, and hot-running
applications. They are designed to tolerate
wide swings in temperature and to operate in
corrosive environments and wells with unstable
flow rates.
APPLICATION Monitor performance to maximize uptime
■ Oil thermal recovery Hotline systems are also compatible with the optional Phoenix xt150* high-temperature ESP
● Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) monitoring system, which assesses downhole pressure, temperature, current leakage, and vibration
● Steamflooding to ensure ESP system integrity and well performance.
● Cyclic steam injection (huff and puff)
Increased drawdown and reservoir recovery
■ High-temperature (HT) applications The REDA Hotline System can be installed with an AGH* advanced gas-handling device to enhance
● HT gradient oil wells
pump performance and increase reservoir recovery. The system can handle GOR up to 90% enabling
● Geothermal wells a higher drawdown and therefore improving the well recovery ratio.
■ Hot-running applications
Early recovery increases the value of your asset
● Low-production-rate wells Hotline system motors are rated up to 482 degF, enabling early completion in the well after steam
● Viscous applications with poorly
pumping or steaming while the ESP is operating. Accelerated production improves cash flow and cost
cooled motors
of ownership.
■ Gassy wells

BENEFITS
■ Extends ESP run life
■ Reduces human errors at wellsite
■ Optimizes reservoir drainage and production
■ Improves well cost of ownership with
● faster workovers and reduced rig costs
● minimized maintenance costs

FEATURES
■ Bottomhole temperature rating of up to
482 degF [250 degC]
■ Internal motor temperature rating up to
572 degF [300 degC]
■ Available in tighter 7-in [177.8 mm] casings to
enhance reservoir recovery
■ Single, prefilled, sealed motor with integrated
● redundant shaft seals
● thrust chamber

● fluid pressure and temperature gauges

● thermally compensated compression pumps

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REDA Hotline Plus
High-temperature ESP system
APPLICATIONS The REDA* Hotline Plus* high-temperature ESP system is designed to
■ Oil thermal recovery enhance reliability in wellbores not exceeding 428 degF [220 degC].
● Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)
The system is designed with an integrated motor reengineered based
● Steamflooding
on the latest generation of REDA Hotline* high-temperature ESP
● Cyclic steam injection (huff and puff)
systems, offering the best available horsepower in a housing.
■ High-temperature (HT) applications
● HT gradient oil wells
The system enables operators to improve recovery factors and
● Geothermal wells
increase early production while reducing downtime and intervention
cost. The Hotline Plus system’s applications include gassy environments
■ Hot-running applications
common to both thermal recovery and heavy oil applications, such as
● Low-production-rate wells

● Viscous applications with poorly

cooled motors
BENEFITS
■ Extends ESP run life
■ Reduces human error at wellsite
■ Increases production and recovery
■ Improves reservoir drainage and
production in infill-drilled wells
■ Enables production in wells with
7-in [17.8-cm] casing
■ Improves well cost of ownership with
■ faster workovers and reduced rig costs
SAGD, steamflooding, and geothermal.
Integrated motor
The Hotline Plus system features a prefilled, integrated, and sealed
motor. The all-weather-installed system also eliminates the need for
oil well servicing, which substantially reduces risk, rig time, and cost.
The integrated motor unit with a full protector function includes the
motor, redundant seals selection, thrust chamber, sand exclusion
filters, monitory gauges, and metal bellows for volume compensation
at the bottom of the assembly.
The system’s architecture was optimized for best reliability during
solids production and steam flushing.

● minimized maintenance costs

Integrated downhole monitoring
The Hotline Plus system integrates downhole fluid pressure and
FEATURES temperature gauges. Monitoring pressure and temperature at the
■ Bottomhole temperature rating of wellbore close to the pump intake helps operators continue producing
428 degF [220 degC] at the optimal temperature, reduce the steam/oil ratio, identify steam
■ Internal motor temperature rating of breakthrough, and improve overall pump efficiency. The ability to
550 degF [288 degC] monitor the motor’s internal temperature helps control the system’s
■ No onsite servicing required operating point and therefore extend the ESP system run life.
■ Single, prefilled, sealed motor with
integrated
● redundant shaft seals

● thrust chamber

● metal bellows for volume compensation

● sand exclusion filters

● motor internal temperature transducer

● fluid pressure and temperature gauges

● plug-in pothead design with dual

elastomeric seal
■ Thermally compensated compression pumps
and gas-handling devices
■ Bottom feeder intake
■ Surface monitoring interface card
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REDA Hotline Plus
REDA Hotline Plus ESP System Specifications Pressure and Temperature Gauge Specifications†
562 Series Parameter Rating Accuracy Resolution
Max. bottomhole temperature, 428 [220] Annulus pressure, psi [kPa] 5,000 [34,473] ±4 [27.57] 0.2 [1.38]
degF [degC] Annulus temperature, degF [degC] 500 [260] ±5.4 [3] 1.8 [1]
Max. motor internal temperature, 550 [288] Motor temperature, degF [degC] 752 [400] ±5.4 [3] 1.8 [1]
degF [degC] †This calibration is valid for temperatures ranging from 98–482 degF [35–250 degC].
Pump series A–L, in [mm] 3.38–7.25 [86–187]
Max. flow rate capability at 60 Hz, 54,000 [8,598]
bbl/d [m3/d]
Motor OD, in [mm] 5.62 [142.7]
Max. power at 50 Hz, hp 214 (single section motor)
Max. power at 60 Hz, hp 257 (single section motor)
Thrust bearing Enhanced keyway
Volumetric compensator Metal bellows
Motor oil Superior REDA* ESP systems #7
Power cable material Standard EPDM
Power cable rating, degF [degC] 450 [232]
Number of shaft seals 3
Integrated gauge Resistance temperature detector only or
full gauge
Gas/steam solution Vortex gas separator, bottom feeder
gas separator, bottom feeder charger,
AGH* advanced gas-handling device,
Poseidon multiphase gas-handling system
Metal composition CS, Ni-Resist™, INCONEL®, special alloy and
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REDA Hotline XTend
Extended-capability high-temperature ESP system
APPLICATIONS
■ Oil thermal recovery
● Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)
● Steamflooding
● Cyclic steam injection (huff and puff)
■ High-temperature (HT) applications
● HT gradient oil wells
● Geothermal wells
■ Hot-running applications
● Low-production-rate wells
● Viscous applications with poorly
cooled motors
BENEFITS
■ Extends ESP run life
■ Reduces human error at wellsite
■ Increases production and recovery
■ Improves reservoir drainage and
production in infill-drilled wells
■ Enables production in wells with
7-in [17.8-cm] casing
■ Improves well cost of ownership with
● faster workovers and reduced rig costs
● minimized maintenance costs
FEATURES
■ Bottomhole temperature rating of
482 degF [250 degC]
■ Internal motor temperature rating of
572 degF [300 degC]
■ No onsite servicing required
■ Single, prefilled, sealed motor with
integrated
● redundant shaft seals
● thrust chamber
● metal bellows for volume compensation
● sand exclusion filters
● motor internal temperature transducer
● fluid pressure and temperature gauges
● plug-in pothead design with dual
elastomeric seal
■ Thermally compensated compression pumps
and gas-handling devices
■ Bottom feeder intake
■ Surface monitoring interface card
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The REDA* Hotline XTend* extended-capability high-temperature ESP
system is designed to enhance reliability in wellbores not exceeding
482 degF [250 degC]. The system is designed with an integrated
motor reengineered based on the latest generation of REDA Hotline*
high-temperature ESP systems, offering the best of combination
horsepower and housing length.
The system’s temperature rating enables higher temperature steam
injection for optimum reservoir recovery while reducing downtime
and intervention cost. The Hotline XTend system is available in either
SLIM size, for 7-in heavyweight casing, or 562 Series. The availability
of the SLIM size increases recovery ratio by enabling completion in
infill wells, where smaller casing is used.
The Hotline XTend system can be deployed in gassy environments
common to both thermal recovery and heavy oil applications, such as
SAGD, steamflooding, and geothermal.
Integrated motor
The Hotline XTend system features a prefilled, integrated, and
sealed motor. Reengineered from the previous generation of Hotline
systems, the system features materials that resist aging and enhance
reliability when subjected to temperature cycling. The all-weather-
installed system also eliminates the need for oil well servicing, which
substantially reduces risk, rig time, and cost. The integrated motor
unit with a full protector function includes the motor, redundant seals
selection, thrust chamber, sand exclusion filters, monitory gauges,
and metal bellows for volume compensation at the bottom of the
assembly. Both series of the Hotline XTend system use the same
motor lead extension.
The system was enhanced for the best reliability when operating in
challenging conditions such as sands production and steam flushing.
Integrated downhole monitoring
The Hotline XTend system integrates downhole fluid pressure and
temperature gauges. Monitoring pressure and temperature at the
wellbore close to the pump intake helps operators continue producing
at the optimal temperature, reduce the steam/oil ratio, identify steam
breakthrough, and improve overall pump efficiency. The ability to
monitor the motor’s internal temperature helps control the system’s
operating point and therefore extend the ESP system run life.
REDA Hotline XTend system integrated
motor.
REDA Hotline XTend
REDA Hotline XTend ESP System Specifications
562 Series SLIM Series
Max. bottomhole temperature, 482 [250] 482 [250]
degF [degC]
Max. motor internal temperature, 572 [300] 572 [300]
degF [degC]
Pump series A–L, in [mm] 3.38–7.25 [86–187] 3.38–5.38 [86–136.65]
Flow rate range at 50 Hz, bbl/d [m3/d] 45,000 [7,156] 13,752 [2,186]
Max. flow rate capability at 60 Hz, 54,000 [8,598] 16,500 [2,623]
bbl/d [m3/d]
Motor OD, in [mm] 5.62 [142.7] 4.85 [123.2]
Max. power at 60 Hz, hp 257 (single section motor) 119
Thrust bearing Enhanced keyway Enhanced keyway
Volumetric compensator Metal bellows Metal bellows
Motor oil Superior REDA* ESP systems #7 Superior REDA systems #7
Power cable material Standard EPDM Standard EPDM
Power cable rating, degF [degC] 500 [260] 500 [260]
Number of shaft seals 3 or 4 4
Integrated gauge Resistance temperature detector (RTD) only RTD only or full gauge
or full gauge
Gas/steam solution Vortex gas separator, bottom feeder gas Vortex gas separator, bottom feeder gas
separator, bottom feeder charger, AGH* separator, bottom feeder charger, AGH
advanced gas-handling device, Poseidon device, Poseidon multiphase gas-handling
multiphase gas-handling system system
Metal composition CS, Ni-Resist™, Redalloy* high-nickel alloy, CS, Ni-Resist, Redalloy alloy, 5530,
5530, INCONEL®, special alloy and coating INCONEL, special alloy and coating options
options

Pressure and Temperature Gauge Specifications

Parameter Rating Accuracy Resolution
Annulus pressure, psi [kPa] 5,000 [34,473] ±4 [±27.57] 0.2 [1.38]
Annulus temperature, degF [degC] 500 [260] ±5.4 [±3] 1.8 [1]
Motor temperature, degF [degC] 752 [400] ±5.4 [±3] 1.8 [1]
‡This calibration is valid for temperatures ranging from 98–482 degF [35–250 degC].

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NISKU, CANADA

Temperature 401 degF [205 degC]

Pump setting depth
Casing size
1,565 ft [477 m]
95⁄8 in
REDA Hotline System Increases Run Life
Casing weight 36 lbm/ft by an Average of 149%
Motor OD 5.62 in [14.27 cm]
Pump OD 6.75 in [17.15 cm]
ESP system enhances production in high-temperature,
steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) well
Background
Increased Run Life Using Hotline Systems Schlumberger installed the
An operator in Canada needed to perform
Hotline ESP system with a
a SAGD operation to produce from a well 1,200
high-temperature, non-weather-
with high fluid viscosity. However, the high dependent integrated motor
temperatures generated during the operation had with a downhole monitoring
caused other ESPs to fail earlier than expected. 1,000 gauge. The motor features a
With production dependent on high injection full protector and compensation
temperature, the operator asked Schlumberger for system configured for immediate
a high-reliability, high-temperature solution that 800 deployment in the well,
would effectively produce without compromising eliminating human error and
saving rig time during assembly.
Run life, days

run life.
The system was installed with a
Technologies 600 bottom-feeder gas separator along
■ REDA* Hotline* high-temperature electric with a high-temperature pump.
submersible pump systems The Hotline system increased
400 run life by an average of
■ Bottom-feeder gas separator
149% and is still running. This
■ High-temperature integrated gauge
improved the customer’s total
■ J12000N pump 200 cost of ownership by eliminating
unnecessary workovers and
deferred production.
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Temperature 392 degF [200 degC]

Pump setting depth
Casing size
1,163.22 ft [354.5 m]
7 in
REDA Hotline System Increases Run Life
Casing weight 23 lbm/ft by an Average of 445%
Motor OD 5.62 in [14.27 cm]
Pump OD 5.38 in [13.67 cm]
High-temperature ESP system improves recovery and reliability
in steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) well
Background
Increased Run Life Using Hotline Systems Schlumberger installed the
To efficiently produce from a well, an operator
Hotline ESP system with a
in Canada needed to pump a high-temperature 1,200
high-temperature non-weather-
steam into the reservoir to decrease fluid viscosity dependent integrated motor with
enough to enable its movement toward the downhole monitoring gauge.
wellbore. However, the high temperatures that 1,000 The integrated motor features a
occur during SAGD operations can compromise full protector and compensation
ESP run life. With the reservoir recovery ratio system configured for immediate
dependent on the high injection temperature, the 800 deployment in the well, eliminating
operator asked Schlumberger for a high-reliability human error and saving rig time
during assembly. The system was
Run life, days

solution that would improve recovery without

installed with a bottom-feeder
compromising run life. 600 gas separator along with an
Technologies AGH device.
■ REDA* Hotline* high-temperature electric The Hotline system increased run
submersible pump systems 400 life by an average of 445% and
■ Bottom-feeder gas separator is still running. This improved
the customer’s total cost of
■ High-temperature integrated gauge ownership by eliminating
200
■ AGH* advanced gas-handling device unnecessary workovers and
deferred production.
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Maximize run life, production,
and efficiencies
Artificial lift downhole monitoring systems
extend pump run life and enhance production.
Critical pressure data helps maximize inflow
performance. Monitoring pump parameters
reduces the cost of intervention through
scheduled maintenance and minimized NPT.
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The following systems are available.
■ Phoenix xt150* high-temperature ESP
monitoring system provides downhole
pressure, temperature, current leakage, and
vibration to improve ESP system run life and
optimize well performance.
■ Phoenix CTS* cable-to-surface artificial
lift downhole monitoring system provides
downhole data for wells equipped with rod
pumps, progressing cavity pumps (PCPs), and
gas lift systems.
Phoenix CTS
Cable-to-surface artificial lift downhole monitoring system
APPLICATIONS
■ Monitoring of
■ beam/rod pumps
■ progressing cavity pumps
■ gas lift systems and
completion performance
■ Identification and diagnosis of wells with
potential startup or instability problems
■ Identification of changing productivity
and sandface conditions
■ Improvement of reservoir drainage and
depletion monitoring
■ Optimization of gas injection rate
■ ESP with ground fault or low
cable insulation
BENEFITS
■ Extends lift system run life
■ Lowers lift system operating costs
■ Reduces early lift system failures
■ Increases production and
ultimate recovery
■ Extends monitoring of all ESP wells with
low insulation or ground fault conditions
FEATURES
■ Adaptability to any artificial lift system
or application
■ Accurate, continuous monitoring
of reservoir conditions and key
well parameters
Compatibility with SCADA systems using
■
Modbus® protocol
■ Programmable trip and alarm relays for
all monitored parameters
Analog outputs and inputs for
■
interfacing with older SCADA systems
■ Onsite storage of historical data
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The Phoenix CTS* cable-to-surface artificial lift
downhole monitoring system acquires pressure,
temperature, and vibration measurements for
in-depth identification, diagnostics, and analysis
of equipment operating problems and changes in
reservoir conditions. Monitoring is continuous and
in real time, leading to more effective intervention
strategies, better equipment protection, improved
well integrity, and optimized production and recovery.
The system is used with beam/rod pumps,
progressing cavity pumps, and gas lift systems.
Data collection and transmission
Multiple sensors mounted on the production
tubing either above or below the artificial lift
equipment collect and transmit data to the
surface via an independent encapsulated clad
instrument cable. The parameters monitored
include tubing, annulus, and other pressures;
tubing and annulus temperatures; three-axis
vibration; and current leakage.
Advanced transducer technology, state-of-the-art
microelectronic components, and digital telemetry
ensure that data are highly reliable and accurate.
Configuration options
Field-programmable trips and alarms can be set for
individual parameters to monitor both the artificial
They provide plain language and multilingual
lift system and the well. This configuration flexibility
prompts and have local and remote settings. Their
allows operators to adjust to specific reservoir, well,
capability of storing up to 500 events facilitates data
and operating conditions, to select appropriate
logging and trending.
monitoring levels, and to minimize false alarms.
The downhole and surface data can be further
Alarms for all measured parameters
integrated with the Lift IQ* production life cycle
Alarms can be set for each measured parameter.
management service for round-the-clock surveillance
This flexibility lets users select the level of
of all monitored parameters via satellite. The service
monitoring appropriate for each artificial
enables engineers to monitor and analyze data from
lift system.
multiple wells across several fields simultaneously in
real time to prevent or resolve equipment downtime,
Monitoring and control compatibilities
The Phoenix CTS monitoring system is fully misuse, and failure.
compatible with other monitoring and control
The system is SCADA ready and has a Modbus
technologies. The Instruct* all-in-one acquisition and
protocol terminal with RS232 and RS485 ports for
control unit can be connected to the Phoenix CTS
continuous data output.
system to provide remote access and control from a
single data acquisition and communication platform.
The unit uses data retrieval software to combine
downhole and surface data.
Phoenix CTS
Phoenix CTS System Specifications
Parameter Range Accuracy Resolution Rate
Pressure, single-pressure gauge, psi [kPa] 0–5,800 [0–39,990] ±5 [±34] 0.1 [0.7] 4s
Tubing pressure, dual-pressure gauge, psi [kPa] 0–5,800 [0–39,990] ±5 [±34] 0.1 [0.7] 4s
Annulus pressure, dual-pressure gauge, psi [kPa] 0–2,900 [0–19,995] ±5 [±34] 0.1 [0.7] 4s
Temperature, degF [degC] 32–302 [0–150] 1.33% at full scale 0.18 [0.1] 4s
Vibration, g 0–30 3.33% at full scale 0.1 Variable
Current leakage, mA 0–25 0.2% at full scale 0.001 Variable

Phoenix CTS System 6000 Specifications

Parameter Range Accuracy Resolution Rate
Pressure, single-pressure gauge, psi [kPa] 0–6,000 [0–41,368] ±5 [±34] 0.1 [0.7] 4s
Tubing pressure, dual-pressure gauge, psi [kPa] 0–6,000 [0–41,368] ±5 [±34] 0.1 [0.7] 4s
Annulus pressure, dual-pressure gauge, psi [kPa] 0–6,000 [0–41,368] ±5 [±34] 0.1 [0.7] 4s
Intake temperature, degF [degC] 32–302 [0–150] 1.33% at full scale 0.18 [0.1] 4s
Vibration, g 0–30 3.33% at full scale 0.1 Variable
Current leakage, mA 0–25 0.2% at full scale 0.001 Variable

Gauge Specifications
Phoenix System Phoenix CTS System Phoenix CTS System 6000 Phoenix CTS XT-150
Length, in [cm] 13.18 [33.48] 13.17 [33.45] 22.430 [57]
OD, in [cm] 1.125 [2.8575] 1.125 [2.8575] 4.8 [12.2]
Material 13% chrome steel 13% chrome steel 13% chrome steel
Temperature rating, degF [degC] 302 [150] 302 [150] 302 [150]
Pressure rating, psi [kPa] 5,800 [39,990] 7,500 [51,710] 5,800 [51,710]
Tested insulation rating, V DC 1,000 1,000 1,000

Phoenix CTS System Parameters Measured

Parameter Beam/Rod Pump Progressing Cavity Pump Gas Lift System ESP
Annulus pressure na† na  na
Tubing pressure na na  na
Intake pressure   na 
Discharge pressure na  na 
Tubing and annulus temperature    
Vibration (three-axis)    
Current leakage    
Motor temperature na na na 
† Not applicable

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Phoenix xt150 ESP monitoring
High-temperature downhole systemsystem for ESP’s
monitoring
APPLICATIONS The Phoenix xt150* high-temperature ESP monitoring
■ ESP-lifted wells requiring performance system monitors downhole pressure, temperature,
monitoring current leakage, and vibration, providing comprehensive
■ Wells with potential startup or data needed to protect ESP system integrity and optimize
instability problems well performance.
■ Wells requiring pressure maintenance This system incorporates state-of-the-art, high-
temperature microelectronics and reliable digital
BENEFITS
telemetry. The system is manufactured to rigorous
■ Improves ESP system run life
standards, and the units are qualified for use in high-
■ Lowers ESP system operating costs temperature and harsh environments.
■ Reduces ESP early failure rates
This system provides fast, reliable, accurate information
FEATURES for analysis of artificial lift performance. The electrical
■ Improved well-intervention planning system has a tolerance for high phase imbalance and the
■ Optimized pump and production capacity to handle voltage spikes.
performance
■ Accurate, continuous monitoring of Configuration options
multiple key parameters Phoenix xt150 system gauges are available in two
configurations—Type 0 and Type 1. The Type 0
■ Compatibility with supervisory control and
configuration has a base gauge that fits to the ESP
data acquisition (SCADA) systems using
motor—either directly or through a simple motor-base
Modbus® protocol
crossover. The monitoring system measures intake
■ Programmable trip and alarm relays for all pressure and temperature, motor oil or motor winding
parameters monitored temperature, vibration, and current leakage.
■ Data logger with memory for storing histori-
The Type 1 configuration measures pump discharge
cal data
pressure and provides all the measurements made by
the Type 0 monitoring system. The pump discharge
measurement is used in evaluating pump performance.
With it, pressure across the pump can be calculated
and the points on the pump curve can be plotted. These
values help in diagnosing problems in the pump or
elsewhere in the completion.

Alarms for all measured parameters

Alarms can be set for each measured parameter.
This flexibility lets users select the level of monitoring
appropriate for each ESP completion.

Phoenix xt150 system gauges communicate with the

surface through the ESP cable. The same surface data
acquisition equipment is used for all Phoenix* artificial lift
downhole monitoring systems, enhancing compatibility.
Phoenix xt150 high-temperature ESP
monitoring system.

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Phoenix xt150
Monitoring and control compatibilities The downhole and surface data can be further integrated with the LiftWatcher*
The Phoenix xt150 monitoring system is fully compatible with other monitoring real-time surveillance service for round-the-clock surveillance of all monitored
and control technologies. For example, the system can be used with the Instruct* parameters via satellite. The service enables engineers to monitor and analyze
all-in-one acquisition and control unit, a surface choke assembly, computer data from multiple wells across several fields simultaneously in real time to
software for data retrieval, and a memory key for data retrieval to achieve an prevent or resolve equipment downtime, misuse, and failure.
integrated monitoring and control system.
The system is SCADA ready and has a Modbus protocol terminal with RS232 and
The Instruct unit can be connected to the Phoenix xt150 system to provide RS485 ports for continuous data output.
remote access and control from a single data acquisition and communication
platform. Both units use data retrieval software to combine downhole and
surface data. They provide plain language and multilingual prompts and have
local and remote settings. Their capability of storing up to 500 events facilitates
data logging and trending.

Phoenix xt150 System Specifications

Length, in [cm] 22.43 [57]
OD, in [cm] 4.5 [11.4]
Max. environmental pressure, psi [kPa] 6,500 [44,816]
Survivability temperature, degF [degC] 347 [175] in 24 h
Tested insulation rating, V DC 5,000
Material 13% chrome steel
Elastomers As required
High-voltage coupling requirement Surface choke
Surface data acquisition Instruct unit

Phoenix xt150 System Gauge Parameters

Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Drift Rate
Intake pressure†, psi [kPa] 0–5,800 [0–39,000] ±5 [34] 0.1 [0.7] 5 [34]/year 4s
Discharge pressure†, psi [kPa] 0–5,800 [0–39,000] ±5 [34] 0.1 [0.7] 5 [34]/year 4s
Intake temperature, degF [degC] 0–302 [0–150] 1.33% at full scale 0.18 [0.1] na‡ 4 s (Type 0), 8 s (Type 1)
Motor winding or oil temperature, 0–768 [0–409] 1% at full scale 0.18 [0.1] na 36 s
degF [degC]
Vibration, g 0–30 3.33% at full scale 0.1 na Variable
Current leakage, mA 0–25 0.20% at full scale 0.001 na Variable
†Calibrated pressure range.

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 ESP Enabling Technologies
Extend ESP capabilities
The Schlumberger artificial lift portfolio includes
technologies that extend the operating limits of
ESPs, optimizing production even in challenging
applications. From gas-handling to multizone
production systems, Schlumberger has well
performance covered from start to finish.
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These technologies include
■ REDA* Continuum* unconventional extended-
life ESP stage, a mixed-flow stage engineered
for unconventional flow behavior and gassy,
abrasive applications
■ AGH* advanced gas-handling device for wells
with up to 45% gas volume fraction (GVF) at
low intake pressures
■ MGH* multiphase gas-handling system
for wells with up to 75% GVF
■ Y-tool and bypass system that enables
intervention or logging with wireline or
CT below the ESP
■ ESP pod systems for isolating and producing
multiple zones independently or for
configuring two ESP systems in series.
AGH
Advanced gas-handling device
APPLICATIONS
■ High-GOR wells that are too gassy
for dynamic gas separators
■ Subsea oil wells
■ Gassy wells with deepset packers above
the pump
■ Gas well dewatering
■ Gas-lift-to-ESP conversion wells
BENEFITS
■ Increases production dramatically in wells
previously considered too gassy for ESPs
■ Prevents degradation of pump
performance by conditioning gas
liquid mixture
■ Extends equipment life by eliminating
pump cycling because of gas lock
■ Provides superior reliability in sandy or
abrasive environments
FEATURES
■ No surging and gas lock in wells with up
to 45% GVF and low bottomhole
pressure
■ Abrasion-resistant construction
■ High-strength INCONEL® shafts
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The AGH* advanced gas-handling device is a highly modified, multistage,
high-speed centrifugal pump designed specifically for the gassy ESP market,
where wells have up to 45% gas volume fraction (GVF) at low intake pressures.
This device is normally installed in series below a center tandem multistage
submersible REDA* ESP systems pump. The AGH device functions by reducing
vapor bubble sizes and changing the gas-bubble distribution, homogenizing the
gas-liquid mixture so that it behaves like a single-phase fluid before entering the
pump. The AGH device can also be installed in series above rotary or vortex-type
gas separators.
Production doubled
In Kuwait, a well consistently gas locked after 60 to 70 min of operation using a
REDA systems pump with a rotary gas separator. An AGH device was added to
the equipment string above the gas separator with no other equipment changes.
Production increased to 2,100 from 900 bbl/d with no cycling because of gas lock.
New lift alternative
A well in Mexico was producing 4,774 bbl/d (258 ft3/bbl GOR at stock-tank
conditions) with gas lift using 1 MMcf/d of gas. An ESP with an AGH device was
installed below a packer with fluids having 29% GVF. Production increased
to 9,409 bbl/d of oil—at 363 ft3/bbl GOR at stock-tank conditions—with no gas
locking.
Without AGH device
Oil production
Incremental oil produced by the
installation of the AGH device
Economic limit
AGH advanced gas-handling
Time by increasing the drawdown and the
The AGH device can make a well more economical device.
amount of oil produced. This increases recoverable reserves and extends the
economic life of the field.
Before AGH device installation After AGH device installation
Case study showing the production results before and after installing AGH device.
AGH
AGH Advanced Gas-Handling Device Specifications
D5-21 D20-60 G20-40 G40-80 S70-100 H100-250 M190-350
Outside diameter, in [mm] 4.00 [101.60] 4.00 [101.60] 5.13 [130.30] 5.13 [130.30] 5.38 [136.65] 5.62 [142.75] 8.62 [218.9]
Length, ft [m] 6.3 [1.92] 6.3 [1.92] 6.3 [1.92] 6.3 [1.92] 6.3 [1.92] 5.7 [1.74] 6.5 [1.98]
Weight, lbm [kg] 135 [61.3] 135 [61.3] 272 [123.5] 272 [123.5] 284 [128.8] 229 [103.9] 1050 [476]
Power consumption with 1-sg fluid, 13 13 38 45 53 102 117
hp at 60 Hz
Shaft size, in [mm] 0.687 [17.45] 0.870 [22.10] 1.000 [25.40] 1.000 [25.40] ] 1.000 [25.40] 1.180 [29.97 1.37 [34.79]
Shaft power rating, hp at 60 Hz 200 410 600 600 600 637 1,280
Bearing systems ES†, ARZ* ES ES, ARZ zirconium ES, ARZ zirconium ES, ARZ zirconium ES, ARZ zirconium ES
abrasion-resistant
zirconium
Liquid flow rate, bbI/d at 60 Hz 500 to 2,100 2,000 to 6,000 2,000 to 4,000 4,000 to 8,000 7,000 to 10,000 10,000 to 25,000 19,000 to 35,000
† Enhanced stability

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MGH
Multiphase gas-handling system
APPLICATIONS
■ Oil wells with excessive free gas volume for
conventional gas-handling equipment
■ Oil wells with nonvented packers
■ Subsea oil wells
■ Conversions from gas lift to ESP
■ Shale oil applications
■ Gas well dewatering
BENEFITS
■ Increases production and recovery from
reservoirs with high GOR
■ Stabilizes pump operation and increases
drawdown at lower intake pressure
■ Maximizes production with fewer gas-
locking production shutdowns
■ Improves ESP run life with stabilized motor
current
FEATURES
■ Helicoaxial, multiphase stage design capable
of handling extremely high gas volume
fractions (GVF)
■ Special hydraulic design to minimize liquid-
gas separation
■ Abrasion-resistant construction suitable for
sandy applications
■ Self-lubricating silicon carbide radial
bearings in every stage, capable of
handling 100% gas slugs
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The MGH* multiphase gas-handling system enables efficient
handling of higher percentages of free gas. The system can be
installed in conjunction with a gas separator when gas can be
vented into the casing, or it can be installed with a standard
intake if all the produced gas must go through the pump.
The MGH system is designed to increase production and
extend the use of ESPs in oil wells with high gas cut in which
production is limited by the centrifugal pump’s ability to
handle gas.
Laboratory tests and field trials have shown that the MGH
system can successfully operate at lower intake pressures
with gas volume fractions (GVF) in the pump up to 75%,
far exceeding the 40–45% GVF limitations of conventional
gas-handling devices. The MGH system maintains high boost
pressure with increasing amounts of inlet gas fraction. It is
designed to improve ESP operational stability in gassy wells,
provide better slug handling in horizontal wells, and increase
the production rate and reserves recovery. The MGH system
can also be used in subsea wells and wells with nonvented
packers where separating the free gas into the annulus is
not possible.
MGH system pumps are available in various series to match
the well conditions for combined gas and liquid downhole
flow rates from 800–47,000 bbl/d [127–7,472 m3/d]. Advanced
metallurgy options for stages and housings are available
for abrasive and corrosive environments. All MGH system
pumps are built in full bearing housing configuration with
a hard ceramic radial bearing at every stage to improve
abrasion resistance and ensure ultimate shaft stability during
operations with extremely high GVF.
Self-lubricating, graphitized silicon carbide radial bearings
enable continuous and reliable operation, even when the gas
slug is passing through the pump with essentially no liquid The MGH multiphase gas-handling system
increases production and improves ESP
to lubricate the bearings. This allows the ESP system to “ride performance in oil wells with extremely high
through” the gas-locking situation and resume production gas cut.
when the inflow conditions stabilize. Proper motor winding
temperature monitoring is critical to ensure the safe working
temperature limit is never breached during such periods.
MGH
MGH Multiphase Gas-Handling System Specifications
400 Series (D8-42) 538 Series (S50-90) 862 Series (M90-470)
Outside diameter, in [mm] 4.00 [101.6] 5.38 [136.7] 8.62 [219]
Length, ft [m] 6.9 [2.1] 6.3 [1.9] 5 [1.5]
Weight, lbm [kg] 182 [82.6] 350 [159] 392 [178]
Power consumption, at 60 Hz and 16 50 200
1.0 g/cm3, hp
Housing material Carbon steel, Redalloy* high-nickel alloy Carbon steel, Redalloy alloy (9 Cr:1 Mo) Carbon steel, Redalloy alloy (9 Cr:1 Mo)
(9 Cr:1 Mo)
Stage metallurgy Ni-Resist™, 5530 corrosion- and Ni-Resist, 5530 corrosion- and abrasion- Ni-Resist, 5530 corrosion- and abrasion-
abrasion-resistant alloy resistant alloy resistant alloy
Radial bearing system Full bearing housing (FBH), 1 bearing per FBH, 1 bearing per every stage Full bearing housing keyless sleeve
every stage (FBH-KS), 1 bearing per every stage
Radial bearing material Self-lubricating, silicon carbide SICG SICG
graphitized (SICG)
Shaft material High-strength MONEL®, INCONEL® 718 High-strength MONEL, INCONEL 718 High-strength MONEL, INCONEL 718
Shaft diameter, in [mm] 0.87 [22.2] 1.00 [25.4] 1.37 [34.8]
Shaft power rating at 60 Hz, hp 316 (high-strength MONEL), 463 (high-strength MONEL), 988 (high-strength MONEL),
492 (INCONEL 718) 720 (INCONEL 718) 1,536 (INCONEL 718)
Liquid and gas rate at 60 Hz, bbl/d [m3/d] 800–4,200 [127–668] 5,000–9,000 [795–1,431] 9,000–47,000 [1,431–7,472]
GVF capability Up to 75% Up to 75% Up to 75%
Stage type Helicoaxial Helicoaxial Helicoaxial
Head relative to single-phase performance

100%
MGH system

MGH system
Conventional
gas-handling
Oil production

Conventional system
gas-handling
system

Gas fraction
MGH system technology enables ESP operation in wells with GVF up to 75%.

Time
The MGH multiphase system delivers incremental production and improved
reserves recovery compared with conventional equipment.

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REDA ESP System Cables
Designed to maximize ESP system run life
APPLICATIONS
■ Land and offshore wells with ESP
systems installed
■ Gas, oil, or condensate producers
■ High-temperature, gassy, and
corrosive wells
■ Deepwater wells with high-horsepower
ESP systems
BENEFITS
■ Ensures consistent delivery of electrical
power to downhole equipment, even in
challenging conditions
■ Extends overall ESP system run life
FEATURES
■ Fully annealed, high-conductive copper
■ Alloy-coated copper conductors for
increased corrosion protection
■ Adhesive layer between the conductor and
insulation to prevent gas migration
■ Variety of armor grades including
standard galvanized steel and
MONEL® alloys
■ Optional integral stainless steel tubing for
continuous downhole chemical treatment
■ Thick lead barrier for maximum protection
against gas and corrosive fluids
■ Fluorocarbon tape barrier that protects
against chemical attack and provides
mechanical hoop strength to protect
against explosive decompression in gassy
environments
■ Voltage ratings up to 8 kV
■ Current-handling capabilities of 200 A
and higher
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The REDA* ESP system cables are designed to
maximize system run life with long-term, uninter-
rupted power delivery. All of these cables are
built using state-of-the-art material technologies
and manufacturing facilities and tested as part of
an industry-leading quality-assurance process.
High-integrity cable technologies
All REDA ESP system cables incorporate fully
annealed, high-conductivity copper and tin, lead,
alloy-coated conductors for additional protection
against corrosion. An optional armored capillary
tube design combines the power cable and an
injection tube into one package—simplifying
workover operations and preventing damage to
the injection tube.
These cables ensure ESP power for a wide range
of surface and downhole environments, from
low-temperature, low-gas conditions to high
temperatures, pressures, gas content, and
corrosive fluids. Each standard cable can be
customized to suit the specific requirements of
a given well, including temperature and
pressure ratings, and protection from corrosion
and gas/oil degradation.
Properties to suit most wells
REDA MAX* ESP power cables are designed primarily for nonaggressive conditions. Each cable
is made of a modified variant of ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) to enhance insulation
system life. The EPDM insulation-jacket compounds are based on our extensive experience in elastomer
formulation and mixing. The EPDM has high elasticity, tensile strength, and maximized dielectric
and thermal aging properties, supporting an elevated temperature rating up to 400 degF [204 degC].
Maximum protection in challenging conditions
REDA Lead* lead-barrier ESP power cables are designed primarily for wells with high-temperatures
up to 450 degF [232 degC], gassy, or corrosive conditions, or a combination of these. All REDA Lead
cables incorporate advanced EPDM insulation, as well as best-in-class impervious lead barriers for
long-lasting durability in gas and corrosive fluids.
High-reliability for deepwater wells
The top-of-the-line REDA Subsea* high-reliability corrosion-resistant ESP cable is specifically
designed to ensure long run life in deepwater projects that use the MaxFORTE* high-reliability ESP
system. The patented cable is the industry’s first shielded 8-kV cable with a conductor shield,
insulation shield, and metallic shield, and it meets the high-voltage industry standards for ESP
applications. In addition, it incorporates fully annealed high-conductivity copper with tin-lead alloy
coating for corrosion protection, advanced EPDM rubber insulation, best-in-class impervious lead
barriers, and double armor for additional mechanical protection.
REDA ESP Cables
REDA* ESP Cable Specifications
Temperature Range, Profile Insulation Barrier Jacket Armor Voltage, kV
degF [degC]
REDA MAX* ESP Power Cables
ETBE-R –40 to 400 Round EPDM† Fluoropolymer tape EPDM Galvanized steel§ 5
[–40 to 204]
ETBE-F –40 to 400 Flat EPDM Fluoropolymer tape EPDM Galvanized steel§ 5
[–40 to 204]
EE-R –40 to 400 Round EPDM None EPDM Galvanized steel§ 5
[–40 to 204]
EO-F 0 to 250 Flat EPDM None Nitrile Galvanized steel§ 4
[–18 to 121]
REDA Lead* Lead-Barrier ESP Power Cables
ELC-LPF –40 to 350‡ Flat EPDM Lead None Galvanized steel 5
[–40 to 177]
ELB-F –40 to 450 Flat EPDM Lead None Galvanized steel§ 5
[–40 to 232]
EHLTB-F –40 to 450 Flat EPDM Heavy lead and None Galvanized steel§ 5
[–40 to 232] fluoropolymer tape
ELBE-R –40 to 450 Round EPDM Lead EPDM Galvanized steel§ 5
[–40 to 232]
EHLTB-XF –40 to 500 Flat Extreme EPDM Heavy lead and None Galvanized steel§ 5
[–40 to 260] fluoropolymer tape
REDA Subsea* High-Reliability Corrosion-Resistant ESP Cable
SESLTBE-R –40 to 400 Round High-voltage Lead and EPDM Double-layer galvanized steel 8
[–40 to 204] EPDM fluoropolymer tape
†Ethylene propylene diene monomer
§MONEL® and stainless steel armor available on request.

Other configurations can be manufactured on request.

‡Rated to 400 degF [204 degC] under certain conditions.

Cables Nomenclature Guide

• E – EPDM • O – Nitrile • HL – Heavy Lead • R – Round

• T – Tape • L – Lead • X – Extreme EPDM • F – Flat
• B – Braid • C – Cushion • S – Semiconductor • LP – Low Profile
ETBE-R EE-R SESLTBE-R

ELB-F ELBE-R ELC-LPF

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REDA Continuum
Unconventional extended-life ESP stage
APPLICATIONS
■ Wells with casings 5.5 in or larger
■ Gassy production environments
■ Abrasive production environments
■ Reservoirs with uncertain productivity
■ Wells with steep production decline
■ Unconventional shale reservoirs
■ Conventional oil wells
BENEFITS
■ Improves ESP system reliability
■ Increases uptime and extends system
run life
■ Improves cash flow through accelerated
production and continuous operation
■ Reduces operating cost through superior
hydraulic efficiency
■ Enhances performance in gassy and
abrasive applications
■ Lowers total cost of ownership
FEATURES
■ Enhanced compression design
■ Factory-shimmed construction
■ Abrasion-resistant bearing configuration
for ultimate shaft support and stability
■ Wide operating range
■ Bowed vane for superior performance
■ REDA Gard* submersible pump stage
design to minimize abrasive stage wear
(REDA* Continuum* unconventional
extended-life ESP stage 4000)
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Continuum stage.
The Continuum unconventional extended-life ESP stage, a component of REDA electric submersible
pump systems, is a mixed-flow pump stage engineered for unconventional flow behavior and
challenging environments. Featuring enhanced compression design and wide opening vanes, the
Continuum stage improves recovery and reliability in gassy and abrasive applications. With the ability
to operate at high efficiency through a wide operating range, the Continuum stage eliminates the
need for costly replacements due to production changes, reducing overall operation expenses and
optimizing uptime.
Superior performance and reliability in unconventional plays
Developed using computational fluid dynamics to model stage geometry and architecture, the
Continuum stage is engineered to deliver higher lift, superior efficiency, and reduced power
consumption. Its design further improves upon the field-proven high reliability of REDA compression
pump designs.
The Continuum stage was extensively tested using state-of-the-art tools and proprietary techniques
to model operation at different production rates and fluid conditions, including low-flow-rate and
abrasive conditions. These solutions were validated with an instrumented string test and X-ray
visibility in a flow loop test and an accelerated erosion loop test.
The optimized geometry, architecture, and material selection of the Continuum stage allows for a
wider operating range, which improves pump performance at low rates, in transient flow, and in
abrasive environments. Its enhanced compression design enables a Continuum stage to operate even
at flow rates below the lower limit of the catalog-recommended operating range. The minimum flow
rate of the Continuum stage operating range is determined by system constraints, including protector
thrust bearing, motor cooling, shaft brake horsepower limit, and system efficiency.
Enhanced stability and strength
The Continuum stage offers various radial shaft-support options for a variety of well conditions. The
abrasion-resistant configurations feature bearings with bushings and sleeves made out of tungsten
carbide, evenly spaced throughout the pump. The ceramic bushings are mounted within diffusers on
two supporting Aflas® O-rings, using REDA system patented bearing technology. These features allow
the bushing to better align to the shaft and minimize vibrations, reducing the risk of damage.
REDA Continuum
Continuum Stage Specifications
1000 2500 4000
OD, in [mm] 4.00 [101.6] 4.00 [101.6] 4.00 [101.6]
Stage geometry Mixed flow Mixed flow Mixed flow
Recommended operating range, bbl/d at 60 Hz (m3/d at 50 Hz) 200–1,350 [31.8–215] 1,000–3,200 [159–509] 3,500–7,000 [556–1,113]
Efficiency at best efficiency point (BEP), % 68.41 68.06 75.17
Head per stage at BEP, ft at 60 Hz (m at 50 Hz) 26.66 [5.86] 23.92 [5.06] 32.82 [6.95]
Burst pressure, psi [kPa] 6,000 [41,368] 6,000 [41,368] 6,000 [41,368]
Stage metallurgy Ni-Resist®, Ni-Resist, Ni-Resist,
5530 alloy 5530 alloy 5530 alloy
Housing metallurgy Carbon steel, Redalloy* high-nickel alloy Carbon steel, Redalloy alloy Carbon steel, Redalloy alloy
Shaft diameter, in [mm] 0.68 [12.27] 0.68 [12.27] 0.87 [22.23]
Shaft material and rating at 60 Hz, hp 240 (INCONEL® 718) 240 (INCONEL 718) 492 (INCONEL 718)
Shaft radial support options ES-TT,† ARZ-TT,‡ FBH-TT,§ ARZ-TT, FBH-TT ARZ-TT, FBH-TT
FBH-TT-KS†† FBH-TT-KS FBH-TT-KS
Radial bearing material Tungsten carbide Tungsten carbide Tungsten carbide
Pump construction Enhanced compression design, Enhanced compression design, Enhanced compression design,
factory-shimmed factory-shimmed factory-shimmed
†Enhanced stability option with tungsten carbide bushing.
‡ ARZ* abrasion-resistant zirconia bearing, tungsten carbide bushing, and sleeve.
§ Full bearing housing and tungsten carbide bushing.
†† Full bearing housing, tungsten carbide bushing, and keyless sleeve.

ft BEP hp Eff ft BEP hp Eff

Flow = 984 Flow = 2526
Head = 27.66 Head = 23.92
30 Power = 0.29 3.00 60% Power = 0.65
Efficiency = 68.41 30 3.00 60%
Effeciency = 68.06

25 2.50 50% 25 2.50 50%

20 2.00 40% 20 2.00 40%

15 1.50 30% 15 1.50 30%

10 1.00 20% 10 1.00 20%

5 0.50 10% 5 0.50 10%

0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,600 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000

Capacity, bbl/d Capacity, bbl/d

Continuum stage 1000 pump curves. Continuum stage 2500 pump curves.

ft BEP hp Eff
Flow = 4,310
Head = 32.82
35 Power = 1.39 7.00 70%
Efficiency = 75.17

30 6.00 60%

25 5.00 50%

20 4.00 40%

15 3.00 30%

10 2.00 20%

5 1.00 10%

2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000

Capacity, bbl/d
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TECH REPORT
BAKKEN FORMATION

Location
Well 1: Temperature
Bakken Shale
180 degF
REDA Maximus Systems with REDA Continuum Stages
Pump setting depth 8,680 ft Increase Production by 70% in the Bakken Shale
Well 2: Temperature 190 degF
Pump setting depth 8,630 ft
Customer increases production while avoiding ESP replacement
Well 3: Temperature 182 degF and related costs
Pump setting depth 8,611 ft
Due to their wide operating envelope
Well 4: Temperature 180 degF Continuum Stage Exceeds Forecast Production and ability to handle production
Pump setting depth 8,432 ft decline, Continuum stages were
6,000 used in the all-weather Maximus
systems. The rest of the completions
5,000
Background Production, bbl/d included the motor and protector, a
Four wells in the Bakken Shale were initially 4,000 gas handler, Vortex gas separator, and
expected to produce 3,000 bbl/d. Although most a Phoenix xt150 system multisensor
ESPs are available with stages for this flow rate,
3,000 gauge. The systems were configured
for immediate installation at the
the steep production decline, solids and gas 2,000
wellsite, eliminating the risk of motor
production, and initial high flow rate made it a contamination and human error
1,000
challenging environment for conventional ESPs. during equipment assembly.
0
Technologies Well 1 Well 2 Well 3 Well 4
Production increased 36%–70%
■ REDA Maximus* electric submersible Forecast production Production with Continuum stage compared with the initial forecast,
pump system and the Maximus systems with
■ REDA* Continuum* unconventional Continuum stages enabled more
extended-life ESP stage
than 70% pressure drawdown. They
continued operating beyond their
■ Phoenix xt150* high-temperature ESP recommended flow range, saving rig
monitoring system time while handling high solids and
■ Vortex* gas separator increasing gas/liquid ratio.

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BAKKEN FORMATION

Location
Temperature
Bakken Shale
184 degF [84.44 degC]
REDA Maximus ESP System with REDA Continuum Stages
Pump setting depth 8,860 ft [2,700 m] Increases Run Life by 500% in the Bakken Shale
Casing size 7 in [17.8 cm]
Casing weight 32 lbm/ft [47.6 kg/m]
Customer experiences continuous production down to 200 bbl/d
Well depth (MD) 15,200 ft [4.63 km] using one ESP system
Motor OD 4.56 in [11.58 cm]
A Maximus system was engineered
Pump OD 4.00 in [10.16 cm] for the well with Continuum stages,
250 fit-for-purpose motor and protector,
helicoaxial MGH system, and
Background 200 Phoenix xt150 system with gauge.
After multiple ESP system failures in an The system was preconfigured and
unconventional well, a customer needed to extend ready for immediate installation
150
Run life, d

run life while improving production. With high at the wellsite, saving rig time
solids content and transient flow, the environment 100 and mitigating the risk of motor
challenged conventional ESP systems, which contamination or human error
achieved only 20% to 40% of the expected run life. during equipment assembly.
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Technology The system improved run life more
0 than 500% and continued operating
■ REDA* Maximus* electric submersible ESP 1 ESP 2 ESP 3 ESP 4 Continuum stage
pump system even as production declined to
■ REDA Continuum* unconventional 200 bbl/d, avoiding four workovers
extended-life ESP stage and the associated costs of new
■ MGH multiphase gas-handling system
equipment and deferred production.
■ Phoenix xt150* high-temperature
ESP monitoring system

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Expertise in complex completions
Complex downhole completions require
advanced technologies to optimize production,
provide access to the reservoir below the
ESP, and lower total cost of ESP ownership.
Schlumberger expertise in handing dual ESPs in
high-value wells ensures improved project NPV
and minimizes costly deferred production. The
Y-tool and bypass system provides access to the
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reservoir below the ESP, enabling stimulation,
logging, and other interventions with wireline or
CT without the need to retrieve the completion.
It also provides a method to configure more
than one ESP in a well. Pod systems are used to
isolate and produce multiple zones, configure
two ESP systems in series for greater lift ,
or isolate and protect the casing from harsh
wellbore fluids. These technologies maximize
flexibility in producing the well.
ESP Pod Systems
Multizone production and casing protection system
APPLICATIONS A pod system is a specially designed capsule that
■ High-horsepower applications encases and supports an ESP system in a sealed
■ Dual ESP systems in series environment. This system is used to isolate and
produce multiple zones independently or to
■ Highly corrosive fluids
configure two ESP systems in series (with the
■ High-pressure pumping systems option for an Auto Y-Tool* subsurface automatic Y-Tool
Deep, high-load ESP system deployment diverter system) and provide up to 2,000 hp in a

Pod system
■

■ Commingling fluids produced from single system.

multiple zones ESP
The pod system can also be used to isolate system
ADVANTAGES and protect casing in a harsh environment.
■ Produce greater volume of fluid from The pod system is installed, and the annulus is
deeper in the wellbore isolated with a packer or other sealing device. ESP
The annulus is then filled with a benign fluid system
■ Protect casing integrity from overpressure,
to prevent casing corrosion. The wellbore fluid
corrosion, and erosion
enters through the bottom of the pod system and
■ Sustain tubing load and protect is produced through the tubing without contact
ESP system with the annulus.
■ Allow natural flow bypass
Pod systems provide wellbore integrity and
higher flow rates from deeper in the well,

Pod system
bear the load of the tubing string, and enable
improved production in a sealed system.

Pod system
ESP
system
Sizing ESP
The correct pod casing size for a given application system
is based upon a number of variables:
■ casing size and weight
■ ESP series
■ external cables/control lines (dimensions)
■ pod system configuration
(e.g., single or dual ESP)
■ ESP motor cooling requirements
■ type of pod system casing
(coupled or flush joint).

Pod Casing Sizes

Well Pod System Maximum
Casing, in Casing Size, in ESP Series
7 51⁄2 456
7 5⁄8 51⁄2 456 Dual ESP systems configured with dual or single pod
systems for commingled or independent production.
8 5⁄8 7 562
9 5⁄8 75⁄8 562
10 3⁄4 85⁄8 675
13 3⁄8 95⁄8 675
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Y-Tool & Bypass System
Intervention-enabling system below the ESP
APPLICATIONS
■ Wireline or coiled tubing logging
■ Memory gauge deployment
■ Tubing-conveyed perforating gun
deployment and detonation
■ Well stimulation through bypass or
coiled tubing
■ Wireline perforating
■ Bottomhole sample collection
■ Installing dual ESP systems
■ Bridge plug setting for water shutoff
■ Well work without pulling the ESP
BENEFITS
■ Achieves accurate production logging in
ESP wells
■ Reduces downtime
■ Provides reservoir access below an ESP
FEATURES
■ Concentric conduit from surface
to reservoir
■ Manual or automatic switching
■ Logging and blanking plugs
■ Isolation sleeves
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The Y-tool and bypass system enables intervention or logging with
wireline or coiled tubing below an ESP. It also provides a method to
configure more than one ESP in a well to accomplish production goals.
The Y-tool is installed on the production tubing, providing two separate
conduits. One conduit is concentric with the production tubing and Auto Y-Tool
enables access to the reservoir below the ESP. The second conduit is
offset and used to support the ESP system. The bypass tubing is clamped
to the ESP for support. Wireline or coiled tubing plugs can be supplied
to seat in a nipple profile in the Y-tool to enable intervention or logging
operations without retrieval of the completion. If required, the ESP
can be run with these plugs in place to perform production logging or
other operations.
The Y-tool is available as a standard system in which blanking plugs and
isolation sleeves are deployed, utilizing slickline services. This prevents ESP system
recirculation of production fluids during normal operation. The Auto
Y-Tool* subsurface automatic diverter system option is also available. This
proprietary Y-tool offering uses flapper valve technology and is actuated
by differential pressure. Thus, when the pump is operating, the flapper
will seal the bypass tubing side and prevent recirculation.
Diverter option
The Auto Y-Tool option is an addition to the ESP bypass product range.
Consisting of a spring-loaded diverter valve that seals off the bypass
tubing whenever the pump is running, the tool saves time in wireline and
Auto Y-Tool
coiled tubing operations, typically reducing the number of runs by two on
any given well intervention.
The tool is automatically closed by the flow produced by the downhole
pump. The diverter, which starts off the flow path of the pump, will hinge
over and seal off the bypass tubing. The pressure generated by the pump
will keep the diverter closed while the pump is running.
The diverter can be locked in the open position by landing a logging plug
into the nipple below, which extends up into the Y-tool and prevents the ESP system
diverter from closing. This allows logging to be performed while the pump
is running.
Additionally, no access to the wellbore is required to switch between the
upper and lower ESPs. Simply stopping one ESP and starting the other will
cause the diverter to switch positions, allowing production from which-
ever ESP is required while eliminating fluid recirculation.
Y-tool and bypass
system utilizing the
Auto Y-Tool
system option.
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Y-Tool and Bypass System
Bypass Tubing Selection Matrix
Maximum OD of ESP Assembly, in [cm]
3.750 [9.53] 4.000 [10.16] 4.562 [11.59] 5.130 [13.03] 5.400 [13.72] 5.400 [13.72] 5.625 [14.29]
Casing Size Bypass Tubing OD , in [cm]
†

6 5⁄8 in (20.0 lbm/ft) 2.125 [5.40] 1.500 [3.81] na ‡ na na na na

6 5⁄8 in (24.0–32.0 lbm/ft) 1.500 [3.81] 1.500 [3.81] na na na na na
7 in (23.0–26.0 lbm/ft) 2.375 [6.03] 2.125 [5.40] na na na na na
7 in (29.0–35.0 lbm/ft) 2.125 [5.40] 1.500 [3.81] na na na na na
7 5⁄8 in (26.4–33.7 lbm/ft) 2.875 [7.30] 2.375 [6.03] 2.125 [5.40] 1.500 [3.81] na na na
8 5⁄8 in (28.0 lbm/ft) 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.375 [6.03] 2.375 [6.03] 2.375 [6.03] 2.125 [5.40]
8 5⁄8 in (32.0 lbm/ft) 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.375 [6.03] 2.375 [6.03] 2.125 [5.40] 2.125 [5.40]
8 5⁄8 in (36.0 lbm/ft) 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.375 [6.03] 2.125 [5.40] 2.125 [5.40] 1.500 [3.81]
9 5⁄8 in (40.0–47.0 lbm/ft) 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30]
9 5⁄8 in (53.5 lbm/ft) 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.875 [7.30] 2.375 [6.03]
10 3⁄4 in (51.0–60.7 lbm/ft) ≥3.500 [8.89] ≥3.500 [8.89] ≥3.500 [8.89] ≥3.500 [8.89] ≥3.500 [8.89] ≥3.500 [8.89] ≥3.500 [8.89]
† See accompanying table
‡ na = not applicable

Standard Bypass Tubing Data

OD, in [cm] 3.500 [8.89] 2.875 [7.30] 2.750 [6.99] 2.375 [6.03] 2.125 [5.40] 1.500 [3.81]
ID, in [cm] 2.992 [7.60] 2.441 [6.20] 2.362 [6.00] 1.995 [5.07] 1.869 [4.75] 1.244 [3.16]
Drift, in [cm 2.875 [7.30] 2.347 [5.96] 2.268 [5.76] 1.901 [4.83] 1.775 [4.51] 1.150 [2.92]

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 Alternative Deployment

Increasing life cycle value

Alternative deployment systems provide a convenient, inexpensive way to
manage wellsite operations. ESPs are often selected as the optimum artificial
lift method but, when run on heavy jointed tubing, their finite run lives
require frequent rig or hoist interventions to replace failed systems. There are
also significant safety and environmental risks associated with heavy well
interventions. Schlumberger’s alternative deployment technologies enable
ESPs to be quickly replaced without a rig or hoist—minimizing operating
expenses and production deferment.

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Compatible with standard Schlumberger ESPs, alternative deployment systems enable operators to avoid deferred production and minimize downtime.
Alternatively Deployed ESP Systems
ESPs are often selected as the optimum artificial
lift method, but their finite run lives require
frequent rig or hoist interventions to replace
failed systems. This incurs greater production
deferment, increased operating costs, and
additional disruptions to operations. The safety
and environmental risks associated with well
interventions that use heavy jointed tubing
can be minimized but never eliminated. These
interventions also often keep rigs and hoists
from more profitable activities by delaying
drilling programs.
Faced with these complications, many operators
select gas lift as their artificial lift method.
Though typically incapable of matching the
drawdown and rates achievable with ESPs, gas
lift has significantly higher uptime and lower
operating cost. Unfortunately, this compromise
reduces both reserves and ultimate recovery.
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Rigless ESP replacement
Alternative deployment strategies enable ESPs
to be replaced conveniently and inexpensively
without a rig or hoist, reducing operating
expenses, minimizing production deferment,
eliminating disruptions to operations, and
ensuring rigs remain on the drilling sequence
where they belong. Alternatively deployed
ESP technologies also present an opportunity
to replace systems before failure, optimize
production as reservoir conditions change, and
adopt a preventive maintenance program that
increases system run life.
Alternative deployment technologies
Schlumberger offers two alternatively deployed
ESP technologies: REDA Coil* coiled-tubing-
deployed ESP system is an inverted ESP system
conveyed on powered coiled tubing, and the
ZEiTECS Shuttle* rigless ESP replacement
system is a standard ESP system conveyed
on either wireline, rods, or coiled tubing and
electromechanically connected into a downhole
docking station.
APPLICATIONS Both the REDA Coil and ZEiTECS Shuttle systems
■ Conventional and unconventional operations are complementary to the standard Schlumberger
■ Onshore and offshore (dry tree) ESP offerings; either may be configured to
accommodate the REDA* Maximus* ESP system,
■ Casing 7 in or larger
MaxFORTE* intervention-constrained high-reliability
■ Intervention-constrained markets ESP system, or REDA Continuum* unconventional
■ Applications where standard ESPs are the extended-life ESP.
preferred lift method
Schlumberger ESP systems
■ Substitution for gas lift, in some applications
Schlumberger ESP systems are designed to address
BENEFITS the fundamental vulnerabilities and challenges
■ Lowers operating expenses facing downhole equipment, including system run
life, robustness, efficiency, operating range, and
■ Minimizes production deferment
simplicity of installation. As a result, Schlumberger
■ Eliminates disruptions to operations ESPs have the longest run lives in the industry. In
■ Reduces HSE exposure and risk the event of failure in increasingly hostile wellbore
■ Facilitates preventative maintenance environments, Schlumberger high-reliability ESPs
and alternative deployment technologies work
■ Enables plug-and-play optimization
together to mitigate the impact of those failures.
ZEiTECS SHUTTLE SYSTEM FEATURES
■ Downhole docking station with female
electrical wet connectors
■ Retrievable motor connector with male
electrical wet connectors
■ Standard Schlumberger ESP components,
including motor, protector, and pump
■ Retrievable ESP gauge

REDA COIL SYSTEM FEATURES

■ Powered CT conveyance
■ CT connector with hydraulic shear release
■ Inverted Schlumberger ESP with motor on top
and pump on bottom
■ Shrouded intake and thrust chamber
■ Retrievable ESP gauge

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ZEiTECS Shuttle
Rigless ESP replacement system
APPLICATIONS
■ Standard ESP wells with 7-in casing
or larger
BENEFITS
■ Reduces production deferment
■ Decreases operating costs
■ Shortens ESP intervention time
■ Reduces HSE exposure
■ Eliminates disruptions to operations
■ Keeps rigs on the drilling sequence
■ Extends economic viability of well
■ Increases ultimate recovery
FEATURES
■ Rigless ESP retrieval with wireline, coiled
tubing, or sucker rods
■ Plug-and-play design with patented motor
connector and docking station
■ Retrievable gauge for reservoir monitoring
■ Ability to accommodate multiple hydraulic
control lines
■ Throughbore access below the
docking station
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The ZEiTECS Shuttle* rigless ESP replacement
system is a downhole electrical wet-connector
technology that allows standard ESPs to be
shuttled through tubing on wireline, coiled tubing,
or sucker rods without a rig or hoist. The ability
to economically and conveniently replace ESPs
without a rig minimizes production deferment,
operating costs, disruption to operations, and
HSE exposure and risks.
A new method of ESP intervention
The ZEiTECS Shuttle system consists of two
main assemblies: a retrievable ESP string,
and semipermanent completion components,
including a docking station. The docking station
houses three electrical wet connectors to supply
power to a standard three-phase AC induction
motor or a permanent magnet motor. A landing
surface bears the weight of the retrievable string
and the reactive forces generated by the ESP.
An offset throughbore allows reservoir access.
The standard ESP assembly includes a pump,
protector, motor, and optional gauge, and is
run in a conventional orientation with the motor
on the bottom. The motor connector is deployed
at the base of the retrievable ESP string and uses
an alignment spear to automatically orient the
connectors with the docking station.
A seal assembly at the top of the retrievable
string incorporates two cup-type packers to
prevent recirculation between the pump intake
and discharge. The seal assembly incorporates
slips to transfer some of the reactive forces of the
ESP to the tubing to prevent undue compression
of the pump stack. An automatic bypass feature
drains the tubing on system retrieval.
Shuttle installation procedure
The ZEiTECS Shuttle system is initially installed
during a rig-supported workover as follows:
1. The docking station is run to a shallow depth
on jointed tubing with cable banded or
clamped to the outside.
2. The retrievable ESP string with motor connector
is assembled, lowered into the tubing, and
landed in the docking station.
3. The complete ZEiTECS Shuttle system is
lowered to pump setting depth.
ZEiTECS Shuttle sytem’s motor connector with three
electrical wet connectors.
Ideally, a production packer is installed below the
docking station so that all annular components
(including the ESP cable) are protected from
pressure and temperature fluctuations and from
corrosive gas and liquids.
Rigless ESP retrieval and replacement
To retrieve the ESP, a GS pulling tool is lowered
on wireline, coiled tubing, or sucker rods and
latched into the string, which is then unplugged
from the docking station and pulled to surface
through the tubing. After service or replacement,
the retrievable ESP string is redeployed by the
same means. The motor connector automatically
connects to the docking station and the
running tool is retrieved, enabling production to
resume. The whole operation may be completed
within hours.
ESP system optimization
Rigless ESP deployment technologies increase
the average production profile and extend
the economic life of wells. Since there is no
time wasted waiting on a rig, operators
benefit from
■ deploying sacrificial test ESPs to clean up
wells and measure reservoir productivity
before upgrading to a system optimized for
well conditions
■ replacing ESPs before failure at miminal cost
to maintain efficiency and optimize production
■ implementing a preventive maintenance
program to reduce unplanned failures.
ZEiTECS Shuttle
ZEiTECS Shuttle System Specifications
450 550 700
ESP size 338/375 series 400/450/456 series 513/538/540/562 series
Min. casing size, in [mm] 7 [177.80] 7.625 [193.68] 9.625 [244.48]
Max. casing weight, lbm/ft [kg/m]§ 42.7 [63.54] 45.3 [67.41] 53.5 [79.62]
Min. tubing OD, in [mm] 4.5 [114.30] 5.5 [139.70] 7 [177.80]
Max. tubing weight, lbm/ft [kg/m]§ 12.6 [18.75] 17.0 [25.30] 29.0 [43.16]
Throughbore diameter of docking station, in [mm] 2.12 [53.85]‡ 2.99 [75.95]† 1.69 [42.93] Slip-lock
Max. OD seal assembly
Docking station, in [mm] 5.542 [140.77] 6.210 [141.22] 8.390 [213.11]
Retrievable ESP string, in [mm] 3.823 [97.10] 4.767 [121.11] 6.055 [153.80]
Flexible seal assembly, in [mm] 4.120 [104.19] 5.010 [127.25] 6.330 [160.78]
Landing nipple, in [cm] N/A N/A 7.395 [18.78] Cable
§Only applicable at min. casing size
†Rigid tool passage, in, [mm]: 2.55 [64.77]
Pump
‡Rigid tool passage, in, [mm]: 1.93 [49.02]

Protector

Motor

Gauge

Motor connector

Docking station

Valve

Packer

ZEiTECS Shuttle rigless ESP

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TECH REPORT
AFRICA
OFFSHORE CONGO

Approximate pump
setting depth, ft [m]
4,400 [1,341] First Rigless ESP Retrieval and Replacement
Casing size, in [mm] 9.625 [244.475] with Slickline, Offshore Congo
Background
ZEiTECS Shuttle system eliminates need to mobilize a workover rig
When a third-party ESP located offshore Congo
needed to be replaced, the ZEiTECS Shuttle* rigless
Circulating seawater during
ESP replacement system installed in the well
pulling and filling the upper
provided a quick and cost-effective solution. completion with heavy
The ESP was pulled out in about 2 hours using brine for running in added
a slickline with a diameter of 0.16 in [4.06 mm]. buoyancy, reducing the
After the damaged components had been replaced,
loads on the lightweight
slickline unit. Optional
the ESP was run back to depth in 25 minutes, again
pump assistance was also
on slickline. The estimated total time for this rigless available to provide an
workover, including rig-up and rig-down, was just additional boost.
4 days. This was the fourth mating-demating
operation in the well with the ZEiTECS Shuttle
ESP replacement without
a hoist reduced operational
system in 4 years, demonstrating its
disruption, intervention
long-term reliability. time and cost, and
Technology production deferment.
ZEiTECS Shuttle rigless ESP replacement system It also had significant
safety advantages with
the elimination of offshore
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ECUADOR

Temperature
Pump setting depth
246 degF [119 degC]
7,575 ft [2,309 m]
ZEiTECS Shuttle System Decreases
Casing size 9 5⁄8 in ESP Replacement Time by 87%
Casing weight 47 lbm/ft [69.9 kg/m]
Customer ESP riglessly retrieved in less than 2 days on coiled tubing
Motor OD 4.50 in [11.43 cm]
Pump OD 4.00 in [10.16 cm] 14
Well inclination 31.56°
12
Background
After experiencing multiple ESP failures, a customer 10
needed to reduce well downtime when replacing
the ESP. In Ecuador, it is typical for rigs and hoists
8 Time savings of 87%
Days

to take 7 to 10 days to respond to an ESP failure

and then an additional 4 days to replace an ESP on
jointed tubing. For this well, the inability to quickly 6
source a rig or rapidly retrieve ESPs would result
in deferred production of up to 9,000 bbl for each 4
heavy workover required.

Technologies 2
■ ZEiTECS Shuttle* rigless ESP replacement
system with motor connector, docking station,
0
and wet connectors Conventional ESP replacement Rigless ESP replacement with ZEiTECS Shuttle system
■ Standard 450 /400 series ESP
In response to this challenge, the 550 series ZEiTECS Shuttle system was installed
■ Retrievable ESP gauge in the well with a standard 450 /400 series ESP. The ESP ran for 72 days when it experienced
Standard completion equipment below an unexpected failure. After the initial response, the ZEiTECS Shuttle system was used to
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 Surface Electrical Equipment

Pump control for ESPs and surface pumping systems Variable speed drives
Schlumberger offers a complete line of surface electrical equipment specifically ■■ Enable pump performance across a wider operating range
tailored to applications involving ESPs and surface pumping systems. Field than typical by varying their speed; available in both low voltages
measurements and computer modeling are used to select and deliver products and medium voltages.
customized to your well.
Fixed speed drives
■■ Provide motor control, protection, and monitoring in low- to
medium-voltage switchboards.

Surface equipment controllers

■■ Eliminate the need for multiple surface components with all wellsite
control, surface, and downhole data acquisition functions in a
single interface.

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SpeedStar 519 SWD
18-pulse, low-voltage sine wave variable-speed
variable speed drive
APPLICATIONS The SpeedStar 519 SWD* 18-pulse low-voltage sine wave VSD features the integral output sine wave filter
■ ESP operations technology for operating ESPs and surface pumps and meets IEEE 519 1992 guidelines. Many engineering
■ Surface pumping operations consulting firms consider this design to be the most effective and reliable because it virtually eliminates
harmonic distortion reflected back to the power system and provides clean power to the downstream device.
BENEFITS
■ Increases power efficiency
■ Reduces harmonic reflection on supply
power system
■ Prolongs run life of electrical systems
■ Lowers operating and installation costs
■ Reduces overall footprint
■ Protects against lightning strikes and
voltage surges
■ Simplifies installation with three-wire input
and three-wire output

FEATURES
■ No external phase shifting transformer
requirement; direct replacement for existing
6-pulse installations
■ TUV third-party-certified IP-56 enclosure
■ IEEE 519-compliant variable-speed drive
(VSD)
■ Integral phase-shifting auto transformer
■ Near unity power factor throughout all ESP
speed and load ranges
■ Output harmonic mitigation
■ Speed control to maintain constant load or
pressure
■ Smooth restart of a spinning motor
■ Rocking start for pumps stuck because of
sanding or scaling
■ Load-side, phase-to-phase, short-circuit
protection
The SpeedStar 519 SWD VSD combines integral output sine wave technology and meets IEEE 519 guidelines.
■ StarShield* transient voltage surge
suppressor for protection against lighting
strikes and voltage surges
■ Sine wave output filter

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SpeedStar 519 SWD
Input harmonics SpeedStar 519 SWD VSD Specifications
The drive system is fitted with an innovative Control system
phase-shifting auto transformer that enables Input supply
■ reducing the harmonic distortion reflected Output voltage regulation
back to the power system within Frequency setting
IEEE 519 limits Non-SWD (PWM)
■ improving electrical power Sine wave drive VSD
system efficiency and utilization. Input configuration
Inverter efficiency
Typical low-voltage systems reflect back Power factor
up to 25% current harmonic distortion. The Overload rating
SpeedStar 519 SWD VSD effectively reduces Certification and standards
the amount of current harmonic distortion on
the power system typically by 80%, virtually
eliminating the harmonic reflection back to
the power system. The reduction in harmonic SpeedStar 519 SWD VSD Enclosure and Environmental Ratings
content dramatically improves the efficiency Enclosure rating
and usability of the electrical power system. The Electronic section
drive also features a third-party-certified IP-56 Transformer section
enclosure that meets strict standards for water Maximum altitude, ft [m]
and dust ingress in harsh conditions.
Ambient operating temperature, degF [degC] –22 to 122 [–30 to 50]; output rating derated above
Ambient storage temperature, degF [degC]
Relative humidity
H2S protection
Material
†
Dimensions and specifications provided on request
‡
Stainless steel provided on request
Flux-vector PWM, V/Hz control
380–480 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±2 Hz
Same as power supply
0.01 to 90 Hz, 0.01-Hz resolution
0.5 to 3.0 kHz (user adjustable) carrier frequency
2.2-kHz carrier frequency fixed
18-pulse integral phase shifting transformer with diode front end
> 97% at full load
> 0.98 at full load
120% for 60 s; 100% continuous
UL-508
NEMA 1 (indoor)† or NEMA 3R (outdoor) or IP-56 (optional)
Sealed from outside air and cooled by heat exchanger
Forced air cooled (automatic internal and external fans)
4,921 [1,500] above sea level; output rating derated above
maximum altitude
upper temperature
–40 to 140 [–40 to 60]
20 to 95% maximum (noncondensing)
Uses conformal coated circuit boards and tin-plated bus bars
12-gauge carbon steel enclosure‡

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SpeedStar 2000 Plus & SpeedStar SWD
Variable speed drives
APPLICATIONS
■ ESP operations
■ Surface pumping operations
BENEFITS
■ Prolongs electrical system life
■ Reduces operating costs
■ Minimizes downtime
FEATURES
■ Speed control to maintain constant load
or pressure
■ Ability to start an ESP while motor
is spinning
■ Rocking start, used to start wells with
stuck pumps
■ Programmable automatic load reduction
(soft-stall function)
■ StarShield* transient voltage surge
suppressor for protection against lightning
strikes and voltage surges
■ Load-side, phase-to-phase, short-circuit
protection
■ Sine wave output filter
■ Hall-effect high-frequency response
SpeedStar* variable-speed drives (VSDs) include
many standard features to protect and control ESPs
and surface pumping systems for variable-speed
applications. Two configurations are available:
SpeedStar 2000 Plus* VSD and SpeedStar SWD*
VSD. The SpeedStar 2000 Plus drive is used
typically with surface pumping systems. The
SpeedStar SWD VSD, which has an integral output
sine wave filter, is typically used with ESPs. The
output voltage wave form is similar to that of a true
sine wave and thus results in less voltage stress
and a longer life for the motor, cable, and other
electrical components.
The use of a VSD allows a pumping system to
perform across a wider operating range than is
possible using a fixed-speed drive (FSD) because
of the VSD’s ability to vary the speed of the motor.
Optimum producing conditions can be preset and
maintained by automatically adjusting the speed to
a preset drawdown pressure or load. Making this
adjustment decreases the need to resize a pump
as operating conditions change. It thus reduces SpeedStar SWD VSD.
downtime and operating costs.
Phoenix* artificial lift downhole monitoring
Enhanced operation and protection system
Standard features enhance downhole and surface ability to start an ESP while motor is
■

operations. The rocking-start function switches the spinning

current transformer for current sensing
motor direction back and forth to start units that
are stuck, particularly in abrasive environments.
The current-pressure mode allows pumps to be
set to a target load or pressure and their speed to
be adjusted as operating conditions change. This
flexibility in speed helps stabilize operations in
gassy and viscous environments, and it maximizes
uptime.
SpeedStar VSDs use the Instruct* all-in-one
acquisition and control unit as the single
user interface for all wellsite control and data
acquisition requirements. The Instruct unit’s
expandable functionality optimizes data gathering,
remote monitoring, and controls related to
downhole and surface pumping operations.
■ setting of alarms and parameters for
auto restart
■ programmable automatic load reduction (soft-
stall function)
■ user-adjustable long acceleration curve
to prevent sand production.
SpeedStar VSDs are provided in NEMA 1–
(indoor) and NEMA 3R–rated (indoor or outdoor)
enclosures. For outdoor use, the NEMA 3R has all
its electronic components located inside a sealed
(NEMA 4) section of the drive enclosure with no
exchange of outside cooling air. It is suitable for
use in subzero and high-temperature submersible
pump climates, operating in temperatures ranging
from –30 degC to 50 degC [–22 degF to 122 degF].

The modular, customizable controller provides

■ a single point for all wellsite data
gathering, including data from a

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SpeedStar 2000 Plus & SpeedStar SWD
PROTECTION FEATURES
■ Main circuit overcurrent at startup
■ Electronic thermal overload
■ Load-side phase-to-phase short-circuit
protection
■ Heat sink and enclosure overtemperature
protection
■ Open output phase
■ Programmable automatic load reduction
(soft-stall)
■ DC bus overvoltage and undervoltage
■ Momentary power failure ride-through
STANDARD FEATURES
■ Input circuit breaker disconnect with 100-
kAIC–rated fuses
■ Diode front-end converter
■ Insulated-gate bipolar transistor inverter
■ Heat-sink–mounted power components
■ Hall-effect current transformer sensing
device
■ Instruct universal site controller
■ Weatherproof gasketed door with three-
point padlockable latch
■ Lifting eyebolts
■ StarShield suppressor
■ Outdoor-rates heat exchanger for forced air
cooling
■ 1-kVa potential transformer for two 110-V
receptacles
■ Mounting studs and antenna stand
■ Sine wave output filter (SpeedStar
SWD VSD)
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SpeedStar VSDs provide state-of-the-art motor
control, incorporating advanced digital pulse-
width modulation (PWM) flux-vector control that
ensures constant speed and torque. VSDs also
provide higher torque per amp, which results
in minimal motor heating and reduced torque
pulsation, both of which can prolong the life of
the electrical system. Electrical stresses during
startup are detrimental to the electrical system,
but the capability of reducing the in-rush current
to as low as 1.5 times the operating current PWM voltage.
helps prolong insulation life for all electrical
components downstream of the VSD, including
connectors, splices, cables, and motor insulation.
SpeedStar SWD VSDs offer an integral sine
wave output filter that eliminates problems
related to resonance. The patented filter pushes
the resonance band of the downhole system
below the drive’s carrier frequency, eliminating
excessive resonance and minimizing voltage
overshoots, regardless of variations in cable
PWM current.
length, motor type, and transformer taps. The
output voltage wave form is similar to that of a
true sine wave and thus results in less voltage
stress and longer life for the motor, cable, and
other electrical components.
Input harmonics reduction
Higher-level-pulse low-voltage VSDs (12- and
18-pulse) are options to reduce line harmonics.
They work by increasing the input phases to six
and nine phases, respectively. The 12-pulse VSD
will require the use of an external phase shift
transformer, while the 18-pulse solution offers Sine wave drive voltage.
a method, subject to types of power systems,
of achieving industrial guidelines (such as IEEE
519 or its IEC equivalent) with an all-inclusive
package. Eighteen-pulse cancellation is achieved
using an integral patented phase-shifting
autotransformer. This design has a 0.99 constant
power factor regardless of speed and is 1%
more efficient compared with a typical external
isolation phase shifting transformer—resulting in
thousands of dollars per year in energy savings.
Sine wave drive current.
 SpeedStar 2000 Plus & SpeedStar SWD
OPTIONAL FEATURES Compared with a basic 6-pulse VSD, a 12-pulse Monitored parameters
■ Space heater with thermostat to VSD typically reduces the input supply’s total ■ Current: drive-measured, motor-calculated
prevent condensation harmonic distortion level to less than 50%, and (optional three-phase measured)
■ Three-phase current transformer modules the 18-pulse VSD typically reduces the distortion ■ Voltage: drive input and output (optional
for motor current monitoring level by a dramatic 80%. This greatly decreases three-phase measured)
the heating and electrical stresses on other
■ Potential transformers for three-phase ■ Supply voltage
systems connected to the power supply.
input/output voltage monitoring ■ Power: drive input and output, running fre-
■ Instruct expansion cards Control functionalities and parameters quency
Internal transceiver
■ Speed: target, maximum and minimum, base
■ ■ Spin frequency, leg ground (optional)
■ External junction box
■ Three jump frequencies and bandwidths,
individually settable Protection set points
■ DC link or AC line reactor ■ Overload (with 14-point time-response
■ V/Hz pattern, startup boost
■ Door-mounted ammeter, voltmeters, curve), underload, tracking underload, imbal-
push buttons, and switches
■ Acceleration and deceleration rates, includ- ance (optional)
ing start to minimum speed and minimum to
■ Overvoltage (optional), undervoltage
target speed; also maintains constant pres-
(optional, with six-point time-response
sure or load (from
curve), imbalance (optional)
0.01 Hz/10,000 s to 1 Hz/s)
■ High and low supply voltage (with six-point
■ Speed control in frequency, current, or pres-
time-response curve
sure mode
■ Pressure or load high and low feedback set
■ Ability to catch a spinning motor or change
points
rotation direction without stopping the VSD
■ Backspin, leg ground (optional)
■ Speed follower: speed control to follow ana-
log input
StarShield suppressor, a standard feature, provides excel-
lent protection from power surges and lightning strikes. ■ Speed force: based on specified digital input
■ Soft stall: automatic speed reduction
■ Base speed voltage selection
■ Rocking start frequency, cycle, and pattern

6-pulse 12-pulse 18-pulse

20
18
Harmonic current in % of

16
14
fundamental

12
10
8
6
4
2
0
5th 7th 11th 13th 17th 19th 23rd 25th 29th 31st 35th 37th 41st 43rd 47th 49th
Harmonic order
Input current harmonic order—6-pulse, 12-pulse, and 18-pulse.

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 SpeedStar 2000 Plus & SpeedStar SWD
SpeedStar 2000 Plus VSD and SpeedStar SWD VSD Specifications SpeedStar 2000 Plus VSD and SpeedStar SWD VSD Environmental Ratings
Control system Flux-vector PWM, V/Hz control Enclosure rating NEMA 1 (indoor) or NEMA 3R (outdoor)
Input supply 380 to 480 V ±10%, 50 or 60 Hz ±5% Cooling method Electronic section: sealed from outside air (NEMA 4 section) and
cooled by heat exchanger
Output voltage regulation Same as power supply Sine wave filter section: air–cooled
Frequency setting 0.01 to 120 Hz, 0.1-Hz resolution Max. altitude, ft [m] 3,280 [1,000] above sea level; output rating derated above upper
PWM carrier frequency SpeedStar 2000 Plus VSD: 0.5 to 3.0 kHz temperature
(user-adustable) SpeedStar SWD VSD: 2.2 kHz Ambient operating –22 to 122 [–30 to 50]; output rating derated above upper
Input configuration Diode, 6- or 12-pulse temperature, degF [degC] temperature
Efficiency >98% at full load Ambient storage temperature, –40 to 140 [–40 to 60]
degF [degC]
Power factor >0.97 at full load
Relative humidity 20% to 95% maximum (noncondensing)
Overload rating 120% for 60 s, 100% continuous
H2S protection Conformal-coated circuit boards and tin-plated bus bars
Certification and standards UL-508, CE (with addition of
compliance electromagnetic interference filter at Material 12-gauge carbon steel enclosure†
drive input) †
Stainless steel available on request

SpeedStar 2000 Plus VSD and SpeedStar SWD VSD 6- and 12-Pulse Specifications
Output Rating Ambient SpeedStar 2000 Plus VSD Dimensions SpeedStar SpeedStar SWD VSD Dimensions SpeedStar
Temperature (H × W × D), in [cm] 2000 Plus VSD (H × W × D), in [cm] SWD VSD
A kVA at kVA at Rating, NEMA 3R NEMA 1 Approximate NEMA 3R NEMA 1 Approximate
480 V 380 V degF [degC] Weight, lbm [kg] Weight, lbm [kg]
79 66 52 122 [50] 81.50 × 25.00 × 35.00 81.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,000 na† na na
[207 × 63.5 × 89] [207 × 63.7 × 83.4] [453.6]
100 83 66 122 [50] 81.50 × 25.00 × 35.00 81.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,000 na na na
[207 × 63.5 × 89] [207 × 63.7 × 83.4] [453.6]
132 110 87 122 [50] 81.50 × 25.00 × 35.00 81.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,000 99.50 × 25.00 × 35.00 99.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,500
[207 × 63.5 × 89] [207 × 63.7 × 83.4] [453.6] [252.7 × 63.5 × 89] [252.7 × 63.7 × 83.4] [680]
156 130 103 122 [50] 81.50 × 31.50 × 35.00 81.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,000 99.50 × 31.50 × 35.00 99.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,500
[207 × 80 × 89] [207 × 63.7 × 83.4] [453.6] [252.7 × 80 × 89] [252.7 × 63.7 × 83.4] [680]
196 163 129 122 [50] 81.50 × 31.50 × 35.00 81.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,000 99.50 × 31.50 × 35.00 99.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,500
[207 × 80 × 89] [207 × 63.7 × 83.4] [453.6] [252.7 × 80 × 89] [252.7 × 63.7 × 83.4] [680]
241 200 158 122 [50] 81.50 × 31.50 × 35.00 81.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,000 99.50 × 31.50 × 35.00 99.50 × 25.06 × 33.00 1,500
[207 × 80 × 89] [207 × 63.7 × 83.4] [453.6] [252.7 × 80 × 89] [252.7 × 63.7 × 83.4] [680]
313 260 206 122 [50] 81.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 81.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 1,200 99.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 99.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 2,000
[207 × 117 × 107] [207 × 94 × 101.6] [544] [252.7 × 117 × 107] [252.7 × 94 × 101.6] [907]
469 390 309 122 [50] 81.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 81.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 1,200 99.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 99.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 2,000
[207 × 117 × 107] [207 × 94 × 101.6] [544] [252.7 × 117 × 107] [252.7 × 94 × 101.6] [907]
546 454 359 122 [50] 81.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 81.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 1,200 99.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 99.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 2,000
[207 × 117 × 107] [207 × 94 × 101.6] [544] [252.7 × 117 × 107] [252.7 × 94 × 101.6] [907]
623 518 410 104 [40] 81.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 81.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 1,200 99.50 × 46.00 × 42.00 99.50 × 37.06 × 40.00 2,000
[207 × 117 × 107] [207 × 94 × 101.6] [544] [252.7 × 117 × 107] [252.7 × 94 × 101.6] [907]
623 518 410 122 [50] 81.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 2,000 99.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 3,100
[207 × 229 × 122] [207 × 183 × 117] [907] [252.7 × 229 × 122] [252.7 × 183 × 117] [1,406]
722 600 475 122 [50] 81.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 2,000 99.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 3,100
[207 × 229 × 122] [207 × 183 × 117] [907] [252.7 × 229 × 122] [252.7 × 183 × 117] [1,406]
842 700 554 122 [50] 81.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 2,000 99.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 3,100
[207 × 229 × 122] [207 × 183 × 117] [907] [252.7 × 229 × 122] [252.7 × 183 × 117] [1,406]
980 815 645 122 [50] 81.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 2,000 99.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 3,100
[207 × 229 × 122] [207 × 183 × 117] [907] [252.7 × 229 × 122] [252.7 × 183 × 117] [1,406]
1,121 932 738 122 [50] 81.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 2,000 99.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 5,000
[207 × 229 × 122] [207 × 183 × 117] [907] [252.7 × 229 × 122] [252.7 × 183 × 117] [2,268]
1,203 1,000 792 122 [50] 81.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 2,000 99.50 × 90.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 72.00 × 46.00 5,000
[207 × 229 × 122] [207 × 183 × 117] [907] [252.7 × 229 × 122] [252.7 × 183 × 117] [2,268]
1,443 1,200 950 122 [50] 81.50 × 110.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 84.00 × 46.00 3,500 99.50 × 110.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 84.00 × 46.00 5,000
[207 × 279 × 122] [207 × 213 × 117] [1,588] [252.7 × 279 × 122] [252.7 × 213 × 117] [2,268]
1,684 1,400 1,108 104 [40] 81.50 × 110.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 84.00 × 46.00 3,500 99.50 × 110.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 84.00 × 46.00 5,000
[207 × 279 × 122] [207 × 213 × 117] [1,588] [252.7 × 279 × 122] [252.7 × 213 × 117] [2,268]
1,804 1,500 1,188 104 [40] 81.50 × 110.00 × 48.00 81.50 × 84.00 × 46.00 3,500 99.50 × 110.00 × 48.00 99.50 × 84.00 × 46.00 5,000
[207 × 279 × 122] [207 × 213 × 117] [1,588] [252.7 × 279 × 122] [252.7 × 213 × 117] [2,268]
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VariStar
Variable speed drive
APPLICATIONS
■ Variable-speed ESP and surface
pumping applications
BENEFITS
■ Reduces downtime
■ Prolongs electrical system life
■ Minimizes operating costs
FEATURES
■ Plug-and-play system that eliminates the
need for wellsite adjustment
■ Expandable platform to accommodate addi-
tional protection and system requirements
■ Pulse-width modulation (PWM) output
waveform or sine wave output waveform
■ Load-side, phase-to-phase, short-circuit
protection
■ Ability to start an ESP while motor is spinning
■ Programmable automatic load reduction
(soft-stall function)
■ Speed control to maintain constant load and
pressure
■ Rocking start, used to start wells with stuck
pumps resulting from scale or sand problems
■ Momentary power failure ride-through
Air intake filter that prevents entry of
■
blowing rain (at angles greater than 45°)
■ Hall-effect high-frequency-response current
transformer for current sensing
PROTECTION FEATURES
■ Main circuit overcurrent at startup
■ Heat-sink and enclosure overtemperature
■ Open output phase
■ Electronic thermal overload protection
■ Soft stall: automatic load reduction during
overload with user-adjustable settings
■ DC bus overvoltage/undervoltage
■ Regeneration power ride-through
Momentary power failure ride-through
■ ■
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The VariStar* variable-speed drive (VSD) is specifi-
cally tailored for controlling and protecting ESPs
and surface pumps. Available in several models, the
VariStar VSD can be used with both surface pump-
ing systems and ESPs. The output voltage wave
form is similar to that of a true sine wave and thus
results in less voltage stress and a longer life for
the motor, cable, and other electrical components.
VSDs enable pumps to perform across a wider
operating range by varying their speed. A unit’s op-
timum performance can be preset or automatically
adjusted to avoid no-flow and cycling conditions.
The VariStar VSD reduces the need to change out
pump components as operating conditions change,
thereby reducing downtime and operating costs
and contributing to
a longer system run life.
Enhanced performance
The VariStar VSD provides state-of-the-art motor A 200-kVA [241-A] VariStar VSD with sine wave harmonic
control incorporating advanced digital PWM flux output filter compartment at bottom of cabinet and optional
vector control that ensures constant speed and light receptacle package.
torque. It also provides for higher torque per amp, Modularity and flexibility
less motor heating, and reduced torque pulsation.
Optional modular components can be added to
Current sensing using a Hall-effect high-frequency- the VariStar VSD to enhance field operations and
response current transformer ensures motor system protection. They include
stability. The VariStar VSD increases a system’s
■ space heater to prevent humidity buildup inside
power factor substantially over one driven using
the drive and ensure long-term operation in
a fixed-speed drive, and it decreases a system’s
high-humidity areas
electrical stress at startup to as low as 1.5 times
the operating motor current. Each size is heat-run- ■ StarShield* transient voltage surge suppressor
tested at full load and maximum ambient tempera- to protect the VariStar VSD and connected pump
ture to ensure proper operation at maximum rating. against lightning strikes and voltage surges
■ light and utility receptacles to enable the use of
Increased system run life additional electrical instruments in the field.
For submersible motors used at extreme depths,
the VariStar VSD offers an automated plug-and- Enhanced operation and protection
play sine wave drive (SWD) with a harmonic output The VariStar VSD uses the UniConn* universal site
filter that eliminates problems related to reso- controller as a single user interface for all wellsite
controller and data acquisition requirements. The
nance. The patented filter pushes the resonance
band of the downhole system below the drive’s modular, customizable controller provides for
carrier frequency, eliminating excessive resonance ■ speed control in frequency, current, and
and minimizing voltage overshoots, regardless of pressure modes
variations in cable length, motor type, and trans- ■ ability to start an ESP while motor is spinning
former taps selected. The output voltage waveform
setting of alarms and parameters for
is similar to a true sine wave and thus results
automatic restart
in less voltage stress and longer life for the motor,
cable, and other electrical components.
■ automatic speed reduction
■ remote wellsite data gathering, monitoring,
surveillance, and control.
VariStar
Standard features Optional features Monitored parameters Protection set points
■ Input circuit breaker disconnect ■ Three-phase current transformer ■ Current: drive, measured; motor, ■ Overload with time-response
with 100-kAIC–rated fuses for three-phase current calculated (three-phase mea- curve, underload, tracking
■ Diode front-end converter monitoring surement optional) underload, imbalance (optional)
■ Insulated-gate bipolar transistor ■ Potential transformers for three- ■ Input voltage: drive, calculated, ■ Overvoltage, undervoltage with
inverter phase voltage monitoring three-phase (optional) time-response curve, rotation
Output voltage: drive, calculated, (all optional)
■ Heat-sink–mounted power com- ■ Expansion cards ■

ponents with forced air cooling three-phase (optional) ■ High/low supply voltage with
■ Light and 110-/220-V utility
Supply voltage time-response curve
■ Hall-effect current transformer receptacle powered by a 1-kVA ■

sensing device potential transformer ■ Power: drive input and output, ■ Backspin, leg ground (optional)
■ UniConn universal site controller ■ Sine wave output harmonic filter running frequency
■ Weatherproof gasketed door with ■ Backspin frequency, leg ground
three-point padlockable latch (optional)
■ Lifting eyebolts

VariStar VSD PWM Output

Output rating, kVA at 480/380 V 200/158 390/309 518/410
Output rating, A 241 469 623
Ambient temperature, degF [degC] 14 to 122 [–10 to 50] 14 to 122 [–10 to 50] 14 to 104 [–10 to 40]
Dimensions, H × W × D, in [cm] 81.5 × 35.5 × 35 [207 × 90.2 × 89] 81.5 × 45.5 × 42 [207 × 115.6 × 106.7] 81.5 × 45.5 × 42 [207 × 115.6 × 106.7]
Approximate weight, lbm [kg] 1,000 [454] 1,200 [544] 1,200 [544]
VariStar VSD Sine Wave Output
Output rating, kVA at 480/380 V 200/158 390/309 518/410
Output rating, A 241 469 623
Ambient temperature, degF [degC] 14 to 122 [–10 to 50] 14 to 122 [–10 to 50] 14 to 104 [–10 to 40]
Dimensions, H × W × D, in [cm] 96 × 35.5 × 35 [243.8 × 90.2 × 89] 96 × 45.5 × 42 [243.8 × 115.6 × 107] 96 × 45.5 × 42 [243.8 × 115.6 × 106.7]
Approximate weight, lbm [kg] 1,500 [680] 2,000 [907] 2,000 [907]
VariStar VSD Principal Control Parameters
Control system PWM flux-vector, V/Hz control
Input power 380/480 V (± 10%), 50/60 Hz (± 5%)
Output voltage regulation Same as input power
Frequency setting 0.01–120 Hz, 0.01-Hz resolution
PWM carrier frequency User-adjustable: 0.5–3.0 kHz, sine wave fixed at 2.2 kHz
Input configuration 6-pulse diode only
Efficiency 98% at all loads and speeds
Power factor 96% at all loads and speeds
Overload rating 120% overcurrent for 60 s (100% continuous)
VariStar VSD Enclosure and Environmental Ratings
Type NEMA 3R-rated enclosure (outdoor); standard compliance with UL-508
Cooling method Forced air (internal and external fans)
Maximum altitude, ft [m] 3,300 [1,000] above sea level (derated above maximum altitude)
Relative humidity 20%–95% maximum (noncondensing)
H2S protection Coated circuit boards, heat sink
Material 12-gauge carbon steel enclosure

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SpeedStar MVD Indoor
Medium-voltage
Medium-voltagevariable
variablespeed
speeddrive—NEMA 1 for
drive—NEMA indoor
1 for applications
indoor applications
APPLICATIONS The SpeedStar MVD* medium-voltage variable
■ High-horsepower, variable-speed ESP and speed drive (VSD) is a NEMA 1 medium-voltage
surface electric motor applications, with drive (MVD) for the control of ESPs and surface
the drive installed in a climate-controlled electric motor-driven applications. It is the only
environment MVD in the industry available in multiple sizes. It
includes a fused disconnect switch, inbuilt copper
BENEFITS
isolation transformer with precharge circuitry to
■ Reduces operating costs
reduce inrush current and maintain transformer
■ Extends ESP system run life reliability on startups, and input vacuum contactors
■ Enhances operational safety with a 10-year mean time between failures—all
■ Optimizes space usage within an innovative footprint customized for tight
indoor spaces.
FEATURES
■ Plug-and-play sine wave output filter Design and operation
(for ESP applications) Unlike other designs, the control circuit topology
of the SpeedStar MVD VSD uses just three-phase
■ Multilevel pulse-width modulated (PWM)
output power cells and provides high performance,
inverter output with no neutral point shift,
which translates to low maintenance costs and
suitable for surface electric motors
simple troubleshooting and repair. The modular
■ Input power factor of 0.96 at all loads and vertical design of this VSD has the smallest
speeds The NEMA 1 version of the SpeedStar MVD VSD is
footprint in the industry, enabling quick power module intended for indoor use and can supply 500 to 2,500 hp.
■ Built-in, visible, fused disconnect switch interchangeability via rack-out power modules.
■ Built-in 24-pulse input transformer with
The main power circuit uses input diodes and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) technology at the
precharge circuitry
output, a highly reliable way to control speed in medium- and low-voltage drives. The reduction in overall
■ Ability to perform a smooth restart of a system energy consumption is as much as 6% compared with equivalent low-voltage systems.
spinning motor
■ Programmable automatic load reduction The drive provides precise motor control by using full-wave diode rectification, a constant-voltage DC bus, and
(soft-stall function) IGBT inversion. The inverter output is a multilevel PWM waveform with no neutral point shift. Coupled with a
patented integral output sine wave filter, it allows the drive to be used with standard ESP motors and cables
■ Speed control to maintain constant load or that typically have 5-kV–rated insulation, ensuring reliability and prolonging run life.
pressure
■ Rocking start for wells where the pumps The control system features a reduced chip count, which provides high performance and reliability, and
have stalled because of scale or sand both Volts-per-Hertz (V/Hz) and vector control capabilities. V/Hz is the preferred control method due to
its easy setup and flexibility during operation. In addition to target frequency, pressure or current control
■ Micro Series line available for even smaller
mode automatically adjusts the speed of the drive on the basis of predetermined set points.
footprints
■ Instruct* all-in-one acquisition and control
unit for control of the SpeedStar MVD VSD,
downhole tools, SCADA system, and
Liftwatcher* real-time surveillance service

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SpeedStar MVD
SpeedStar MVD VSD Models and Dimensions NEMA 1 (3.3- to 6.6-kV input and up to 4.5-kV output‡)
Output rating, A 62 74 87 99 112 124 155 186 217 248
Output power at 4,160 V and 60Hz, 447 536 625 715 804 893 1,116 1,340 1,536 1,786
kVa [hp] [500] [600] [700] [800] [900] [1,000] [1,250] [1,500] [1,750] [2,000]
Standard MVD Dimensions 103.7 × 74 × 43.4 [263.4 × 188.0 × 110.3] 103.7 × 122 × 43.4 [263.4 × 309.9 × 110.3]
footprint with sine (H × W × D), in [cm]
wave filter Weight, 7,160 7,380 7,610 7,910 8,210 9,010 11,830 12,630 13,530 14,180
lbm [kg] [3,248] [3,348] [3,452] [3,588] [3,274] [4,087] [5,366] [5,729] [6,137] [6,432]
Micro Series MVD Dimensions 103.7 × 48 × 48 103.7 × 60 × 48 [263.4 × 152.4 × 121.9] 103.7 × 90 × 48 [263.4 × 228.6 × 121.9]
footprint without sine (H × W × D), in [cm] [263.4 × 121.9 × 121.9]
wave filter Weight, 6,000 6,200 7,000 7,200 7,400 7,600 10,400 10,600 10,800 12,000
lbm [kg] [2,722] [2,813] [3,175] [3,266] [3,357] [3,448] [4,718] [4,808] [4,899] [5,444]
Micro Series MVD Dimensions 103.7 × 48 × 48 103.7 × 60 × 48 [263.4 × 152.4 × 121.9] 103.7 × 112 × 48 [263.4 × 281.9 × 121.9]
footprint with sine (H × W × D), in [cm] [263.4 × 121.9 × 121.9]
wave filter Weight, 6,440 6,640 7,580 7,840 8,040 8,240 11,780 12,580 13,480 14,130
lbm [kg] [2,921] [3,012] [3,438] [3,556] [3,647] [3,738] [5,343] [5,706] [6,115] [6,409]

Power System Specifications

Control system Sinusoidal multilevel PWM control
Control precision ± 0.5% of maximum output frequency
Base control system V/Hz, sensorless vector control, variable torque, closed-loop vector control, constant torque
Efficiency 96.5% (total system), 98% (inverter)
Input power factor 0.96
Overload capacity 115% for 60 s, 100% continuous (in some models, overload capacity is 110% for 60 s)
Input voltage supply 2,400 to 13,800 V,† 50/60 Hz
Input tolerance Voltage: ±10%; Frequency: ±5%
Output Voltage: 0 to 4.5 kV; Frequency: 0 to 120 Hz
Main input power Three-phase input isolation transformer, 24-pulse design with visible input fused disconnect
and precharge circuitry
Control power supply Integral to main transformer: three-phase 480-V, 50/60-Hz, 20-kVA capacity via tertiary winding; 15 kVA
available for other uses
Internal protective functions Current limit, overcurrent, overcharge, overload, undervoltage, overvoltage, ground fault,
CPU error, abnormal cooling
PWM carrier frequency 2.048 kHz
Output transistor type IGBT
Applicable standards Electrical performance: NEC, ANSI
Components and others NEC, NEMA, UL, cUL, and CE
†
Requires addition of high-voltage circuit breaker at front end if higher than 6.6 kV

Construction Specifications
Panel construction Free-standing, front-maintenance type with channel base
Cooling Forced air cooled with optional redundant fan
Air filter Front-mounted, aluminum, washable, screened
Paint and color Gavlon 841, 2-mil minimum, UL1332 compliant, ANSI-61 gray

Enclosure and Environmental Ratings

Type NEMA 1–rated, IP20, IEC-529, gasketed, and filtered
Ambient temperature operating range, degF [degC] 14 to 104 [–10 to 40]; output rating derated above upper temperature
Ambient temperature storage range, degF [degC] –7 to 140 [–14 to 60]
Humidity 95% maximum (noncondensing)
Max. altitude, ft [m] 3,300 [1,000] above mean sea level
Vibration 0.5 gn or less at 10 to 50 Hz
Installation Indoor, no direct sunlight, protected against corrosive and explosive gases
‡
In some models, the MVD must be derated beyond 4.16 kV

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SpeedStar MVD Outdoor
Medium-voltage variable speed drive for outdoor applications
APPLICATIONS
■ Outdoor high-horsepower,
variable-speed ESP, and surface
electrical motor applications

BENEFITS
■ Reduces operating costs
■ Improves ESP system run life
■ Enhances operational safety

FEATURES
■ Plug-and-play design with integral output
sinewave filter (for ESP applications)
■ Multilevel pulse-width modulated (PWM)
inverter output with no neutral point shift
■ Input power factor of 0.96 at all loads and
speeds
■ Flexible input voltage design
■ Built-in, visible, fused isolation switch
■ 36-pulse input transformer with precharge
circuitry
■ Distribution-class lightning arrestors SpeedStar MVD VSD NEMA 3R for outdoor installations from 500 hp to 1,500 hp.
■ Ability to perform a smooth restart on or
catch a spinning motor The SpeedStar MVD* medium-voltage variable speed drive (VSD) is a NEMA 3R medium-voltage
■ Speed control to maintain constant load drive (MVD) suitable for outdoor installations. This drive is designed for the control of ESPs
or pressure and surface pumping systems. It provides a high-reliability, high-efficiency control solution for
high-horsepower, high-value applications in a single package. Energy consumption is reduced by
■ Rocking start for wells where the pumps
approximately 2% over a similar low-voltage VSD because a step-up transformer is not required. It is
have stalled because of scale or sand
the first MVD in the industry that does not require installation in a climate-controlled environment,
■ Available 500-hp configurations and above making it suitable for remote applications where building infrastructure is nonexistent. An optional
■ Instruct* all-in-one acquisition and control marine version is available for outdoor use in both nonhazardous and harsh environments typical with
unit platforms or offshore applications.

Design and operation

The outdoor SpeedStar MVD VSD features innovative safety and enclosure designs and power section
topology with no moving parts. For input voltages between 3.3 kV and 6.6 kV, the input transformer
section is dry-type convection cooled, with heat dissipated through passive vents at the top of the drive.
The dry-type input transformer is available in sizes up to 13.8 kV with additional high-voltage input
sections. For other voltages, an optional liquid-filled transformer suitable for outdoor installations can
be used for input voltages between 0.38 kV and 34.5 kV. This flexible alternative input voltage design
ensures there is never a need for an additional input transformer to minimize losses, improving system
efficiency.

The SpeedStar MVD VSD is the first MVD with a standard design featuring an integral main isolation
switch for lockout and tagout. The switch includes KIRK® key coordination and precharge circuitry, which
ensures an infinite number of MVD starts while maintaining transformer and overall equipment reliability.
The inverter section power modules are mounted on heat sinks on the back of the unit to dissipate heat to
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SpeedStar MVD
SpeedStar MVD VSD Models and Dimensions (with 3.3- to 6.6-kV input and up to 4.5-kV‡ output)
Output rating, A 62 124 186 248
Output power at 4.16 kV, kVa [hp] 447 [500] 893 [1,000] 1,340 [1,500] 1,786 [2,000]
107 × 168 × 63 107 × 168 × 63 107 × 168 × 63 107 × 222 × 72
Dimensions (H × W × D), in [cm]
[272 × 427 × 160] [272 × 427 × 160] [272 × 427 × 160] [271.8 × 563.9 × 182.8]
Weight, lbm [kg] 15,000 [6,804] 15,000 [6,804] 15,000 [6,804] 24,500 [11,113]
SpeedStar MVD VSD Models and Dimensions (with 34.5-kV† input and up to 4.5-kV‡ output)
Output rating, A 62 124 186
Output rating at 4,160 V, kVa [hp] 500 [447] 1,000 [893] 1,500 [1,340]
96 × 252 × 63 96 × 240 × 63 96 × 240 × 63
Dimensions (H × W × D),§ in [cm]
[244 × 640 × 160] [244 × 609 × 160] [244 × 609 × 160]
Weight,§ lbm [kg] 34,000 [15,422] 34,000 [15,422] 34,000 [15,422]
Power System Specifications
Control system Sinusoidal multilevel PWM control
Control precision ±0.5% of maximum output frequency
Base control system V/Hz, sensorless vector control, variable torque, closed-loop vector control, constant torque
Efficiency 96.5% overall
Input power factor 0.96
Overload capacity 115% for 60 s, 100% continuous
Input voltage supply 3.3 kV to 13.8 kV, 50/60 Hz (dry-type transformer) or 0.38 kV to 34.5 kV, 50/60 Hz user specified (liquid-filled transformer)
Input tolerance Voltage: ±10%; Frequency: ±5%
Output Voltage: 0 to 4,160/4,500 V; Frequency: 0 to 120 Hz
Main input power Three-phase input isolation transformer, 36-pulse design with visible input fused isolation switch (optional for liquid-filled transformer
>6.6 kV) and precharge circuitry
Control power supply 2-kVA control power transformer providing 110 V
Internal protective functions Current limit, overcurrent, overcharge, overload, undervoltage, overvoltage, ground fault, CPU error, internal RTDs for
temperature monitoring
PWM carrier frequency 2.048 kHz
Output transistor type Medium-voltage IGBT
Applicable standards Electrical performance: NEC, ANSI
Components and others NEC, NEMA, UL,†† cUL††
Construction Specifications
Panel construction Free-standing, front-maintenance type, back or bottom access for motor and input power cables
Two sections: input transformer section and inverter section
Cooling Dry-type transformer section, convection cooled; heat eliminated through passive vents at top of drive
Liquid-filled transformer section type, ONAN cooled
Inverter section: power modules mounted on heat sinks, forced air cooled and cooled using plate-type heat exchangers
Paint color Bright white
Environmental Ratings
Overall enclosure type NEMA 3R rated, gasketed††, or filtered outdoor MVD with liquid-filled transformer‡‡
Ambient temperature operating range, –13 to 122 [–25 to 50]‡‡
degF [degC]
Ambient temperature storage range, –22 to 140 [–30 to 60]‡‡
degF [degC]
Humidity 95% maximum (noncondensing)
Max. altitude, ft [m] 3,300 [1,000] above sea level or less
Vibration 0.5 g or less at 10–50 Hz
Installation Outdoor, nonhazardous, noncorrosive environment
†For other input voltages, dimensions and weights will be advised per project.
‡In some models, the MVD must be derated beyond 4.16 kV.
§All dimensions and weights are approximate.

†† Available with up to 6.6-kV input with dry-type transformers.

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FixStar
Fixed speed drive
drives
APPLICATIONS
■ Fixed-speed ESP installations
BENEFITS
■ Increases safety for personnel
■ Reduces maintenance costs
FEATURES
■ Simplified data gathering and remote
monitoring and control of ESPs
■ Wide operating range for greater input
voltage flexibility
■ Fault and equipment protection from
built-in safety features
■ Main disconnect that isolates personnel from
the high voltage
■ Separate low- and high-voltage
compartments
■ Fused main disconnect switch (circuit
breaker) with fuse and vacuum (air-
break) contactor
■ Multitap control potential transformer
■ UniConn* universal site controller
■ True root-mean-square (rms) three-
phase current measurement
■ Optional three-phase, direct-measured
voltage monitoring
■ Backspin shunt and leg ground protection
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FixStar* fixed speed drives provide electrical
system protection for downhole ESP systems
in fixed speed applications. It also provides an
effective platform for analyzing well and pump
performance in real time. When the UniConn
controller’s expandable functionality and SCADA
enhancements are used, the FixStar drive gathers
data, monitors remotely, and controls ESP
operations.
The modular FixStar drive incorporates a fused
main disconnect switch (circuit breaker) and a
vacuum (air-break) contactor that connects ESP
systems to the surface power supply. This design
provides maximum protection for the ESP system
in case of major surface or downhole electrical
system faults. Built-in lightning arresters protect
the ESP system from spikes in the power supply
caused by lightning strikes. A control potential
transformer provides power for all instruments
housed in the FixStar drive enclosure.
The UniConn controller is located in a separate
low-voltage compartment isolated from the 3900-V FixStar drive low-voltage compartment equipped
high-voltage compartment that houses the drive with UniConn controller.
components. The UniConn controller provides
extensive electrical system monitoring and
protection against both surface and downhole
electrical faults. The current transformer in
the UniConn controller, together with its
burden module, provides true rms three-phase
current monitoring. Three instrument-potential
transformers provide directly measured three-
phase voltages. The optional A095 backspin shunt
provides backspin and leg ground protection.
Some FixStar drive models have a factory-installed
Phoenix* artificial lift downhole monitoring
systems’ gauge surface choke housed in the high-
voltage compartment. This arrangement results
in a simple, compact unit with reduced footprint.
Optionally, a field-installed choke can be used.
All FixStar drive options, including a Bristol chart
recorder and pilot light set, can be preassembled
at the factory or assembled in the field. For most
applications, the FixStar drive is compatible with
the wellsite surface instruments required to
interface with the Phoenix system gauges and the
LiftWatcher* real-time surveillance service.
FixStar
FixStar Fixed Speed Drive Specifications
Model 5000 3900 3300 1500
Voltage rating, V 5,000 3,900 3,300 1,500
Current rating, A 70; 130; 170; 200 70; 130; 170; 200 70; 130; 170; 200 70; 130; 170; 200
Frequency, Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Dimensions H × W × D, in [mm] 81 × 39 × 30.75 81 × 39 × 30.75 81 × 39 × 30.75 81 × 39 × 30.75
[2,060 × 995 × 785] [2,060 × 995 × 785] [2,060 × 995 × 785] [2,060 × 995 × 785]
Weight, lbm [kg] 1,100 [500] 1,100 [500] 1,100 [500] 1,100 [500]
Operating temperature, degF [degC] –40 to 122 [–40 to 50 ] –40 to 122 [–40 to 50 ] –40 to 122 [–40 to 50 ] –40 to 122 [–40 to 50 ]
Storage temperature, degF [degC] –58 to 158 [–50 to 70] –58 to 158 [–50 to 70] –58 to 158 [–50 to 70] –58 to 158 [–50 to 70]
Certification CE† CE CE CE
Power rating, kVA 606; 1,126; 1,472; 1,732 473; 878; 1,148; 1,351 400; 743; 972; 1,143 182; 338; 442; 520
†CE-89/336/EC (EMC Directive).

FixStar Drive Main Components

Main disconnect switch†
Power fuses‡
Vacuum contactor†,‡
Multitap control power transformer 1 kVA
Lightning arrestors
UniConn fixed speed controller†
Three current transformers (CTs) with CT burden module set
A095 backspin shunt
CSA-type 3R enclosure
Instrument potential transformers
† CSA certification.
‡ UL certification.

FixStar Optional Components

Phoenix system interface kit (UniConn controller Phoenix system card, three-phase choke and wiring)
LiftWatcher service interface kit (SCB, UniConn controller SCADA card, Phoenix system interface card (PIC) and wiring)
Bristol chart recorder kit
Pilot light kit
3900-V FixStar drive high-voltage compartment. †Available as field-installed kits.

3900-V FixStar drive low-voltage compartment.

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Instruct
All-in-one acquisition and control unit
APPLICATIONS The Instruct* all-in-one acquisition and control unit for artificially lifted wells provides a single
■ Variable-speed motor control and protection platform for protection, control, and data acquisition. The unit can monitor multiple wells, operating
■ Surface data acquisition for monitoring data points, electrical system data, information from external analog or digital devices, data measured
downhole gauges by the downhole monitoring system, and remote commands. Users can program alarm and trip settings
locally or remotely.
■ Wellsite interface for all artificially lifted
wells and remote monitoring with the In its basic configuration, the Instruct unit is a variable-speed motor controller and data acquisition device.
LiftWatcher* real-time surveillance service The unit has built-in RS232 and RS485 ports for communication connections that can be used in a variable
speed drive (VSD) application or for SCADA and LiftWatcher service connectivity.
BENEFITS
■ Provides centralized data gathering and The unit can be used as a stand-alone device to monitor up to four downhole tool systems. It can
storage for optimization, engineering accommodate four analog and six digital input channels and provide two analog and three digital output
analysis, and troubleshooting, eliminating channels, each individually configurable.
multiple surface components
Unit upgrades are typically performed at the wellsite by using a removable USB drive or laptop computer.
■ Installs directly in current UniConn*
For remote monitoring and control, the Instruct unit can be connected to a SCADA system or the
universal site controller installations
LiftWatcher service—or both in parallel, if required.
FEATURES
■ Remote access and control capability from
multiple SCADA systems and LiftWatcher
service in parallel
■ Plain-language, multilingual alarms and
prompts, at-a-glance wellsite assessment,
dedicated function keys, and color screen
■ 1 GB of internal memory with a removable
USB option (up to 32 GB), multiprocessor
architecture ensuring smooth performance
data logging and trending up to 32,000,000
data points
■ Modular design that increases expandability
and serviceability
■ PC-based StarView* wellsite display
software for device configuration, operation,
and troubleshooting
■ Acquisition system for Phoenix xt150* high-
temperature ESP monitoring system and
Phoenix CTS* cable-to-surface artificial lift
downhole monitoring system when paired
with system interface card
■ Acquisition system for REDA* Hotline* high-
temperature ESP systems and downhole
gauges when paired with high-temperature
interface card The Instruct all-in-one acquisition and control unit replaces the multiple surface components commonly needed for data
acquisition, monitoring, and control for VSDs and downhole gauges.

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Instruct
Instruct All-in-One Acquisition and Control Unit Specifications†
Dimensions
Unit length, H × W × D, in [mm] 7.1 × 8.5 × 7.4 [180 × 216 × 187]
Unit weight, lbm [kg] 9.5 [4.3]
Faceplate length, H × W, in [mm] 7.64 × 10.59 [194 × 270]
Instruct unit option cards‡, mm 172 × 170 × 25
Standard option cards, mm 172 × 130 × 20
Power supply
Alternating current (AC) 100- to 240-V rms, 75 W, both 50 and 60 Hz
Direct current (DC) 24 V ± 2%, 75 W
Temperature rating
Operating range, degF [degC] –40 to 167 [–40 to 75]
Storage range, degF [degC] –76 to 185 [–60 to 85]
Expansion card rack
No. of slots Four
Cards available Modbus RS-232 or RS-485 communication card, PIC, EIC, and HTIC cards, Modbus TCP/IP card
Feature card rack
No. of slots Two
Input/Output
Digital output Three channels per card, 100- to 260-V AC rms, 10- to 28-V DC, 3 A maximum
Digital input Six channels per card, 24-V DC power internally supplied
Analog input Four insulated per card, double-wire channels; 0- to 10-V DC (0 to 20 mA)
Analog output Two individually configurable per card, 4- to 20-mA current loops
Maintenance port
Connection USB and standard serial port connector, DB9F, Modbus RS-232
Baud rate 300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600 bps
Serial communication Data bit: 8; stop bit: 1; parity: none
Remote communication interface
No. of channels One to six
Protocol Modbus RTU and Modbus TC/IP (with optional TCP/IP card)
Baud rate 300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400/57,600 bps
Serial communication Data bit: 7/8; stop bit: 1/2; parity: none/even/odd
Interface RS-232, RS-485, Modbus TCP/IP (one per communication card)
Gauge interface
Types of tools supported Phoenix xt150 system downhole gauge, Phoenix CTS system (all types), HTIC card
Interface PIC, EIC, or HTIC card
Data logging/trending
Logged events Starts, stops, alarms, trips, set point changes, system resets
Number of logged channels Up to 32 in parallel
Data storage capacity 32,000,000 data points
Sampling rate Individual per channel (up to one sample/s)‡
† CSA certified and CE compliant
‡ Options include sampling only when motor is running and exceeding user-set deviation limits.

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Phoenix SoloConn
Data acquisition and control unit
APPLICATIONS The compact Phoenix SoloConn* data acquisi- it available in a user-friendly format at the PC or
■ Surface data acquisition for monitoring of tion and control unit provides power, alarming, desktop. In addition to pressure, temperature,
Phoenix CTS* cable-to-surface artificial and trending, enabling local and remote access vibration, current leakage, and other diagnostic
lift downhole monitoring system, Phoenix of wellsite data from the Phoenix CTS system data from Phoenix* artificial lift downhole moni-
xt150* high-temperature ESP monitoring gauges, Phoenix xt150 system, MultiSensor well toring systems, the digital output relay can be
system, MultiSensor* well monitoring unit monitoring unit, and Select downhole monitor- used for interfacing other external devices.
for submersible pump completions, ing gauges. It is designed for single gauge, well
and Select* artificial lift downhole application, or both. The Phoenix SoloConn unit is versatile and
monitoring gauges comes with the option of DC or AC surface power
This device interfaces with Modbus communica- supply and an indoor NEMA 1 enclosure.
■ Wellsite downhole gauge interface for
tion and control systems for wellsite monitoring.
monitoring of rod pumps, progressing
cavity pumps, gas lift systems, and ESPs The Phoenix SoloConn unit provides automated
alarms by set points and event logs, trends the
BENEFITS
data using a 8MB internal memory, and makes
■ Protects well or reservoir system
investment with enhanced control and
data management
■ Reduces equipment and training costs by
centralizing data access

FEATURES
■ AC- or DC-powered surface data
acquisition for alarming, trending,
and data storage
■ 8MB internal trend memory
■ StarView* wellsite display software
for device configuration, live data viewing,
and data download
■ Compatibility with SCADA systems using
Modbus® protocol and LiftWatcher* real-
time surveillance service The Phoenix SoloConn data acquisition and control unit is designed for single gauge, well application, or both.
■ Programmable trip and alarm relay
■ Data provision for production and
reservoir optimization

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Phoenix SoloConn
Phoenix SoloConn Unit Specifications
Dimensions (H × W × L), in [mm] 2.6 × 4.1 × 10.75 [66 × 104 × 273] NEMA 1
Weight, lbm [kg] 3.3 [1.5] NEMA 1
Power supply 24-V DC ±5% 8W
110-V to 240-V AC, 50/60 Hz (optional)
Temperature, degF [degC] Operating range: –40 to 140 [–40 to 60] (DC input); –40 to 122 [–40 to 50] (AC input)
Storage range: –40 to 185 [–40 to 85]
Digital output 1 relay dry contact; 24-V DC 1 A, 125-V AC 0.3 A; 3-pin quick connect
Communication port 1 Modbus RS-485 port (4 or 2 wires); 2,400–57,600 bits per second; 6-pin quick connect
Configuration port 1 Modbus RS-232 DB9F port, 2,400–57,600 bits per second
Qualifications†‡ §†† CE, (c)UL, CSA, ROHS, and WEEE
Enclosure rating NEMA 1
Downhole Gauge Interface
No. of gauges Max. of 1
Gauges supported Phoenix CTS system gauges, Phoenix xt150 system gauges, MultiSensor well monitoring unit, Select downhole monitoring
gauge, and UltraLite* ESP monitoring systems
Max. output voltage/current 120 V, 34 mA
Software
Software StarView wellsite display software
Functionality Device configuration, including gauge coefficient upload
Live data viewing, capture, and trending
Internal trend memory data download to PC
† Conformité Européenne.
‡ Canadian Underwriters Laboratory.
§ Canadian Standards Association.
†† Restriction of certain hazardous substances.

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Phoenix ArConn
Rack-mountable data acquisition and control unit
APPLICATIONS The Phoenix ArConn* rack-mountable data The standard Phoenix ArConn unit is offered in
■ Surface data acquisition for monitoring of acquisition and control unit provides power, a rack-mountable NEMA 1 enclosure. It comes
Phoenix CTS* cable-to-surface artificial logging, and trending, and enables local and with the option of 24-V DC or 110-V to 240-V AC
lift downhole monitoring system, Phoenix remote access of data from up to 16 PIC V2 cards power supply.
xt150* high-temperature ESP monitoring connected to supported gauges. The rack is
system, MultiSensor* well monitoring expandable to accommodate up to 16 gauges via Device configuration and remote access
unit for submersible pump completions, individual gauge Phoenix* artificial lift downhole StarView wellsite display software enables
and Select* artificial lift downhole monitoring systems’ interface cards, extending the user to access the Phoenix ArConn unit
monitoring gauges the range of possible applications to fields with from a PC. Connection to a PC is made through
widespread monitoring needs. Each interface the serial port on the acquisition unit faceplate
■ Wellsite downhole gauge interface for
card slot is equipped with an LED that indicates using a standard DB-9 serial connector. The
monitoring of rod pumps, progressing
the communication status with connected StarView software is used to configure and
cavity pumps (PCPs), gas lift systems,
downhole gauges. locally download data from the device’s serial
and ESPs
port. All well commissioning and setup process
BENEFITS The Phoenix ArConn unit can be configured parameters can be preset in a controlled environ-
■ Protects well or reservoir system to trend data and log events using a 64MB ment, stored in the software, and uploaded at
investment with enhanced control and internal memory, and make data available in a the wellsite to simplify field operations.
data management user-friendly format. It acquires pressure,
temperature, vibration, current leakage, and For remote monitoring and control, the acquisition
■ Reduces equipment and training costs by unit can be connected to a land-based Modbus
other diagnostic data.
centralizing data access system through its remote communication port or,
The unit can be installed in the 19-in [48.26-cm] optionally, via the LiftWatcher service. A standard
FEATURES
rack typically found in control rooms on offshore Modbus protocol over a RS-485 communications
■ Compatibility with up to 16 Phoenix CTS
platforms or on a shelf. This device interfaces channel is used.
system surface gauges for local and
with SCADA and other remote communication
remote access of data
and control systems that gather data for wellsite
■ AC- or DC-powered surface data monitoring using standard Modbus protocol via
acquisition for alarming, trending, RS-485 or RS-232 communication links.
and data storage
■ 64MB internal trend memory
■ StarView* wellsite display software for
device configuration, live data viewing,
and data download
■ Compatibility with SCADA systems using
Modbus® protocol and LiftWatcher* real-
time surveillance service
■ Programmable trip and alarm relay
■ NEMA 1 enclosure option
■ Data provision for production and
reservoir optimization

The Phoenix ArConn rack-mountable data acquisition and control unit can connect to 16 gauges.

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Phoenix ArConn
Phoenix ArConn Unit Specifications
Dimensions (H × W × L), in [mm] 7 × 17.5 × 15.5 [178 × 445 × 394] (19-in [48.26-cm] rack mount)
Approximate shipping weight, lbm [kg] 30.0 [13.6]
Power supply 110-V to 240-V AC, 50/60 Hz (standard device only); 16-W;
full load: 16 PIC cards, 145-W (max. consumption); 24-V DC ± 5%, 150 W
Temperature, degF [degC] Operating range: –40 to 131 [–40 to 50]
Storage range: –40 to 167 [–40 to 75]
Configuration port 1 Modbus RS-232 DB9F port, 57,600 bits per second, on CPU card
Qualifications†‡§†† CE, (c)UL, CSA, and ROHS
Enclosure rating NEMA 1, IP10
Downhole Gauge Interface
No. of PIC V2 card slots 16
No. of gauges 1 per PIC V2 card (16 gauges)
Gauges supported Phoenix CTS system gauges, Phoenix xt150 system, and Select downhole monitoring gauges
Max. output current/power 30 mA, 3.6 W
Max. output voltage 120-V
Cable voltage status Short-circuit and open-line detection
Connection Through CPU card configuration port, using straight DB-9 serial cable
Software
PC software StarView wellsite display software
Functionality Device configuration, including gauge coefficient upload, live data viewing, capture, and trending; internal trend memory data
download to PC
Remote Communication
No. of channels 1 by default, up to 4
Protocol Modbus RS-232/485
Baud rate, bits per second 300; 600; 1,200; 2,400; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200; 38,400; 57,600
Port setting 8 data bits; 1 or 2 stop bits; none, even, or odd parity
Internal Data Storage
Event log Up to 1,500 events, first-in, first-out basis
Type of events logged Status change and configuration changes
Trend data Up to 64MB (4,874,240 data points) of available memory for trending; user-settable option to write over first data in,
or stop recording when memory is full
Trend data Temperature, pressure, vibration, and tool status
Sampling rate Up to 1 sample per second per PIC V2 card
† Conformité Européenne.
‡ Canadian Underwriters Laboratory.
§ Canadian Standards Association.
†† Restriction of certain hazardous substances. Qualifications are only valid with PIC V2 SLB PN 101095702.

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SCB3
Sitecommunication
Site communicationbox
boxfor
foruse
usewith
withreal-time
real-timedata
datatransmission
transmission
APPLICATIONS The SCB3 site communication box provides simple, flexible, and secure access to real-time data from
■ Real-time data transmission and control remote wellsites located almost anywhere in the world while enabling automation and data buffering to
from remote wellsites worldwide overcome most communication outages without data loss. The SCB3 uses the high-speed BGAN satellite
network to enable remote data communication throughout most of the world.
BENEFITS
■ Saves time and costs with minimal Global communication, 24/7
maintenance requirements and small The network transmits data to Schlumberger servers, allowing web-based viewing or data extraction as
footprint required. Around-the-clock support, integrated with other Schlumberger network activities, is also available.
■ Reduces operating costs with remote
Fully assembled, standardized equipment
monitoring, equipment protection, and
The SCB3 is installed and commissioned in just hours by regular field crew and interfaces with standard
onsite automation
Schlumberger wellsite acquisition and control systems. Design and equipment standardization means
FEATURES simplicity, reduced risk, ease of maintenance, and cost efficiency at the wellsite and the location where
■ Embedded automation and production the data is received. The system is delivered fully assembled with a satellite modem, a powerful CPU
optimizaton workflows due to larger storage control board, a power supply with backup power for remote alerts, and field interface connectors inside
capacity and faster processors a small-footprint, corrosion-resistant, weatherproof enclosure.
■ Clearly labeled field connectors and Streamlined installation, customizable design
preconfigured hardware for easy installation Clearly labeled field connectors simplify installation and wiring. The hardware is preconfigured for
■ High-frequency (sub-minute) remote data standard Schlumberger acquisition and control systems. Schlumberger wellsite systems can also be
acquisition customized to integrate additional third-party equipment and sensors that can be critical for complete
■ One interface for multiple remote terminal system monitoring and analysis.
units (RTUs) The common Modbus® RTU protocol for data acquisition fully supports RS-232 and RS-485 (2-wire and
■ 24/7 support and power failure notification 4-wire) interfaces for device connection. Removable connector plugs speed installation and wiring.
system
■ Data transmission via high-speed satellite
network
■ Wide operating temperature range
■ Menu-based interface for easy
commissioning and troubleshooting

The SCB3 site communication box is assembled with a satellite modem, a CPU control board with memory buffer, a power
supply with backup, and field interface connectors inside a small-footprint weatherproof enclosure.

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SCB3
SCB3 Site Communication Box Specifications
Wall Mount Enclosure
Height, in [cm] 15.75 [40]
Width, in [cm] 11.8 [30]
Depth, in [cm] 6.3 [16]
Satellite Antenna
Height, in [cm] 14.9 [38]
Width, in [cm] 14.9 [38]
Depth, in [cm] 1.1 [2.79]
Enclosure Construction
Material Blend of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and
polycarbonate (PC)
Finish Natural (off-white)
Ingress protection NEMA 3R
Maximum altitude 2,000 m above sea level
Temperature
Operating, degF [degC] –40 to 167 [–40 to 75]
Storage, degF [degC] –40 to 167 [–40 to 75]
Power
Input 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz
Output 14.7 V DC, 2.6 A
Ultracapacitor
Capacity 58 farad
Voltage 16.2 V, DC
Standards CSA C/US safety certification,
CE compliant, RoHS compliant

The SCB3 transmits real-time data via satellite from remote wellsites located almost
anywhere in the world.

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 Gas Lift Systems

Reliable performance in both low-and high-productivity wells Gas Lift Systems

Our gas lift installations effectively manage abrasive materials, such as
sand, and can be used in low-productivity, high-GOR wells or deviated
wellbores.
Innovative gas lift systems
New gas lift systems are pressure barrier qualified and rated to a higher
pressure to provide reliable performance in deepwater and subsea wells,
deeper depths of gas injection, and enhanced wellbore integrity.
Enhance production in high-angle, low-productivity, and high-GOR wells.
Gas lift valves are offset from the tubing centerline, which protects them from
abrasive solids and makes them suitable for hydraulically fractured wells and
unconsolidated formations that produce sand.
Side pocket mandrels
■■ Minimize or eliminate costly workovers with an innovative
and industry-original design.

Retrievable valves
■■ Enhance well performance with one of the industry’s most
time-tested products.
PerfLift perforated-zone gas lift system
The PerfLift* perforated-zone gas lift system is a cost-effective artificial
lift system for low-rate gas-lifted oil and liquid-loaded gas wells.
Conventional gas lift systems
■■ Maximize production with conventional tubing-retrievable gas lift equipment.

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Barrier Series
Gas lift systems
APPLICATIONS
■ High-pressure, deepwater and
subsea wells
■ Safety-critical applications with stringent
pressure integrity requirements
BENEFITS
■ Improves lift efficiency by optimizing
gas flow geometry through the barrier
mandrel and valves, eliminating tortuosity
to ensure minimum pressure drops across
the system
■ Reduces downtime by eliminating the
need for annulus fluid unloading following
typical slickline operations
■ Lowers costs and downtime through
improved pressure integrity of the entire
wellbore environment
FEATURES
■ Extended capability of existing gas
lift systems through a field-proven,
dual-pocket, side pocket configuration,
with a dual-inline, redundant,
leak-tight seal
■ Compatibility with existing field-
proven Camco gas lift and subsurface
safety systems using orienting-type
slickline installation and pulling tools
■ Industry-standard API Specification 19G1
and 19G2, ISO 17078-1 and 17078-2, and
pressure barrier qualifications
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Especially suited for high-pressure, deepwater, and subsea
installations, Barrier Series gas lift systems lower costs and
downtime by improving the pressure integrity of the entire
wellbore environment.
Complete gas lift wells and improve performance with the
combined benefits of Barrier Series gas lift valves and the
MMRG-2V-B dual-pocket, side pocket mandrel. The MMRG-
2V-B mandrel is based on the existing, field-proven
MMRG-2V configuration with a dual inline, redundant,
leak-tight seal.
Enhanced capability and reliability
A barrier-qualified check valve system that provides a
metal-to-metal seal between the tubing and casing annulus
is available in 1-, 11⁄2- and 13⁄4-in injection-pressure-operated
(IPO) valves and orifice valves for some barrier valve options.
The availability of dual bores and communication portals
in the barrier mandrel allows for two separate and distinct,
retrievable, flow control check-valve devices that work
independently to simultaneously serve both the flow control
and the pressure barrier requirements of the gas lift system.
The barrier mandrel is a round-body, fully machined mandrel
with a one-piece, twin 11⁄2-in bore pocket design with a dual-tool
discriminator containing a tubing-to-casing barrier valve
(TCBV). The TCBV prevents communication between the
tubing and casing when the normal operating gas lift valve is
removed from the primary pocket. Barrier Series gas lift systems can
be deployed in even high-pressure,
deepwater, and subsea environments.
Valve, Mandrel, and Latch Compatibility
Barrier Series Gas Lift Valves, 1-in OD Side Pocket Mandrels Latches
BK-B injection pressure operated
OM-21R-B single-point injection orifice KB series side pocket mandrels BK series latches
NOVA-10-B venturi orifice
Barrier Series Gas Lift Valves, 11⁄2-in OD
R-20-02-B injection pressure operated
O21R-B single-point-injection orifice M series side pocket mandrels
02-30R-B dual-check orifice MMRG-2V-B dual-pocket, R series latches
S02-30R-B dual-check shear orifice side pocket mandrel
NOVA 15-B venturi orifice
High-Pressure Barrier Series Gas Lift Valves, 13⁄4-in OD
XLI-B injection pressure operated
XLO-B high-pressure orifice XL series side pocket mandrels XL series latches
XLO-R-B rupture-disk orifice
Barrier Series
Designed to meet the challenges of demanding environments
Barrier Series gas lift valves are manufactured using state-of-the-art
technology and corrosion-resistant materials to meet the challenges
of demanding environments and accommodate a variety of critical
operating conditions and pressure ranges. The Barrier Series IPO gas lift
valves enable reliable well unloading under challenging conditions. Several
Barrier Series orifice valves provide dependable continuous-flow gas lift
operation in extreme environments.

Strict quality, leak-rate, and performance criteria

The high-performance check valves are designed and qualified to meet
strict quality, leak-rate, and performance criteria as defined by the Statoil
TR2385 standard, API Specification 19G2, and ISO 17078-2. With a test
pressure rating of 10,000 psi [68,947 kPa], the check valve forms a
metal-to-metal barrier between the tubing and casing annulus that
prevents undesired communication or reverse flow, and mitigates risks
associated with typical gas lift valve check systems.

Through increased reliability and performance, Schlumberger Barrier Series

gas lift equipment extends the capability of conventional gas lift systems by
enhancing the capabilities of field-proven Camco gas lift technology to form
an integral component of the well barrier envelope.

Barrier Series gas lift systems extend the capabilities and range of existing gas lift
systems to even the most challenging environments.

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MMRG-2V-B
Barrier Series dual-pocket side pocket mandrel
APPLICATIONS The MMRG-2V-B Barrier Series dual-pocket side pocket mandrel enhances
■ High-pressure, deepwater installations the capability of existing gas lift systems. The MMRG-2V-B mandrel
■ Subsea installations uses a field-proven, dual-pocket side pocket configuration with a dual-
inline, redundant, leak-tight seal. This configuration of dual bores and
■ Safety-critical applications with stringent
communication portals allows for the use of two separate and distinct
pressure integrity requirements
retrievable flow control check valve devices that work independently
■ Standard installations to simultaneously serve both the flow control and pressure barrier
BENEFITS requirements of the gas lift system.
■ Reduces downtime by eliminating the need The barrier mandrel is a round-body, fully machined mandrel with a one-piece,
for annulus fluid unloading following typical twin 11⁄2-in bore pocket design with a dual-tool discriminator containing a
slickline operations TCBV. The TCBV prevents communication between the tubing and casing
■ Lowers costs and downtime through when the normal operating gas lift valve is removed from the primary
improved pressure integrity of entire well- pocket. The primary pocket accepts all standard and barrier version 11⁄2-in
bore environment OD gas lift type valves. Both TCBV and active gas lift valves are slickline
retrievable.
FEATURES
■ Field-proven, dual-pocket, side pocket The MMRG-2V-B SPM design incorporates dual, flush-mount, full-length
configuration, with a dual-inline, redundant, OD grooves to facilitate cable and control-line bypass. This reduces overall
leak-tight seal running OD while offering maximum line protection.
■ Compatibility with existing field-
proven Camco* gas lift and subsurface
safety systems’ orienting-type slickline
installation and pulling tools
■ Integral tubing-to-casing barrier valve
(TCBV) that prevents tubing-to-casing
communication when operating valve
is removed
■ Same barrier-qualified check valve
design found in barrier gas lift valves
■ Qualification to API Specification 19G2 V1,
ISO 17078-2 V1, and barrier standards

MMRG-2V-B series side

pocket mandrels.

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MMRG-2V-B
MMRG-2V-B Barrier Series Mandrel Specifications
Tubing Size,† Type Material Type Major OD, Internal Drift, Test Pressure Test Pressure Latch Type Kickover Tool
in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] (Internal), psi [kPa] (External), psi [kPa]
4.500 [114.3] MMRG-2V-B 410-13Cr 7.580 [192.5] 3.833 [97.4] 8,500 [58,605] 8,000 [55,158] RK, RK-1, RKP OM-2V-B
5.500 [139.7] MMRG-2V-B 4130 8.285 [210.4] 4.653 [118.2] 8,000 [55,158] 7,000 [48,263] RK, RK-1, RKP OM-2V-B
5.500 [139.7] 410-13Cr 8.285 [210.4] 4.653 [118.2] 8,000 [55,158] 7,000 [48,263]
5.500 [139.7] INCOLOY® 925 8.285 [210.4] 4.653 [118.2] 11,000 [75,842] 9,630 [66,396]
†Additional design options for other tubing sizes and materials are available on request.

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TCBV
Tubing-to-casing barrier valve
APPLICATIONS The tubing-to-casing barrier valve (TCBV) is specifically designed for installation
■ Continuous-flow gas lift production into the barrier pocket of MMRG-2V-B Barrier Series side pocket mandrels. Used for
■ Safety-critical applications with stringent continuous-flow gas lift applications, the valve extends the capabilities of existing gas
pressure integrity requirements lift systems by providing dual-inline, redundant back-check seals. When the operating
valve is removed from the primary pocket, the TCBV prevents flow from tubing to
BENEFITS casing and thus maintains tubing integrity.
■ Enhances safety by ensuring wellbore
integrity during shut-in periods Based on field-proven Camco systems gas lift technology, these valves also contain a
Barrier-qualified, positive-sealing, integral reverse-flow check valve.
■ Extends capabilities of existing gas lift
systems by using a dual-pocket, side pocket Operation
configuration with a dual-inline, redundant, Injection gas enters the TCBV through the external ports between the packing sets
leak-tight seal and travels down through the valve, past the reverse-flow barrier check valve, through
■ Saves costs and downtime by eliminating the pocket interstitial space, and into the inlet ports of the inline, primary, active gas
the need for annulus fluid unloading follow- lift valve.
ing typical slickline operations
TCBV Specifications
FEATURES OD (not including latch), in [mm] 1.500 [38.1]
■ Qualification to API Specification 19G2 V1, Length with latch, in [mm] 28.524 [724.510]
ISO 17078-2 V1, and barrier standards Operating pressure (max. unloading differential), 10,000 [68,947.6]
■ Corrosion-resistant nickel alloy construction psi [kPa]
Max. gas injection pressure in annulus na†
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve (at valve location), psi [kPa]
system that provides positive seal between Max. differential pressures across check section, 10,000 [68,947.6]
tubing and casing annulus psi [kPa]
■ Compatibility with existing field-proven Max. temperature, degF [degC] 350 [177]
Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety Min. temperature, degF [degC] 50 [10]
systems’ orienting-type slickline installation Materials
and pulling tools Body parts MONEL® 400 and K-500
O-rings and seals Viton®
Seat MONEL K-500
Packing Modified Campac carbon
and moly-filled Teflon®
with PTFE/carbon fiber/
graphite filled PEEK®
backup and MONEL K-500
retainer ring
†Not applicable.

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R-20-02-B
Injection-pressure-operated
Injection pressure–operatedgas
gaslift
liftvalve
valve
APPLICATIONS Schlumberger R-20-02-B Barrier Series injection-pressure–operated (IPO)
■ Tubing or annular flow gas lift valves are used for continuous or intermittent gas lift production.
■ Continuous or intermittent production Based on field-proven Camco systems technology, these 1½-in-OD
retrievable valves feature a barrier-qualified, positive-sealing, integral
■ High-performance gas lift installations
reverse-flow check valve.
BENEFITS
Applications include tubing flow when they are installed in standard
■ Enhances safety because wellbore integrity
side pocket mandrels or annular flow when they are installed in side pocket
is ensured during shut-in periods
mandrels ported for annular flow. A nitrogen-charged, multi-ply MONEL®
■ Reduces downtime because of reliable bellows provides the force necessary to maintain the valves in a normally
performance closed position.
■ Lowers costs because of versatility and
efficiency Operation
The injection pressure necessary to compress the bellows of IPO gas lift valves
■ Increases production because of uniform
is controlled by precharged nitrogen pressure. Injection gas enters the valve
operation over a series of injection pressures
and acts on the effective bellows area. As the injection gas pressure overcomes
FEATURES the precharged pressure in the bellows, the bellows compresses and lifts
■ Field-proven design and operation the stem tip off the seat. Injection gas then flows through the seat, past the
reverse-flow check valve, and into the production conduit.
■ Qualification to API Specification 19G2 V1,
ISO 17078-2 V1, and barrier standards
R-20-02-B Valve Specifications
■ Corrosion resistance through stainless steel OD (not including latch), in 1.500
or nickel alloy construction Length with latch, in [mm] 28.526 [724.560]
■ Guided valve stem that precisely aligns stem Max. operating pressure, psi [kPa] 5,000 [34,474]
to seat during operation Max. differential pressure across check section, 10,000 [68,947.6]
psi [kPa]
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve
Max. temperature, degF [degC] 350 [177]
system that provides positive seal between
Min. temperature, degF [degC] 50 [10]
tubing and casing annulus
Orifice size range, in 8/64 to 32/64
■ Usable with Camco* gas lift and subsurface
Materials
safety systems’ standard and select side
Body parts MONEL 400 and K-500
pocket mandrels
O-rings and seals Viton® with PEEK® backups
Seat Tungsten carbide
Packing Modified Campac carbon and
moly-filled Teflon® with PTFE/
carbon fiber/graphite-filled PEEK
backup and MONEL K-500 retainer
ring R-20-02-B injection
pressure–operated
Secondary accessories gas lift valve.
Latch RA, RK, and RK-1 latch, depending
on type of mandrel
Running tool JC-3 and RK-1
Pulling tool 2-in JDC and 15⁄8-in JDS
Kickover tool L, L2-D, OM series, and TPD
depending on type of mandrel
Mandrel series MMA, MMG, and MMRG

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O-O-221R-B
1R-B
Single-point-injection
Single-point-injection orifice
orifice gas
gas lift
lift valve
valve
APPLICATIONS Schlumberger O-21R-B Barrier Series single-point-injection orifice gas lift
■ Continuous-flow gas lift production valves are used for continuous-flow gas lift applications. An integral choke
■ High-reliability wellbore integrity controls the flow of gas through this normally open valve into the production
conduit. The valves also have a floating choke. Based on field-proven Camco
BENEFITS systems technology, these valves also contain a barrier-qualified, positive-
■ Enhances safety because wellbore integrity sealing, integral reverse-flow check valve.
is ensured during shut-in periods
Operation
■ Lowers costs because a single valve
Injection gas enters the valve through the external ports between the valve
provides flexible operating ranges over
packing sets and then travels through the choke, past the reverse-flow barrier
a series of injection pressures
check valve, and into the production conduit.
■ Reduces downtime because of reliable
performance
O-21R-B Valve Specifications
FEATURES
■ 1 ⁄2-in OD
1 OD (not including latch), in 1.500
Length with latch, in [mm] 28.524 [724.510]
■ Qualification to API Specification 19G2 V1,
Operating pressure (max. unloading differential), 10,000 [68,947.6]
ISO 17078-2 V1, and barrier standards psi [kPa]
■ Field-proven design and operation Max differential pressure across check section, 10,000 [68,947.6]
psi [kPa]
■ Corrosion resistance through stainless steel
Max. temperature, degF [degC] 350 [177]
or nickel alloy construction
Min. temperature, degF [degC] 50 [10]
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve
Orifice size range, in 8
⁄64 to 44⁄64
system that provides positive seal between
Materials
tubing and casing annulus
Body parts MONEL® 400 and K-500
■ Usable with Camco* gas lift and subsurface O-rings and seals Viton®
safety systems’ standard and select side Bellows Not applicable
pocket mandrels
Seat/venturi MONEL K-500
Packing Modified Campac carbon and moly-
filled Teflon® with PTFE/carbon fiber/
graphite filled PEEK® backup and
MONEL K-500 retainer ring
Secondary accessories
Latch RA, RK, and RK-1 latch, depending
on type of mandrel
Running tool JC-3 and RK-1
Pulling tool 2-in JDC and 15⁄8-in JDS
Kickover tool L, L2-D, OM series, and TPD, depending
on type of mandrel
Mandrel series MMA, MMG, and MMRG O-21R-B single-point-
injection orifice gas lift
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NOVA 15-B
NOVA 15-B
Venturi Orifice
Venturi Orifice Gas
Gas Lift
Lift Valve
Valve

APPLICATIONS
■ Continuous-flow gas lift production
■ High-reliability operations
BENEFITS
■ Enhances safety because wellbore integrity
is ensured during shut-in
periods
■ Increases production because of optimized
gas lift efficiency and well
productivity
■ Reduces downtime because of reliable per-
formance
■ Lowers costs because of versatility and
efficiency
Schlumberger NOVA* 15-B Barrier Series venturi orifice gas lift valves have
an exclusive dynamically tested flow profile to promote a constant-flow gas
injection rate. This profile produces maximum gas passage with minimal
differential across the valve. The NOVA valve flow regime eliminates most
effects of tubing pressure on the gas injection rate and stabilizes the gas
injection pressure. Stable injection rates can result in more stable tubing
pressure, increased production, and reduced operating expenses.
NOVA 15-B valves replace traditional operating orifice valves where the
injection rate is inherently unstable because of the effect of tubing pressure.
Even slight variations in the tubing flow regime can lead to wide fluctuations
in tubing pressure and result in unsteady injection rates, instability, and
slugging. Traditional square-edged orifice valves require a pressure drop of
approximately 50% to achieve critical gas flow, and, in most cases, operating
with this much pressure loss is
not practical.

FEATURES
■ Qualification to API Specification 19G2 V1,
ISO 17078-2 V1, and barrier standards
■ Dynamically-generated injection gas flow
profile
■ Simple field-proven design that stabilizes
injection pressure and production rate
■ Corrosion resistance through stainless steel
or nickel alloy construction
■ Barrier-qualified, reverse-flow check valve
that provides positive seal between tubing
and casing annulus
■ Usable with Camco* standard and select
side pocket mandrels
NOVA 15-B valves achieve critical flow with a pressure drop as little as 10%
or less. Within the critical flow regime, the injection rate is constant because
the tubing pressure does not affect the injection volume. Stabilizing the injec-
tion pressure can lead to reduced maintenance costs and improved produc-
tivity and profit. This stabilization is achieved through innovative engineering
and a field-proven design.
Operation
The NOVA 15-B valve uses a nozzle venturi orifice and a positive-
sealing, barrier-qualified check valve for continuous flow operations. It is
installed in a side pocket mandrel. Injection fluid or gas enters through the
valve entry ports and then flows through the nozzle venturi orifice. Injec-
tion pressure moves the check valve off the seat, allowing gas to enter the
production tubing. During periods of no gas injection, the normally closed
positive-sealing barrier check valve prevents
tubing fluids and pressure from flowing back into the casing.

NOVA 15-B venturi

orifice gas lift valve.

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NOVA 15-B
NOVA 15-B Valve Specifications
OD (not including latch), in 1.500
Length with latch, in [mm] 28.524 [724.510]
Operating pressure (max. unloading differential), psi [kPa]† 10,000 [68,947.6]
Max. differential across check section, psi [kPa] 10,000 [68,947.6]
Max. temperature, degF [degC] 350 [177]
Min. temperature, degF [degC] 50 [10]
Venturi orifice size range, in 8
⁄64 to 32⁄64
Materials
Body parts Monel® 400 and K-500
O-rings and seals Viton®
Bellows NA
Seat/venturi Tungsten carbide
Packing Modified Campac carbon and moly-filled Teflon® with PTFE/carbon fiber/graphite-filled
PEEK™ backup and Monel® K-500 retainer ring
Secondary accessories
Latch RA, RK, and RK-1 latch, depending on type of mandrel
Running tool JC-3 and RK-1
Pulling tool 2-in JDC and 15⁄8-in JDS
Kickover tool L, L2-D, OM series, and TPD, depending on type of mandrel
Mandrel series MMA, MMG, and MMRG

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O2-30R-B
02-30R-B
Dual-check orifice gas lift valve
APPLICATIONS O2-30R-B Barrier Series dual-check orifice gas lift valves control the flow
■ Continuous-flow gas lift production of gas from the injection conduit to the production conduit at valve depth.
■ High-reliability operations Based on field-proven Camco systems technology, these 1½-in OD slickline-
retrievable, single-point valves are installed in an
■ H2S and CO2 wells
M series side-pocket mandrel by using an R series latch. They provide a
BENEFITS means of communication between the casing annulus and tubing.
■ Enhances safety because wellbore integrity
An integral choke controls the flow of gas through this normally open valve
is ensured during shut-in
into the production conduit. The valve includes a floating choke and contains
periods
a dual, integral, positive-sealing, barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve
■ Reduces downtime with more reliable per- system.
formance
■ Lowers costs because of versatility and Operation
efficiency Injection gas enters the valve through the external ports between the valve
packing sets and travels through the choke, past the dual reverse-flow bar-
FEATURES rier check valves, and into the production conduit.
■ Barrier-qualified dual reverse-flow check
valve system to prevent backflow into tubing
annulus
O2-30R-B Valve Specifications
■ Usable with Camco* gas lift and subsurface OD (not including latch), in [cm] 1.500 [3.81]
safety systems’ standard and select side
Length with latch, in [mm] 28.689 [725.700]
pocket mandrels
Operating pressure (max. unloading 5,000 [34,474]
■ Qualification to ISO 17078-2 V1 standard differential), psi [kPa] (top check valve)
■ Field-proven design and operation Max. differential pressure across 10,000 [68,948]
check section, psi [kPa] (lower check valve)
■ Corrosion resistance through stainless steel Max. temperature, degF [degC] 350 [177]
or nickel alloy construction Min. temperature, degF [degC] 50 [10]
Venturi orifice size range, in 8
⁄64 to 40⁄64
Materials
Body parts MONEL® 400 and K-500
O-rings and seals Viton®
Bellows NA
Seat/venturi MONEL K-500
Packing Modified Campac carbon and moly-filled
Teflon® with PTFE/carbon fiber/graphite-
filled PEEK® backup and MONEL K-500
retainer ring
Secondary Accessories
Latch RA, RK, and RK-1 latch, depending on O2-30R-B dual-check
type of mandrel orifice gas lift valve.
Running tool JC-3 and RK-1
Pulling tool 2-in JDC and 15⁄8-in JDS
Kickover tool L, L2-D, OM series, and TPD depending
on type of mandrel
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SO2-30R-B
Dual-check shear orifice gas lift valve
APPLICATIONS SO2-30R-B Barrier Series dual-check shear orifice gas lift valves provide a selec-
■ Continuous-flow gas lift production tive means for communication between the casing and the tubing. Activated by
■ High-reliability operations differential pressure, the valve acts initially as a dummy valve. A piston seals off the
circulating ports in the valve and the side pocket mandrel. The piston is held in the
■ Completions in which flow through the ori-
closed position with a draw bar; the shear diameter of the draw bar determines the
fice valve is not immediately required
casing-to-tubing pressure differential required to open the valve. Based on field-
BENEFITS proven Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems, the valve includes a choke to
■ Enhances safety because wellbore integrity control flow and contains a dual, positive-sealing, barrier-qualified, integral reverse-
is ensured during shut-in flow check valve.
periods
Operation
■ Reduces costs and downtime because valve Annular pressure must be sufficiently increased to obtain the required differential
serves as a dummy valve until communica- pressure to shear the draw bar holding the valve piston closed. An increase in tubing
tion is required, thereby eliminating inter- pressure will not open the valve. When the draw bar shears and the piston locks
ruptions to production open, well fluids are free to flow, and an integral choke controls the flow of gas
■ Minimizes downtime with more reliable through this normally open valve into the production conduit.
performance
■ Lowers costs because of versatility and SO2-30R-B Valve Specifications
efficiency OD, not including latch, in [cm] 1.500 [3.81]
Length with latch, in [mm] 28.689 [725.700]
FEATURES Operating pressure (max. unloading differential), 5,000 [34,474] (top check valve)
■ Field-proven design and operation psi [kPa]
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve Max. differential pressure across check section, 10,000 [68,947.6] (lower check valve)
psi [kPa]
system that provides positive seal between
Max. temperature, degF [degC] 350 [177]
tubing and casing annulus
Min. temperature, degF [degC] 50 [10]
■ Qualification to ISO 17078-2 V1 standard
Orifice size range, in 8
⁄64 to 40⁄64
■ Corrosion resistance through stainless steel Shear ratings, psi [kPa] Differential activation pressures on
or nickel alloy construction request
■ Activation by differential pressure Materials
Body parts MONEL® 400 and K-500
O-rings and seals Viton® with PEEK® backups
Bellows Not applicable
Seat/venturi MONEL K-50
Packing Modified Campac carbon and moly-
filled Teflon® with PTFE/carbon fiber/
graphite filled PEEK backup and
MONEL K-500 retainer ring
Secondary Accessories
Latch RKP latch SO2-30R-B dual-check shear
Running tool RK-1 orifice gas lift valve.
Pulling tool 15⁄8-in JDS
Kickover tool OM series or TPD, depending on type
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RLC-4R-B
chemical injection
Barrier Series rupture-disc retrievable valve valve
APPLICATIONS The RLC-4R-B Barrier Series rupture-disc chemical injection valve is used
■ Continuous or intermittent to control subsurface corrosion or to eliminate paraffin, salt, and hydrate
chemical injection formation in the tubing string and flowlines. It enables precise control of
■ High-pressure, deepwater, and injection volumes and treatment of well fluid at the valve depth.
subsea installations
An INCONEL® spring provides the force necessary to maintain the valve in
■ Completions in which flow through the normally closed position. A wide selection of spring rates allows dif-
the valve is not immediately required ferential operating pressures up to 3,800 psi [26,200 kPa].
A tungsten carbide stem tip and valve seat provide a leakproof seal when
BENEFITS
the valve is closed.
■ Provides simple design with long operating
life A nonfragmenting rupture disc in the nose of the valve operates as a
■ Enables rapid, low-cost maintenance with positive pressure barrier, holding pressure in both directions and allowing
modular construction integrity checks to be carried out during the well completion and testing
■ Increases reliability and efficiency phases. The disc is opened, and the valve is activated by simply applying a
preset differential across the valve. No well intervention is required.
■ Enhances safety through ensured
wellbore integrity The barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve system provides a positive
■ Lowers cost by eliminating seal between tubing and casing to ensure tubing integrity.
slickline intervention to remove
Operation
and replace dummy
Injection chemicals enter the valve from either the casing annulus or from
FEATURES a separate injection line attached to the appropriate side pocket mandrel.
■ MONEL® and high-nickel-alloy construction As injection pressure overcomes the preset spring force, plus the flowing
for corrosion resistance in the presence of tubing pressure at valve depth, the spring compresses and moves the
H2S and CO2 stem tip up and off the seat. Chemicals flow upward through the seat,
down through the crossover arrangement, past the reverse-flow check
■ Guided valve stem for precise alignment
valve, and into the production tubing.
with the seat during operation
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve RLC-4R-B Chemical Injection Valve Specifications
that provides positive seal Valve size, in [cm] 1.500 [3.81]
■ Easy adjustment of operating pressure for Max. OD, in [cm] 1.546 [3.93]
precise control of injection volume, indepen- Overall length, in [cm] 21 [53.34]
dent of well temperature Check valve test pressure 10,000 [68,947]
■ Nonfragmenting pressure-barrier rupture (max. differential), psi [kPa]
disc to facilitate integrity checks during well Max. set pressure, psi [kPa] 3,800 [26,200]
completion and testing Max. temperature, 350 [177]
degF [degC]
■ Reliable, retrievable chemical injection valve Port size 3
⁄16 in
design using field-proven technology Burst disc ratings Available on request
Materials
Body parts MONEL
O-rings and seals Viton® with PEEK® backup RLC-4R-B Barrier Series
Seat Tungsten carbide rupture-disc chemical
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BK-B
Barrier Series injection-pressure-operated gas lift valve
APPLICATIONS
■ Tubing or annular flow
■ Continuous or intermittent production
■ High-performance gas lift installations
BENEFITS
■ Enhances safety and wellbore integrity
■ Reduces downtime with reliable,
robust performance
■ Lowers costs with versatility and efficiency
■ Uniformly operates over a series of
injection pressures to increase production
FEATURES
■ Field-proven design and operation
■ Qualification to API 19G2 V1 standard
■ Corrosion resistance through nickel
alloy construction
■ Premium specification nonmetallic
PTFE-based seal stack
■ Guided valve stem that precisely aligns
stem to seat during operation
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve
system that provides robust seal between
tubing and casing annulus
■ Compatible with Camco* gas lift and
subsurface safety systems’ standard and
select sidepocket mandrels
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BK-B Barrier Series injection-pressure-operated gas lift valves are used for
continuous or intermittent gas lift production. Based on field-proven Camco
systems technology, these 1-in-OD retrievable valves feature a barrier-qualified,
integral reverse-flow check valve.
Applications include tubing flow when the valves are installed in standard
side pocket mandrels or annular flow when they are installed in side pocket
mandrels ported for annular flow. A nitrogen-charged, multi-ply MONEL®
bellows provides the force necessary to maintain the valves in a normally
closed position.
The bellows design incorporates a silicone fluid dampening and overpressure
protection device to increase valve life while the dome volume gas has been
optimized to help reduce load rates. The bellows assembly is rated to 3,500 psi
dome charge.
The barrier gas lift valve’s design is based on Schlumberger traditional unloading
and operating gas lift valves, which incorporate a high-specification, metal-to-
metal back check sealing module that has been developed and tested to meet
strict quality, leak-rate, and performance standards. The check design
incorporates enhanced geometry to minimize erosion while maintaining dart
stability during high-rate operations. This increased performance and reliability
enables the barrier gas lift valves to be installed as a well barrier element.
Operation
The BK-B valve is injection pressure operated. A precharged nitrogen pressure
in the dome acts on the bellows assembly to hold the valve closed. Injection
gas enters the valve and acts on the effective bellows area, while tubing
pressure acts on the effective port area of the ball. As these pressures
overcome the precharged pressure in the dome, the bellows compresses and
lifts the stem tip off the seat. Injection gas then flows through the seat, past
the reverse-flow check valve, and into the production conduit. BK-B injection-
pressure-operated
gas lift valve.
BK-B
BK-B Valve Specifications
OD (not including latch), in 1
Length (not including latch), in [mm] 13.299 [337.8]
Max. valve pressure rating, psi [MPa] 10,000 [68.9]
Max. valve operating temperature rating, degF [degC] 350 [177]
Orifice size range, in 12⁄64 to 20⁄64
Materials
Body parts MONEL 400 and K-500, INC 925
O-ring seals Aflas® with PEEK® backups
Seat Tungsten carbide
Seal stack PTFE seal stack with energizing rings and
carbon-filled PEEK backup rings
Back check dart and seat Stellite®
Secondary accessories
Latch BK-2 series
Running tool JK
Pulling tool 11⁄4-in JDC
Kickover tool OK series
Mandrel types K series (eg KBMG, KBMM, KBMM-R, and KBG)

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NOVA-10-B
Barrier
Barrier Series
Series single-point-injection
single-point-injection venturi
venturi orifice
orifice gas
APPLICATIONS
■ Tubing or annular flow
■ Continuous-flow gas lift production
■ High-performance gas lift installations
BENEFITS
■ Enhances safety and wellbore integrity
■ Reduces downtime with reliable,
robust performance
■ Increases production through optimized
flow and gas lift efficiency
■ Uniformly operates over a series of
injection pressures to increase production
FEATURES
■ Field-proven design and operation
■ Qualification to API 19G2 V1 standard
■ Corrosion resistance through nickel
alloy construction
■ Premium specification nonmetallic
PTFE-based seal stack
■ Computer-generated injection gas
flow profile stabilizes gas injection to
increase production
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve
system that provides robust seal between
tubing and casing annulus
■ Compatibility with Camco* gas lift and
subsurface safety systems’ standard and
select sidepocket mandrels
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gas lift
lift valve
valve
NOVA-10-B Barrier Series single-point-injection venturi orifice gas lift valves
are used for continuous-flow gas lift production applications. Based on field-
proven Camco systems technology, these 1-in-OD retrievable valves feature a
barrier-qualified, integral reverse flow check valve.
NOVA-10-B valves have an exclusive dynamically tested flow profile to
promote a constant-flow gas injection rate. This profile produces maximum
gas passage with minimal differential across the valve. The NOVA* gas lift
valve flow regime eliminates most effects of tubing pressure on the gas
injection rate and stabilizes the gas injection pressure. Stable injection
rates can result in more stable tubing pressure, increased production, and
reduced operating expenses.
The barrier gas lift valve’s design is based on Schlumberger traditional
unloading and operating gas lift valves, which incorporate a high-specification,
metal-to-metal back check sealing module to meet strict quality, leak-rate,
and performance standards. The check design incorporates enhanced
geometry to minimize erosion while maintaining dart stability during
high-rate operations. This increased performance and reliability enable the
barrier gas lift valves to be installed as a well barrier element.
NOVA-10-B valves replace traditional operating orifice valves in operations
with inherently unstable injection rates caused by the effect of tubing
pressure. Even slight variations in the tubing flow regime can lead to wide
fluctuations in tubing pressure and can result in unsteady injection rates,
instability, and slugging. Traditional square-edged orifice valves require
a pressure drop of approximately 50% to achieve critical gas flow, and,
in most cases, operating with this much pressure loss is not practical.
These valves achieve critical flow with a pressure drop of 10% or less.
Within the critical flow regime, the injection rate is constant because
the tubing pressure does not affect the injection volume. Stabilizing the
NOVA-10-B
injection pressure can lead to reduced maintenance costs and improved single-point-injection
productivity and profit. This stabilization is achieved through innovative venturi orifice gas
engineering and a field-proven design. lift valve.
Operation
The NOVA-10-B valve uses a nozzle venturi orifice with a barrier-qualified
check valve for continuous flow operations. It is installed in a side pocket
mandrel. Injection fluid or gas enters through the valve entry ports and
then flows through the nozzle venturi orifice. Injection pressure moves the
check valve off the seat, enabling gas to enter the production conduit.
NOVA-10-B
4,000
3,500 1,400 psi upstream
3,000
Improved orifice venturi valve
Flow rate, Mcf/d

2,500
2,000 900 psi upstream
1,500
Conventional orifice valve
1,000 400 psi upstream
500
0
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400
Downstream pressure, psi
A representative performance curve shows that NOVA-10-B valves achieve critical flow with a pressure drop of 10% or less, while
conventional orifice valves require an approximately 40% drop.

NOVA-10-B Valve Specifications

OD (not including latch), in [mm] 1 [25.4]
Length (not including latch), in [mm] 12.784 [330.2]
Max. valve pressure rating, psi [MPa] 10,000 [68.9]
Max. valve operating temperature rating, degF [degC] 350 [177]
Orifice size range, in [mm] 12⁄64 to 24⁄64 [3.2 to 7.9]
Materials
Body parts MONEL® 400 and K-500, Inconel® 925 and 718
O-ring seals Aflas® with PEEK® backups
Seat Tungsten carbide
Seal stack PTFE seal stack with energizing rings and carbon-filled PEEK backup rings
Back check dart and seat Stellite®
Secondary accessories
Latch BK-2 series
Running tool JK
Pulling tool 11⁄4-in JDC
Kickover tool OK series
Mandrel types K series (KBMG, KBMM, KBMM-R, and KBG)

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OM-21R-B
Barrier
Barrier Series
Series single-point-injection
single-point-injection orifice
orifice gas
gas lift
lift valve
valve
APPLICATIONS OM-21R-B Barrier Series single-point-injection orifice gas lift valves are used for
■ Tubing or annular flow continuous flow gas lift production applications. Based on field-proven Camco
■ Continuous flow gas lift production systems technology, these 1-in-OD retrievable valves feature a barrier-qualified,
integral reverse-flow check valve.
■ High-performance gas lift installations
An integral choke controls flow through the normally open gas lift valve into the
BENEFITS
production conduit.
■ Enhances safety and wellbore integrity
■ Reduces downtime with reliable, The barrier gas lift valve’s design is based on Schlumberger traditional
robust performance unloading and operating gas lift valves, which incorporate a high-specification,
■ Lowers costs with versatility and efficiency metal-to-metal back check sealing module that has been developed and tested
to meet strict quality, leak-rate, and performance standards. The check design
■ Uniformly operates over a series of
incorporates enhanced geometry to minimize erosion while maintaining dart
injection pressures to increase production
stability during high-rate operations. This increased performance and reliability
FEATURES enables the barrier gas lift valves to be installed as a well barrier element.
■ Field-proven design and operation
Operation
■ Qualification to API 19G2 V1 standard Installed in a side pocket mandrel, the injection gas enters the valve through the
■ Corrosion resistance through nickel external ports between the valve seals and travels through the choke and down
alloy construction past the reverse-flow, barrier check valve module.
■ Premium specification nonmetallic
OM-21R-B Valve Specifications
PTFE-based seal stack
OD (not including latch), in 1
■ Barrier-qualified reverse-flow check valve Length (not including latch), in [mm] 12.784 [324.714]
system that provides robust seal between Max. valve pressure rating, psi [MPa] 10,000 [68.9]
tubing and casing annulus
Max. valve operating temperature rating, 350 [177]
■ Compatible with Camco* gas lift and degF [degC]
subsurface safety systems’ standard and Orifice size range, in 12⁄64 to 24⁄64
select sidepocket mandrels Materials
Body parts MONEL® 400 and K-500, INC 925 and 718
O-ring seals Aflas® with PEEK® backups OM-21R-B single-
point-injection
Seat Tungsten carbide
orifice gas lift valve.
Seal stack PTFE seal stack with energizing rings and
carbon-filled PEEK backup rings
Back check dart and seat Stellite®

Secondary accessories
Latch BK-2 series
Running tool JK
Pulling tool 11⁄4-in JDC
Kickover tool OK series
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Side Pocket Mandrels
Reliable gas lift with flexibility for the future
APPLICATIONS
■ Wells using gas lift for production
■ Chemical injection, waterflood,
or circulation operations
■ Wells with single or dual completions
■ Sweet or sour wells
BENEFITS
■ Improves production flexibility and gas lift
optimization by enabling valve retrieval
and replacement through well intervention
■ Maximizes completion and workover options
for the life of the well by maintaining tubing
through-bore size without restriction
FEATURES
■ Field-proven design and reliability
■ Wide range of options to suit well types,
sizes, and operational requirements
■ Standard and premium material options,
including 4130 alloy steel, 410SS, 13Cr,
S13Cr, and INCONEL® 925 and 718
■ Compatibility for a full range of
environmental conditions: sweet,
sour (H2S, NACE), and CO2
■ Full traceability through the manufacturing
process and 100% dimensional inspection
to ensure lifetime reliability
■ In-house machining of premium mandrels
to ensure quality
■ Welding qualified to ASME Section IX
standards with quality control including
phased-array ultrasonic testing
and radiographic testing
■ In-house critical heat treatment
to optimize microstructure, strength,
and corrosion resistance
■ QA inspection, including visual inspection,
hardness testing, full-length internal and
external drift verification, and nondestructive
testing (liquid penetrant or magnetic
particle inspection)
■ 100% internal pressure test to full mandrel
pressure rating
Side pocket mandrels are completion components that house gas
lift valves and other devices that communicate with the annulus.
These mandrels enable rapid retrieval and replacement of the gas
lift valves without having to pull the tubing, making them essential
in wells with highly variable production or where tubing retrieval
would compromise well economics.
For a single well or an entire field, Schlumberger side pocket
mandrels provide a cost-effective edge to help operators maximize
production and revenue in a competitive and demanding market.
Confidence and value
Schlumberger has continuously improved both engineering design
and equipment manufacturing processes to produce the most
advanced premium side pocket mandrel range on the market.
Operators can install with confidence because each side pocket
mandrel will deliver maximum added value to an oil or gas well.
Manufacturing quality for maximum reliability
To ensure side pocket mandrel quality, all critical manufacturing
processes are carried out in-house for complete process control.
This includes material specifications, machining, welding, heat
treatment, inspection, and testing. Full traceability is maintained
throughout the process.
Commitment to excellence and innovation
For more than 70 years, Schlumberger has used its experience,
knowledge, and commitment to innovation, research, and quality
performance to offer high-quality, technologically advanced
products. Today, Schlumberger continues that commitment with
side pocket mandrels that bring the quality and flexibility to choose
dependable, innovative, and efficient equipment for a wide range
of production and well control requirements.
Side pocket mandrel.

■ Manufacturing facility certification to

ISO 9001 and API Specification Q1 and
license for the API Monogram Program for
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Side Pocket Mandrels
Side Pocket Mandrel Series and Design Options
Product Nomenclature Design Feature
KB 1-in pocket
M (first letter) 1½-in pocket
M (second letter) Oval body pipe
G Integral forged or solid pocket (for high-pressure testing) with tool discriminator and orienting sleeve
M (third letter) Machined pocket with tool discriminator and orienting sleeve
R Round body, generally used for high-pressure or premium metallurgy applications
A A-pocket profile for RA or RM latches
U Reduced OD and ID
E Standard pocket porting with bottom exhaust, used primarily in chamber lift applications
EC Pocket ported to tubing with bottom exhaust, used primarily in annular lift applications
W Waterflood design
2 Slightly reduced major OD, usually with reduced test pressure as well
3 Special threading considerations
4 Extended ends for thread recuts
5 External guard devices added to protect cables or injection conduits being run with the mandrel
6 Extended thread ends for tubing tongs
9 Bottom latch only design for KBUG-series mandrels
10 Pluggable or no ports, used primarily to allow installation of a pressure-temperature memory gauge
LT Sidepipe pocket porting
LTS Side lug for injection tube, used when two or more fluids are injected into the well and must be separated until they are commingled in the flow stream
V Multiple pockets
Side Pocket Mandrel Materials Options
Material NACE† Non-NACE‡ CO2 service Oval Body Round Body Comments
4130 LHT × × × 80,000 psi, standard mandrel option
4130 HHT × × × 95,000 psi, standard mandrel option
410SS × × × 80,000 psi, Cr content 11.5% to 13.5%
410SS/13Cr × × × 80,000 psi
Super 13Cr × × × 95,000 psi NACE, 110,000 psi non-NACE
INCONEL 925 × × × 110,000 psi, extreme service
INCONEL 718 × × × 120,000 psi, extreme service
†Meets NACE MR0175 standard for sour service (H2S)
‡Should be used for sweet service only

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KBMG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Single-pocket mandrels that accept 1-in [25.4-mm] OD side pocket devices
APPLICATIONS
■ Normal and corrosive service
■ Single- and dual-string completions
■ Heavyweight casing
BENEFITS
■ Enables precise alignment and insertion of
side pocket devices, minimizing the opportu-
nity for hang-up during slickline operations
■ Optimizes production with unique design
features to facilitate operations
FEATURES
■ Positioning sleeve orientation system
■ Forged tool discriminator that deflects large
tools into the tubing bore
■ Integral forged pocket
■ Availability in a variety of materials
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Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems’ KBMG series side pocket mandrels
are made as part of the tubing string when preparing a well for gas lift production,
chemical injection, waterflood, or other special applications. KBMG mandrels are
designed with an oval body construction and are available in a variety of tubing
sizes and connection thread types. They incorporate all the standard design
features of Camco systems side pocket mandrels.
KBMG mandrels feature an integral, one-piece pocket and a tool discriminator
that keeps larger slickline tools from entering the pocket area while guiding the
smaller side pocket devices into the pocket. An orienting sleeve helps ensure precise
alignment of positive kickover tools in highly deviated wells.
Design variation
The following mandrel designation indicates a design variation that tailors the
KBMG mandrels for specific production applications. Mandrels with this variation
are available in a wide range of sizes.
■ KBMG-LTS series
● The mandrel has an integral connection for capillary tubing extending from
the surface wellhead.
● The standard connection is a 1⁄8-in [3.2-mm] box that accepts a
1⁄4-in [6.4-mm] OD injection conduit.
● LTS mandrels are used when two or more fluids are being injected into
the well and must be kept separate until they are commingled in the flow
stream.
■ KBMG-2 series
● The mandrel has a slightly reduced OD and a fully open ID, allowing them
to be run in smaller ID casing. Most mandrels with this designation have a
reduced test pressure.
KBMG series mandrels are available in a range of fully traceable materials and can
be heat treated to comply with NACE specification MR0175 for stress-cracking
resistant metallic materials.
KBMG series
side pocket mandrel.
KBMG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Engineering Data for KBMG Series Pocket Mandrels
Test Pressure (Internal), Test Pressure (External), psi
Tubing Size,† Major OD, in Minor OD, Internal Drift, psi [kPa]‡ [kPa]‡ Kickover
Type† Latch Type
in [mm] [mm] in [mm] in [mm] Corrosive Normal Corrosive Tool
Normal Service
Service Service Service
Integral, BK series,
2.375 [60.3] KBMG 4.236 [107.6] 2.906 [73.8] 1.906 [48.4] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] OK, TPM
BEK-2, BEK-3
KBMG- Integral, BK series,
2.375 [60.3] 4.531 [115.1] na§ 1.906 [48.4] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] OK, TPM
LTS BEK-2, BEK-3
Integral, BK series,
2.875 [73.0] KBMG 4.750 [120.7] 4.000 [101.6] 2.347 [59.6] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] OK, TPM
BEK-2, BEK-3
KBMG- Integral, BK series,
2.875 [73.0] 5.376 [136.6] na 2.347 [59.6] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] OK, TPM
LTS BEK-2, BEK-3
Integral, BK series,
3.500 [88.9] KBMG 5.390 [136.9] 4.155 [105.5] 2.867 [72.8] 7,000 [48,265] 6,000 [41,370] 5,500 [37,923] 4,500 [31,029] OK, TPM
BEK-2, BEK-3
KBMG- Integral, BK series,
3.500 [88.9] 5.843 [148.4] na 2.867 [72.8] 7,000 [48,265] 6,000 [41,370] 5,500 [37,923] 4,500 [31,029] OK, TPM
LTS BEK-2, BEK-3
Integral, BK series,
4.500 [114.3] KBMG 6.437 [163.9] 5.500 [139.7] 3.833 [97.4] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] OK, TPM
BEK-2, BEK-3
KBMG- Integral, BK series,
4.500 [114.3] 7.281 [184.9] na 3.833 [97.4] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] OK, TPM
LTS BEK-2, BEK-3
†Additional sizes and pressure ratings are available upon request.
‡Test pressures listed are all for low-alloy steel, heat treated for normal or corrosive conditions. These pressures may be reduced because of end connection limitations.
§Not applicable.

Guide to KBMG Series Side Pocket Accessories

Gas Lift Valve Equalizing Dummy Shear Circulating Chemical Waterflood Flow
Dummy Valves Valves Orifice Valves Valves Injection Valves Regulator Valves
BK EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na†
BK-1 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKT EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKT-1 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKF-12 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
OM-21R EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
NOVA-10 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKR-5 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
PK-1 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
DKO-2 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKO-3 EK, EK-1 E, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
†Not applicable.

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KBMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Single-pocket mandrels that accept 1-in [25.4-mm] OD side pocket devices
APPLICATIONS
■ Gas lift production
■ Chemical injection, waterflood, or
circulation operations
■ Single-string completions
■ Sweet or sour service
BENEFITS
■ Higher pressure ratings than comparable
oval side pocket mandrels
■ Precise alignment and insertion of side
pocket devices, minimizing the opportunity
for hang-up during slickline operations
■ Field-proven reliability
FEATURES
■ Positioning sleeve orientation system
■ Machined tool discriminator that deflects
large tools into the tubing bore
■ Integral machined pocket
■ Smooth internal and external shoulders
■ Availability in a variety of materials
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KBMM-R series side pocket mandrels from
Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems accept
1-in [25.4-mm] OD flow control devices and are made
up as part of the tubing string when preparing a well
for gas lift production, chemical injection, waterflood,
or other special applications. KBMM-R mandrels have
a round body, which provides a strong, robust design
with better, more uniform stress concentrations
when compared to the traditional oval-body mandrel
designs. The KBMM-R mandrels are available in a
variety of tubing sizes and connection thread types.
The KBMM-R mandrel also incorporates a new body
and pocket window design, which reduces overall
welding.
Design
KBMM-R mandrels feature a one-piece pocket and a
tool discriminator that keep larger slickline tools from
entering the pocket area while guiding the smaller
side pocket devices into the pocket. An orienting
sleeve located in the mandrels’s upper swage helps
ensure precise alignment and operation of positive
kickover tools in highly deviated wells.
Schlumberger standard side pocket mandrels are
manufactured from high-quality low-alloy steel,
the metallurgical properties of which are closely
controlled through rigid specifications. These
mandrels are heat-treated for both sweet and sour
(H2S) service, and the mandrels for H2S service
conform to NACE standard MR0175 for sulfide-stress-
cracking–resistant metallic materials.
KBMM-R mandrels have a round body, which provides a strong, KBMM-R series side pocket mandrel.
robust design with better, more uniform stress concentrations
when compared to the traditional oval-body mandrel designs.
KBMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrel
Operation
Valves are assembled to the appropriate Camco
systems BK series top latch and can be run
under pressure by slickline methods into the
pocket of the mandrel. When the valve has high-pressure injection gas is injected down the
been installed into the mandrel pocket, the latch casing annulus. From the casing, gas enters the
locks under the latch lug, securing the valve mandrel, flows through the valve and into the
in the pocket. In regular gas lift operations, tubing, aiding fluid production.

KBMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrel Specifications

Pressure Rating for Pressure Rating for
Sour Service† Standard Service†
Tubing Size, Min ID, Drift ID, Major OD, Drift OD, Internal, External, Internal, External, Latch type Kickover tool
in [cm] in [cm] in [cm] in [cm] in [cm] psi [kPa] psi [kPa] psi [kPa] psi [kPa]
2.375 1.924 1.901 4.236 4.369 6,000 6,000 7,500 7,000 Integral, BK-2 OK, TMP
[6.03] [4.89] [4.83] [10.76] [11.10] [41,369] [41,369] [51,711] [48,263] series
2.875 2.366 2.347 4.750 4.887 7,000 6,000 8,000 7,000 Integral, BK-2 OK, TMP
[7.30] [6.01] [5.96] [12.07] [12.41] [48,263] [41,369] [55,158] [48,263] series
3.500 2.915 2.867 5.390 5.550 7,000 5,100 8,300 6,000 Integral, BK-2 OK, TMP
[8.89] [7.40] [7.28] [13.69] [14.10] [48,263] [35,163] [57,226] [41,369] series
†Pressure ratings listed are all for low-alloy steel which has been heat-treated for sour service (80,000 psi [552 MPa] yield) or standard service (95,000 psi [655 MPa] yield). These pressures may be reduced due to

end connection limitations.

KBMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrel Accessories

Gas Lift Valve Gas Lift Orifice Dummy Valve Equalizing Shear Orifice Circulating Chemical
Dummy Injection
BK DKO-2 E EK SO2M-14R BKFS CM-40R
BK-1 BKO-3 DK-1 EK-1 CSK-2 BKLK-2
BKF-12 OM-21R SCS-10 BKCI-2
BKR-5 NOVA-10
PK-1
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KBG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Single-pocket mandrels that accept 1-in [25.4-mm] OD side pocket devices
APPLICATIONS
■ Normal and corrosive service
■ Single-string completions
BENEFITS
■ Enables precise alignment and insertion of
side pocket devices, minimizing
the opportunity for hang-up during
slickline operations
■ Optimizes production with unique design
features to facilitate operations
FEATURES
■ Positioning sleeve orientation system
■ Integral machined discriminator
and pocket
■ Round body for higher pressure ratings and
premium metallurgy applications
■ Availability in a variety of materials
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Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems’ KBG mandrels
incorporate an integral, one-piece pocket and tool discriminator
and an orienting sleeve for positive kickover tool alignment in
highly deviated wells.
The tool discriminator excludes larger slickline tools from the
pocket area. These mandrels are available in a variety of tubing
connection sizes and incorporate all the standard design features
of Camco systems side pocket mandrels.
KBG mandrels have round OD configurations similar to KBTG
series side pocket mandrels. The KBG has a discriminator and
pocket configuration similar to KBMG mandrels, and the round
design increases the mandrel’s pressure rating over the rating of
the KBMG.
Design variations
KBG mandrels have design variations tailored to specific
production applications, and are available in a wide range of
sizes. KBG-2 series mandrel has a slightly reduced OD and a fully
open ID designed for heavyweight tubing.
KBG series side pocket mandrels are available in a range of
fully traceable materials and can be heat treated to comply with
NACE specification MR0175 for stress-cracking resistant metallic
materials.
KBG series
side pocket mandrel.
KBG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Engineering Data for KBG Series Pocket Mandrels
Test Pressure (Internal), Test Pressure (External),
Tubing Size,† Major OD, Internal Drift, psi [kPa]‡ psi [kPa]‡ Kickover
Type† Latch Type
in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] Normal Corrosive Normal Corrosive Tool
Service Service Service Service
BK series, BEK-2, BEK-3,
2.875 [73.0] KBG 4.875 [123.8] 2.229 [56.6] na§ 12,000 [82,737] na 12,500 [86,184] OK,TPM
Integral
BK series, BEK-2, BEK-3,
3.500 [88.9] KBG-2 5.369 [136.4] 2.867 [72.0] 13,000 [89,636] 11,000 [75,846] 12,400 [85,499] 10,400 [71,708] OK,TPM
Integral
BK series, BEK-2, BEK-3,
4.500 [114.3] KBG-2 5.984 [152.0] 3.600 [91.4] 6,616 [45,610] na 6,300 [43,439] na OK,TPM
Integral
†Additional sizes and pressure ratings are available upon request.
‡Test pressures listed are all for low-alloy steel, heat treated for normal or corrosive conditions. These pressures may be reduced because of end connection limitations.
§Not applicable

Guide to KBG Series Side Pocket Accessories

Equalizing Dummy Shear Circulating Chemical Waterflood Flow
Gas Lift Valve
Dummy Valves Valves Orifice Valves Valves Injection Valves Regulator Valves
BK EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na†
BK-1 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKT EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKT-1 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
NOVA-10 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKR-5 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
PK-1 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
DKO-2 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKO-3 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
BKO-5 EK, EK-1 EK, DK-1 SO2M-14R CSK-1, BKFS CM-40R, BKLK-2, BKCI-2 na
†Not applicable

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MMG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD side pocket devices
Single-pocket mandrels that accept 1½-in
APPLICATIONS
■ Normal and corrosive service
■ Single-string completions
BENEFITS
■ Enables precise alignment and insertion of
side pocket devices, minimizing
the opportunity for hang-up during
slickline operations
■ Optimizes production with unique design
features to facilitate operations
FEATURES
■ Patented positioning sleeve
orientation system
■ Forged tool discriminator that deflects large
tools into the tubing bore
■ Integral forged pocket
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MMG series side pocket mandrels are available in a variety of tubing
connection sizes and incorporate all the standard design features of standard
Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems’ side pocket mandrels.
Design variations
The following mandrels have variations that configure them for specific
production applications, and are available in a full range of sizes.
The MMG-2 series has a slightly reduced OD and a fully open ID. Most
mandrels with this designation have a reduced test pressure.
MMG-LTS series has an integral connection extending from the surface
wellhead connection. This standard connection is a 1⁄8-in [3.2-mm] NPT box
that accepts a 1⁄4-in [6.4-mm] OD injection conduit. LTS mandrels are used
when two or more fluids being injected into the well must be kept separate
until they are commingled in the flow stream. In this type of installation,
the LTS mandrel leaves the annulus free for other production uses.
In chemical injection applications, injected chemicals enter the mandrel
pocket through the injection conduit and flow through the chemical
injection valve and into the tubing.
MMG series mandrels are available in a range of fully traceable materials
and can be heat-treated to comply with NACE specification MR0175 for
stress-cracking resistant metallic materials.
MMG series
side pocket mandrel.
MMG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Engineering Data for MMG Series Pocket Mandrels
Test Pressure (Internal)‡ Test Pressure (External)‡
Tubing Size,† Major OD, Minor OD, Internal Drift, Kickover
Type† Normal Corrosive Normal Corrosive Latch Type
in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] Tool§
Service Service Service Service
2.375 [60.3] MMG 4.673 [118.7] 4.000 [101.6] 1.901 [48.3] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
2.875 [73.0] MMG 5.500 [139.7] 4.594 [116.7] 2.347 [59.6] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
3.500 [88.9] MMG 5.968 [151.6] 5.000 [127.0] 2.867 [72.8] 8,000 [55,160] 7,000 [48,265] 6,500 [44,818] 5,500 [37,923] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
3.500 [88.9] MMG-2 5.750 [146.1] 5.000 [127.0] 2.867 [72.8] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] 4,000 [27,580] 3,000 [27,580] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
4.500 [114.3] MMG 7.031 [178.6] 5.625 [142.9] 3.833 [97.4] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
4.500 [114.3] MMG-LTS 7.594 [192.9] na†† 3.833 [97.4] 7,500 [51,713] 6,000 [41,370] 6,000 [41,370] 5,000 [34,475] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
5.000 [127.0] MMG 7.962 [202.2] 6.812 [173.0] 4.283 [108.8] na 6,500 [44,818] na 5,500 [37,923] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
5.500 [139.7] MMG 7.962 [202.2] 6.812 [173.0] 4.653 [118.2] 8,500 [58,607] 6,500 [44,818] 7,000 [48,265] 5,500 [37,923] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
†Additional sizes and pressure ratings are available upon request.
‡Test pressures listed are all for low-alloy steel, heat treated for normal or corrosive conditions. These pressures may be reduced because of end connection limitations.
§Use a spacer bar with the pulling tool and all OM series kickover tools.
††Not applicable

Guide to MMG Series Side Pocket Accessories

Gas Lift Valve Equalizing Dummy Shear Circulating Chemical Waterflood Flow
Dummy Valves Valves Orifice Valves Valves Injection Valves Regulator Valves
RGR-2, RKFS, RCS,
R-20-02 CEV RD SO2-30R C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RG-1, RG-2
RGR-2, RKFS, RCS,
R-25P CEV RD SO2-30R C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RG-1, RG-2
RGR-2, RKFS, RCS,
RP-6 CEV RD SO2-30R C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RG-1, RG-2
RGR-2, RKFS, RCS,
RDO-20 CEV RD SO2-30R C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RG-1, RG-2
RGR-2, RKFS, RCS,
O21-R CEV RD SO2-30R C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RG-1, RG-2
RGR-2, RKFS, RCS,
O2-30R CEV RD SO2-30R C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RG-1, RG-2
RGR-2, RKFS, RCS,
NOVA-15 CEV RD SO2-30R C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RG-1, RG-2

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MMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Single-pocket mandrels that accept 1.5-in [38.1-mm] OD side pocket devices
APPLICATIONS
■ Gas lift production
■ Chemical injection, waterflood, or
circulation operations
■ Single-string completions
■ Sweet or sour service
BENEFITS
■ Higher pressure ratings than comparable
oval side pocket mandrels
■ Precise alignment and insertion of side
pocket devices, minimizing the opportunity
for hang-up during slickline operations
■ Field-proven reliability
FEATURES
■ Positioning sleeve orientation system
■ Machined tool discriminator that deflects
large tools into the tubing bore
■ Integral machined pocket
■ Smooth internal and external shoulders
■ Availability in a variety of materials
Gas Lift Systems  |  Product Lifting Technologies 119
MMM-R series side pocket mandrels from
Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems accept
1.5-in [38.1-mm] OD flow control devices and are
made up as part of the tubing string when preparing
a well for gas lift production, chemical injection,
waterflood, or other special applications. MMM-R
mandrels have a round body, which provides a
strong, robust design with better, more uniform stress
concentrations when compared to the traditional
oval-body mandrel designs. The MMM-R mandrels
are available in a variety of tubing sizes and
connection thread types.
The MMM-R mandrel also incorporates a new body
and pocket window design, which reduces overall
welding.
Design
MMM-R mandrels feature a one-piece pocket and a
tool discriminator that keep larger slickline tools from
entering the pocket area while guiding the smaller
side pocket devices into the pocket. An orienting
sleeve located in the mandrels’s upper swage helps
ensure precise alignment and operation of positive
kickover tools in highly deviated wells.
Schlumberger standard side pocket mandrels are
manufactured from high-quality low-alloy steel,
the metallurgical properties of which are closely
controlled through rigid specifications. These
mandrels are heat-treated for both sweet and sour
(H2S) service, and the mandrels for H2S service
conform to NACE standard MR0175 for sulfide-stress-
cracking–resistant metallic materials.
MMM-R mandrels have a round body, which provides a strong,
robust design with better, more uniform stress concentrations
when compared to the traditional oval-body mandrel designs. MMM-R series side pocket mandrel.
MMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Operation
Valves are assembled to the appropriate
Camco systems RK series top latch and can
be run under pressure by slickline methods
into the pocket of the mandrel. When the
valve has been installed into the mandrel
pocket, the latch locks under the latch
lug, securing the valve in the pocket. In
regular gas lift operations, high-pressure
injection gas is injected down the casing
annulus. From the casing, gas enters the
mandrel, flows through the valve and into
the tubing, aiding fluid production.

MMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrel Specifications

Pressure Rating for Pressure Rating for
Sour Service† Standard Service†
Tubing Size, Min ID, Drift ID, Major OD, Drift OD, Internal, External, Internal, External, Latch type Kickover tool
in [cm] in [cm] in [cm] in [cm] in [cm] psi [kPa] psi [kPa] psi [kPa] psi [kPa]
2.375 1.935 1.901 4.673 4.767 7,000 6,000 8,000 7,000 RK Series OM, TP
[6.03] [4.91] [4.83] [11.87] [12.11] [48,263] [41,369] [55,158] [48,263]
2.875 2.366 2.347 5.500 5.666 6,500 5,500 8,000 6,500 RK Series OM, TP
[7.30] [6.01] [5.96] [13.97] [14.39] [44,816] [37,921] [55,158] [44,816]
3.500 2.915 2.867 5.968 6.059 7,000 6,000 8,000 7,000 RK Series OM, TP
[8.89] [7.40] [7.28] [15.16] [15.39] [48,263] [41,369] [55,158] [48,263]
†Pressure ratings listed are all for low-alloy steel which has been heat-treated for sour service (80,000 psi [552 MPa] yield) or standard service (95,000 psi [655 MPa] yield). These pressures may be

reduced due to end connection limitations.

MMM-R Series Side Pocket Mandrel Accessories

Gas Lift Valve Gas Lift Orifice Dummy Valve Equalizing Shear Orifice Circulating Chemical Water Flood
Dummy Injection
R20-02 RDO-20 RD CEV SO2-30R RKFS C-31R RWF-B
R-25P O-21R RKED RCS RCB-2 RWF-D
RP-6 O2-30R RGR-2
WF-14R NOVA-15 SCS-15

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MMRG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Single-pocket mandrels that accept 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD side pocket devices
APPLICATIONS
■ Normal and corrosive service
■ Single-string completions
BENEFITS
■ Enables precise alignment and insertion of
side pocket devices, minimizing
the opportunity for hang-up during
slickline operations
■ Optimizes production with unique design
features to facilitate operations
FEATURES
■ Positioning sleeve orientation system
■ Machined tool discriminator that deflects
large tools into the tubing bore
■ Single-piece machined pocket
■ Superior design and construction, including
no longitudinal welds
■ Pressure and tensile rating near or equal to
that of the parent tubing
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Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems’ MMRG series side pocket
mandrels are made as part of the tubing string when preparing a well for gas
lift production, chemical injection, waterflood, or other special applications.
MMRG mandrels are designed with a round body construction and are
available in a variety of tubing sizes and connection thread types. They
incorporate all the standard design features of Camco systems side pocket
mandrels.
MMRG mandrels feature an integral, one-piece pocket and a tool discrimina-
tor that keeps larger slickline tools from entering the pocket area whilst guid-
ing the smaller side pocket devices into the pocket. An orienting sleeve helps
ensure precise alignment of positive kickover tools in highly deviated wells.
Design variations
The following mandrels have variations that configure them for specific
production applications and are available in a full range of sizes.
■ MMRG-4 series
●The ends of this mandrel are lengthened to accommodate the rema-
chining of connecting threads.
■ MMRG-5 series
●This mandrel has integral guard devices to protect chemical injection
conduits being run simultaneously with the mandrel.
MMRG-LTS series has an integral connection extending from the surface
wellhead connection. This standard connection is a 1⁄8-in [3.2-mm] box that
accepts a 1⁄4-in [6.4-mm] OD injection conduit. LTS mandrels are used when
two or more fluids being injected into the well must be kept separate until
they are commingled in the flow stream. In this type of installation, the
LTS mandrel leaves the annulus free for other production uses. In chemical
injection applications, injected chemicals enter the mandrel pocket through
the injection conduit and flow through the chemical injection valve and into
the tubing.
MMRG series mandrels are available in a range of fully traceable materials
and can be heat treated to comply with NACE specification MR0175 for
stress-cracking resistant metallic materials.
MMRG series side pocket
mandrel.
MMRG Series Side Pocket Mandrels
Engineering Data for MMRG Series Pocket Mandrels
Tubing size,† in Type† Major OD, Minor OD, External Drift, Internal Drift, Test Pressure Test Pressure Latch Type Kickover Tool
[mm] in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] (Internal), psi (External), psi
[kPa]‡ [kPa]‡
2.875 [73.0] MMRG 5.261 [133.6] 5.261 [133.6] 5.376 [136.5] 2.347 [59.6] 10,000 [68,948] 10,000 [68,948] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
3.500 [88.9] MMRG 5.968 [151.6] 5.968 [151.6] 6.059 [153.9] 2.867 [72.8] 10,000 [68,948] 10,500 [72,395] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
4.500 [114.3] MMRG 7.25 [184.15] 7.25 [184.15] 7.386 [187.6] 3.833 [97.4] 8,000 [55,158] 7,500 [51,711] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
5.000 [127.0] MMRG 7.25 [184.15] 7.25 [184.15] 7.386 [187.6] 3.833 [97.4] 8,000 [55,158] 7,250 [49,987] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
5.500 [139.7] MMRG 7.982 [202.7] 7.982 [202.7] 8.379 [212.8] 4.653 [118.2] 7,740 [53,365] 6,280 [43,299] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
7.000 [177.8] MMRG 9.414 [239.1] 9.414 [239.1] 9.504 [241.4] 5.812 [147.6] 5,700 [39,300] 5,300 [36,542] RK, RK-1, RKP OM, TP
†Additional sizes and pressure ratings are available upon request.
‡Test pressures listed are all for low-alloy steel, heat treated for normal or corrosive conditions. These pressures may be reduced because of end connection limitations.
§Use a spacer bar with the pulling tool and all OM series kickover tools above.

Guide to MMRG Series Side Pocket Accessories

Gas Lift Valve Equalizing Dummy Shear Circulating Chemical Waterflood Flow
Dummy Valves Valves Orifice Valves Valves Injection Valves Regulator Valves
R-20-02 CEV RD SO2-30R RGR-2, RKFS, RCS, RG-1, RG-2 C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
R-25P CEV RD SO2-30R RGR-2, RKFS, RCS, RG-1, RG-2 C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RP-6 CEV RD SO2-30R RGR-2, RKFS, RCS, RG-1, RG-2 C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
RDO-20 CEV RD SO2-30R RGR-2, RKFS, RCS, RG-1, RG-2 C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
O21-R CEV RD SO2-30R RGR-2, RKFS, RCS, RG-1, RG-2 C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
O2-30R CEV RD SO2-30R RGR-2, RKFS, RCS, RG-1, RG-2 C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD
NOVA-15 CEV RD SO2-30R RGR-2, RKFS, RCS, RG-1, RG-2 C-31R, RCB RWF-B, RWFD

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Retrievable Gas Lift Valves
Versatile designs for high-performance applications
APPLICATIONS
■ Wells with tubing or annulus flow
■ Gas lifted wells with continuous
or intermittent flow
■ High-performance gas lift installations
BENEFITS
■ Extends gas lift run life and economics
with better uniformity
■ Improves well economics by enabling
operational versatility in case of changing
downhole conditions or operating strategy
FEATURES
■ Field-proven design and operation
■ Robust reverse flow check valve to prevent
production fluid backflow
■ Wide range of valve options to suit
different well types and operational
characteristics
■ Floating seats to improve sealing
capabilities and facilitate redress
■ Corrosion-resistant premium material
options to suit diverse applications
■ Compatibility for full range of
environmental conditions: sweet,
sour (H2S, NACE), and CO2
■ Standard and premium seal stack choices
■ Robust bellows construction, hermetically
sealed for reliable performance
■ Bellows fluid dampening to prevent
vibration and destructive chatter
during operation
Bellows fluid lock system to prevent
■
bellows element from overpressurizing
■ Options for validation and certification
to API Specification 19G2 and ISO 17078-2
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Retrievable gas lift valves provide a cost-effective
edge to help maximize production and revenue
in a competitive and demanding market. These
valves are used in side pocket mandrels and can
be replaced using slickline in case of equipment
failure, or changes in well conditions or
production strategy.
Gas lift valve selection
Retrievable gas lift equipment includes injec-
tion-pressure-operated (IPO) and production-
pressure-operated (PPO) gas lift valves and
pilot-operated and single-point-injection gas lift
orifice valves. Schlumberger also provides
equalizing and nonequalizing dummy valves,
shear valves, circulating valves, chemical
injection valves, and waterflood flow regulators.
All of the retrievable gas lift valves are
manufactured in a variety of port sizes to suit
a wide range of gas injection volumes and flow Retrievable gas lift valves can be easily replaced using
slickline to accommodate changing conditions or strategy.
rates. Most of the gas lift valves feature floating
valve seats, which facilitate seat changeouts to
Nitrogen-charged gas lift valve bellows
make valve repairs easier and more economical.
They also improve sealing reliability compared Most unloading gas lift valves are charged with
with conventional valve seats. nitrogen. A nitrogen-charged bellows assembly
holds the valves closed; injection gas pressure
Material options and production pressure entering the valves
Retrievable gas lift valves are manufactured from provides the force necessary to open them.
a variety of premium metallurgies to provide Bellows pressure integrity is essential for reliable
long-term performance and is best achieved in
appropriate corrosion and erosion resistance
for the intended applications. Stainless steel or a hermetically sealed unit with no elastomeric
MONEL® options are typically utilized for the joints. A unique silicone fluid dampening system
main body components and high-grade nickel prevents destructive vibration and chatter during
alloys for critical components and installations. operation and forms a hydraulic lock to prevent
Tungsten carbide is used for valve trim, with the bellows element from excessive pressurizing.
the corresponding seats either hard (tungsten
carbide) or soft (MONEL). Commitment to excellence and innovation
For more than 70 years, Schlumberger has used
Several seal options are also available its experience, knowledge, and commitment
to achieve the required temperature, pres- to innovation, research, and quality performance
sure, and chemical compatibility performance. to offer high-quality, technologically advanced
Standard valves use nitrile chevron seal stacks products. Schlumberger continues its
and Viton® O-rings. Premium Aflas®, Teflon®, and commitment with retrievable gas lift valves that
PEEK (ATP) combination seal stacks with Alfas bring the quality and the flexibility to choose
O-rings or high-specification spring-energized dependable, innovative, and efficient equipment
Teflon seals for severe applications. for a wide range of production and well
control needs.
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NOVA
Gas lift valves
APPLICATIONS NOVA* gas lift valves feature a computer-generated flow profile that enables
■ Continuous flow production maximum gas passage with minimal differential across the valve. The NOVA
valve flow regime virtually eliminates any effect of tubing pressure on the gas
BENEFITS
injection rate and stabilizes the gas injection pressure. Stable injection rates
■ Maximizes efficiency
can result in more stable tubing pressure, increased production, and reduced
■ Reduces costs operating expenses.
■ Improves productivity
The NOVA valve series replaces conventional orifice valves that have
FEATURES inherently unstable injection rates because of the effect of tubing pressure.
■ Computer-generated flow profile Even slight variations in the tubing flow regime can lead to wide fluctuations
■ Stabilized, lower injection pressure in the tubing pressure and result in unsteady injection rates, instability, and
slugging.
■ Simple, versatile, field-proven design
Conventional flat-faced orifice valves require an approximately 40% pressure
drop to achieve critical flow; in most cases, operating with such excessive
pressure loss is not practical. NOVA valves achieve critical flow with a pres-
sure drop of 10% or less. Injection rates are constant when operating in the
critical flow regime because the tubing pressure does not affect the injection
volume.

Higher productivity and lower costs are achieved with innovative engineering,
a field-proven design, and the same number of moving parts as a typical
flat-faced gas lift orifice valve. In addition, NOVA valves fit in any existing side
pocket mandrel.

Operation
The NOVA valve uses an orifice venturi check valve for continuous flow
operations. Injection fluid or gas enters through the entry ports and then
flows through the orifice venturi. Injection pressure moves the check valve
off the seat, allowing gas to enter the tubing. Reverse flow pushes the check
valve closed, preventing tubing fluids and pressure from flowing back into the
casing.

For injection of gas from the tubing to the casing annulus, the valve is installed
in a mandrel with a type EC pocket, which has tubing ports between the seal-
bores in the mandrel pocket. Injection gas flows out the bottom of the valve,
through the mandrel snorkel into the casing or tubing annulus.

NOVA orifice venturi

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NOVA
Engineering Data for Retrievable NOVA Gas Lift Valves
Valve Type Nominal OD, in [mm] Latch Running Tool Pulling Tool Mandrel Series
1.000 [25.4] BK series JK KBM, KBMM, KBMG,
10 JDC
KBG
15 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
15 1.500 [38.1] RK RK-1 JDS MMM, MMG, MMRG

4,000
3,500 1,400 psi upstream
3,000
Improved orifice venturi valve
Flow rate, Mcf/d

2,500
2,000 900 psi upstream
1,500
Conventional orifice valve
1,000 400 psi upstream
500
0
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400
Downstream pressure, psi
NOVA valves achieve critical flow with a pressure drop of 10% or less, while conventional orifice valves require an
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Injection-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves
Retrievablevalves
Retrievable valvesforfortubing
tubing
forfor annular
annular flowflow in continuous
in continuous
APPLICATIONS
■ Tubing or annular flow
■ Continuous or intermittent production
BENEFITS
■ Enables uniform operation and extended
run life
■ Improves economics with operational
versatility
■ Increases reliability and efficiency
FEATURES
■ Field-proven design
■ Hydraulic forming process for the bellows
■ Premium materials that work in a variety of
applications
■ Floating seats
■ Guided valve-stem for precise alignment
with the seat during operation
■ Reverse-flow check valves to prevent back-
flow into the tubing annulus
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or intermittent
or intermittent production
production
Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems’ injection-
pressure-operated gas lift valves use nitrogen-charged,
multi-ply MONEL® bellows to provide the force necessary
to maintain the valves in the normally closed position. The
bellows assembly includes a hydraulic dampening system,
which uses silicon fluid to reduce the movement of the
valve stem tip. This prevents destructive valve chatter and
prolongs run life.
1-in [25.4-mm] OD BK, BK-1, BKT, and BKT-1 valves and
11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD R-20-02 valves are available, featuring
integral reverse-flow check valves.
These gas lift valves are installed in standard side pocket
mandrels for tubing flow and in specially ported side pocket
mandrels for annular flow.
Port sizes
■ 1-in OD valves are available with port sizes for BK valves
in 1⁄16-in [1.6-mm] increments from 1⁄8 in to 5⁄16 in [3.2 mm to
7.9 mm], and port sizes for BK-1, BKT, and BKT-1 valves
in 1⁄16-in increments from 1⁄8 in to 3⁄8 in [3.2 mm to 9.5
mm].
■ 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD valves are available with port sizes
for R-20-02 valves in 1⁄16-in increments from 1⁄8 in to 1⁄2 in
[3.2 mm to 12.7 mm].
Operation
The injection pressure necessary to compress the bellows
of these gas lift valves is determined by the precharged
nitrogen pressure in the bellows. Injection gas enters
the valve and acts on the effective bellows area. As the
injection gas pressure overcomes the precharged pressure,
the bellows compresses and lifts the stem tip off the seat.
Injection gas then flows through the seat, past the reverse-
flow check valve, and into the production tubing.
BK series gas lift valve (left) and R-20-02 series
gas lift valve (right).
Injection-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves
Engineering Data for Injection-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves
Valve Type Nominal OD, in [mm] Latch Running Tool Pulling Tool Mandrel Series
BK 1.000 [25.4] BK series JK JDC KBM, KBMM, KBMG, KBG
BK-1 1.000 [25.4] Integral bottom GA-2 JDC† KBM, KBMM, KBMG, KBG
BKT 1.000 [25.4] BK series JK JDC KBM, KBMM, KBMG, KBG
BKT-1 1.000 [25.4] Integral bottom GA-2 JDC† KBM, KBMM, KBMG, KBG
R-20-02 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
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Production-Pressure-Operated
Gas Lift Valves
Production-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves
Retrievable valves for continuous tubing flow production
APPLICATIONS
■ Continuous tubing flow
BENEFITS
■ Enables uniform operation and extended
run life
■ Improves efficiency with free flow
of injection gas to tubing
■ Increases reliability
FEATURES
■ Hydraulic forming process for the bellows
■ Large-area crossover seats
■ Premium materials suitable for
various environments
■ Floating seats for versatile application
and economical replacement
■ Guided valve stem for precise alignment
with the seat during operation
■ Reverse-flow check valves to prevent
backflow into the tubing annulus
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Field-proven Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems’
production-pressure-operated gas lift valves are available as
the 1-in [25.4-mm] OD BKR-5 and BKF-12 valves and the 11⁄2-in
[38.1-mm] OD R-25P valves.
A multi-ply MONEL® bellows provides the force necessary to
maintain the BKR-5 and R-25P valves in the normally closed
position, while the BKF-12 valve uses an atmospheric-pressure-
charged, multi-ply MONEL bellows and an INCONEL® spring.
All the valves contain integral reverse-flow check valves and
crossover seats. The 1-in valves also have floating seats.
Port sizes
1-in OD valves are available in 1⁄8-, 3⁄16-, and 1⁄4-in [3.2-, 4.8-, and
6.4-mm] port sizes. 11⁄2-in OD valves are available in 1⁄8-, 3⁄16-, 1⁄4-,
5
⁄16-, and 3⁄8-in [3.2-, 4.8-, 6.4-, 8.0, and 9.5-mm] port sizes.
Operation
Production fluid enters the gas lift valve and acts on the effective
bellows area. The production pressure necessary to compress
the bellows of the BKR-5 and R-25P valves is determined by
precharged nitrogen pressure. The force necessary to overcome
the INCONEL spring in the BKF-12 valve is provided by the
production and gas pressure times the effective bellows area.
As production pressure overcomes the precharged nitrogen
pressure in the bellows or the preset spring force, the bellows
compresses and lifts the stem tip off the seat. Injection gas
then flows through the seat, past the reverse-flow check valve,
and into the production conduit.
BKF-12 gas lift valve.
Production-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves
Engineering Data for Production-Pressure-Operated Gas Lift Valves
Valve Type Nominal OD, in [mm] Latch Running Tool Pulling Tool Mandrel Series
BKR-5 1.000 [25.4] Integral bottom GA-2 JDC† KBM, KBMM, KBMG, KBG
BKF-12 1.000 [25.4] BK series JK JDC KBM, KBMM, KBMG, KBG
R-25P 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
R-25P 1.500 [38.1] RK RK-1 JDS MMM, MMG, MMRG
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Pilot-Operated Gas Lift Valves
Slickline-retrievable valves for intermittent tubing flow production
APPLICATIONS Each Camco systems pilot-operated gas lift valve consists of a pilot section and
■ Intermittent tubing flow production a power section. A specially manufactured, nitrogen-charged, multi-ply MONEL®
bellows provides the force necessary to maintain the pilot section in the normally
BENEFITS
closed position, while the power section uses an INCONEL® spring for the purpose.
■ Increases efficiency
1-in [25.4-mm] OD PK-1 valves and 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD RP-6 valves are available.
■ Enables uniform bellows operation The valves feature integral reverse-flow check valves and floating seats.
FEATURES Flow areas
■ Small spread between the opening and clos- The power section of the PK-1 valve has a flow area equivalent to a 3⁄8-in [9.5-mm]
ing casing pressures port. Port sizes for the pilot section are available in 1⁄16-in [1.6-mm] increments from
■ Large flow-area for high-volume gas injec- 1
⁄8 to 5⁄16 in [3.2 to 7.9 mm].
tion applications
The power section of the RP-6 valve has a flow area equivalent to a 9⁄16-in [14.3-mm]
■ Premium materials suitable for various envi- port. Port sizes for the pilot section are available in 1⁄16-in increments from
ronments 1
⁄4 to 1⁄2 in [6.4 to 12.7 mm].
■ Floating seats for versatile application and
economical replacement Operation
The power section of the valve is either fully open or fully closed, as determined by
■ Field-proven Camco* gas lift and subsurface
the pilot section. Injection gas enters the pilot section of the valve and acts on the
safety systems bellows in the
effective bellows area. As injection pressure overcomes the precharged nitrogen
pilot section
pressure in the bellows, the bellows is compressed and lifts the stem tip off the seat.
■ Reverse-flow check valves to prevent back-
flow into the tubing annulus Injection gas then flows down past the seat and eventually overcomes the preset
spring force of the power section. As the power section opens, a high volume of
injection gas flows through the valve, past the reverse-flow check valve into the
production tubing.

Engineering Data for Pilot-Operated Valves

Valve Nominal OD, Latch Running Pulling Mandrel Series
Type in [mm] Tool Tool
Integral KBM, KBMM,
PK-1 1.000 [25.4] GA-2 JDC†
bottom KBMG, KBG
RP-6 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
RP-6 1.500 [38.1] RK RK-1 JDS MMM, MMG, MMRG
†Use core extension with this pulling tool for integral bottom latch valves.

PK-1 gas lift valve.

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Single-Point Injection Orifice Gas Lift Valves
Retrievable valves for continuous tubing flow production
APPLICATIONS An integral choke controls the flow of gas that passes through the nomally
■ Continuous tubing flow production open Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems’ single-point injection
orifice gas lift valve into the production tubing. This reliable line of valves
BENEFITS
comprises the 1-in [25.4-mm] OD DKO-2, BKO-3, and OM-21R valves and the
■ Operates reliably
11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD RDO-20, O-21R, and O2-30-R valves. O2-30-R valves have
■ Enables highly efficient and dual reverse-flow check valves. DKO-2 valves have nonfloating, replaceable
economical performance chokes, while the others have floating chokes. All the valves contain integral
reverse-flow check valves.
FEATURES
■ Field-proven design Port sizes
■ Integral reverse-flow check valves Port sizes for these valves are available in 1⁄16-in [1.6-mm] increments.
and replaceable floating and ■ 1-in OD valves:
nonfloating seats – DKO-2 valve ports are available from 1⁄8 to 3⁄8 in [3.2 to 9.5 mm]
– BKO-3 valve ports are available from 1⁄8 to 5⁄16 in [3.2 to 7.9 mm]
– OM-21R valve ports are available from 1⁄8 to 7⁄16 in [3.2 to 11.1 mm].
■ 11⁄2-in OD valves:
– RDO-20 valve ports are available from 1⁄8 to 1⁄2 in [3.2 to 12.7 mm].
– O-21R valve ports are available from 1⁄8 to 44⁄64 in [3.2 to 17.4 mm]
– 02-30R valve ports are available from 1⁄8 to 5⁄8 in [3.2 to 15.9 mm].

Operation
Injection gas enters the valve through the external ports between the valve
packing seats and travels through the choke, past the reverse- flow check
valve, and into the production tubing.

Engineering Data for Single-Point Injection Orifice Gas Lift Valves

Valve Type Nominal OD, Latch Running Pulling Mandrel Series
in [mm] Tool Tool
Integral KBM, KBMM,
DKO-2 1.000 [25.4] GA-2 JDC†
bottom KBMG, KBG
KBM, KBMM,
BKO-3 1.000 [25.4] BK series JK JDC
KBMG, KBG
KBM, KBMM,
OM-21R 1.000 [25.4] BK series JK JDC
KBMG, KBG
RDO-20 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
MMM, MMG,
RDO-20 1.500 [38.1] RK RK-1 JDS
MMRG
O-21R 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
MMM, MMG,
O-21R 1.500 [38.1] RK RK-1 JDS
MMRG
BKO-3 orifice valve.
02-30R 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
MMM, MMG,
02-30R 1.500 [38.1] RK RK-1 JDS
MMRG
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Dummy Valves
For Camco gas lift and subsurface safety systems
APPLICATIONS Retrievable dummy valves for Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety
■ Mandrel strings without gas lift valves systems have two sets of packing that straddle and pack off the casing
or side-pocket accessories ports in the side-pocket mandrel. This line of valves comprises the 1-in
[25.4-mm] OD E and DK-1 valves and the 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD RD valve.
BENEFITS
■ Operates reliably Operation
Communication between the tubing and the casing is positively sealed
FEATURES
off until the dummy valve is retrieved from the side pocket mandrel using
■ Premium materials
standard slickline methods.
■ Precision manufacturing
Engineering Data for Camco Dummy Valves
Valve Nominal OD, Latch Running Pulling Mandrel
Type in [mm] Tool Tool Series
KBM, KBMM,
E 1.000 [25.4] BK series JK JDC
KBMG, KBG
Integral KBM, KBMM,
DK-1 1.000 [25.4] GA-2 JDC†
bottom KBMG, KBG
RD 1.500 [38.1] RA JC-3 JDC MMA
MMM, MMG,
RD 1.500 [38.1] RK RK-1 JDS
MMRG
†Use core extension with this pulling tool for integral bottom latch valves.

DK-1 dummy valve. RD dummy valve.

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PerfLift
Perforated-zone gas lift system
APPLICATIONS
■ Gas-lifting wells along the entire perforated
interval below a production packer
■ Liquid-loaded gas and coalbed
methane wells
■ Gas-lifted oil wells
BENEFITS
■ Improves system efficiency compared with
traditional lifting methods
■ Lowers initial investment in new wells for
accelerated payout and improved net pres-
ent value
■ Reduces operating costs
■ Increases production
■ Enables chemical and fluid treatments
across the perforations
FEATURES
■ Field-proven Camco* gas
lift and subsurface safety systems
■ Innovative completion design
■ Reliable ported or dual-bore
production packer
■ Real-time downhole monitoring with the
Phoenix* artificial lift monitoring systems
gauge
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The PerfLift* perforated-zone gas lift system
is a cost-effective artificial lift system for
low-rate gas-lifted oil and liquid-loaded gas
wells. The system incorporates field-proven
Camco systems in an innovative completion
architecture that enables gas lift across long
completion intervals below a production packer.
Reduce the cost and complexity of
liquid removal
Most methods of liquid removal require costly
intervention using a traditional workover rig or
coiled tubing unit. The PerfLift system, however,
is permanently installed when the completion is
run, so there is no need for a service rig to install
a system after the well is already producing.
The PerfLift gas lift system is ready for service
whenever it is needed, or in cases where liquid
loading is an ongoing problem, it can be used
continuously to maximize production.
Optimize operations with a
simple system
The PerfLift system employs a series of Camco
systems products in tubing strings above and
below a ported or dual-bore production packer.
Conventional or side pocket gas lift mandrels
are installed in the upper tubing string. Internal-
mount gas lift mandrels and valves are sized
and installed on the lower tubing string across
the perforated zone. During system operation,
gas is injected down the upper tubing-string
annulus and into the lower tubing string through
the packer to lift the fluid column across the
perforated zone. Liquids then travel to the
surface through the production string.
Monitor lift conditions in real time
The Phoenix system can be installed with the
PerfLift system to monitor liquid encroachment
and differential pressure in the wellbore at the
deepest point of gas injection. The gauge is
placed immediately above the lower-most gas lift
mandrel to provide real-time information that can
be used to optimize production.
The PerfLift system is the only gas lift system with
the proven capability to lift below the packer to the
perforated depth of the well.
PerfLift
In the adjacent table are some early examples of Production Increases Using the PerfLift System
cost-effective production increases delivered by Well 1, Texas Well 2, Texas Well 3, Oklahoma Well 4, Wyoming
the PerfLift perforated-zone Gas, Mcf/d
gas lift system. Before 110 43 45 146
After 273 225 110 367
Oil, bbl/d
Before 0 0 2 0
After 0 1.5 40 0
Water, bbl/d
Before 60 40 15 79
After 159 74 20 159
Perforated interval, 2,373 [723.3] 964 [293.8] 2,255 [687.3] 1,002 305.4]
ft [m]
Casing, in 51⁄2 41⁄2 41⁄2 7
Upper tubing, in 23⁄8 23⁄8 23⁄8 27⁄8

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Conventional Gas Lift Valves
Economical options for land wells
APPLICATIONS
■ Tubing or annulus flow in shallow,
low-productivity land wells
■ Continuous- and intermittent-flow
gas lift production
■ Single or dual string installations
BENEFITS
■ Reduces capex in wells with predictable
production and reservoir characteristics
■ Maximizes run life and uniformity
of production at designed
production conditions
FEATURES
■ Field-proven design and operation
■ Optional robust reverse flow check valve
to prevent production fluid backflow
■ Wide range of valve options to suit
different well types and operational
characteristics
■ Floating seats to improve sealing
capabilities and facilitate redress
■ Corrosion-resistant premium material
options to suit diverse applications
■ Robust bellows construction, hermetically
sealed for reliable performance
■ Bellows fluid dampening to prevent
vibration and destructive chatter
during operation
■ Bellows fluid lock system to prevent
bellows element from overpressurizing
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Conventional gas lift valves are attached to the
tubing, making them an economical option for
shallow land wells, wells with small tubulars,
and wells in which reservoir and production
characteristics are predictable.
Conventional gas lift equipment includes
injection-pressure-operated (IPO) and
production-pressure-operated (PPO) gas lift
valves and pilot-operated and single-point-
injection gas lift orifice valves. Schlumberger
also provides conventional waterflood flow
regulator valves and mandrels for single- or
dual-string installations.
Conventional gas lift valves are manufactured
in a variety of port sizes to suit a wide range
of gas injection volumes and flow rates. Most
Available in a variety of sizes, valve options, and
of the gas lift valves feature floating valve seats, materials, conventional gas lift valves reduce capex
which facilitate seat changeouts to make valve with high reliability in wells with predictable,
repairs easier and more economical and improve uniform production.
sealing reliability compared with conventional
valve seats.
Material options
Conventional gas lift valves are manufactured from stainless steel or MONEL® and constructed for
low-cost redress and repair. Tungsten carbide is used for valve trim, with the corresponding seats
either hard (tungsten carbide) or soft (MONEL).
Nitrogen-charged gas lift valve bellows
Most unloading gas lift valves are charged with nitrogen. A nitrogen-charged bellows assembly
holds the valves closed; injection gas pressure and production pressure entering the valves provides
the force necessary to open them. Bellows pressure integrity is essential for reliable long-term
performance and is best achieved through design and manufacture of a hermetically sealed unit with
no elastomeric joints. A unique silicone fluid dampening system prevents destructive vibration and
chatter during operation and forms a hydraulic lock to prevent the bellows element from excessive
pressurizing.
Commitment to excellence and innovation
For more than 70 years, Schlumberger has used its experience, knowledge, and commitment to
innovation, research, and quality performance to offer high-quality, technologically advanced
products. Schlumberger continues that commitment with conventional gas lift valves that bring the
quality and the flexibility to choose dependable, innovative, and efficient equipment for a wide range
of production and well control needs.
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Conventional Reverse-Flow Check Valves
Velocity check valves used for gas lift services
APPLICATIONS Conventional reverse-flow check valves are velocity
■ Gas lift service check valves used with conventional Camco* gas lift
■ Used with conventional gas lift valves and subsurface safety systems that do not have integral
reverse-flow check valves. These check valves protect the
BENEFITS casing from backflow through valves that are below the
■ Protects casing from backflow with valves working valve and allow the application of pressure to
below the working valve the tubing for circulation or acidizing. Reverse-flow check
■ Prevents commingled production in dual gas valves also prevent the commingling of production fluids
lift installations in dual gas lift installations.

FEATURES This line of valves includes the 1-in [25.4-mm] OD BF

■ Rated to 10,000-psi [68,950-kpa] and B-1 valves and the 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD CF and J-20
differential pressure valves. These valves each have an elastomeric soft seat
■ Ability to be converted from velocity check and a stainless steel hard seat. The initial seal is between BF and B-1 valves (left to right).
to positive-check valves the stainless steel check dart and the soft seat. These
check valves can withstand 10,000-psi differential pres-
sure and can be converted from velocity check valves to
positive check valves by adding a spring.

Flow area
The flow area for the 1-in OD BF and B-1 valves is equiva-
lent to a 5⁄16-in [7.9-mm] port.

The flow area for the 11⁄2-in OD valves is equivalent to a

1⁄2-in [12.7-mm] port for CF valves and a 9⁄16-in [14.3-mm]

port for J-20 valves.

Operation
Reverse-flow check valves require flow to close.
As the differential pressure across the check dart of the
valve increases, the dart contacts the soft seat and then
the hard seat to form a seal and close the check valve.
CF and J-20 valves (left to right).

Engineering Data for Conventional Reverse-Flow Check Valves

Type† OD, in [mm] Equivalent Port Size, in [mm] Connecting Thread, in - TPI
BF 1.000 [25.4] 0.313 [7.9] 0.500 - 14 NPT
BP-1 1.000 [25.4] 0.313 [7.9] 0.500 - 14 NPT
CF 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 [12.7] 0.500 - 14 NPT
J-20 1.500 [38.1] 0.563 [14.3] 0.500 - 14 NPT
†Optional spring is available.

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Conventional Injection-Pressure-Operated Valves
Gas lift valves for continuous or intermittent tubing flow
APPLICATIONS As part of Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems,
■ Gas lift service conventional injection-pressure-operated gas lift valves
■ Continuous or intermittent tubing flow are normally used for injection-pressure-operated gas lift
production with continuous or intermittent tubing flow. A
ADVANTAGES nitrogen-charged, multi-ply MONEL® bellows provides
■ Capable of operating with production or the force necessary to maintain these valves in a normally
injection pressure closed position.
■ Integral reverse-flow check valves or floating
This line of valves includes 5⁄8-in [15.9-mm] OD J-50 valves,
valve seat design
1-in [25.4-mm] OD J-40 valves, and 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD J-20
valves. The J-50 valves have an integral reverse-flow check
valve while the J-40 and J-20 valves have floating valve seats.
The J-40 and J-20 valves operate with either production
or injection pressure. When used with the appropriate
conventional mandrel and reverse-flow check valve, the
J-40 and J-20 series valves can be used for either tubing or
annular flow.

Port sizes
The port sizes available for the 5⁄8-in OD J-50 valves are 1⁄8, 5⁄32, 13⁄64,
and 1⁄4 in [3.2, 3.9, 5.1, and 6.4 mm].

Port sizes are available for the 1-in OD J-40 valves in 1⁄16-in [1.6-
mm] increments from 1⁄8 to 3⁄8 in [3.2 to 9.5 mm].

Port sizes are available for the 11⁄2-in OD J-20 valves in 1⁄16-in
increments from 3⁄16 to 1⁄2 in [4.8 to 12.7 mm].

Operation
In injection-pressure-operated gas lift applications, injection
gas enters the valve and acts on the effective bellows area. As
injection pressure overcomes the precharged nitrogen pressure
in the bellows, the bellows is compressed and lifts the stem tip
off the seat. Injection gas then flows through the seat, past the
reverse-flow check valve, and into the production conduit.

J-40 valve.

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Conventional Injection-Pressure-Operated Valves
Engineering Data for Conventional Injection-Pressure-Operated Valves
Type OD, in [mm] Connecting Thread, in - TPI Reverse-Flow Check Valve Mandrel
J-50 0.625 [15.9] 0.250 - 18 NPT Integral †

J-40 1.000 [25.4] 0.500 - 14 NPT BF, B-1 B, B deflector lug, BR deflector lug
J-20 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 - 14 NPT CF, J-20 C Series
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Conventional Production-Pressure-
Operated Valves
Gas lift valves for continuous or intermittent tubing flow production
APPLICATIONS Part of Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems, conventional
■ Gas lift service production-pressure-operated gas lift valves are normally used for
■ Continuous or intermittent tubing flow production-pressure-operated gas lift production in either continuous
or intermittent tubing flow applications. A nitrogen-charged, multi-ply
ADVANTAGES MONEL® bellows provides the force necessary to maintain the valves
■ Capable of operating with production in a normally closed position.
or injection pressure
This line of valves includes 5⁄8-in [15.9-mm] OD JR-50, 1-in [25.4-mm] OD
■ Integral reverse-flow check valves
JR-40, and 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD JR-20 valves. The JR-50, JR-40, and JR-20
or floating valve seat design
valves have crossover seats that allow production pressure to act on the
bellows. JR-50 valves have an integral reverse-flow check valve. When
used with the appropriate conventional mandrel and reverse-flow check
valve, JR-40 and JR-20 valves can be operated by either production or
injection pressure and used for either tubing or annular flow.

Port sizes
The port size available for the 5⁄8-in OD JR-50 valves is 3⁄32 in [2.3 mm].

The port sizes available for the 1-in JR-40 OD valves are 1⁄8 and 3⁄16 in
[3.2 and 4.8 mm].

The port sizes available for the 11⁄2-in OD JR-20 valves are 1⁄8, 3⁄16,
and 1⁄4 in [3.2, 4.8, and 6.4 mm].

Operation
In production-pressure-operated gas lift applications, production fluid
enters the valve and acts on the effective bellows area. The production
pressure necessary to compress the bellows of JR-50, JR-40, and JR-20
valves is controlled by precharged nitrogen pressure. As production
pressure overcomes the precharged nitrogen pressure in the bellows or the
preset spring force, the bellows is compressed and lifts the stem tip off the
seat. Injection gas then flows through the seat, past the reverse-flow check
valve, and into the production conduit.

Engineering Data for Conventional Production-Pressure-Operated Valves JR-40 (left) and

Connecting Reverse-Flow JR-20 (right) valves.
Type OD, in [mm] Mandrel
Thread, in [mm] Check Valve
JR-50 0.625 [15.9] 0.250 - 18 NPT Integral †

B, B deflector lug,
JR-40 1.000 [25.4] 0.500 - 14 NPT BF, B-1
BR deflector lug
JR-20 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 - 14 NPT CF, J-20 C Series
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Conventional Pilot-Operated Valves
Gas lift valves for intermittent tubing flow production
APPLICATIONS Camco* gas lift and subsurface safety systems include conventional pilot-operated
■ Gas lift service gas lift valves used for intermittent tubing flow production. Each pilot-operated
■ Intermittent tubing flow production valve consists of a pilot section and a power section.
A nitrogen-charged, multi-ply MONEL bellows provides the force necessary to
ADVANTAGES maintain the pilot section in a normally closed position, and an INCONEL spring
■ Nitrogen-charged, multi-ply provides the force necessary to maintain the power section in a normally closed
MONEL® bellows to maintain the position. This line of valves includes the 1-in [25.4-mm] OD BP-2 valves and the
pilot section 11⁄2-in [38.1-mm] OD CP-2 valves. Both of these valves have floating valve seats.
■ INCONEL® spring to maintain the
Flow areas and port sizes
power section
The power section of the 1-in OD BP-2 valves has a flow area equivalent to a
■ Floating valve seats 3⁄8-in [9.5-mm] port. The port sizes for the BP-2 pilot section are available in
1⁄16-in [1.6-mm] increments from 3⁄16 to 3⁄8 in [4.8 to 9.5 mm].

The power section of the 11⁄2-in OD CP-2 valves has a flow area equivalent to a
9⁄16-in [14.3-mm] port. The port sizes for the CP-2 pilot section are available in
1⁄16-in increments from 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in [6.4 to 12.7 mm].

Operation
Injection gas enters the valve pilot section and acts on the effective bellows area.
As injection pressure overcomes the precharged nitrogen pressure in the bellows,
the bellows is compressed and lifts the stem tip off the seat to open the pilot
section. Injection gas then flows through the valve until it overcomes the
preset spring force of the power section. As the power section opens, injection
gas flows through the valve, past the reverse-flow check valve, and into the
production conduit.

Engineering Data for Conventional Pilot-Operated Valves

Type OD, in [mm] Connecting Thread, Reverse-Flow Mandrel
in - TPI Check Valve
BP-2 1.000 [25.4] 0.500 - 14 NPT B-1 B, B deflector lug
CP-2 1.500 [38.1] 0.500 - 14 NPT J-20 C, C deflector lug

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 Sucker Rod Pumping

Advanced sucker rod pumping performance Pumping units

Our rod lift team offers expertise and equipment tailored for low-flow
wells. Through technology, innovation, a system engineering approach,
and leadership in automation, our rod lift team offers a range of equipment,
including pumping units, downhole and surface equipment, spare parts,
and reconditioned pumping units.
■■ Maximize production with beam-balanced, low-profile, improved-
geometry, and conventional pumping units.
Rods and downhole equipment
■■ Improve production reliability downhole with sucker rods, polished rods,
coiled tubing, downhole pumps, and gas separators.

Wellhead and surface equipment

■■ Reduce downtime with comprehensive lift packages that include all the
surface equipment used to hang the sucker rodstring and downhole
pump and to hook up the well to the flowline.

Concrete bases
■■ Stabilize equipment with portable concrete for various applications.

Prime movers
■■ Optimize energy consumption through a large selection of electric motor
and gas engine prime movers.

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Conventional Pumping Unit
Long service life with reduced operating costs
APPLICATIONS Conventional crank-balanced pumping units provide reliable, cost-effective performance at a
■ All wells that can deploy sucker competitive price. With more than 14,000 units currently pumping throughout North America,
rod pumping these units consistently exceed the expectations of producers.
■ Wells with deviations and high rod friction Manufactured to API standards, these units deliver high reliability and quiet operations. These
■ Unconventional shale reservoirs pumping units have high-capacity saddle bearings, large self-centering drive bearings, and large
lubrication reservoirs, providing reliable performance for the long term. These conventional-geometry
■ Conventional oil wells
units are stocked in API sizes 80 to 1280.
BENEFITS
■ Provides easy installation and maintenance Main Specifications
■ Offers long service life of over 25 years Specifications Basic Parameters Gear Reducer Balance
with proper maintenance Assembly
■ Lowers year over year operational cost Model Rated Stroke Rated Reducer Oil Storage Lubricant Weight of
Polished Rod Length, Torque, Gear Quantity, Cranks, lbf
Capacity, lbf in in.lbf Ratio galUS
FEATURES
■ High-load, easily serviced center bearing C80D-119-64 11,900 64 80,000 31.747 16 827
based on proven railway bearing design C114D-173-64 17,300 64 114,000 28.395 25 ISO VG 150 winter 1,655
C228D-173-120 17,300 120 228,000 28.91 43 ISO VG 220 summer 3,106
■ Dual-axis hinge pin style equalizer
C456D-365-144 36,500 144 456,000 28.84 110 4,699
bearing for long life and reduced stress
C456D-305-168 30,500 168 456,000 28.84 110 4,699
in assembly
C640D-305-144 30,500 144 640,000 29.32 106 4,699
■ High-capacity gear reducer designed far C640D-427-144 42,700 144 640,000 29.32 106 4,699
beyond API requirements
C640D-365-168 36,500 168 640,000 29.32 106 4,699
■ Large low-speed shaft for long life and C640D-365-192 36,500 192 640,000 29.32 106 4,699
increased counterbalance support C912D-365-168 36,500 168 912,000 28.79 180 4,699
■ Field-serviceable gear reducer design with C912D-365-192 36,500 192 912,000 28.79 180 4,699
bolt-on cranks C912D-427-192 42,700 192 912,000 28.79 180 4,699
■ Fully enclosed horsehead for C1280D-365-192 36,500 192 1,280,000 28.672 185 4,699
ISO VG 150 winter
maximum strength C1280D-427-192 42,700 192 1,280,000 28.672 185 4,699
ISO VG 220 summer
C1280D-365-240 36,500 240 1,280,000 28.672 185 5,971

Counterbalance Data
Specifications
Model Structural Unbalance, Cranks Effective Counterbalance Max. ECB,
lbf (ECB) Cranks Only, lbf lbf
C80D-119-64 60 GRC180 1,399 5,454
C114D-173-64 500 GRC170 4,104 13,780
C228D-173-120 50 GRC130 5,217 18,394
C456D-365-144 –365 GRC120 7,037 40,912
C456D-305-168 –1,400 GRC120 4,944 33,977
C640D-305-144 –285 GRC120 7,139 26,282
C640D-427-144 –365 GRC120 7,037 40,912
C640D-365-168 –1,400 GRC120 4,944 33,977
C640D-365-192 –1,900 GRC120A 3,795 29,623
C912D-365-168 –1,400 GRC120 4,944 33,977
C912D-365-192 –1,900 GRC120A 3,795 29,623
C912D-427-192 –2,070 GRC120C 3,629 29.457
C1280D-365-192
–2,070 GRC120D 3,629 29,457
C1280D-427-192
C1280D-365-240 –2,900 GRC140 3,430 26,852

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Dimensional Data†, in
Model A B C E F H I J L M N R T W X AA BB
C80D-119-64 63.98 84.06 125.98 122.05 167.32 191.02 13.39 50.00 40.55 47.24 9.61 51.18 21.65 27.56 55.91 22.48 33.46
C114D-173-64 84.06 84.06 165.94 161.81 273.62 232.48 26.77 68.11 64.57 81.89 15.59 52.95 25.59 35.43 71.30 52.48 94.29
C228D-173-120 111.02 155.00 231.97 206.14 267.17 348.74 27.95 95.00 73.23 70.08 19.69 114.88 33.46 37.01 83.31 40.98 54.33
C456D-365-144 120.00 180.00 261.97 239.84 297.32 399.76 29.33 109.84 77.56 81.89 23.62 132.36 39.37 46.85 104.02 50.75 63.94
C456D-305-168 120.00 210.04 261.97 239.84 297.32 421.65 29.92 109.84 52.76 81.89 23.62 162.40 39.37 46.85 104.02 50.75 63.94
C640D-305-144 120.00 180.00 260.00 242.20 299.69 399.76 28.94 109.84 75.00 81.89 23.62 132.36 41.34 46.85 102.40 50.75 64.33
C640D-427-144 120.00 180.00 261.97 242.20 299.69 399.76 29.33 109.84 77.56 81.89 23.62 132.36 41.34 46.85 102.40 50.75 64.33
C640D-365-168 120.00 210.04 261.97 242.20 299.69 421.65 29.92 109.84 52.76 81.89 23.62 162.40 41.34 46.85 102.40 50.75 64.33
C640D-365-192 120.00 210.04 286.02 265.23 322.72 458.74 28.15 109.84 56.69 81.89 23.62 139.37 41.34 46.85 102.40 50.75 64.33
C912D-365-168 120.00 210.04 261.97 250.16 307.64 421.65 29.92 109.84 52.76 81.89 23.62 162.40 48.43 46.85 106.38 50.75 65.20
C912D-365-192 120.00 210.04 286.02 273.19 330.67 458.74 28.15 109.84 56.69 81.89 23.62 139.37 48.43 46.85 106.38 50.75 65.20
C912D-427-192 120.00 210.04 286.02 273.39 330.87 458.74 28.35 109.84 55.12 81.89 23.62 139.37 48.43 46.85 106.38 50.75 65.20
C1280D-365-192 120.00 210.04 286.02 279.88 337.36 458.74 28.35 109.84 55.12 86.61 23.62 139.17 56.69 50.00 119.29 63.43 50.75
C1280D-427-192 120.00 210.04 286.02 279.88 337.36 458.74 28.35 109.84 55.12 86.61 23.62 139.17 56.69 50.00 119.29 63.43 50.75
C1280D-365-240 127.56 228.35 331.89 287.44 344.92 533.86 29.33 118.11 55.70 86.61 23.62 157.48 56.69 50.00 119.29 59.02 63.43
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TorqMax
Enhanced-geometry pumping unit
APPLICATIONS
■ High-load wells that benefit from a fast
downstroke with a slower upstroke
■ Unconventional shale reservoirs
■ Oil wells with large variations
in production
■ Automation applications
■ Conventional oil wells
BENEFITS
■ Delivers easy installation and maintenance
■ Provides long service life of over 25 years
with proper maintenance
■ Lowers year-over-year operational cost
■ Enables downsizing the unit and prime mover
compared to conventional units, saving cost
initially and in day-to-day operations
The TorqMax* enhanced-geometry pumping unit is an alternative to conventional pumping units. For
certain rod pump applications, the TorqMax pumping unit can help reduce torque and lower prime
mover horsepower requirements, thus reducing lifting costs.
The primary differences between TorqMax pumping units and conventional units are:
■ The structure of the TorqMax pumping unit is shifted forward from the gear reducer toward the
wellhead, whereas the center of the equalizer bearing shaft sits directly over the center of the
slow-speed shaft of the gear reducer on conventional pumping units.
■ The crankpin holes are placed at an
offset angle on the crank arm of the
TorqMax pumping unit but run parallel to
the crank arm on a conventional unit.
■ The TorqMax pumping unit must always
rotate clockwise to maximize effects,
while a conventional unit can run in
either direction of rotation.

FEATURES
■ Advanced geometry creating a larger
allowable load range and more
efficient operation
■ Phased crank design with more
torque available for the upstroke
■ High-load, easily serviced center bearing
based on proven railway bearing design
■ Dual-axis hinge pin style equalizer
bearing for long life and reduced stress
in assembly
■ High-capacity gear reducer designed
far beyond API requirements
■ Large, low-speed shaft for long life Main Specifications
and increased counterbalance support Specifications Basic Parameters Gear Reducer
■ Field-serviceable gear reducer design Model Rated Stroke Rated Reducer Oil Storage Lubricant
with bolt-on cranks Polished Rod Length, Torque, Gear Quantity,
Capacity, lbf in in.lbf Ratio galUS
■ Fully enclosed horsehead for TM456D-365-120 36,500 120 456,000 28.84 110
maximum strength TM456D-305-144 30,500 144 456,000 28.84 110 ISO VG 150 winter
TM640-365-144 36,500 144 640,000 29.32 106 ISO VG 200 summer
TM640-427-144 42,700 144 640,000 29.32 106
TM640D-365-168 36,500 168 640,000 29.32 106
TM640-427-168 42,700 168 640,000 29.32 106 ISO VG 150 winter
TM912D-365-168 36,500 168 912,000 28.79 180 ISO VG 200 summer
TM912-427-168 42,700 168 912,000 28.79 180
TM912-427-192 42,700 192 912,000 28.79 180 ISO VG 150 winter
TM1280-427-192 42,700 192 1,280,000 28.672 185 ISO VG 200 summer
Pumping units can be manufactured with T base and low or high prime as well as with wide base and low prime.

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Counterbalance Data
Model
TM456D-365-120 TM456D-305-144 TM640D-365-144 TM640D-365-168 TM640D-427-168 TM912D-427-192 TM1280D-427-192
TM640D-427-144 TM912D-365-168 TM912D-427-168
Structural unbalance, lbf 590 –500 230 –900 –940 –2,610 –2,510
Cranks GRC150 GRC150 GRC160 GRC160 GRC160 GRC160 GRC160
Effective counterbalance 9,679 7,090 10,302 7,745 7,705 4,962 5,062
(ECB) cranks only, lbf
Max. ECB, lbf 30,020 24,076 35,702 29,544 29,504 24,056 24,516

Dimensional Data, in
Model A B C E F H I J L M N R T W X AA BB
TM456D-365-120 141.93 144.49 237.99 255.75 313.15 309.21 27.36 95.08 81.10 81.89 23.62 102.95 39.37 46.85 104.02 35.79 63.94
TM456D-305-144 141.93 173.03 237.99 255.75 313.15 321.46 26.77 95.08 57.87 81.89 23.62 131.50 39.37 46.85 104.02 35.79 63.94
TM640D-365-144 118.11 171.65 274.00 287.17 344.65 357.44 26.57 109.84 94.09 81.89 23.62 122.05 41.34 46.85 101.14 50.75 64.33
TM640D-427-144 118.11 171.65 274.00 287.17 344.65 357.44 26.57 109.84 94.09 81.89 23.62 122.05 41.34 46.85 101.14 50.75 64.33
TM640D-365-168 118.11 200.00 274.00 287.17 344.65 368.70 27.17 109.84 69.68 81.89 23.62 150.39 41.34 46.85 101.14 50.75 64.33
TM640D-427-168 118.11 200.00 274.00 287.17 344.65 368.70 27.17 109.84 69.68 81.89 23.62 150.39 41.34 46.85 101.14 50.75 64.33
TM912D-365-168 118.11 200.00 274.00 295.12 352.60 368.70 27.17 109.84 69.68 81.89 23.62 150.39 48.43 46.85 105.12 50.75 65.20
TM912D-427-168 118.11 200.00 274.00 295.12 352.60 368.70 27.17 109.84 69.68 81.89 23.62 150.39 48.43 46.85 105.12 50.75 65.20
8
TM912D-427-192 118.11
7
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Curved Beam Pumping Unit
Enhanced geometry pumping unit
APPLICATIONS
■ High-load wells that benefit from variable
counter balance
■ Wells that benefit from a faster
downstroke and slower upstroke
■ Unconventional shale wells
■ Oil wells with large variations
in production
■ Conventional oil wells
BENEFITS
■ Simplifies installation
■ Reduces maintenance with long service
life of over 25 years
■ Minimizes year-over-year operational cost
■ Decreases initial cost and day-to-day
operation costs with ability to downsize
the unit and prime mover
The curved beam pumping unit
is engineered with a combination of crank-
and beam-based counterbalance weights
to provide a dynamic structural imbalance.
This superior combination of counterbalances
results in a considerable reduction in operation
energy requirements and net torque curve.
The curved beam pumping unit uses
two counterweights instead of one: the
conventional crank weight and an adjustable
beam weight positioned at the end of an
engineered curved walking beam, which allows
the counterweights to benefit the gearbox torque
when it’s needed most.
At the beginning of the upstroke, when
the horsehead is down, the motor and the
counterweight have to do most of the work
to bring the rods and fluid up.
With the curved beam pumping unit, the curved
walking beam places the beam weight at the
furthest distance from the samson post to
provide maximum leverage, helping the crank
weight and the motor to bring the horsehead
back up.
At the end of the upstroke, when the
horsehead is up, the motor and conventional
weight do the least amount of work. The weight
of the rodstring takes the horsehead back down.
Conventional pumping units use the weight of
the rodstring to pull the crank weight back up,
which usually results in negative torque on the
motor. With the curved beam pumping unit, the
beam weight is at a minimum distance from the
samson post, resulting in less leverage to resist
the horsehead’s fall.

FEATURES
Size Structure Stroke, Gear Set Structural Weight, Bottom Effective
■ Advanced geometry creating a larger in Box Ratio Back, in Unbalance with No lbf of Stroke, Counterbalance,
allowable load range and more Tail Weights, lbf in lbf
efficient operation 80 119 64 (54) (42) 30.12 52 375 17,070 52 7,000
■ Curved walking beam providing maximum 114 143 74 (64) (54) 30.52 51.5 300 25,300 54 8,000
counterbalance effect when it is needed 160 173 86 (74) (64) 31.71 52 –225 30,800 54 10,300
and minimum when it is not needed 228 173 100 (86) (74) 31.62 76 450 38,750 75 10,700
■ High-capacity gear reducer designed 228 213 100 (86) (74) 31.62 75 450 42,000 55 11,500
far beyond API requirements 320 256 120 (100) (86) 30.87 74 200 49,700 48 14,300
320 256 144 (120) (100) 32.47 98 200 52,600 52 14,300
■ Large, low-speed shaft for long life
456 256 144 (120) (100) 31.5 98 200 52,600 52 14,300
and increased counterbalance support
456 305 168 (144) (120) 31.5 121.5 211 67,100 68 15,300
■ Field-serviceable gear reducer design with 640 305 168 (144) (120) 31.3 121.5 211 71,000 74 16,400
bolt-on cranks
640 365 192 (168) (144) 31.3 147 211 74,270 46 18,800
912 365 192 (168) (144) 31.05 147 579 81,800 46 18,000
912 427 168 (144) (120) 31.05 121.5 211 81,000 57 23,100
1,280 427 192 (168) (144) 30.47 147 410 90,000 52 23,100
1,280 427 216 (192) (168) 30.47 166 –516 92,000 52 23,100

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Curved Beam Pumping Unit Geometry Dimensions

Straight Beam
Unit Type A, in C, in I, in P, in H, in G, in O, ° K, in R1, in R2, in R3, in R, in
C 80-119-64 84.06 62.2 62.99 85.04 143.7 58.66 12.4 17.72 23.03 56
C 114-143-74 82.68 66.14 70.08 114.76 181.1 66.93 18.7 23.62 28.54 65
C 160-173-86 94.49 73.23 73.23 102.76 169.29 66.93 20.87 25.98 31.1 65
CW 228-173-100 118.11 73.23 77.95 126.77 200.79 74.8 30 95 19.69 24.8 29.53 73
CW 228-213-100 118.11 94.49 77.95 134.65 208.66 74.8 31 106 24.33 32.2 38.35 73
CW 320-256-144 141.73 94.49 94.49 134.65 224.41 90.55 28 110 31.1 38.19 45.28 89
CW 456-256-144 141.73 94.49 94.49 134.65 224.41 90.55 28 110 31.1 38.19 45.28 89
CW 456-305-168 165.35 110.24 110.24 185.63 275.59 90.55 29 158 37.8 45.28 52.76 89
CW 640-305-168 165.35 110.24 110.24 185.63 275.59 90.55 29 158 37.8 45.28 52.76 89
CW 640-365-192 192.13 110.24 110.24 185.63 275.59 90.55 29 177 37.8 45.28 52.76 89
CW 912-365-192 192.13 110.24 110.24 185.63 275.59 90.55 29 161 37.8 45.28 52.76 89
CW 912-427-168 165.35 119.09 126.77 198.23 287.4 90.55 29 169 41.73 49.21 56.89 89
CW 1280-427-192 188.98 119.09 126.77 198.23 287.4 90.55 29 169 41.73 49.21 56.89 89
CW 1280-427-216 208.66 119.09 126.77 198.23 299.21 102.36 29 169 43.31 50.79 58.47 100

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FlexLift
Low-profile
Low profile pumping unit
APPLICATIONS The FlexLift* low profile pumping unit
■ Wells located in agricultural areas using is designed for applications where
overhead irrigation pump height is a critical concern. For
■ Wells near developed areas that would locations with overhead irrigation
benefit from lower visibility systems, locations that are highly
visible to the public, or locations with
BENEFITS other conditions that would benefit
■ Delivers easy installation and maintenance from a low profile, the FlexLift unit is
■ Provides long service life of more than 25 an optimal solution that offers many
years with proper maintenance of the same benefits as a conventional
pumping unit.
■ Reduces operating height 10–15 ft
The primary differences between
FEATURES
FlexLift pumping units and
■ High-load dual taper bearings for the
conventional units are:
roller assemblies
■ the structure of the FlexLift unit uses a uniquely designed crank arm, along with a belt and roller
■ High-capacity gear reducer designed far
assembly, to provide the lowest possible overhead height
beyond API requirements
■ the carrier bar is supported by the two belts instead of a wireline bridle assembly.
■ Large, low-speed shaft for long life and
increased counterbalance support
Main Specifications†
■ Field-serviceable gear reducer design with
bolt-on cranks Model F114-173-64 F160-173-74 F228-246-86 F320-246-86 F320-256-100
Rated polished rod
Basic 17,300 17,300 24,600 24,600 25,600
capacity, lbf
parameters
Stroke length, in 64 74 86 86 100
Model 114D 160D 228D 320D 320D
Rated torque,
114,000 160,000 228,000 320,000 320,000
in.lbf
Divided-flow t ype, two-stage, involute gearing
Reducing ratio 29.818 28.506 28.873 28.807 28.807
Gear Oil storage quantity,
29 37 42.8 75 75
reducer galUS
Lubricant ISO VG 150 gear lubrication oil in winter,
ISO VG 220 gear lubrication oil in summer
Big pulley diameter,
30 36 36 44 44
in
Pulley groove type 4C 4C 4C 5C 5C
Weight of crank
1,114 × 4 1,114 × 4 1,767 × 4 1,767 × 4 1,767 × 4
counterweight, lbs
Weight of aux.
335 × 8 331 × 8 472 × 8 472 × 8 472 × 8
weight, lbs
Weight of crank, lbs 2,002 × 2 2,242 × 2 3,406 × 2 3,309 × 2 3,731 × 2
Balance Fixed type of
Cross bars (levers)
main base
assembly
Approx. total
weight, lbs 26,032 28,292 36,788 39,000 40,029
(e.g., prime mover)
Overall dimensions
305.9 × 88.2 323.3 × 88.4 357.6 × 88.0 357.6 × 88.0 382.7 × 88.0
Length × width ×
× 110.9 × 122.9 × 138.2 × 138.2 × 156.3
height, in
†The specifications provided are subject to change without notice and may vary according to modifications requested.

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FlexLift
Counterbalance Data
Model F114-173-64 F160-173-74 F228-246-86 F320-246-86 F320-256-100
Maximum Stroke, in 64 54 44 74 64 54 86 74 62 86 74 62 100 86 74
Cranks Only, lbf 2120 2513 3085 3388 3917 4643 4072 4732 5648 3932 4570 5454 4342 5049 5868
2 weights, lbf 4791 5678 6969 6059 6588 7314 8159 9482 11317 8019 9319 11123 8429 9801 11391
2 weights and
5588 6623 8128 6856 7385 8111 9255 10756 12838 9115 10593 12643 9525 11076 12872
2 Aux. weights, lbf
2 weights
6385 7567 9287 7653 8182 8908 10351 12030 14358 10211 11867 14164 10621 12350 14353
4 Aux. weights, lbf
4 weights, lbf 7462 8844 10854 8730 9259 9985 12246 14232 16986 12106 14069 16792 12516 14553 16914
4 weights and
9056 10852 13172 10324 10853 11579 14438 16779 20027 14298 16617 29833 14708 17102 19876
4 Aux. weights, lbf
4 weights and
10650 12368 15491 11918 12447 13173 16630 19327 23067 16490 19164 22873 16900 19651 22838
8 Aux. weights, lbf

Dimensional Data, in
Model A B C D E F H max K M N X Y T
F114-173-64 277.56 28.35 22.5 64.02 58.19 83.86 110.87 55.12 104.06 14.17 22.84 94.72 25.59
F160-173-74 297.05 31.43 20.2 74.02 64.17 83.86 122.91 59.06 127.17 14.17 21.46 89.17 29.53
F228-246-86 323.82 37.36 24.6 85.98 70.87 88.03 138.23 68.11 136.61 14.17 29.92 49.8 33.46
F320 246-86 323.82 37.36 24.6 85.98 70.87 88.03 138.23 68.11 136.61 14.17 29.92 99.8 37.4
F320-256-100 344.29 42.06 28.7 100 78.98 88.03 156.3 75.98 156.54 14.17 29.92 96.42 37.4

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 CAMLIFT
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with transportation, ground preparation,
jack alignment, and installation service
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system run life and reducing well service
and equipment service frequencies
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installation, operator adjustments, and
local service
■ Reduces wellsite footprint by requiring
only 1⁄10 the footprint of most beam
pumping units at the wellhead
■ Retains operator control by eliminating the
need for specialized crews and equipment
to make system adjustments
■ Maximizes production efficiency through
quick system adjustments (such as stroke
speed, stroke length, placing the well on/
off tap) and independent up and down
stroke speeds
■ Reduces HSE risk by eliminating large
rotating equipment and guide wires

FEATURES CAMLIFT CAMLIFT

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■ Easy stroke and speed adjustment
■ Independent up and down
stroke equipment

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CAMLift
CAMLift Hydraulic Pumping Unit Specifications
14-64 30-120 CamLift 30-144 CamLift 40-192
Applications Shallow gas/coalbed Light to heavy crude Light to heavy crude Light to heavy crude
methane dewatering Dewatering natural gas and Dewatering natural gas and High volume
Light or medium crude coalbed methane coalbed methane Depths to 13,000 ft
Horizontal completions Horizontal completions
Vertical, slant, or deviated well application
Lift capacity, lbm 14,000 30,000 30,000 40,000
Max. stroke length, in 64 120 144 192
Max. speed†, strokes per minute 8 5.5 5.5 6.5
Min. speed†, strokes per minute 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.5
Jack dimensions (L×W×H) 20” × 18”× 7’5” 49”× 30”× 12’4” 49”× 30”× 14’4” 51”× 31”× 19’9”
Jack shipping weight, lbm 675 1100 1250 2250
Skid dimenstions (L×W×H), 9’7”× 3’10”× 8’ 9’7”× 3’10”× 8’ 9’7”× 3’10”× 8’ 13’× 8’× 7’3”
Skid shipping weight, lbm 3,300 3,300 3,300 12,000
Installation time, h <3 <3 <3 <6
Replaces 114s 456s 456s 912s
80s 320s 320s 640s
57s 228s 228s 456s
PCPs ESPs
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† Maximum speed is dependent on many variables. Please review application with us for accurate production range.

Conventional Pumping Units vs. CAMLift Hydraulic Pumping Units

Conventional Units CAMLift Hydraulic Pumping Unit
Ships in 1 to 3 trailer loads, Ship up to four units on one trailer
depending on size
Site preparation with gravel, No mandatory site preparation, bolts directly
concrete slab, and piles to the wellhead; skid fully contained
Installs in 2–5 days Installs in < 6 hours
Footprint of 10 ft × 10 ft or larger Minimal footprint next to well
Installation and all adjustments Simple installation process, operators can
require special crew, cranes, pickers make speed and stroke length adjustments
Requires VFD for production Independent up and down stroke speeds to
optimization allow for optimization
Takes hours to treat gas lock— Taps well in seconds to clear gas lock with Drawn to scale.
shutting down production no production downtime
Requires crane to remove pump Operator can take pump off tap with no Key Features
that is on tap, leading to premature production downtime 320-256-120 30-120
pump failure
Lift capacity, lbm 25,600 30,000
All limitations for oil production are All benefits on oil production are the same
the same for dewatering for dewatering Stroke length, in 90, 105, 120 40 to 120
Dimensions (L × W × H) 33.3 ft × 7.6 ft × 25 ft 49”× 30”× 12’4”
Total weight, lbm 32,550 4,350
Footprint, ft 22 × 7 N/A (bolts to wellhead)

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CAMLift
Hydraulic pumping unit
APPLICATIONS
■ Heavy, medium, and light oil
well production
■ Deep horizontal well production
■ Gas well dewatering
■ Coalbed methane and coal seam
gas well production
■ Production from thermally stimulated wells
such as cyclic steam stimulation and SAGD
BENEFITS
■ Improves production uptime through
faster installation, operator adjustments,
and service
■ Maximizes pumping efficiency by
reducing the effect of rod stretch and
gas compression
■ Maintains ability to continue production
while neighboring wells are being
worked over
■ Minimizes operating costs by reducing
rod tubing wear
■ Minimizes installation costs associated
with transportation, ground preparation,
jack alignment, and installation service
■ Reduces HSE risk posed by large rotating
equipment and guidewires
FEATURES
■ Easy adjustment of stroke length
and speed
■ Direct mount to wellhead
■ Ability to run two interdependent
wells with one power unit
■ Availability with electric
or gas power options
■ Small footprint ideal for small well
and multiwell pads
■ Surface and downhole dynamometer cards
■ Manual and automatic speed
control functions
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The CAMLift* hydraulic pumping unit brings
advanced sucker rod pump technology and
automation intelligence together into an integrated
and easy-to-use package. Its compact and
lightweight design enables simple and efficient
installation and maintenance on single or
multiwell pads.
Variable control of the motion dynamics—including
up and down speed ratios and top and bottom
position delays—give the operator more control
over a well’s performance compared with
conventional rod lift technology. The standard
control package features manual and automatic
speed control, and the unit can be controlled
remotely from human machine interface
SCADA applications. The CAMLift unit provides
conventional pumping functionality, including
pump fill control, adjustable up and down
The CAMLift unit jack is installed directly on the
speed profiles, stroke length adjustments, and wellhead, reducing preparation, installation, and
operational alarms and shutdowns. servicing requirements.
System automation and intelligence
The CAMLift unit features both hydraulic and sucker rod pump automation for added intelligence.
The unit analyzes and optimizes power, pressure, and temperature for the hydraulic system. This adds
reliability, longevity, and efficiency to the hydraulic power unit components. The automation intelligence
features for the sucker rod pump system optimize rod actuation and downhole pumping, providing
greater reliability and failure prevention. This translates into increased pumping system performance
and insights into well issues.
Intelligent dual-jack operation
Intelligent dual-jack operation enables one skid to operate two enclosed cylinder jacks without affecting
well performance in applications where the skid is capable of delivering production rates for both
wells. This option reduces equipment cost, decreases the overall footprint, and enables close well
pad installations. Advanced automation software specifically built for dual-jack operation analyzes
data to optimize available power for each well. This enables maximum production without the need
to continuously manually adjust the operating parameters.
Installation and maintenance
Installing and commissioning the CAMLift unit only takes a few hours. There is no mandatory site
preparation required because the jack is mounted directly onto the wellhead. This direct mount also
eliminates the need for guidewires, significantly reducing challenges with alignment and stack-up
height. There is no special ground preparation necessary for the skid, which is set outside of the
classified zone up to 25 ft [7.6 m] from the well.
Critical components of the CAMLift unit are equipped with intelligent sensors, counters, and controllers
that provide wellsite and remote condition monitoring. This enables real-time decision making when
maintenance issues arise and allows the unit to be maintained in the field. Its compact and
lightweight design enable most of the components to be serviced without a crane.
CAMLift
Hollow or enclosed cylinder jacks
Schlumberger leveraged its extensive engineering and sealing technology to design both hollow and
enclosed cylinder hydraulic jacks for the CAMLift unit. The stroke length and lift capability of the
hollow cylinder jack makes it the economical and efficient choice for applications requiring moderate
stroke length. The polished rod at the top of the cylinder is easily accessed to unseat and flush an
insert rod pump or for simple space-out adjustments. The hollow cylinder jack also features a rod
rotator, which increases system reliability in deviated wellbores.

The enclosed cylinder jack features a long stroke length, which minimizes rod stretch impact, reduces
cyclic stresses, reduces rod and tubing wear, and improves gas compression ratios. The peak polished
rod lift capacity enables pumping in deep highly deviated wells. Both jacks are available with environmental
booths to provide an additional layer of protection from stuffing box leaks and worn hydraulic cylinders.

Counterbalanced system
The counterbalanced CAMLift unit employs nitrogen counterbalance to reduce the energy requirement
to lift the rod string when used with the H40-192 jack. The stored energy from the counterbalanced
system enables high power efficiency in deep vertical wells with high minimum polished rod loads.

CAMLift Hydraulic Pumping Unit Specifications

Pumpjacks Power Skids
Jack Cylinder Peak Polished Stroke Dimensions Weight, Skid Hydraulic Prime Dimensions Weight,
Type Rod Load, Length, (L x W x H), lbm [kg] Circuit Mover (L x W x H), lbm [kg]
lbm [kg] in [cm] in [cm] in [cm]
30 x 22 x 160 Gas, 5.7 L 151 x 54 x 125 3,700
14,000 64 600
H14-64 [76 x 56 x 406] [350 in3] [384 x 137 x 318] [1,680]
[6,400] [162] [272]
(including ladder) Gas, 6.2 L 151 x 54 x 125 3,700
50 x 32 x 215 [376 in3] [384 x 137 x 318] [1,680]
30,000 144 1,600
H30-144 Hollow [127 x 81 x 546] Low Open Gas, 10.3 L 151 x 54 x 125 4,600
[14,000] [365] [726]
(including ladder) flow loop [632 in3] [384 x 137 x 318] [2,090]
52 x 32 x 255 Electric, 50 hp 151 x 44 x 80 3,000
40,000 192 2,200
H40-192 [132 x 81 x 648] [37 kW] [384 x 112 x 203] [1,360]
[18,000] [488] [998]
(including ladder)
Electric, 100 hp 151 x 44 x 80 3,500
240 13 x 12 x 295 790 [76 kW] [384 x 112 x 203] [1,590]
E40-240
40,000 [610] [33 x 30 x 749] [358]
Gas, 10.3 L 107 x 88 x 80 6,500
[18,000] 336 13 x 12 x 385 1,005
E40-336 [629 in3] [272 x 224 x 203] [2,950]
[853] [33 x 30 x 1,000] [456]
Enclosed High Open Electric, 100 hp 107 x 88 x 80 6,600
240 13 x 12 x 295 915 flow loop [76 kW] [272 x 224 x 203] [2,990]
E50-240
50,000 [610] [33 x 30 x 749] [415]
Electric, 150 hp 107 x 88 x 80 7,000
[23,000] 336 13 x 12 x 385 1,180
E50-336 [112 kW] [272 x 224 x 203] [3,180]
[853] [33 x 30 x 978] [535]
Gas, 5.7 L 160 x 96 x 88 12,000
[350 in3] [406 x 244 x 224] [5,440]
Counter Closed Electric, 75 hp 160 x 96 x 88 12,500
balanced loop [60 kW] [406 x 244 x 224] [5,670]
Electric, 100 hp 160 x 96 x 88 13,000
[76 kW] [406 x 244 x 224] [5,900]

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CAMlift
Low-Flow Skid Capabilities for 6.2-L [376-in3] Gas Engine
Operating at 1,800 rpm
12
Jack size, in
■ 14–64
10 ■ 30–144
■ 40–192
8
Strokes per minute

■ 40–240
■ 50–240
6

0
10 [5] 20 [9] 30 [14] 40 [18] 50 [23]
Peak polished rod load, 1,000 lbm [454 kg]

Low-Flow Skid Capabilities for 100-hp [75-kW] Electric Motor

Operating at 1,770 rpm
12
Jack size, in
■ 14–64
10 ■ 30–144
■ 40–192
Strokes per minute

8 ■ 40–240
■ 50–240
6

0
10 [5] 20 [9] 30 [14] 40 [18] 50 [23]
Peak polished rod load, 1,000 lbm [454 kg]

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CAMlift
High-Flow Skid Capabilities for 10.3-L [632-in3] Gas Engine
Operating at 1,800 rpm
8
Jack size, in
7 ■ 30–144
■ 40–192
6 ■ 40–240
Strokes per minute

■ 50–240
5
■ 40–336
4 ■ 50–336

0
10 [5] 20 [9] 30 [14] 40 [18] 50 [23]
Peak polished rod load, 1,000 lbm [454 kg]

High-Flow Skid Capabilities for 150-hp [112-kW] Electric Motor

Operating at 1,770 rpm
8
Jack size, in
7 ■ 30–144
■ 40–192
6 ■ 40–240
Strokes per minute

■ 50–240
5
■ 40–336
4 ■ 50–336

0
10 [5] 20 [9] 30 [14] 40 [18] 50 [23]
Peak polished rod load, 1,000 lbm [454 kg]

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RHA API Insert Pumps
RHAC and RHAM standard sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS
■ Sandy wells
■ Low fluid-level wells
■ Gassy or foamy wells
■ Shallow- to moderate-depth wells
BENEFITS
■ Allows full submersion in fluid
■ Greater depth capability than RWA API
insert pump
FEATURES
■ Heavy-walled barrel
■ Top anchor hold-down
■ Universally accepted design
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RHA API insert pumps are heavy-walled, stationary
barrel, top anchor pumps recognized by API as a
standard design. These pumps are suitable for moderate
depths with high sand fallback on well shutdown. Fluid
dispersion directly above the seat nipple prevents the
pump from becoming stuck in such a situation.
The heavy-walled barrel is less sensitive to pressure and
therefore may be run slightly deeper than the otherwise
similar thin-walled RWA API insert pumps.
Seating options on this pump include mechanical or cup
types suitable for high temperatures and mechanical
types to simplify well maintenance. A mechanical hold-
down does not require repair unless major damage has
occurred, whereas cups should be replaced every time
the pump is unset. Both hold-down types follow the same
procedure of setting by placing the weight of the sucker
rods down on the pump and unsetting by lifting them up.
This pump can be further optimized by selecting the
metallurgy and coating of various components to
maximize pump life in specific well conditions.
Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life
of your rod system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty
products engineered to address common problems such
as rodstring wear and damage due to gas interference,
erosion, or insufficient fluid levels. These products provide
greater flexibility during operations and can extend the
life of the rod lift system.
Sand specialty products
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain
downhole pump integrity, and extend run life with
the sand diverter.
Gas specialty products
● Stabilize and protect the valve rod during the pump
stroke with a carbide insert valve rod guide.
PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the
PumpTrak* web-based pump service tracking
system, which serves as a repository of detailed RHA API insert pump.
service information including service history,
installation and pull date, days in use, and failure
and cost analysis.
● Track why and how a failure occurred with insights
into well properties and actively address its existing
challenges by replacing the pump with
a fit-for-purpose solution.
RHA API Insert Pumps
Stationary-Barrel, Top-Anchor, Cup-Type Hold-Down
Tubing × Pump Bore Size, in
23⁄8 × 11⁄4 27⁄8 × 11⁄2 27⁄8 × 13⁄4 31⁄2 × 21⁄4
Description Item Req.
Stationary Assembly
Guide, valve rod A GR211 GR311 GR321 GR4310
1
Connector B BS2-3 BS3-4 BS3-4 BS4-5
Coupling, extension C 2 EN214 EN314 EN414 EN514
Barrel, heavy wall D BT0416C BT0716C BT0816C BT1416C
Cage, closed barrel E CF42 CF62 CF62 CF82
1
Valve, ball and seat F 047 + 02 049 + 06 049 + 06 051 + 07
Bushing, seat, barrel cage G BS2-3 BS3-4 BS3-4 BS4-5
Traveling Assembly
Bushing, valve rod H BR1-1-D BR1-1-D BR2-1-D BR3-1-D
Rod, valve I VR1-196 VR1-197 VR2-196 VR3-196
Coupling, plunger adapter J PA21 PA310 PA42 PA630
Plunger K 1 P214-3 P314-3 P414-3 P714-3
Cage, closed plunger L CF21 CF31 CF41 CF61
Valve, ball and seat M 043 + 02 045 + 03 047 + 04 049 + 06
Plug, seat N PS21 PS31 PS41 PS61
Seating Assembly
API, 3-cup† O 1 HM41 HM51 HM51 HM61
Barrel, barrel extensions, plunger, and valve rod must all be specified in length.
All components may be specified by material and coating type
†API mechanical type seating assembly also available.

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RHB API Insert Pumps
RHBC and RHBM standard sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS
■ Deep wells
■ Low- to high-fluid-level wells
BENEFITS
■ Highly adaptable
■ Accommodates high fluid volumes
FEATURES
■ Heavy-walled barrel
■ Bottom hold-down
■ Universally accepted design
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RHB API insert pumps are heavy-walled, stationary barrel, bottom
hold-down pumps recognized by API as a standard design. These
pumps are recommended for depths of 8,000 ft [2,438.4 m] or
greater when there is little chance of sand accumulation. If sand
is an issue, nonstandard accessories such as a top seal can be
used to prevent a stuck pump.
These pumps can also be modified for use as a stroke-through
pump to release sand and other material. To minimize damage to
the plunger and barrel, a grooved-body plunger is often used to
catch and carry the sand away from those components.
Seating options on this pump include mechanical or cup types
suitable for high temperatures and mechanical types for simplified
well maintenance. A mechanical hold-down does not require
repair unless major damage has occurred, whereas cups should
be replaced every time the pump is unset. Both hold-down types
follow the same procedure of setting and unsetting by placing
the weight of the sucker rods down on the pump or lifting up.
Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life
of your rod lift system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products
engineered to address common problems such as rodstring wear
and damage due to gas interference, erosion, or insufficient
fluid levels. These products provide greater flexibility during
operations and can extend the life of the rod lift system.
Sand specialty products
● Prevent a stuck pump scenario caused by solids
accumulation around the hold-down with a top seal.
● Proactively reduce particulate collection near the hold-
down with a sand shield, which uses rubberized fins to act
as a barrier against solids.
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain
downhole pump integrity, and extend run life with the
sand diverter.
● Keep particulate matter from settling and sticking the pump
and greatly reduce the adverse effects of corrosive fluid by
using the bottom discharge valve.
Gas specialty products
● Stabilize and protect the valve rod during the pump stroke
with a carbide insert valve rod guide.
PumpTrak system RHB API insert pump.
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak*
web-based pump service tracking system, which serves as a
repository of detailed service information including service
history, installation and pull date, days in use, and failure and
cost analysis.
RHB API Insert Pumps
Stationary-Barrel, Bottom-Anchor, Cup-Type Hold-Down
Tubing × Pump Bore Size, in [mm]
19⁄10 × 11⁄16 23⁄8 × 11⁄16 23⁄8 × 11⁄4 27⁄8 × 11⁄2 27⁄8 × 13⁄4 31⁄2 × 21⁄4
[48.260 × 26.988] [60.325 × 26.988] [60.325 × 31.750] [73.025 × 38.100] [73.025 × 45.450] [88.900 × 57.150]
Description Item Req. Part Number
Stationary Assembly
Guide, valve rod A GR111 GR211 GR211 GR321 GR321 GR431
1
Connector, upper barrel B C101 C222 C222 C332 C332 C443
Coupling, extension C 2 EN014 EN214 EN214 EN314 EN414 EN514
Barrel, heavy wall D BT0016C BT0116C BT0416C BT0716C BT0816C BT1416C
Cage, closed barrel E 1 CF32 CF42 CF42 CF62 CF62 CF82
Valve, ball and seat F 045 + 03 047 + 04 047 + 04 049 + 06 049 + 06 051 + 07
Traveling Assembly
Bushing, valve rod G BR1-1-D BR1-1-D BR1-1-D BR2-1-D BR2-1-D BR3-1-D
Rod, valve H VR1-142 VR1-191 VR1-191 VR2-191 VR2-191 VR3-190
Coupling, plunger adapter I PA11 PA11 PA21 PA320 PA42 PA630
Plunger J 1 P114-3 P114-3 P214-3 P314-3 P414-3 P714-3
Cage, closed plunger K CF11 CF11 CF21 CF31 CF41 CF61
Valve, ball and seat L 041 + 01 041 + 01 043 + 02 045 + 03 047 + 04 049 + 06
Plug, seat M PS11 PS11 PS21 PS31 PS41 PS61
Seating Assembly
API, 3-cup* N 1 HM31 HM41 HM41 HM51 HM51 GR4310
Barrel, barrel extensions, plunger, and valve rod must all be specified in length.
All components may be specified by material and coating type.
*API mechanical type seating assembly also available.

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RWA API Insert Pumps
RWAC and RWAM standard sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS
■ Sandy wells
■ Low fluid-level gassy or foamy wells
■ Shallow- to moderate-depth wells
BENEFITS
■ Eliminates stuck pump
■ Allows full submersion in fluid
■ Highest-volume insert pump
FEATURES
■ Thin-walled barrel
■ Top anchor hold-down
■ Universally accepted design
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Suitable for shallow to moderate depths, RWA API insert pumps
are thin-walled, stationary barrel, top anchor pumps recognized by
API as a standard design. Because the pump barrel is threaded on
the inside, there are fewer connections required, thereby reducing
service costs.
The top hold-down anchor requires that fluid be discharged from
the pump just above the seating nipple, which prevents sand or
other solid material from accumulating and causing the pump to
become stuck. Seating options include mechanical or cup types
suitable for high temperatures and mechanical types to simplify
well maintenance. A mechanical hold-down does not require
repair unless major damage has occurred, whereas cups should
be replaced every time the pump is unset. Both hold-down types
follow the same procedure of setting by placing the weight of the
sucker rods down on the pump and unsetting by lifting them up.
Metallurgy and component coatings can be adapted to well
conditions to maximize pump life.
Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life
of your rod lift system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products
engineered to address common problems such as rodstring wear
and damage due to gas interference, erosion, or insufficient fluid
levels. These products provide greater flexibility during operations
and can extend the life of the rod lift system.
Sand specialty products
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain downhole
pump integrity, and extend run life with the sand diverter.
PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak*
web-based pump service tracking system, which serves as
a repository of detailed service information including service
history, installation and pull date, days in use, and failure
and cost analysis.
● Track why and how a failure occurred with insights into well
properties and actively address its existing challenges by
replacing the pump with a fit-for-purpose solution.
● Easily export reports to Excel®, view high-resolution
photographs and cost information in real time, review supply
and tubing anchor tickets, and download dynamometer and
fluid level reports.
RWA API insert pump.
RWA API Insert Pumps
Stationary-Barrel, Top-Anchor, Cup-Type Hold-Down
Tubing × Pump Bore Size, in
23⁄8 × 11⁄4 23⁄8 × 11⁄2 27⁄8 × 2 31⁄2 × 21⁄2
Description Item Req.
Stationary Assembly
Guide, valve rod A GR211 GR211 GR321 GR4310
Bushing, hold-down adapter B BH002 BH102 BH212 BH322
Barrel, thin wall C BT0316C BT0516C BT1216C BT1616C
1
Cage, closed barrel D CF48 CF42 CF62 CF82
Valve, ball and seat E 047 + 04 047 + 04 049 + 06 051 + 07
Bushing, seat, barrel cage F BS2-3 BS2-3 BS3-4 BS4-5
Traveling Assembly
Bushing, valve rod G BR1-1-D BR1-1-D BR2-1-D BR3-1-D
Rod, valve H VR1-149 VR1-149 VR2-149 VR3-149
Coupling, plunger adapter I PA21 PA310 PA52 PA73
Plunger J 1 P214-3 P314-3 P614-3 P814-3
Cage, closed plunger K CF21 CF31 CF51 CF71
Valve, ball and seat L 043 + 02 045 + 03 048 + 05 051 + 07
Plug, seat M PS21 PS31 PS51 PS71
Seating Assembly
API, 3-cup† N 1 HM41 HM41 HM51 HM61
Barrel, barrel extensions, plunger, and valve rod must all be specified in length.
All components may be specified by material and coating type.
†API mechanical type seating assembly also available.

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RWB API Insert Pumps
RWBC and RWBM standard sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS
■ Low-sand wells
■ Low-fluid-level wells
■ Shallow- to moderate-depth wells
ADVANTAGES
■ Highly adaptable
■ High-fluid-volume insert pump
■ Thin-walled barrel
■ Bottom hold-down
■ Universally accepted design
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RWB API insert pumps are thin-walled, stationary barrel, bottom
hold-down pumps recognized by API as a standard design. These
pumps are most often used in shallow to moderate depths where
there is little chance of sand accumulation. If sand is an issue, a top
hold-down design may be more suitable. Alternatively, nonstandard
accessories such as a top seal may be used to eliminate a stuck-
pump scenario. The thin-walled barrel is threaded on the inside,
which reduces the number of connections needed on the pump and
enables a larger bore.
Seating options on this pump include mechanical or cup types
suitable for high temperatures and mechanical types for simplified
well maintenance. A mechanical hold-down does not require repair
unless major damage has occurred, and cups should be replaced
each time the pump is unset. Both hold-down types follow the same
procedure of setting and unsetting by placing the weight of the
sucker rods down on the pump or by lifting up.
Like all API pumps, RWB API insert pumps can be modified with
specialty components to better address pumping issues caused
by sand and gas. Because of the exposure to stagnant fluid
on the exterior of the pump barrel, a bottom discharge valve is
recommended to enable fresh fluid to be moved into the area
directly above the standing valve of the pump.
Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life
of your rod system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products
engineered to address common problems such as rodstring wear
and damage due to gas interference, erosion, or insufficient fluid
levels. These products provide greater flexibility during operations
and can extend the life of the rod lift system.
Sand specialty products
● Prevent a stuck pump scenario caused by solids accumulation
around the hold-down with a top seal.
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain downhole
pump integrity, and extend run life with the sand diverter.
● Keep particulate matter from settling and sticking the pump
and greatly reduce the adverse effects of corrosive fluid, by
using the bottom discharge valve.
Gas specialty products
● Stabilize and protect the valve rod during the pump stroke
RWB API insert pump.
with a carbide insert valve rod guide.
PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak* web-
based pump service tracking system, which serves as a
repository of detailed service information including service
history, installation and pull date, days in use, and failure and
cost analysis.
RWB API Insert Pumps
Stationary-Barrel, Bottom-Anchor, Cup-Type Hold-Down
Tubing × Bore Size, in [mm]
19⁄10 × 11⁄4 23⁄8 × 11⁄4 23⁄8 × 11⁄2 27⁄8 × 2 31⁄2 × 21⁄2
[48.260 × 31.750] [60.325 × 31.750] [60.325 × 38.100] [73.025 × 50.800] [88.900 × 63.500]
Description Item Req. Part Number
Stationary Assembly
Guide, valve rod A GR111 GR211 GR211 GR321 GR4310
Connector, upper barrel B C101 C222 C222 C332 C443
Barrel, thin wall C 1 BT0316C BT0316C BT0516C BT1216C BT1616C
Cage, closed barrel D CF32 CF48 CF42 CF62 CF82
Valve, ball and seat E 045 + 03 047 + 04 047 + 04 049 + 06 051 + 07
Traveling Assembly
Bushing, valve rod F BR0-0 BR1-1-D BR1-1-D BR1-1-D BR3-1-D
Rod, valve G VR1-149 VR1-149 VR1-149 VR2-149 VR3-148
Coupling, plunger adapter H PA21 PA21 PA310 PA52 PA73
Plunger I 1 P214-3 P214-3 P314-3 P614-3 P814-3
Cage, closed plunger J CF21 CF21 CF31 CF51 CF71
Valve, ball and seat K 043 + 02 043 + 02 045 + 03 048 + 05 051 + 07
Plug, seat L PS21 PS21 PS31 PS51 PS71
Seating Assembly
API, 3-cup† M 1 HM31 HM41 HM41 HM51 HM61
Barrel, barrel extensions, plunger, and valve rod must all be specified in length.
All components may be specified by material and coating type.
†API mechanical type seating assembly also available.

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RWT API Insert Pumps
RWTC and RWTM standard sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS Recommended for shallow operating depths, RWT API insert pumps
■ Sandy wells are thin-walled, traveling barrel, bottom hold-down pumps recognized
■ High scale wells by API as a standard design. Unlike other insert pumps, the plunger
assembly is attached to the hold-down where it becomes stationary,
■ Shallow pumping depths
whereas the barrel assembly is the traveling portion that moves with
BENEFITS the sucker rod string.
■ Resistant to becoming stuck
Because the barrel assembly moves, sand and scale can accumulate
■ Particulates cannot fall inside pump on around the hold-down without sticking the pump; upon restarting
well shutdown operation, all settled material will be dispersed in the fluid. The exit
FEATURES point for fluid is through an open three-wing cage, which prevents
■ Open-top cage any solid material from reentering the pump on well shutdown and
lengthens the run life of internal components.
■ Traveling barrel assembly
■ Universally accepted design The seating options on this pump include mechanical or cup types
suitable for high temperatures, and mechanical types for simplified
well maintenance. A mechanical hold-down does not require
repair unless major damage has occurred, whereas cups should be
replaced every time the pump is unset. Both hold-down types follow
the same procedure of setting and unsetting by placing the weight
of the sucker rods down on the pump or lifting up.

This highly specialized pump can be further optimized by selecting

the metallurgy and coating of various components to maximize
pump life in specific well conditions; options include brass, nickel,
and carbide barrels and MONEL® fittings.

Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life of your

rod lift system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products
engineered to address common problems such as rodstring wear
and damage due to gas interference, erosion, or insufficient fluid
levels. These products provide greater flexibility during operations
and can extend the life of the rod lift system.

PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak*
web-based pump service tracking system, which serves as a
repository of detailed service information including service
history, installation and pull date, days in use, and failure and
cost analysis.
● Track why and how a failure occurred with insights into well
properties and actively address its existing challenges by
replacing the pump with a fit-for-purpose solution.
RWT API insert pump.
● Easily export reports to Excel®, view high-resolution
photographs and cost information in real time, review supply
and tubing anchor tickets, and download dynamometer and
fluid level reports.

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RWT API Insert Pumps
Traveling-Barrel, Bottom-Anchor, Cup-Type Hold-Down
Tubing × Pump Bore Size, in [mm]
19⁄10 × 11⁄4 23⁄8 × 11⁄4 23⁄8 × 11⁄2 27⁄8 × 2 31⁄2 × 21⁄2
[48.260 × 31.750] [60.325 × 31.750] [60.325 × 38.100] [73.025 × 50.800] [88.900 × 63.500]
Description Item Req. Part Number
Stationary Assembly
Cage, top open A CF25 CF25 CF35 CF55 CF75
Valve, ball and seat B 043 + 02 043 + 02 045 + 03 048 + 05 051 + 07
Plunger C P214-3 P214-3 P314-3 P614-3 P814-3
1
Coupling, upper pull tube D CT021 CT121 CT222 CT424 CT824
Tube, pull E PT0-135 PT1-135 PT2-134 PT3-134 PT4-132
Coupling, lower pull tube F CT035 CT135 CT235 CT436 CT436
Traveling Assembly
Cage, top open G CF340-0 CF440-1 CF440-1 CF640-1 CF840-1
Valve, ball and seat H 045 + 03 047 + 04 047 + 04 049 + 06 051 + 07
Connector, upper barrel I 1 C101 C201 C222 C332 C443
Barrel, thin wall J BT0316C BT0316C BT0516C BT1216C BT1616C
Plug, pull K PP00 PP11 PP22 PP33 PP44
Seating Assembly
API, 3-cup† L 1 HM31 HM41 HM41 HM51 HM61
Barrel, barrel extensions, plunger, and valve rod must all be specified in length.
All components may be specified by material and coating type.
†API mechanical type seating assembly also available.

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RXB API Insert Pumps
RXBC and RXBM standard sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS The RXB API insert pump is a heavy-walled, stationary barrel, bottom
■ Low-sand wells hold-down pump recognized by API as a standard design. This pump
■ Low- to high-fluid levels is most often used in moderate to deep wells where there is little
chance of sand accumulation. If sand or gas is an issue, the pump can
■ Deep wells
be paired with optional accessories to address those challenges. The
BENEFITS operating capacity of this pump falls between the RHB and the RWB
■ Highly adaptable API insert pumps: Like the RWB API insert pump, the barrel is threaded
■ Accommodates high fluid volumes on the inside, reducing the number of connections needed and allowing
room for a larger bore. The wall thickness, however, is similar to the
FEATURES RHB API insert pump, enabling operation at greater depths.
■ Heavy-walled, internally threaded barrel
Seating options on this pump include mechanical or cup types
■ Bottom hold-down
suitable for high temperatures, and mechanical types for simplified
■ Universally accepted design well maintenance. A mechanical hold-down does not require repair
unless major damage has occurred, whereas cups should be replaced
every time the pump is unset. Both hold-down types follow the same
procedure of setting and unsetting by placing the weight of the sucker
rods down on the pump or lifting up.

Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life

of your rod system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products
engineered to address common problems such as rodstring wear and
damage due to gas interference, erosion, or insufficient fluid levels.
These products provide greater flexibility during operations and can
extend the life of the rod lift system.

Sand specialty products

● Prevent a stuck pump scenario caused by solids accumulation
around the hold-down with a top seal.
● Proactively reduce particulate collection near the hold-down
with a sand shield, which uses rubberized fins to act as a barrier
against solids.
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain downhole
pump integrity, and extend run life with the sand diverter.
● Keep particulate matter from settling and sticking the pump and
greatly reduce the adverse effects of corrosive fluid by using the
bottom discharge valve.
PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak* web-based
pump service tracking system, which serves as a repository of
detailed service information including service history, installation
and pull date, days in use, and failure and cost analysis.
RXB API insert pump.

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RXB API Insert Pumps
Stationary-Barrel, Bottom-Anchor, Cup-Type Hold-Down
Tubing × Pump Bore Size, in [mm]
23⁄8 × 11⁄4 23⁄8 × 11⁄2 27⁄8 × 2 31⁄2 × 21⁄2
[60.325 × 31.750] [60.325 × 38.100] [73.025 × 50.800] [88.900 × 63.500]
Description Item Req. Part Number
Stationary Assembly
Guide, valve rod A GR211 GR211 GR321 GR4310
Connector, upper barrel B C201 C222 C332 C443
Barrel, heavy wall C 1 BT0416CIT BT0616C BT1316C BT1616C
Cage, closed barrel D CF48 CF42 CF62 CF82
Valve, ball and seat E 047 + 04 047 + 04 049 + 06 051 + 07
Traveling Assembly
Bushing, valve rod F BR1-1-D BR1-1-D BR2-1-D BR3-1-D
Rod, valve G VR1-149 VR1-149 VR2-149 VR3-148
Coupling, plunger adapter H PA21 PA310 PA52 PA73
Plunger I 1 P214-3 P314-3 P614-3 P814-3
Cage, closed plunger J CF21 CF31 CF51 CF71
Valve, ball and seat K 043 + 02 045 + 03 048 + 05 051 + 07
Plug, seat L PS21 PS31 PS51 PS71
Seating Assembly
API, 3-cup† M 1 HM41 HM41 HM51 HM61
Barrel, barrel extensions, plunger, and valve rod must all be specified in length.
All components may be specified by material and coating type.
†API mechanical type seating assembly also available.

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THB API Tubing Pumps
THBC and THBM standard sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS
■ High fluid production
■ Shallow- to moderate-depth wells
ADVANTAGES
■ Accommodates higher fluid volumes than
insert pumps
■ Largest bore rod pump
■ Heavy-walled barrel
■ Bottom hold-down
■ Universally accepted design
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THB API tubing pumps are heavy-walled, stationary barrel,
bottom hold-down pumps recognized by API as a standard
design. They are often used in shallow wells that produce
more fluid than an insert rod pump can accommodate, yet not
enough fluid to make an ESP cost effective. Unlike insert pumps,
the working barrel of these pumps is a section of the tubing
string, which enables them to displace more fluid than insert
pumps. The hold-down is an independent piece that is typically
inserted in the assembly prior to field delivery. The traveling
assembly is installed on the end of the sucker rod string. Tubing
pumps include a mechanism on the bottom end of the traveling
assembly to retrieve the hold-down assembly should the valve
require repair.
Seating options on this pump include cup types suitable for
high temperatures and mechanical types for simplified well
maintenance. A mechanical hold-down does not require repair
unless major damage has occurred, and cups should be replaced
every time the pump is unset. Both hold-down types follow the
same procedure of setting and unsetting by placing the weight
of the sucker rods down on the pump or by lifting up.
Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life
of your rod lift system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products
engineered to address common problems such as rodstring wear
and damage due to gas interference, erosion, or insufficient
fluid levels. These products provide greater flexibility during
operations and can extend the life of the rod lift system.
Sand specialty products
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain
downhole pump integrity, and extend run life with the
sand diverter.
PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak* web-
based pump service tracking system, which serves as a
repository of detailed service information including service
history, installation and pull date, days in use, and failure
and cost analysis.
● Track why and how a failure occurred with insights into
well properties and actively address its existing challenges
by replacing the pump with a fit-for-purpose solution.
● Easily export reports to Excel®, view high-resolution
photographs and cost information in real time, review
supply and tubing anchor tickets, and download
dynamometer and fluid level reports.
THB API tubing pump.
THB API Tubing Pumps
Stationary-Barrel, Bottom-Anchor, Cup-Type Hold-Down
Tubing × Pump Bore Size, in
23⁄8 × 13⁄4 27⁄8 × 21⁄4 31⁄2 × 23⁄4 41⁄2 × 33⁄4
Description Item Req. Part Number
Stationary Assembly
Coupling, tubing 8 round A 2 05B20 05B21 05B22 05B23
Nipple, upper extension tubing pump B 1 NE212 NE312 NE412 NE412
Coupling, barrel C 2 CB11 CB21 CB31 CB31
Barrel, heavy wall D BT1016C BT1516C BT1716C BT1716C
Nipple, lower extension tubing pump E 1 NE222 NE322 NE422 NE422
Nipple, seating (2-cup) F 80SN3 80SN4 80SN5 80SN6
Traveling Assembly
Cage, top open G CF440-1 CF640-1 CF840-1 CF1040-3
Plunger H P414-3 P714-3 P914-3 P1114-3
Cage, closed plunger I 1 CF41 CF61 CF81 CF101
Valve, ball and seat J 047 + 04 049 + 06 051 + 07 054 + 09
Puller, standing valve (pin end) K SP20 SP30 SP40 SP60
Seating Assembly
Cage, open standing valve L CF45 CF65 CF85 CF1050
Valve, ball and seat M 1 047 + 04 049 + 06 051 + 07 054 + 09
API, 2-cup† N HM43 HM53 HM63 HM73
Barrel, barrel extensions, plunger, and valve rod must all be specified in length
All components may be specified by material and coating type.
†API mechanical type seating assembly also available.

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Improved Hollow Tube Pump
Sucker rod pump for extreme gas handling
APPLICATIONS The improved hollow tube pump is efficient at moving gas through the pump
■ Wells with extremely high quantities and is designed for pumping underneath a packer, which prevents gas from
of gas traveling up the casing annulus. Using two plungers—with one acting as a
■ Wells with zero to very low solids volumes hollow valve rod—and two barrels enables an extremely tight plunger-to-barrel
fit, resulting in precise gas transference. The extremely tight fit in this pump
■ Pumping below a packer
makes it suitable for use with little to no solids.
BENEFITS
Design features
■ Enables highly effective gas handling
The double-valve configuration helps to provide maximum compression and
FEATURES extend valve lifespan. The open cage at the top of the pump mimics the two-stage
■ Double traveling valve hollow valve rod pump by holding the hydrostatic pressure and enabling the
■ Double oversized standing valve lower traveling valve to easily open.
■ Mercury plunger
The improved hollow tube pump’s extremely rigid design effectively extends
the life of the pump, rods, tubing, and gearbox by virtually eliminating
destruction due to gas pound and lock. Taking the idea of a hollow valve
rod a step further, this design instead uses a mercury plunger with greater
wall thickness and a spray-metal coating for increased wear resistance and
smooth operation.

An API-modified oversized cage increases the flow area inside the cage without
a loss of strength, improves solids flow-though, and increases pump efficiency.

PumpTrak system
■ Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak* web-based pump
service tracking system, which serves as a repository of detailed service
information including service history, installation and pull date, days in use,
and failure and cost analysis.
■ Track why and how a failure occurred with insights into well properties
and actively address its existing challenges by replacing the pump with
a fit-for-purpose solution.
■ Easily export reports to Excel®, view high-resolution photographs and cost
information in real time, review supply and tubing anchor tickets, and
download dynamometer and fluid level.

Improved hollow
tube pump.

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Two-Stage Hollow Valve Rod Pump
Sucker rod pump for reduced gas interference
APPLICATIONS
■ Wells with moderate gas
■ Wells with moderate solids
BENEFITS
■ Reduces gas interference
■ Enables lower traveling valve
to open easily
■ Increases rigidity in traveling assembly
■ Improves gas handling
FEATURES
■ Double traveling valve
■ Oversized standing valve
■ Hollow valve rod
■ Hydrostatic pressure held
by upper traveling valve
■ High compression ratio
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The versatile two-stage hollow valve rod pump improves production in a variety
of applications, especially those where gas interference is an issue.
Design features
This pump uses an oversized standing valve for maximum compression ratio.
Additionally, the use of a secondary traveling valve atop the assembly holds
the weight of the fluid column in the tubing so that the lower traveling valve
can more easily open, reducing gas interference.
Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life of your
rod lift system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products engineered to
address common problems such as rodstring wear and damage due to gas
interference, erosion, or insufficient fluid levels. These products provide
greater flexibility during operations and can extend the life of the rod lift
system.
Sand specialty products
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain downhole pump
integrity, and extend run life with the sand diverter.
● Keep particulate matter from settling and sticking the pump and greatly
reduce the adverse effects of corrosive fluid, by using the bottom
discharge valve.
PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak* web-based pump
service tracking system, which serves as a repository of detailed service
information including service history, installation and pull date, days in
use, and failure and cost analysis.
● Track why and how a failure occurred with insights into well properties
and actively address its existing challenges by replacing the pump with
a fit-for-purpose solution.
● Easily export reports to Excel®, view high-resolution photographs and
cost information in real time, review supply and tubing anchor tickets,
and download dynamometer and fluid level reports.
Two-stage hollow valve
rod pump.
Two-Stage Hollow Valve Rod Pump
Two-Stage Hollow Valve Rod Pump Specifications ⊡ Select material
Tubing × Pump Bore Size, in [mm]
⊛ Select length
Description Qty 2 × 11⁄4 27⁄8 × 11⁄2 27⁄8 × 13⁄4 27⁄8 × 2
[50.8 × 31.75] [73.025 × 38.1] [73.025 × 44.45] [73.025 × 50.8] ∆ Select plunger fit
Guide, pull tube, in [mm] 1
15⁄16 [23.813] GT11⊡ ⊗ Select pin size
11⁄8 [28.575] GT22⊡ GT22⊡ ⌂ Select configuration
11⁄2 [38.100] GT24⊡ GT24⊡
Coupling, extension 2 EN214⊡ EN314⊡ EN414⊡ CF82⊡ ⧨ Select barrel coating
Barrel, heavy well 1 BT0416⊡⧨ BT0716⊡⧨ BT0816⊡⧨ BT1216⊡⧨
Cage, closed barrel 1
■ Select plunger end
CF42⊡ CF62⊡ CF62⊡ CF62⊡
Valve, ball and seat 1 ⧫ Select size
Ball 01B⊡ 01B⊡ 01B⊡ 01B⊡
Seat 01S⊡ 01S⊡ 01S⊡ 01S⊡
Plunger assembly
Cage, top open 1 CF44⊡-⊗ CF44⊡-⊗ CF64⊡-⊗ CF64⊡-⊗
Valve, ball and seat 1
Ball 01B⊡ 01B⊡ 01B⊡ 01B⊡
Seat 01S⊡ 01S⊡ 01S⊡ 01S⊡
Bushing, hollow valve rod to cage 1 BC1⊡ BC2⊡ BC4⊡ BC4⊡
Tube, pull, in [mm] 1
15⁄16 [23.813] PT1⊡-⊙
11⁄8 [28.575] PT2⊡-⊙ PT2⊡-⊙
11⁄2 [38.100] PT3⊡-⊙ PT3⊡-⊙
Coupling, hollow valve rod to plunger, in [mm] 1
15⁄16 [23.813] CT111⊡
11⁄8 [28.575] CT212⊡ CT213⊡
11⁄2 [38.100] CT413⊡ CT414⊡
Plunger 1 P2⌂4■-∆ P3⌂4■-∆ P4⌂4■-∆ P6⌂4■-∆
Cage, closed plunger 1 CF21⊡ CF31⊡ CF41⊡ CF51⊡
Valve, ball and seat 1
Ball 01B⊡ 01B⊡ 01B⊡ 01B⊡
Seat 01S⊡ 01S⊡ 01S⊡ 01S⊡
Plug, seat (external) 1 PS21⊡ PS31⊡ PS41⊡ PS51⊡
Cup-Type Hold-Down Assembly
Mandrel, hold-down 1 HM41⊡ HM51⊡ HM51⊡ HM51⊡
Cup, seating 3 SC064⊡ SC087⊡ SC087⊡ SC087⊡
Ring, hold-down spacer 2 HS41⊡ HM51⊡ HM51⊡ HM51⊡
Nut, hold-down lock nut 1 HL41⊡ HL41⊡ HL51⊡ HL61⊡
Coupling, hold-down 1 HB41⊡-3 HB51⊡-4 HB51⊡-4 HB51⊡-4
Mechanical-Type Hold-Down Assembly
Bottom hold-down lock 1 MH213⊡ MH313⊡ MH313⊡ MH313⊡
Bottom hold-down bushing 1 MH211⊡ MH311⊡ MH311⊡ MH311⊡
Bottom hold-down seating ring 1 MH212⊡ MH312⊡ MH312⊡ MH312⊡

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Maximum Compression Pump
Versatile sucker rod pump for most downhole environments
APPLICATIONS
■ Wells with low to moderate gas
■ Wells with low to moderate solids
BENEFITS
■ Achieves highest compression
ratio, resulting in minimal gas
interference issues
■ Accepts most pump accessories
FEATURES
■ Double standing valve
■ Oversized cage configuration
■ Sand shield accessory
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The maximum compression pump is an insert pump that has been modified
using specific pump parts for optimal performance in a wide range of
downhole environments. It may be further specialized by selecting specific
metallurgy and coatings, such as stainless steel or brass for working in
corrosive fluid.
This pump uses a double-valve, oversized cage configuration on the barrel
to minimize the distance between the traveling valve and the standing
valve without allowing the valves to touch. This close proximity between
the two valves creates the highest compression ratio that can be achieved
within sucker rod pumps, which minimizes gas interference and enables
more complete pump fillage on every stroke.
Pumpoff controllers, variable speed drive units, and an optimized rod string
design enables a steady pump throughout the entire system, which
increases production and reduces workover costs by minimizing wear and
tear on the pump, rods, tubing, wellhead, and pumping unit gears.
Design features
The double valve serves as a failsafe mechanism, extending the lifespan of
the standing valve and preventing fluid loss in the event one of the valves
does not seat properly on any given stroke. The addition of a sand shield
helps prevent solids from accumulating around the hold-down, which could
cause the pump to stick.
Enhance operational flexibility and extend the life of your
rod lift system
Schlumberger offers a range of tools and specialty products engineered to
address common problems such as rodstring wear and damage due to gas
interference, erosion, or insufficient fluid levels. These products provide greater
flexibility during operations and can extend the life of the rod lift system.
Tools
● Prevent costly fishing jobs by easily retrieving fiberglass sucker rods
with the shear tool.
● In the event of a stuck pump, the on-off tool enables retrieval of the
rodstring and is capable of fishing and releasing broken rods without
unseating the pump.
● Set and reset the pumping depth as needed with the insert
pump anchor.
Sand specialty product
● Direct solids away from the pump barrel, maintain downhole pump
integrity, and extend run life with the sand diverter.
Maximum
compression pump.
Maximum Compression Pump
Other specialty products
● Extract gas for production in wells with high volumes of intermixed
fluid and gas through the casing using a gas separator and alleviate
the rod pump of most gas-related issues.
● Reduce solids accumulation and increase flow with a slimhole tubing
anchor, which features beveled couplings and tapered connections to
prevent sand from accumulating in the tool.
PumpTrak system
● Continuously improve operations with the PumpTrak* web-based
pump service tracking system, which serves as a repository of detailed
service information including service history, installation and pull date,
days in use, and failure and cost analysis.
● Track why and how a failure occurred with insights into well
properties and actively address its existing challenges by replacing
the pump with a fit-for-purpose solution.
● Easily export reports to Excel®, view high-resolution photographs and
cost information in real time, review supply and tubing anchor tickets,
and download dynamometer and fluid level reports.

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Sand Diverter
Abrasion-combating plunger assembly
APPLICATIONS The sand diverter is a plunger assembly designed Abrasion and corrosion resistance
■ Wells with large volumes of sand to alleviate lost production and equipment failure The outer diameter of each component is
and solids caused by solids. The plunger assembly directs coated with spray metal, which protects against
the solids away from the pump barrel, maintains abrasion from solids. The plunger adapter is made
BENEFITS
the integrity of the downhole pump, and extends of strong, corrosion-resistant MONEL material and
■ Improves pump efficiency
run life. is designed for optimal fluid flow while maintaining
■ Prevents damage to plunger and barrel of component strength.
the pump Design
■ Extends run life
The sand diverter consists of a modified adapter Intermittent pumping
placed on top of the plunger and a positive seal The sand diverter protects the pump during
FEATURES seat plug on the bottom of the traveling valve. The intermittent pumping as well as regular operations.
■ Strong, corrosion-resistant MONEL® plunger adapter and positive seal seat plug have When solids settle in an automated pump when it
plunger adapter a precision fit of 0.002 in [0.05 mm] with beveled is turned off, a sand diverter directs solids to the
■ Precision clearance leading edges, which prevents sand and fines from plunger instead of between the plunger and barrel.
collecting between the plunger and barrel.
■ Beveled leading edges
■ Spray-metal coating

Sand diverters can be run with any hollow valve rod pump, insert pump, or tubing pump. Models designed to be
compatible with each of those pump types are shown above, from left to right.

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Carbide Insert Valve Rod Guide
Wear-resistant rod guide
APPLICATIONS A critical component of pump performance and Designed for flexibility and cost savings
■ Any insert pump efficiency, the valve rod connects the sucker A standard rod guide is manufactured in one
rodstring and the plunger, which pulls the fluid out piece, and therefore limited to a single metal-
BENEFITS
of the pump and to the surface. The carbide insert lurgy. The carbide insert rod guide features a
■ Minimizes wear on valve rod guide
valve rod guide protects the valve rod by stabilizing it three-piece design composed of the clutch,
■ Increases pump run life during the pump stroke. carbide insert, and body. This design allows
operators to replace individual components
FEATURES A standard valve rod guide incurs wear caused by
instead of the entire rod guide.
■ Three-piece assembly rod buckling and well deviation. The carbide insert
■ Nitronic® 50 clutch available valve rod guide has an ID that is appropriately sized The three-piece design also enables the operator
■ Several metallurgy options for the valve rod, minimizing wear on the valve to choose from multiple metallurgies to better
rod guide and the valve rod. The carbide insert accommodate downhole conditions and increase
■ Fluted or vertical discharge configurations
valve rod guide is especially helpful when sinker run life.
bars are used to assist the traveling assembly
down through compression, because the carbide
insert minimizes the wear caused by the additional
weight of the sinker bars on the valve rod guide.

The carbide insert rod guide comprises (from left to right) a clutch, carbide insert, and body.

Carbide Insert Rod Guide Specifications

Guide Type Tubing Size, in [mm] Valve Rod Size, in [mm]
Fluted vertical discharge 2 3⁄8 [60.325] 11⁄16 [17.4625]
2 7⁄8 [73.025] 7⁄8 [22.225]

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Sand Shield
Rubberized fins to seal the pump from sand and solids
APPLICATIONS The sand shield is a two-piece component that is placed directly below the rod guide near the top of
■ Wells with low to moderate an insert sucker rod pump. The rubberized fins act as a barrier against solids that otherwise would
particulate levels fall back through the fluid on well shutdown and potentially create a scenario in which an expensive
■ Intermittent pumping wells fishing job for the pump would be required.

BENEFITS
■ Aids in preventing stuck pump scenarios
■ Reduces particulate collection near
the hold-down

FEATURES Rubberized fins molded

■ 11⁄4-in to 2-in [31.75-mm to 50.8-mm] to a sleeve for easy
insert pump sizes replacement upon
■ Pressure-molded, nitrile rubberized fins pump repair.
■ Stainless steel and brass mandrel options

Stainless steel and

brass mandrels
available for corrosive
environments, in
addition to plain steel.

Sand shield.

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Gas Valve
Orientation-maintaining gas valve for sucker rod pumps
APPLICATIONS The gas valve helps maintain proper valve
■ Wells with intermittent gas orientation by allowing a small amount of fluid
interference issues to reenter the pump and aide the standing valve
ball in reseating itself on the downstroke.
BENEFITS
By maintaining proper valve orientation throughout
■ Increases pump fillage
the pumping cycle, the pump is less likely to
■ Improves fluid production incur damage due to working with sufficiently
■ Reduces component damage full fluid levels.

FEATURES
■ Pressure tested to 5,000 psi [34.5 MPa]
■ Barrel and plunger mount options
■ 316 stainless steel for corrosion resistance
Plunger mount.

Barrel mount.

Gas valve.

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Bottom Discharge Valve
Valve for fluid production through and around the pump
APPLICATIONS The bottom discharge valve is a two-
■ Wells with corrosive fluid component part placed on the barrel assembly
■ Wells with low amounts of gas between the standing and traveling valve.
The valve acts as an intermediary valve that
■ Wells with low to moderate amounts
displaces approximately 10% of pumped fluid
of sand
to the annulus between the outside of the
BENEFITS pump and the tubing wall. The displaced fluid
■ Prevents corrosive, stagnant fluid keeps particulate matter from settling and
from attacking outside of pump sticking to the pump and keeps fresh fluid
■ Prevents solid material from settling moving past the exterior of the pump, greatly
on pump hold-down reducing the adverse effects of corrosive fluid.
■ Enables maintaining full fluid production

FEATURES
■ Available for 2⅜-in and 2⅞-in [60.325-mm
and 73.025-mm] insert pump applications
■ Designed with 1¼-in and 1½-in
[31.75-mm and 38.1-mm] cages

Bottom discharge valve.

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Top Seal
Seal to prevent stuck pump scenario caused by solids accumulation
APPLICATIONS The top seal is a mechanical addition to any bottom hold-down
■ Wells with moderate to high insert pump, and it prevents a stuck pump scenario caused by
particulate levels solids accumulation around the hold-down. Once the pump has
■ Intermittent pumping wells been placed in its seating location, the weight of the sucker rods
on the pump pushes the rubber element outward until contact
BENEFITS with the tubing wall is made. When retrieval of the pump is
■ Prevents stuck pump scenarios needed, pulling up on the rodstring will disengage the setting.
■ Eliminates particulate collection near Should the rubber element become damaged in operation, it may
the hold-down be replaced without replacing the entire assembly.

FEATURES
■ 11⁄4-in to 2-in [31.75-mm to 50.8-mm]
insert pump sizes
■ Replaceable rubber element
■ Simple setting procedure

Top seal.

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Oversized Cage
High-efficiency cage for improved solids and gas flow-through
APPLICATIONS The oversized cage is a standing valve cage fitted
■ Wells with moderate to high amounts of directly to the hold-down mandrel and pump
solution gas barrel. It allows fluid and particulates to travel
through valves with less disturbance, reducing
BENEFITS
gas interference and increasing pump efficiency.
■ Minimizes gas interference in the pump
■ Improves solids flow-through It has an enlarged body compared to the
equivalent API cage. Although the outside
■ Increases pump efficiency
diameter has been increased, it continues to
FEATURES meet tubing drift requirements. Increasing the
■ Larger flow area outside diameter effectively increases the flow
■ High strength area inside the cage without a loss of strength.
■ Corrosion resistance When combined with alternate pattern ball
and seat, the oversized cage allows fluid and
particulates to travel through valves with
less disturbance, resulting in reduced gas
interference and increased pump efficiency
during field testing.

The oversized cage is available in alloy steel,

stainless steel, and MONEL®.

API configuration. Don-Nan oversized cage.

Oversized Cage Specifications

Min. Tubing Pump OD, in [mm] Pump ID, in [mm] Barrel Oversized cage Ball Diameter, Seat Size,
Size, in [mm] in [mm] in [mm]
23⁄8 [34.925] 15⁄8 [41.275] 11⁄16 [26.988] Heavy wall (RH) CF50 11⁄8 [28.575] 2 [50.8]
23⁄8 [34.925] 15⁄8 [41.275] 11⁄4 [31.75] Heavy wall (RH) CF50 11⁄8 [28.575] 2 [50.8]
23⁄8 [34.925] 13⁄4 [41.275] 11⁄2 [38.1] Thin wall (RW) CF52 11⁄8 [28.575] 2 [50.8]
23⁄8 [34.925] 17⁄8 [41.275] 11⁄2 [38.1] Heavy wall (RX) CF52 11⁄8 [28.575] 2 [50.8]

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Insert Guided Cage
One-piece, superior-strength guided cage for maximized fluid flow
APPLICATIONS The insert guided cage is similar to hard-lined
■ Pumps that suffer from cage beat-out due cages, but uses a Stellite insert that has been
to violent ball travel inertia friction-welded in place. This single-piece
cage extends valve life in applications that
BENEFITS
would otherwise fail at a much faster rate due
■ Extends cage life
to violent ball rattle caused by turbulent gas
■ Maximizes fluid flow and fluid flow.
FEATURES
The insert guided cage is available for use
■ Available for 11⁄16-in [29.9875-mm] through
with barrels, plungers, and in double-valve
23⁄4-in [69.85-mm] bore pumps
configurations. Metallurgy options include
■ Stellite® insert MONEL®, alloy steel, and stainless steel,
■ Male and female thread options all with Stellite insert.

The Stellite insert is inertia-friction-welded in place,

which creates a much stronger and more stable product
in comparison with multipiece cages.

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Shear Tool
Contingency tool for fiberglass rod removal
APPLICATIONS
■ Wells with fiberglass sucker rods
■ Wells with potential for stuck pumps
BENEFITS
■ Enables easy retrieval of rods
■ Prevents costly fishing jobs
FEATURES
■ 3⁄4-in, 7⁄8-in, and 1-in sucker rods
■ Tensile element epoxy-sealed for protection
For wells using fiberglass sucker rods, the shear tool Fits in 3⁄4-in,
is run above the pump to enable easy retrieval of 7⁄8-in, and 1-in
rods. In the event that the predetermined amount sucker rods
of tension is exceeded when pulling the sucker
rods, the shear tool’s tensile element breaks and
allows the rods from that point and up to be easily
retrieved. The remaining rods and pump can
subsequently be pulled from the well. The shear Fits in 23⁄8-in and
tool is rated by size to withstand differing degrees larger tubing
of tension. It is recommended that prior to pump
installation the well be cleared of paraffin above Tensile
the seating nipple to eliminate premature shearing element
caused by impact loading.

Epoxy to protect
internal Seal ring
parts against
corrosion

Shear tool.

Shear Tool Specifications

Part Tubing Size, Polished Rod Box Shear Value, Operational
Number in [mm] Threads, in [mm] psi [MPa] Load, lbm [kg]
STC1-1-18 23⁄8 [60.325] 3⁄4 [19.05] 18,000 [124.1] 3,700 [1,678.3]
STC1-1-21 23⁄8 [60.325] 3⁄4 [19.05] 21,000 [144.8] 4,400 [1,995.8]
STC1-1-26 23⁄8 [60.325] 3⁄4 [19.05] 26,000 [179.3] 5,400 [2,449.4]
STC1-1-33 23⁄8 [60.325] 3⁄4 [19.05] 33,000 [227.5] 6,800 [3,084.4]
STC1-2-18 23⁄8 [60.325] 7⁄8 [22.225] 18,000 [124.1] 3,700 [1,678.3]
STC1-2-21 23⁄8 [60.325] 7⁄8 [22.225] 21,000 [144.8] 4,400 [1,995.8]
STC1-2-26 23⁄8 [60.325] 7⁄8 [22.225] 26,000 [179.3] 5,400 [2,449.4]
STC1-2-33 23⁄8 [60.325] 7⁄8 [22.225] 33,000 [227.5] 6,800 [3,084.4]
STC2-2-21 27⁄8 [73.025] 7⁄8 [22.225] 21,000 [144.8] 4,400 [1,995.8]
STC2-2-26 27⁄8 [73.025] 7⁄8 [22.225] 26,000 [179.3] 5,400 [2,449.4]
STC2-2-33 27⁄8 [73.025] 7⁄8 [22.225] 33,000 [227.5] 6,800 [3,084.4]
STC2-3-21 27⁄8 [73.025] 1 [25.4] 21,000 [144.8] 4,400 [1,995.8]
STC2-3-26 27⁄8 [73.025] 1 [25.4] 26,000 [179.3] 5,400 [2,449.4]
STC2-3-33 27⁄8 [73.025] 1 [25.4] 33,000 [227.5] 6,800 [3,084.4]
†Example: STC1-2-26 (shear tool), 23⁄8-in tubing, 7⁄8-in box connection, 15⁄8-in OD, 26,000-psi shear
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On-Off Tool
Downhole rod to pump release
APPLICATIONS
■ Any rod lift well
BENEFITS
■ Minimizes stripping job operations
■ Enables retrieval of the rodstring in the
event of a stuck pump
■ Permits the operator to fish broken rods
without unseating the pump
FEATURES
■ Ability to run an oversized tubing pump
■ Availability in a variety of high-strength
materials including INCONEL®
■ Closed design
■ Guide balls for proper latching
■ High-resistance springs to prevent
unintended release
■ Availability in both right-hand and
left-hand release
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The on-off tool connects to or disconnects from a sucker
rodstring, at any point, based on the location of the tool in
the rodstring. The tool is attached directly to the rodstring
where the operator wishes to make the disconnection.
The tool is then disconnected by turning the rodstring and
picking up. The tool is connected by setting down weight
on the bottom latch section and rotating the rodstring in the
latch direction.
Elimination of stripping jobs
The on-off tool’s primary benefit is that it can virtually
eliminate stripping jobs. A stripping job occurs when an
operator must pull the tubing and rods simultaneously,
usually as a result of inability to unseat the downhole
pump. Stripping jobs add cost due to increased rig time and
damaged equipment. The on-off tool enables the operator
to release the rodstring from the pump, allowing retrieval of
the rods and tubing separately.
Components
The on-off tool comprises six different components: top
bushing, body, locking pawl, balls, bottom latch, and
spring. Each component can be manufactured in different
metallurgies as required by different well conditions.
This tool can be produced for both right-hand as well as
left-hand operation.
Applications
In the event of a rod part above the on-off tool, the operator
can now fish and release the remaining rods from the pump,
eliminating the need to unseat the pump. The on-off tool
is also used when running an oversized tubing pump. An
oversized tubing pump gives the operator the ability to use
a pump bore size larger than the tubing internal diameter,
displacing more fluid without replacing the entire tubing
string. The on-off tool is required with the oversized tubing
pump to connect the rodstring to the plunger because the
plunger outer diameter is larger than the internal diameter
of the tubing.
Components of the on-off tool,
from left to right: locking pawl
with balls, top bushing, body,
spring, and bottom latch.
On-Off Tool
On-Off Tool Specifications
Model number 80 90 100 110 120 130
Tubing size, in [mm] 1.5 [38.1] 2.375 [60.325] 2.375 [60.325] 2.875 [73.025] 2.875 [73.025] 3.5 [88.9] and up
3.5 [88.9]
Tool OD, in [mm] 1.44 [36.576] 1.62 [41.148] 1.812 [46.0248] 2.15 [54.61] 2.312 [58.7248] 2.75 [69.85]
HDT = 1.94 [49.276] HDT = 2.44 [61.976]
Metallurgy† T/ST T/ST/AT/IT T/ST/AT/IT T/HDT/ST/AT/IT T/ST/AT/IT T/HDT/ST/AT/IT
Pin size, in [mm] 0.9375 [23.8125] 0.9375 [23.8125] 1.0625 [26.9875] 1.0625 [26.9875] 1.0625 [26.9875]‡ 1.1875 [30.1625]
1.0625 [26.9875] 1.0625 [26.9875] 1.1875 [30.1625] 1.1875 [30.1625] 1.1875 [30.1625] 1.375 [34.925]‡
1.375 [34.925]‡ 1.375 [34.925]‡
† T = Plain steel, HDT = 4130, ST = stainless steel, AT = 4140, IT = INCONEL
‡ Not available in HDT

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Insert Pump Anchor
Pump anchor for setting and resetting pumping depth as needed
APPLICATIONS
■ Bottom hold-down insert pumps
■ 23⁄8-in, 27⁄8-in, and 31⁄2-in [60.325-mm,
73.025-mm, and 88.9-mm] tubing strings
BENEFITS
■ Enables ease of variability in
pumping depth
When a seating nipple for an insert pump is not present in
the tubing, the insert pump anchor serves the dual purpose of
anchoring the pump and packing off the fluid production string.
The compression packing element is bonded to threaded steel
insert to eliminate damage during anchor setting, releasing, or
resetting. The split cone is backed up with an alloy retainer ring
for strength comparable to a solid cone.

FEATURES
■ High-temperature packing
element available
■ No seating nipple required
■ High-strength alloy retainer ring
■ No rotation required

Insert pump anchor.

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Gas Separator
Packer-style gas separator
APPLICATIONS The gas separator is a packer-style separator that Operation
■ Wells with high gas and fluid levels is most effective in wells with high fluid levels. Its The production fluid first flows through the ported
patented ported coupling improves separation of coupling then up the annulus between the inner
BENEFITS
entrained gas from production fluid and minimizes and outer tube of the gas separator, and exits the
■ Separates free and entrained gas from
gas interference and gas breakout in the downhole slots at the top of the outer tube. The separated
production fluid
rod pump. gas then travels up the annulus between the
■ Improves pump efficiency tubing and the casing, while the liquid falls and
The gas separator must be run above the perforations
■ Reduces gas interference in pump accumulates on top of the packer.
in the well with a packer below it. The set packer
■ Decreases rod lift system wear directs the fluid through the separator by sealing The separated production fluid is drawn into the
■ Increases daily run time with automation off the annulus between the tubing and the casing. inner tube of the gas separator through the external
The gas separator improves pump efficiency, intake port of the patented ported coupling, and
FEATURES
equipment life, and run time. then travels up the inner tube to the pump intake.
■ Patented ported coupling design
■ Repairable

Gas separator.

Gas Separator Specifications

Separator size, in [mm] 2.375 [60.325] 2.875 [73.025] 3.5 [88.9] 4 [101.6]
Casing OD, in [mm] 4.5 [114.3] 4.5 [114.3] 5.5 [139.7] 7.625 [193.675]
5.5 [139.7] 5.5 [139.7] 7 [177.8] 8.625 [219.075]
7 [177.8] 7.625 [193.675] 9.625 [244.475]
8.625 [219.075]
Max. capacity, bbl/d [m3/d] 382 [60.7] 261 [41.5] 438 [69.6] 1,366 [217.2]
738 [117.3] 618 [98.25] 1,110 [176.4] 2,025 [321.9]
1,291 [205.25] 1,448 [230.2] 2,668 [424.1]
2,107 [334.9]
80% capacity, bbl/d [m3/d] 302 [48] 208 [33] 350 [55.6] 1,092 [173.6]
590 [93.8] 494 [78.5] 888 [141.1] 1,620 [257.5]
1,032 [164] 1,158 [184.1] 2,134 [339.2]
1,685 [267.9]
Inner Tube Specifications
ID, in [mm] 1 [25.4] 1.25 [31.75] 1.5 [38.1]
Capacity, bbl/d [m3/d] 630 [100.1] 1,350 [214.6] 1,930 [306.8]

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Slimhole Tubing Anchor
Anchor for flexible tubing placement
APPLICATIONS In contrast to a standard anchor, the slimhole tubing anchor can be
■ Any well with production tubing deployed at any point in the well in relation to the perforations. The
■ Anchors tubing during rod lift operation improved design also minimizes solids buildup in the anchor, and the
smaller OD improves gas flow past the anchor.
■ Catches tubing in the event of a
tubing failure Placement flexibility
The ability to run the slimhole tubing anchor below perforations enables
BENEFITS
operators to pump from the point in the well that maximizes oil production
■ Improves pump efficiency
and minimizes gas interference. The tubing can be anchored at the deepest
■ Reduces solids accumulation in the anchor point in the string, eliminating the need for tubing below the anchor. This
■ Enhances gas flow up the tubing or placement reduces downhole assembly wear and tubing fatigue caused by
casing annulus tubing movement. In addition, tapered connections prevent anchor seizure
by diverting solids that might otherwise accumulate in the anchor.
FEATURES
■ Ability to set anchor in or Alternatively, if the slimhole tubing anchor is placed above perforations,
below perforations its design provides the benefit of increasing the width of the annulus
■ Smaller OD between the OD of the anchor and the ID of the casing. The smaller OD of
the slimhole tubing anchor also increases gas flow past the anchor into the
■ Tapered connections
casing or tubing annulus, thereby reducing gas interference in the pump.
■ Adjustable shear rating
■ Slip protection drag blocks
■ Carbide and wicker slips available Flow-By Area Comparison
18
97.3%
16
14
Flow-by area, in2

12
10
168.1%
8 246%
6
4
2
0 The slimhole tubing anchor
4.5-in 4.5-in 5.5-in 5.5-in 7-in 7-in has a smaller OD than the
Type B Slimhole Type B Slimhole Type B Slimhole standard anchor, with large
slips and slip protectors.
Tubing anchor sizes Beveled couplings prevent
The flow-by area of the slimhole tubing anchor is significantly increased when sand from getting inside
compared with the Type B tubing anchor, resulting in enhanced rod lift system the tool.
efficiency.

Slimhole Tubing Anchor Specifications

Casing OD, in [mm] 4.5 [114.3] 5.5 [139.7] 7 [117.8]
Tubing size, in [mm] 2.375 [60.325] 2.375 [60.325] 2.875 [73.025]
2.875 [73.025]
Max. tool OD, in [mm] 3.75 [95.25] 4.615 [117.221] 5.75 [146.05]
Tool ID, in [mm] 1 [25.4] 1.937 [49.199] 2.405 [61.087]
Cage OD, in [mm] 2.875 [73.025] 3.75 [95.25] 4.5 [114.3]
Annular clearance†, in [mm] 0.5885 [14.9479] 0.571 [14.5034] 0.933 [23.6982]
Annulus increase from Type B, in [mm] 0.4375 [11.1125] 0.375 [9.525] 0.5 [12.7]
† Annular clearance calculated for the following casings: 4.5 in, 10.5 lbm/ft, 4.052-in ID; 5.5 in, 17 lbm/ft, 4.892-in ID; 7 in, 23 lbm/ft, 6.366-in ID

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Type B Tubing Anchor
Standard anchor for enhanced rod lift system efficiency
APPLICATION The installation of a tubing anchor catcher is a common and
■ Rod lifted wells with production tubing beneficial addition to every rod lifted well. Maintaining pull
to reduce tubing movement caused by tension on the tubing string greatly reduces tubing movement
cyclical loading caused by cyclical loading created during normal operation
of the sucker rod pump. The reduction of tubing movement
BENEFITS
enables the pump to consistently make a full stroke and
■ Reduces wear on rods, tubing, and casing
maximize the efficiency of the entire rod lift system.
■ Improves pumping efficiency
Recommended placement
■ Lowers operating costs
The Type B tubing anchor may be placed anywhere within the
FEATURES tubing string and set to anchor to the casing wall. However,
■ Easy settng—left to set, right to release the most common placement is below the sucker rod pump,
■ Adjustable shear rating typically with a tubing sub between the two.
■ Available carbide and wicker slips The design of the Type B tubing anchor does not lend itself
well to newer well completion methods that result in the
placement of the anchor below wellbore perforations and in
greatly increased sand presence. If it is necessary to use a
tubing anchor below perforations, the slimhole tubing anchor
is a more suitable option.

Don-Nan slimhole tubing anchor

Deploy this anchor at any point in the well in relation to the
perforations. The improved design minimizes solids buildup
in the anchor, and the smaller OD improves gas flow past
the anchor.

Type B tubing anchor.

Type B Tubing Anchor Specifications

Casing OD, in [mm] 4.5 [114.3] 5.5 [139.7] 7 [117.8] 7.625 [193.675] 9.625 [244.475]
Tubing size, in [mm] 2.375 [60.325] 2.375 [60.325] 2.375 [60.325] 2.375 [60.325] 2.875 [73.025]
2.875 [73.025] 2.875 [73.025] 2.875 [73.025] 3.5 [88.9]
3.5 [88.9] 3.5 [88.9] 4.5 [114.3]
Max. tool OD, in [mm] 3.75 [95.25] 4.5 [114.3] 5.5 [139.7] 5.875 [149.225] 8.00 [203.2]
Tool ID, in [mm] 1.937 [49.1998] 1.937 [49.1998] 2.50 [63.5] 2.50 [63.5] 3.00 [76.2]
Cage OD, in [mm] 3.75 [95.25] 4.5 [114.3] 5.5 [139.7] 5.5 [139.7] 8.00 [203.2]
Annular clearance, 0.151 [3.8354] 0.196 [4.9784] 0.433 [10.9982] 0.7345 [18.6563] 0.4605 [11.6967]
in [mm]†
†Annular clearance calculated for the following casings: 4.5 in, 10.5 lbm/ft, 4.052-in ID; 5.5 in, 17 lbm/ft, 4.892-in ID; 7 in, 23 lbm/ft, 6.366-in ID;

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UniStar
Downhole protection VSD system
APPLICATIONS
■ Automated control of rod lift operation
BENEFITS
■ Optimizes production under
changing conditions
■ Protects gearbox and downhole equipment
■ Improves energy management
■ Reduces number of sensors
FEATURES
■ Surface and pump dynacard generator
■ Pump fill optimization
■ Pump speed control
■ Gas interference limiter
■ Rod load control
■ Bridle separation control
■ Gearbox torque control
■ Motor current, torque, and thermal control
■ Power monitoring and control
■ User-friendly displays
■ Data capture and communication
■ Production monitors
■ Automatic restart
■ System modeling and simulation
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The UniStar* downhole protection variable speed
drive (VSD) system maximizes production and
equipment performance through sophisticated
modeling that makes use of all available parameters,
with particular focus on protecting downhole
equipment.
Multiple constraint optimization
At any instant during well operations, in particular
within a pump cycle, there is a single constraint
that limits production, places equipment at risk, or
both. Production can be maximized and equipment
protected by “automating” the system to operate
at the particular limiting constraint at each instant
of time. Determining the applicable limits and
operating smoothly across them in real time is the
key differentiator of the UniStar system.
Multiple-constraint optimization is particularly
beneficial in applications with variable inflow
conditions, such as those found in unconventional
and shale, high gas/oil ratio, thermally stimulated,
and coalbed methane wells.
Sophisticated modeling for precise control
The UniStar system’s models of all the system
elements are run in real time by the controller to
detect appropriate limits and enforce associated
control strategies. Monitoring equipment contains
embedded mathematical models of drive, motor,
pump unit, rodstring, pump, flowline, tubing,
casing, fluid, and reservoir that use component
specifications and well completion information, along
with field setup parameters. Identification routines
automatically determine installation-dependent
system parameters. The models capture the thermal,
mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic behavior of the
pumping system, enabling more precise control of
the pumping process than ever before.
Downhole equipment protection
Protecting downhole equipment begins with
rodstring design. A rodstring calculator establishes
rod load and resonance parameters for continuous,
coupled, straight, and tapered rod configurations.
Rod load is corrected for well deviation and rod
friction is automatically identified. Rod and pump
monitors continuously measure and display polished
rod and downhole pump loads, velocities, and
positions. Rod force can be measured directly from a
UniStar downhole protection VSD system optimizes
production and maximizes efficiency and reliability.
load cell or internally computed without the need for
external instrumentation (i.e., sensor-free).
A rod load limiter automatically adjusts downstroke
speed to eliminate rod float by maintaining minimum
rod load while maximizing production. Independent
maximum and minimum rod load limits can be preset
to reduce rod stress. Rod load damping can be used
to suppress oscillations and improve pumping system
efficiency without the need for specific load limits.
Gearbox protection
Gearbox torque is monitored and controlled to
protect against damaging overload conditions. A
crank position monitor provides a continuous reading
of the angle of the crankshaft. The crank angle is
referenced by a proximity switch, limit switch, or
inclinometer. A belt slip monitor detects and reports
excessive drive belt slippage or breakage, while a
starting-torque manager eliminates inrush currents
and extends the life of the system by reducing the
violence associated with starting the pump.
The existing counterbalance effect is determined
by a counterbalance monitor, and an associated
counterbalance assistant makes it easy to adjust the
counterweights to minimize gearbox stress.
Efficient power usage
Improving energy efficiency and protecting
equipment are mutually aligned benefits delivered
by the UniStar system. The system uses detailed
information on energy consumption, including
system input power, motor output power, polished
rod power, and pump lift power to optimize
performance.
UniStar
Peak and regenerative power limiters allow the maximum and regenerative power
supplied by the drive to be conserved. Power flow control can be used to smooth
power flow, reduce gearbox stress, and increase pumping efficiency without
specifying power limits. A power flow optimizer maximizes production for highly
variable inflow conditions by operating the drive and motor at their maximum
thermal capacities. Special provisions optimize performance with generators and
solar cells in alternative power systems.
An input power meter displays cumulative energy consumption, while a pumping
efficiency monitor shows the effectiveness of input energy in producing useful
lift work.
Pump fill control to reduce stress and prevent sanding
The UniStar system accurately determines and regulates the percentage of pump
fill without requiring separate sensors or control hardware. Instead of stopping a
pump completely during a pumpoff condition, the system adjusts upstroke and
downstroke speeds to maintain a target fill value and maximize production. This
allows the pump to automatically adapt to changing well inflow characteristics,
eliminating fluid pound, reducing peak rod load, preventing standstill sand
infiltration, eliminating stresses associated with start and stop cycling, and
improving pumping efficiency by reducing viscous friction.
The drive automatically slows down prior to fluid impact for a soft landing,
protecting the reservoir and subsurface formation. A pumpoff controller allows
the pump to dwell for a period in wells with low inflow. The off time is optimally
selected by the control. A dwell period minimum pump speed can be used to
prevent sanding in the well.
Production and fluid-level monitors
A pump flow monitor provides a continuous estimate of flow without the need
for additional instrumentation. Pumping speed and pump effective volume
are used to estimate the production rate. Pump flow is totaled in a resettable
production accumulator. Estimated well production is displayed for the operator
and is available for remote well monitoring through a serial communication port.
A fluid-level monitor provides a continuous estimate based on pump load, fluid
properties, tubing pressure, and casing pressure. Tubing and casing pressures
can be entered as parameters for relatively fixed pressures or input from analog
sensors for significantly variable pressures.
Automatic restart
The drive can automatically recover from fault conditions and intermittent power
outages to ensure continuous operation with unattended wells. Start and stop
events are automatically logged for subsequent retrieval.
Data capture and communication
A data sampler captures real-time information for generating torque, velocity,
and position plots, as well as surface and downhole dynamometer cards. A
data logger records time-stamped fault, warning, and event logs that can be
viewed through the keypad and display, uploaded to a personal computer or
tablet, or retrieved by a network server. Typical events include start, stop, mode
change, power-up, power loss, overvoltage, overcurrent, bridle separation, belt
slip, balance fault, low load, and high load. Pump fill and speed are periodically
logged for subsequent trend analysis.

Sensor-free operation
The system uses a number of unique methods for precisely determining polished
rod and downhole pump position, velocity, and load without requiring external
rod position or load sensors. System variables can be observed through monitor
displays or recorded as time-based graphical plots of motor velocity, motor torque,
pump speed, pump velocity, gearbox torque, rod velocity, rod position, rod load,
pump position, and pump load, as well as dynamometer plots of surface and
downhole conditions.

Pump speed control Various key parameters and event logs can be displayed at the wellsite or accessed remotely.
The UniStar system provides a number of options for controlling pump
speed, including potentiometer adjustments, keypad presets, serial data
Several industry-standard serial protocols are available for communicating
communications, and internal optimization controllers. Single, dual, and triple
with popular programmable controllers, personal computers, or network
speed control options allow pump upstroke, downstroke, and cornering speeds
servers. These protocols include Modbus® RTU, Modbus Plus, ControlNet®, and
to be adjusted independently. The system automatically calculates braking
PROFIBUS®. Optional software is available for monitoring the pumping system
distances for the transition from straight to cornering speeds, as well as points for
using an iPhone® or iPad®. User-programmable reports can be generated using
accelerating out of the corners. In certain applications the motor can be operated
software that connects system parameters to Excel spreadsheets.
at up to twice the base speed at constant power. This allows the overall gear ratio
to be increased, thereby increasing low-speed torque while smoothing gearbox System simulation
torque at high pumping speeds. A pumping system simulator allows actual or hypothetical setup parameters to
be evaluated over a broad range of operating conditions. Simulations can be
Dynacard generation without a load cell run in the field using the UniStar system without powering the motor or on the
A motor torque monitor and pumping unit geometry can be used in place of a
desktop using a well monitor and emulator unit.
load cell to plot surface dynamometer graphs, using either a personal computer,
tablet, or smartphone. The system also estimates downhole pump stroke and
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Rod Pump Controller
Pumpoff control and advanced modeling for sucker rod pump systems
APPLICATIONS
■ Automated control of sucker rod pump
starting and stopping

BENEFITS
■ Optimizes pump regulation to increase
production and prevent equipment damage
■ Improves efficiency and economics
of operation
■ Reduces travel to the wellsite through
remote monitoring

FEATURES
■ 115 or 230 V AC input supply
(460 V optional)
■ Rugged NEMA 4R polycarbonate enclosure
■ Backlit graphic display and keypad
■ Multiple analog and digital inputs and
outputs, with four configurable I/O points
■ Comprehensive monitoring and reporting
to facilitate troubleshooting
■ Polished rod load cell, beam position
inclinometer, optional tubing and casing
pressure sensors
■ Automatic counterbalance check
■ Oil, belt, and gearbox service reminders
■ Wired local and remote serial ports, ANSI®
and Modbus® RTU protocols
■ Bluetooth® interface option,
■ MaxStream™ wireless radio option,
cellular and satellite options
The RPC provides real-time surface and downhole dynamometer plots.
The rod pump controller (RPC) provides
economical pumpoff control of sucker rod
pumping systems. Using sophisticated modeling
and control software and a powerful digital
signal processor, the RPC computes surface and
downhole conditions to best regulate the starting
and stopping of the pump via a separate motor
controller.
The RPC provides real-time surface and
downhole dynamometer plots, daily gauging,
fault and event logging, a user-configurable
data sampler, and more. Displayed data include
gearbox torque; rod load, position, and velocity;
pump load, position, velocity, fill, and stroke;
fluid level; daily fluid production; and pressures.
Comprehensive monitoring and
reporting capabilities
The RPC provides real-time surface and
downhole dynamometer plots, daily gauging,
fault and event logging, a user-configurable data
sampler, and more.
Equipped with both web-based and smartphone
interfaces, the RPC can generate well reports
and dynacards from either interface. Wireless,
radio, cellular, and satellite options allow
monitoring at any distance. With optional web-
based telemetry software, users can monitor
multiple fields simultaneously from virtually
anywhere in the world. Key parameters can be
remotely adjusted, eliminating the need for a trip
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 Horizontal Pumping Systems

Designed for years of trouble-free service

The REDA HPS* horizontal multistage surface pumping system is a cost-effective
alternative to conventional industrial pumps. Designed using ARZ* abrasion-
resistant zirconium for high-wear-resistant bearings, the pumping system
effectively handles harsh conditions, as well as surface installations.
The system’s flow capabilities range from 40 galUS/min to 1,850 galUS/min
[218 m3/d to 10,084 m3/d] with as much as 1,864 kW in a single unit.

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REDA HPS G3
Horizontal multistage surface pumping system
APPLICATIONS The REDA HPS* G3 horizontal multistage surface to a central junction box. Intake and discharge
■ Lean amine recirculation pumping system is the third generation of REDA flanges and power hookups are usually the only
■ Crude oil pipeline horizontal multistage surface pumps. A reliable, required connections. When necessary, major
cost-effective solution, the centrifugal pump components can be replaced or resized to track
■ CO2 injection
provides up to 1,864 kW [2,500 hp] in a single unit. changes in applications within 2 to 3 hours, and,
■ Mine dewatering Flexible enough to be modified in the field, the due to its modular design and factory alignment,
■ Natural gas liquids pipeline system features reliable product enhancements aligning the unit before restarting the pump is kept
■ Water injection that lessen downtime. The modular design makes to a minimum.
the unit suitable for a wide variety of applications,
■ Salt dome leaching Designed for years of trouble-free service,
from simple water injection to more complex
■ Saltwater disposal refinery services and crude oil transfer. It has also the REDA HPS G3 system requires no daily
■ High-pressure wash for refineries proven to be an efficient alternative to split-case, maintenance. There are no V-belts or packing
vertical turbine, and positive displacement pumps. to service, and a typical routine maintenance
■ Boiler feed
schedule is a quarterly lubricant change and
■ Geothermal injection Prepackaged units are provided as a whole system component check. The smooth performance
■ Industrial high-pressure facilities from a single-source vendor and are delivered extends equipment life and greatly reduces the
preassembled to a site. The skid package is chance of leakage from associated piping.
BENEFITS typically prewired with instruments and cabling
■ Saves time and minimizes cost with no daily
maintenance and ease of commissioning and
piping alignment
■ Reduces downtime and quick repair, thanks
to simple reconfiguration of pumps and
motors
■ Extends run life due to minimal vibration-
related wear and stress

FEATURES
■ Numerous API 610-specification-
compliant features
■ New bearing sections with enhanced pump- The modular design of the REDA HPS G3 pumping system provides rapid change-out capabilities
pressure capabilities and less heat generation of system components.
■ Seals
● One mechanical seal at the low-pressure
Performance Specifications Material Specifications
end of the pump Capacity, galUS/min 40 to 2,500 [0.15 to 9.5] Impellers and diffusers Ni-Resist™, 5530 alloy,
● Standard-mount single, double, [m3/min] coatings as required
and tandem cartridge seals Discharge pressure, Up to 6,650 [45,850] Shafts 17-4 PH, MONEL®,
■ Skid psi [kPa] and INCONEL®
● Adjustable clamp and motor Suction pressure,† Up to 4,000 [27,579] Intake and discharge Carbon steel and 316
mount locations psi [kPa] stainless steel
● Rigid box, steel frame construction Temperature range,‡ –20 to 280 [–29 to 138] Sleeve bearings Ni-Resist, ceramic,
degF [degC] tungsten carbide, silicon
● Standard or custom skid designs Power (single skid), Up to 1,864 [2,500] carbide, and Graphalloy®
● Intake that orients 270° in kW [hp] Flanges ANSI 150 to 2,500 RF
45° increments Testing capability, Up to 1,864 [2,500] and RTJ
kW [hp]
†Fluid dependent
‡Modifications required

*Mark of Schlumberger
Other company, product, and service names

slb.com/hps
are the properties of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2015 Schlumberger. All rights reserved. 15-AL-82708

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 KUDU PCP Systems

Advanced technical expertise KUDU PCP

KUDU PCPs incorporate unique designs to handle the demands of heavy, ■■ Produce with maximum efficiency and less power consumption
medium, or light oil, coalbed methane, and dewatering applications. in lower-flow-rate wells.
Engineered to deliver a consistent head capacity with superior handling of
solids and high-viscosity fluids, KUDU PCPs ensure maximum production Driveheads
performance even after the initial flow rate has dropped.
■■ Improve safety and reliability with durable driveheads ranging from
10 to 200 hp.
Applications for KUDU PCPs:
■■ Light to heavy sand laden crude oil Power units
■■ Prevent environmental spillage and provide noise control with open-skid
■■ Light crude oil with high aromatic content
and walk-in power unit designs.
■■ Dewatering gas wells
■■ Coalbed methane KUDU PCP Well Manager family of products
■■ Protect your oilfield equipment and ensure your well is always running
■■ High water cuts at optimum levels.
■■ Highly corrosive wells
■■ Thermal applications (SAGD,
and cyclic steam stimulation)
■■ Horizontal, slant, and directional wells

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KUDU PCP
Positive displacement pump with a helical rotor spinning inside a fixed stator
APPLICATIONS
■ Heavy, medium, and light oil wells
■ Dewatering coalbed methane and
conventional gas wells
■ High-water-cut and sand-cut environments
■ Highly corrosive wells
■ Thermal applications
■ Horizontal, slant, and directional wells
■ Water source wells
BENEFITS
■ Produces in high-viscosity and
high-sand-concentration fluids
■ Tolerates high percentage of free gas
■ Resists abrasion
■ Generates low levels of noise
■ Reduces lifting cost
■ Provides the highest overall efficiency
in all artificial lift methods
FEATURES
■ Smaller footprint than other forms of
artificial lift systems
■ High-capacity and high-head lift pumps
■ Low internal shear rates to limit fluid
emulsification through agitation
■ No valves or reciprocating parts to clog,
wear, or create gas lock
■ Elastomers resistant to most crudes
Various tag sub intakes
■
■ Wide range of geometries
■ Standard rotors with paddles to improve
sand handling
■ Standard EUE and NU stator connections
machined directly onto the stator tube
■ All-metal PCP using special metallurgy
to resist wear and maximize run life
■ Proprietary KUDU Tough Coat* corrosion-
and abrasion-resistant rotor coating
■ EVEN WALL uniform-elastomer PCP to
ensure uniform elastomer thickness in the
PCP stator
■ Easy to install and operate
■ Low maintenance required
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KUDU PCP is a positive displacement pump with
a single helical rotor, which rotates inside a Drivehead
double internal helical elastomer-lined stator.
The stator is run into the well on the bottom
of the production tubing, while the rotor is Power unit
connected to the end of the rodstring. The rotor PCP Well Manager
turns eccentrically in the stator, forming cavities
from the intake at the bottom of the pump to the Centralizer
discharge at the top of the pump.
Rod string
The PCP delivers a constant flow that is
proportional to the size of the cavity and
rotational speed of the rotor. Rotation of the PCP
rodstring at surface is powered by a hydraulic
or electric drive system, which causes the rotor Tag sub
to spin within the fixed stator, resulting in fluid Anchor
production at surface.
Schlumberger also offers a high-temperature
package, featuring an all-metal PCP capable of KUDU PCP system components.
withstanding the extreme downhole conditions
of thermal recovery. EVEN WALL PCP
EVEN WALL® uniform-elastomer
Elastomers PCP provides a uniform elastomer
Proprietary elastomers provide significant thickness, resulting in an even
improvements in bond strength, tear strength, temperature distribution under swell
abrasion resistance, gas and water resistance, conditions. Since the elastomer
and temperature ratings, expanding the use of swells evenly, it enables a more
PCPs to additional environments. Elastomers consistent fit between the rotor and
are primarily made up of nitrile, a copolymer stator, ultimately improving pump
of butadiene, and acrylonitrile. In addition, a performance.
fluorocarbon elastomer for greater resistance
to aromatics and H2S is available. KUDU Tough Coat Rotor Coating
KUDU Tough Coat rotor coating is a spray metal
Rotors
coating applied to PCP rotors. Rotors with this
The rotor is the moving component of a PCP coating have significantly improved corrosion
and is held from the surface by the drive string, resistance compared to a typical chrome
which is typically a conventional or continuous rotors, resulting in longer rotor life, increased
sucker rod. The amount or degree of interference production efficiency, and lower operating costs.
fit is critical to the efficiency and life expectancy
of the pump. Interference fit is changed by
choosing a different rotor minor diameter.
ISO 15136-1 Elastomer Requirements† KUDU PCP
Material certification Yes
Elastomer hardness testing Yes
Elastomer bond testing Yes
Stator phasing aignment Yes
Documentation Yes
†ISO compliance ensures manufacturers adhere to a strict process to ensure products are of high quality and
meet specification requirements.
KUDU PCP
KUDU Elastomer Relative Specifications
Max.
KUDU Hardness Sand H2S CO2 Explosive
Elastomer† Temperature, Aromatics Hydrolosis
Reference Shore A Resistance Resistance Resistance Decompression
degF [degC]
High nitrile soft HNS 55 176 [80] 8 6 5 3 7 6
High nitrile hard HNH 68 248 [120] 6 7 7 7 5 8
Hydrogenated high nitrile hard HHNH 80 284 [140] 5 7 8 8 8 8
Fluorocarbon hard FKMH 78 194 [90] 2 8 6 9 9 5
†Not all elastomers are available for every pump model. Please contact a representative about elastomer and pump combinations to ensure the optimal elastomer selection. Elastomers are rated from 1 to 10, with 5 being average,

7 being good, and 10 being excellent. Maximum recommended pump speed is 300 rpm for FKMH.

Rotor Selection Guide

m3/d at 100 rpm 3 6 16 4 13 22 48 8 12 15 24 30† 32 33 40 63 23 42 56† 75 76 36 45 60 80 98† 100 120 175 122 160 150 200 98 135 158 200
bbl/d at 100 rpm 19 38 101 25 82 138 302 50 75 94 151 189 201208 252 396 145 264 352 472 478 226 283 377 503 616 629 755 1,101 767 1,006 944 1,258 616 849 994 1,258

Rotor
options

5.5 [140] casing long pin

5 [127] casing short pin
2.375 [60] EUE pin

2.875 [73] EUE pin

4.5 [144] EUE pin

3.5 [89] EUE box

4.5 [144] NU pin

3.5 [89] EUE pin

6.625 [168] BTC

4 [102] NU pin

Series,
in [mm]

All technical specifications are deemed accurate, but situations may arise where additional information may be required. Please contact a representative for a technical consultation.
Rotor images are not to scale.
†Available with EVEN WALL PCP.

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Ability to Coil Past Rotor with 0.75-in Coiled Tubing
Tubing Size: 2.875 [73] Tubing Size: 3.5 [88.9] Tubing Size: 4.5 [114.3]
Crest to Crest
Series, in [mm] Model Tubing Weight: 6.5 lbm/ft [9.67 kg/m] Tubing Weight: 9.3 lbm/ft [13.84 kg/m] Tubing Weight: 12.75 lbm/ft [18.97 kg/m]
Diameter, in [mm]
Drift ID: 2.35 [59.61] Drift ID: 2.99 [72.82] Drift ID: 3.96 [97.36]
3K 1.41 [35.92] Yes Yes Yes
2.375 [60] EUE pin 6 K 1.33 [33.78] Yes Yes Yes
16 K 1.46 [37.20] Yes Yes Yes
4K 1.73 [44.00] No Yes Yes
13 K 1.78 [45.21] No Yes Yes
2.875 [73] EUE pin
22 K 1.70 [43.18] No Yes Yes
48 K 1.69 [43.03] No Yes Yes
8K 1.99 [50.6] No Yes Yes
12 K 1.99 [50.67] No Yes Yes
15 K 1.86 [47.37] No Yes Yes
24 K 2.01 [51.1] No Yes Yes
3.5 [89] EUE pin 30 K 1.95 [49.58] No Yes Yes
32 K 2.01 [51.29] No Yes Yes
33 K 55.88 [2.20] No No Yes
40 K 2.01 [51.08] No Yes Yes
63 K 2.03 [51.44] No Yes Yes
23 K 2.22 [56.46] No No Yes
42 K 2.20 [55.80] No No Yes
3.5 [89] EUE box 56 K 2.18 [55.40] No No Yes
75 K 2.56 [65.02] No Yes Yes
76 K 2.18 [55.30] No No Yes
36 K 2.32 [58.90] No No Yes
45 K 2.29 [58.27] No No Yes
60 K 2.32 [58.80] No No Yes
80 K 2.27 [57.70] No No Yes
4 [102] NU pin
98 K EW 2.21 [56.12] No No Yes
100 K 2.31 [58.76] No No Yes
120 K 2.30 [58.29] No No Yes
175 K 2.26 [57.48] No No Yes
4.5 [114] NU pin 122 K 2.45 [62.2] No No Yes
4.5 [114] EUE pin 160 K 2.67 [67.82] No No Yes
5 [127] Casing 150 K 2.96 [75.21] No No Yes
short pin 200 K 2.96 [75.21] No No Yes
5.5 [140] Casing 98 K 2.83 [71.96] No No Yes
long pin 135 K 2.80 [71.07] No No Yes
158 K 3.75 [95.25] No No Yes
6.625 BTC
200 K 3.75 [95.25] No No Yes

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KUDU PCP Specifications
Pump Nominal Capacity at 100 rpm Pump Lift Stator Outside Stator
Series, in [mm] Model
at Zero Head, bbl/d [m3/d] Rating, ft [m] Diameter, in [mm] Length, ft [m]
3 K 600 19 [3] 1,968 [600] 2.795 [71] 2.94 [0.90]
3 K 1200 19 [3] 3,936 [1,200] 2.795 [71] 5.91 [1.80]
3 K 2400 19 [3] 7,872 [2,400] 2.795 [71] 11.81 [3.60]
6 K 650 38 [6] 2,132 [650] 2.795 [71] 4.28 [1.31]
6 K 1300 38 [6] 4,264 [1,300] 2.795 [71] 8.56 [2.61]
2.375 [60] EUE pin 6 K 2000 38 [6] 6,560 [2,000] 2.795 [71] 12.84 [3.92]
6 K 2600 38 [6] 8,528 [2,600] 2.795 [71] 17.13 [5.22]
6 K 3300 38 [6] 10,827 [3,300] 2.795 [71] 21.42 [6.53]
16 K 1200 101 [16] 3,936 [1,200] 2.795 [71] 17.73 [5.40]
16 K 1600 101 [16] 5,248 [1,600] 2.795 [71] 23.64 [7.21]
16 K 2000 101 [16] 6,560 [2,000] 2.795 [71] 29.53 [9.00]
3 K 600 19 [3] 1,968 [600] 2.795 [71] 2.94 [0.90]
3 K 1200 19 [3] 3,936 [1,200] 2.795 [71] 5.91 [1.80]
3 K 2400 19 [3] 7,872 [2,400] 2.795 [71] 11.81 [3.60]
6 K 650 38 [6] 2,132 [650] 2.795 [71] 4.28 [1.31]
6 K 1300 38 [6] 4,264 [1,300] 2.795 [71] 8.56 [2.61]
2.375 [60] EUE pin 6 K 2000 38 [6] 6,560 [2,000] 2.795 [71] 12.84 [3.92]
6 K 2600 38 [6] 8,528 [2,600] 2.795 [71] 17.13 [5.22]
6 K 3300 38 [6] 10,827 [3,300] 2.795 [71] 21.42 [6.53]
16 K 1200 101 [16] 3,936 [1,200] 2.795 [71] 17.73 [5.40]
16 K 1600 101 [16] 5,248 [1,600] 2.795 [71] 23.64 [7.21]
16 K 2000 101 [16] 6,560 [2,000] 2.795 [71] 29.53 [9.00]
4 K 600 25 [4] 1,968 [600] 3.150 [80] 1.97 [0.60]
4 K 1200 25 [4] 3,936 [1,200] 3.150 [80] 3.94 [1.20]
4 K 1800 25 [4] 5,904 [1,800] 3.150 [80] 5.91 [1.80]
4 K 2400 25 [4] 7,872 [2,400] 3.150 [80] 7.87 [2.40]
13 K 650 82 [13] 2,132 [650] 3.150 [80] 5.71 [1.74]
13 K 1300 82 [13] 4,264 [1,300] 3.150 [80] 11.42 [3.48]
13 K 1650 82 [13] 5,412 [1,650] 3.150 [80] 14.27 [4.35]
13 K 2000 82 [13] 6,560 [2,000] 3.150 [80] 17.13 [5.22]
2.875 [73] EUE pin 13 K 2600 82 [13] 8,528 [2,600] 3.150 [80] 22.85 [6.97]
13 K 3300 82 [13] 10,824 [3,300] 3.150 [80] 28.54 [8.7]
22 K 600 138 [22] 1,968 [600] 3.390 [86] 8.56 [2.61]
22 K 1200 138 [22] 3,936 [1,200] 3.390 [86] 17.14 [5.22]
22 K 1400 138 [22] 4,592 [1,400] 3.390 [86] 19.68 [6.00]
22 K 1500 138 [22] 4,920 [1,500] 3.390 [86] 21.39 [6.52]
22 K 1800 138 [22] 5,904 [1,800] 3.390 [86] 25.69 [7.83]
48 K 600 302 [48] 1,968 [600] 3.390 [86] 17.13 [5.22]
48 K 900 302 [48] 2,952 [900] 3.390 [86] 25.69 [7.83]

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8 K 600 INT† 50 [8] 1,968 [600] 3.780 [96] 2.57 [0.78]
8 K 450 CAN† 50 [8] 1,476 [450] 3.780 [96] 2.57 [0.78]
8 K 900 INT 50 [8] 2,952 [900] 3.780 [96] 3.85 [1.18]
8 K 700 CAN 50 [8] 2,296 [700] 3.780 [96] 3.85 [1.18]
8 K 1200 INT 50 [8] 3,936 [1,200] 3.780 [96] 5.14 [1.57]
8 K 950 CAN 50 [8] 3,116 [950] 3.780 [96] 5.14 [1.57]
8 K 1800 INT 50 [8] 5,904 [1,800] 3.780 [96] 7.71 [2.35]
8 K 1400 CAN 50 [8] 4,592 [1,400] 3.780 [96] 7.71 [2.35]
8 K 2400 INT 50 [8] 7,872 [2,400] 3.780 [96] 10.27 [3.13]
8 K 1850 CAN 50 [8] 6,068 [1,850] 3.780 [96] 10.27 [3.13]
8 K 3000 INT 50 [8] 9,840 [3,000] 3.780 [96] 12.85 [3.92]
8 K 2350 CAN 50 [8] 7,708 [2,350] 3.780 [96] 12.85 [3.92]
8 K 3600 INT 50 [8] 11,808 [3,600] 3.780 [96] 15.42 [4.70]
8 K 2800 CAN 50 [8] 9,184 [2,800] 3.780 [96] 15.42 [4.70]
12 K 1200 76 [12] 3,936 [1,200] 3.780 [96] 8.90 [2.71]
3.5 [89] EUE pin
12 K 1500 76 [12] 4,920 [1,500] 3.780 [96] 11.88 [3.62]
12 K 1800 76 [12] 5,904 [1,800] 3.780 [96] 13.36 [4.07]
12 K 2400 76 [12] 7,872 [2,400] 3.780 [96] 17.80 [5.43]
12 K 2600 76 [12] 8,528 [2,600] 3.780 [96] 19.29 [5.88]
15 K 600 INT 94 [15] 1,968 [600] 3.780 [96] 4.37 [1.33]
15 K 450 CAN 94 [15] 1,476 [450] 3.780 [96] 4.37 [1.33]
15 K 900 INT 94 [15] 2,952 [900] 3.780 [96] 6.56 [2.00]
15 K 700 CAN 94 [15] 2,296 [700] 3.780 [96] 6.56 [2.00]
15 K 1200 INT 94 [15] 3,936 [1,200] 3.780 [96] 8.75 [2.67]
15 K 950 CAN 94 [15] 3,116 [950] 3.780 [96] 8.75 [2.67]
15 K 1800 INT 94 [15] 5,904 [1,800] 3.780 [96] 13.12 [4.00]
15 K 1400 CAN 94 [15] 4,592 [1,400] 3.780 [96] 13.12 [4.00]
15 K 2400 INT 94 [15] 7,872 [2,400] 3.780 [96] 17.51 [5.34]
15 K 1850 CAN 94 [15] 6,068 [1,850] 3.780 [96] 17.51 [5.34]
15 K 3000 INT 94 [15] 9,840 [3,000] 3.780 [96] 21.85 [6.66]
15 K 2350 CAN 94 [15] 7,708 [2,350] 3.780 [96] 21.85 [6.66]
15 K 3600 INT 94 [15] 11,808 [3,600] 3.780 [96] 26.26 [8.00]
15 K 2800 CAN 94 [15] 9,184 [2,800] 3.780 [96] 26.26 [8.00]
24 K 1300 151 [14] 4,264 [1,300] 3.780 [96] 13.35 [4.07]
24 K 1500 151 [14] 4,920 [1,500] 3.780 [96] 15.55 [4.74]
24 K 2000 151 [14] 6,560 [2,000] 3.780 [96] 20.01 [6.10]
24 K 2600 151 [14] 8,528 [2,600] 3.780 [96] 26.71 [8.14]
24 K 3300 151 [14] 10,824 [3,300] 3.780 [96] 33.37 [10.17]
3.5 [89] EUE pin 30 K 900 EW† 189 [30] 2,952 [900] 3.780 [96] 7.41 [2.26]
30 K 1800 EW 189 [30] 5,904 [1,800] 3.780 [96] 14.83 [4.52]
30 K 2700 EW 189 [30] 8,856 [2,700] 3.780 [96] 22.24 [6.78]
30 K 3600 EW 189 [30] 11,808 [3,600] 3.780 [96] 29.66 [9.04]
32 K 750 201 [32] 2,460 [750] 3.780 [96] 9.02 [2.75]
32 K 1200 201 [32] 3,936 [1,200] 3.780 [96] 13.53 [4.13]
32 K 1500 201 [32] 4,920 [1,500] 3.780 [96] 18.04 [5.50]
32 K 2200 201 [32] 7,216 [2,200] 3.780 [96] 17.07 [8.25]
33 K 600 208 [33] 1,968 [600] 4.252 [108] 6.23 [1.90]

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Pump Nominal Capacity at 100 rpm Pump Lift Stator Outside Stator
Series, in [mm] Model
at Zero Head, bbl/d [m3/d] Rating, ft [m] Diameter, in [mm] Length, ft [m]
33 K 900 208 [33] 2,952 [900] 4.252 [108] 9.35 [2.85]
33 K 1200 208 [33] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 12.47 [3.80]
33 K 1500 208 [33] 4,920 [1,500] 4.252 [108] 15.58 [4.75]
33 K 1800 208 [33] 5,904 [1,800] 4.252 [108] 18.70 [5.70]
33 K 2400 208 [33] 7,872 [2,400] 4.252 [108] 24.93 [7.60]
33 K 3600 208 [33] 11,808 [3,600] 4.252 [108] 37.40 [11.40]
40 K 600 252 [40] 1,968 [600] 3.780 [96] 9.02 [2.75]
40 K 1200 252 [40] 3,936 [1,200] 3.780 [96] 18.04 [5.50]
3.5 [89] EUE pin
40 K 1400 252 [40] 4,592 [1,400] 3.780 [96] 21.03 [6.41]
40 K 1500 252 [40] 4,920 [1,500] 3.780 [96] 22.56 [6.88]
40 K 1800 252 [40] 5,904 [1,800] 3.780 [96] 27.07 [8.25]
40 K 2400 252 [40] 7,872 [2,400] 3.780 [96] 36.09 [11.00]
63 K 400 396 [63] 1,312 [400] 3.780 [96] 9.02 [2.75]
63 K 800 396 [63] 2,696.16 [822] 3.780 [96] 18.04 [5.50]
63 K 1200 396 [63] 3,936 [1,200] 3.780 [96] 27.07 [8.25]
63 K 1600 396 [63] 5,248 [1,600] 3.780 [96] 36.09 [11.00]
23 K 600 145 [23] 1,968 [600] 4.252 [108] 4.49 [1.37]
23 K 900 145 [23] 2,952 [900] 4.252 [108] 6.77 [2.06]
23 K 1200 145 [23] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 9.02 [2.75]
23 K 1500 145 [23] 4,920 [1,500] 4.252 [108] 11.28 [3.44]
23 K 1800 145 [23] 5,904 [1,800] 4.252 [108] 13.52 [4.12]
23 K 2400 145 [23] 7,872 [2,400] 4.252 [108] 18.04 [5.50]
23 K 3600 145 [23] 11,808 [3,600] 4.252 [108] 27.07 [8.25]
3.5 [89] EUE box
42 K 600 264 [42] 1,968 [600] 4.252 [108] 7.94 [2.42]
42 K 900 264 [42] 2,952 [900] 4.252 [108] 11.91 [3.63]
42 K 1200 264 [42] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 15.91 [4.85]
42 K 1500 264 [42] 4,920 [1,500] 4.252 [108] 19.88 [6.06]
42 K 1800 264 [42] 5,904 [1,800] 4.252 [108] 23.85 [7.27]
42 K 2400 264 [42] 7,872 [2,400] 4.252 [108] 31.82 [9.70]
56 K 600 352 [56] 1,968 [600] 4.252 [108] 10.60 [3.23]
56 K 900 352 [56] 2,952 [900] 4.252 [108] 15.91 [4.85]
56 K 1200 352 [56] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 21.19 [6.46]
56 K 1500 352 [56] 4,920 [1,500] 4.252 [108] 26.51 [8.08]
56 K 1800 352 [56] 5,904 [1,800] 4.252 [108] 31.82 [9.70]
56 K 1200 EW 352 [56] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 13.78 [4.20]
56 K 2400 EW 352 [56] 7,872 [2,400] 4.252 [108] 27.56 [8.40]
3.5 [89] EUE box
75 K 800 472 [75] 2,624 [800] 4.50 [114] 15.08 [4.60]
75 K 1600 472 [75] 5,250 [1,600] 4.50 [114] 29.50 [8.99]
76 K 600 478 [76] 1,968 [600] 4.252 [108] 14.44 [4.40]
76 K 900 478 [76] 2,952 [900] 4.252 [108] 21.65 [6.60]
76 K 1200 478 [76] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 28.87 [8.80]
76 K 1500 478 [76] 4,920 [1,500] 4.252 [108] 36.09 [11.00]

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Pump Nominal Capacity at 100 rpm Pump Lift Stator Outside Stator
Series, in [mm] Model
at Zero Head, bbl/d [m3/d] Rating, ft [m] Diameter, in [mm] Length, ft [m]
36 K 1000 226 [36] 3,280 [1,000] 4.290 [109] 9.45 [2.88]
36 K 1500 226 [36] 4,920 [1,500] 4.290 [109] 14.17 [4.32]
36 K 2000 226 [36] 6,560 [2,000] 4.290 [109] 18.90 [5.76]
36 K 3000 226 [36] 9,840 [3,000] 4.290 [109] 28.35 [8.64]
45 K 1600 283 [45] 5,248 [1,600] 4.290 [109] 18.90 [5.76]
4 [102] NU pin
45 K 2000 283 [45] 6,560 [2,000] 4.290 [109] 23.62 [7.20]
45 K 2400 283 [45] 7,872 [2,400] 4.290 [109] 28.36 [8.64]
60 K 600 377 [60] 1,968 [600] 4.290 [109] 9.45 [2.88]
60 K 1200 377 [60] 3,936 [1,200] 4.290 [109] 18.90 [5.76]
60 K 1500 377 [60] 4,920 [1,500] 4.290 [109] 23.62 [7.20]
60 K 1800 377 [60] 5,904 [1,800] 4.290 [109] 28.35 [8.64]
60 K 2400 377 [60] 7,872 [2,400] 4.290 [109] 37.79 [11.52]
80 K 450 503 [80] 1,476 [450] 4.290 [109] 9.45 [2.88]
80 K 900 503 [80] 2,952 [900] 4.290 [109] 18.90 [5.76]
80 K 1150 503 [80] 3,772 [1,150] 4.290 [109] 23.62 [7.20]
80 K 1350 503 [80] 4,428 [1,350] 4.290 [109] 28.35 [8.64]
80 K 1800 503 [80] 5,904 [1,800] 4.290 [109] 37.79 [11.52]
98 K 600 EW 616 [98] 1,968 [600] 4.252 [108] 12.80 [3.90]
98 K1200 EW 616 [98] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 25.59 [7.80]
98 K 1800 EW 616 [98] 5,904 [1,800] 4.252 [108] 38.39 [11.70]
100 K 400 629 [100] 1,312 [400] 4.290 [109] 9.45 [2.88]
100 K 800 629 [100] 2,624 [800] 4.290 [109] 18.90 [5.76]
4 [102] NU pin
100 K 1000 629 [100] 3,280 [1,000] 4.290 [109] 23.62 [7.20]
100 K 1200 629 [100] 3,936 [1,200] 4.290 [109] 28.35 [8.64]
100 K 1600 629 [100] 5,248 [1,600] 4.290 [109] 37.79 [11.52]
120 K 300 755 [120] 984 [300] 4.290 [109] 9.45 [2.88]
120 K 600 755 [120] 1,968 [600] 4.290 [109] 18.90 [5.76]
120 K 900 755 [120] 2,952 [900] 4.290 [109] 28.35 [8.64]
120 K 1200 755 [120] 3,936 [1,200] 4.290 [109] 37.79 [11.52]
120 K 1500 755 [120] 4,920 [1,500] 4.290 [109] 47.28 [14.41]
175 K 400 1,101 [175] 1,312 [400] 4.290 [109] 18.90 [5.76]
175 K 600 1,101 [175] 1,968 [600] 4.290 [109] 28.35 [8.64]
175 K 800 1,101 [175] 2,624 [800] 4.290 [109] 37.79 [11.52]
175 K 1000 1,101 [175] 3,280 [1,000] 4.290 [109] 47.24 [14.40]
122 K 600 767 [122] 1,968 [600] 4.528 [115] 16.73 [5.10]
122 K 900 767 [122] 2,952 [900] 4.528 [115] 25.10 [7.65]
4.5 [114] NU pin 122 K 1200 767 [122] 3,936 [1,200] 4.528 [115] 33.46 [10.20]
122 K 1500 767 [122] 4,920 [1,500] 4.528 [115] 41.83 [12.75]
122 K 1800 767 [122] 5,904 [1,800] 4.528 [115] 50.20 [15.30]

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KUDU PCP
Pump Nominal Capacity at 100 rpm Pump Lift Stator Outside Stator
Series, in [mm] Model
at Zero Head, bbl/d [m3/d] Rating, ft [m] Diameter, in [mm] Length, ft [m]
160 K 600 1,006 [160] 1,968 [600] 5.000 [127] 19.03 [5.80]
160 K 750 1,006 [160] 2,460 [750] 5.000 [127] 23.79 [7.25]
4.5 [114] EUE pin 160 K 900 1,006 [160] 2,952 [900] 5.000 [127] 28.54 [8.70]
160 K 1050 1,006 [160] 3,444 [1,050] 5.000 [127] 33.30 [10.15]
160 K 1200 1,006 [160] 3,936 [1,200] 5.000 [127] 38.06 [11.60]
150 K 800 944 [150] 2,624 [800] 5.433 [138] 18.57 [5.66]
150 K 1000 944 [150] 3,280 [1,000] 5.433 [138] 23.23 [7.08]
150 K 1200 944 [150] 3,936 [1,200] 5.433 [138] 27.85 [8.49]
5 [127] Casing short pin
150 K 1600 944 [150] 5,248 [1,600] 5.433 [138] 37.14 [11.32]
200 K 580 1,258 [200] 1,902.4 [580] 5.433 [138] 18.57 [5.66]
200 K 860 1,258 [200] 2,820.8 [860] 5.433 [138] 27.85 [8.49]
200 K 1150 1,258 [200] 3,772 [1,150] 5.433 [138] 37.14 [11.32]
98 K 800 616 [98] 2,624 [800] 5.50 [140] 13.83 [4.22]
98 K 1600 616 [98] 5,250 [1600] 5.50 [140] 27.00 [8.23]
5.5 [140] Casing long pin
135 K 750 850 [135] 2,460 [750] 5.00 [127] 19.42 [5.92]
135 K 1500 850 [135] 4,920 [1,500] 5.00 [127] 38.09 [11.61]
158 K 800 965 [158] 2,624 [800] 6.75 [171] 16.00 [4.88]
158 K 1600 965 [158] 5,250 [1600] 6.75 [171] 31.33 [9.55]
6.625 [168] BTC
200 K 800 1,258 [200] 2,624 [800] 6.75 [171] 21.17 [6.45]
200 K 1600 1,258 [200] 5,250 [1,350] 6.75 [171] 37.58 [11.46]
†INT = international; CAN = Canada; EW = EVEN WALL PCP

PCP models may vary depending on the location. Additional pump lengths and lifts are available upon request.
KUDU Tough Coat rotor coating and KUDU Top Tag* accurate rotor placement device are available for selected models. Please contact a representative for specific product offerings in your region.

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KUDU All-Metal PCP
Abrasion-resistant progressing cavity pump
APPLICATIONS
■ Enhanced oil recovery methods, such as
steam-assisted gravity drainage, cyclic
steam stimulation, steam drive, solvent,
electric heating, and infill wells
BENEFITS
■ Produces fluid at a wide range of
pressures and flow rates
■ Operates at even low bottomhole
pressures
■ Eliminates rod failure problems
■ Lowers construction costs for pads when
compared with beam pump or gas lift
FEATURES
■ High-temperature (HT) rating up to
660 degF [350 degC]
Fluid rates up to 2,830 bbl/d [450 m3/d]
■
■ Internal tolerances to allow gas to
pass through the pump without
restriction
■ Low internal shear
■ Ability to steam through pump
while downhole
■ Adjustable rpm to match reservoir
inflow rates
■ Small surface footprint
■ No gas lock
■ Zero emulsion
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A first for the Canadian market, the KUDU all-
metal progressing cavity pump (PCP) consists
of a metal stator and matching motor. With
special metallurgy to resist wear and maximize
run life, the pump is rated for temperatures up
to 660 degF [350 degC], functions in low and
high viscosities, and handles most solvents
or chemicals.
Thermal recovery
For production of highly viscous crude oil at
elevated temperatures, the all-metal PCP keeps
mid- to high-temperature applications pumping.
The pump’s thermal package consists of the
following options:
■ All-metal PCP
KUDU drivehead (60–200 hp available)
■
■ KUDU HT Oryx seal
■ KUDU variable frequency drive
■ Optional 2-in segmented polished rod for
unobstructed steaming through the pump
without removal of the rodstring.
Pad slant installation of all-metal PCPs with driveheads in a SAGD well, Alberta, Canada.
All-metal PCP options
KUDU HT Oryx seal
The industry-proven KUDU HT Oryx seal is rated
up to 500 degF [260 degC]. When using an early-
warning seal failure system, the KUDU HT Oryx
seal increases operator safety while delivering
outstanding performance. It exceeds Alberta
Energy Regulator environmental standards.
HT elastomer
The HT elastomer pump promotes uniform
swelling to create a consistent fit between the
rotor and stator.
Automation
The PCP Well Manager* well optimization unit
comprises a suite of products created to protect
oilfield equipment in thermal applications. The
automation package provides not only torque
control and protection for the rodstring and
pump, but also easy connectivity to various
SCADA and communication systems, gauge
systems, and analog and digital input and
output. The advanced PCP pumpoff controller
is also available with extended data logging
capabilities and a pump-control algorithm.
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KUDU All-Metal PCP
All-Metal PCP Specifications: 4-in Series 80MET1000 80MET1350 110MET750 110MET1000
Stator thread connection, in [mm] 4 [102] NUE 4 [102] NUE 4 [102] NUE 4 [102] NUE
Rotor thread connection, in [mm] 1.125 [28.5] 1.125 [28.5] 1.125 [28.5] 1.125 [28.5]
Capacity, bbl/d per rpm [m3/d per rpm] 5 [0.80] 5 [0.80] 6.9 [1.10] 6.9 [1.10]
Volume at 300 rpm and zero head, bbl/d [m3/d] 1,510 [240] 1,510 [240] 2,076 [330] 2,076 [330]
Pumphead capability, psi [bars] 1,450 [100] 1,959 [135] 1,088 [75] 1,450 [100]
Stator length, ft [m] 29.4 [8.96] 38.8 [11.84] 29.4 [8.96] 38.8 [11.84]
Stator outside diameter, in [mm] 4.5 [115] 4.5 [115] 4.5 [115] 4.5 [115]
Rotor length, ft [m] 30.4 [9.25] 39.4 [12] 30.4 [9.25] 39.4 [12]
Rotor head diameter, in [mm] 2.3 [57.5] 2.3 [57.5] 2.3 [57.5] 2.3 [57.5]
Crest-to-crest diameter, in [mm] 2.2 [56.7] 2.2 [56.7] 2.2 [56.7] 2.2 [56.7]

All-Metal PCP Specifications: 4.5-in Series 220MET750 220MET1000 300MET600 300MET800

Stator thread connection, in [mm] 4.5 [114.3] EUE 4.5 [114.3] EUE 4.5 [114.3] EUE 4.5 [114.3] EUE
Rotor thread connection, in [mm] 1.125 [28.5] MOD 1.125 [28.5] MOD 1.125 [28.5] MOD 1.125 [28.5] MOD
Capacity, bbl/d per rpm [m3/d per rpm] 13.8 [2.20] 13.8 [2.20] 18.9 [3.00] 18.9 [3.00]
Volume at 300 rpm and zero head, bbl/d [m3/d] 4,151 [660] 4,151 [660] 5,661 [900] 5,661 [900]
Pumphead capability, psi [bars] 1,088 [75] 1,450 [100] 900 [60] 1,200 [80]
Stator length, ft [m] 28.9 [8.80] 38 [11.59] 28.9 [8.80] 38 [11.59]
Stator outside diameter, in [mm] 5.3 [135] 5.3 [135] 5.3 [135] 5.3 [135]
Rotor length, ft [m] 29.6 [9.02] 39.4 [12] 29.6 [9.02] 39.4 [12]
Rotor head diameter, in [mm] 2.3 [57.5] 2.3 [57.5] 2.3 [57.5] 2.3 [57.5]
Crest-to-crest diameter, in [mm] 2.8 [72.2] 2.8 [72.2] 2.9 [73.5] 2.9 [73.5]

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KUDU Rodless PCP
electricalmotor
Submersible electric motorand
andPCP
PCPsystem
system
APPLICATIONS
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP) wells
■ High dogleg severity (DLS) wells
suitable for PCPs
■ Wells with rod restrictions, tubing wear,
or wax problems
■ Offshore heavy oil wells
BENEFITS
■ Eliminates restrictions to running PCP in
wellbores with high DLS
■ Reduces PCP failures caused by rod-
string and tubing wear
■ Decreases torque and pressure
losses in high-viscosity fluid
■ Reduces torque by 20 to 60% with the
elimination of rodstring
■ Improves overall efficiency
■ Reduces power consumption
■ Increases safety without rod backspin on
the surface
■ Avoids leakage at surface without a
stuffing box
■ Lowers wellsite maintenance costs
■ Minimizes noise disturbance
FEATURES
■ Permanent magnet motor (PMM)
downhole drive
■ Broad range of PCP speeds from
50 to 500 rpm
■ Constant torque in the entire range
of speed
■ PMM-applicable control panel in
NEMA 4 enclosure
■ Completion and various components
compatible with conventional ESPs
■ Certified by Canadian standards
association and underwriters laboratories
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The most typical PCP failure occurs from sucker rod or tubing wear. The
severity of wear is determined by various factors such as DLS, water cut,
and sand cut, with especially high wear for deviated and horizontal wells.
KUDU Rodless PCP* submersible electrical motor and PCP system allows
for pump installations in a high-DLS or horizontal section of the well
and eliminates rod failures, resulting in a 30 to 50% decrease in system
failure rates.
Rodless PCP components
The KUDU Rodless PCP system features a low-speed downhole PMM drive
and a PCP that work together without being limited by deviation profile.
Every component of a KUDU Rodless PCP system is selected based on well
conditions and customer operational parameters such as production target
rate. All other system components are selected based on the PCP and
motor combination.
PMM technology
By adopting a low-speed PMM, the KUDU Rodless PCP system provides
constant torque in the entire PCP speed zone from 50 to 500 rpm. Such
system flexibility enables easy adjustment to a broad range of well
production rates without replacing the pump. The downhole assembly is
effective in high temperatures of up to 300 degF [150 degC] and is
corrosion resistant with special coating.
A synchronous machine incorporating rare earth magnets in its rotor
design, the PMM provides additional benefits:
■ improved efficiency due to low power loss in the rotor
■ increased power density with a shorter motor
■ enhanced dynamic performance with a variable frequency drive (VFD)
specifically designed for PMM.
Real-time downhole monitoring system
Applying downhole telemetry, the KUDU Rodless PCP system prevents
pumpoff conditions, monitors equipment performance, and optimizes well
production. The system includes a multisensor downhole gauge package
with a digital well monitoring system. The downhole sensors are connected
to the PMM base, and the surface interface box is mounted inside the
control panel.
The unit also uses a power cable to receive signals from the downhole tool.
The signals are interpreted by a data acquisition system on the surface and
then sent to the VFD for monitoring, control, and recording. The system can
provide the following measurements:
■ intake pressure
■ intake temperature
■ motor winding temperature
KUDU Rodless PCP system
■ vibration downhole assembly.
■ pump discharge pressure (optional).
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KUDU Rodless PCP
FEATURES Power cable
■ Downhole gauges provide information for
pumping intake pressure (PIP), bottomhole Rotor
temperature, motor temperature, and connection coupling

vibration
Motor Flexible shaft
■ Optional pump to discharge pressure lead extension Tubing drain
■ Control panels offer
Permanent
● a variety of control algorithms including Motor centralizer
magnet motor PCP
speed control, PIP control, fluid level
control, and torque control
Pump intake
● connectivity to field data via a

communication system Supporting unit

● storage and management of
Motor protector
historical data
● ability to monitor field data remotely
Permanent
downhole sensors

KUDU Rodless PCP system downhole components.

PMM-specific control panel

The KUDU Rodless PCP system features a specially-designed control panel that works with the
downhole motor as one unit without costly step-up transformers. The control panel has a built-in
NEMA 4 enclosure and offers a number of critical features, including:
■ dynamic backspin brake
■ multiple speed controls
■ data logging and storage
■ programmable digital and analog inputs or outputs
■ remote communication options
■ data management software.

KUDU Rodless PCP System Specifications

Production rate†, bbl/d [m3/d] 12 to 1,900 [2 to 300]
Maximum setting vertical depth, ft [m] 6,500 [2,000]
Maximum downhole temperature‡, degF [degC] 300 [150]
Operational speed range, rpm 50 to 500
Maximum power capacity, hp [kW] 60 [45]
Power supply requirements, V [Hz] Three-phase 380 to 480
[50 to 60]
Maximum pump axial load, lbm [kg] 13,200 [6,000]
Minimum casing size, in [mm] 5.5 [139.7]
† Based on pump model, fluid level, and pump setting depth.
‡ Maximum temperature for PMM.

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KUDU Tough Coat
Corrosion- and abrasion-resistant rotor coating
APPLICATIONS
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP) rotors
requiring improved resistance to corrosion
and abrasion

BENEFITS
■ Eliminates peeling and problems caused
by peeling
■ Prolongs pump run life in corrosive or
abrasive well conditions
■ Maintains PCP efficiency over time
in corrosive environment compared
to chrome
■ Reduces operating costs
■ Provides more environmentally friendly
coating process than chroming

FEATURES
■ Coating material fused with Tough Coat rotor coating testing.
rotor-based material
■ Nickel-based coating KUDU Tough Coat* corrosion- and abrasion-
resistant rotor coating is an advanced spray
metal coating applied to PCP rotors. As
compared with chrome rotors, those with Tough
Coat coating provide significantly improved
resistance to corrosion and abrasion, and pump
more fluid over an extensive period in highly
corrosive environments. The result is longer rotor
life, increased production efficiency, and lower
operating expenses.
Corrosive environments
A rotor with Tough Coat coating running at
400 rpm in a highly corrosive, heavy oil
application is capable of maintaining the pump
at high efficiency throughout its run life. Pumps
with rotors treated with Tough Coat coating do
not show the significant weakening or wear
typical of chrome rotors in similar applications.
Noncorrosive environments
The Tough Coat coating also works well in
Proven performance
Extensive field analyses have shown significant
rotor run life improvement in light, medium, and
heavy oil applications.
The chart below shows three consecutive rotor
runs in the same well at the same 195 rpm. The
first two chrome rotors lasted 748 and 953 days,
with pump efficiency dropping continuously.
The pump with Tough Coat coating was
operating at 83% efficiency after more than
1,200 days. In 95% of field tests, Tough Coat
coating prolonged rotor life in adverse conditions
and continually achieved high production rates.
Relative Comparisons between
Tough Coat coating and Chrome Rotors
Chrome 1
Chrome 2
Tough Coat coating 1,200+ days
748 days

environments without corrosive or abrasive 953 days

characteristics. A pump with Tough Coat coating Tough Coat coating improves run life and efficiency in a
highly corrosive, medium-oil well.
can produce at very high efficiency in a light
oil well.

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EVEN WALL
EvenWall
Uniform-elastomer
Uniform PCP and thermal expansion in PCPs
elastomer swell
APPLICATIONS In a conventional PCP, the heat accumulates where the elastomer is
■ High-temperate PCP wells thicker, which is one potential cause of damage to the elastomer. The
■ Wells with high swelling possibilities EVEN WALL® uniform-elastomer PCP incorporates uniform elastomer
thickness, resulting in an even temperature distribution.
BENEFITS
■ Creates uniform elastomer swell The constant elastomer profile works particularly well under swell
and thermal expansion conditions. As the elastomer swells evenly, it enables an accurate, more
■ Mitigates swelling consistent fit between the rotor and stator, improving pump performance.
■ Extends pump run life by decreasing The reduction in swelling makes this technology suitable for light-oil
friction and heat buildup applications or wherever the problem is presented.

FEATURES Steel tube

■ Rated to 194 degF [90 degC] Conventional
elastomer
■ Lower drive power for the same delivery
rate and pressure
Transverse Longitudinal cross section
Increased ability to generate pressure Pump slice
■
cross section of elastomer
at each stage, allowing a shorter Steel tube
pump design
Elastomer in
■ Suitable for light-oil applications EVEN WALL PCP

EVEN WALL PCP incorporates more uniform elastomer wall thickness in comparison
with conventional elastomer. EVEN WALL PCP.

EVEN WALL PCP Models

Series, in [mm] Model Pump Nominal Capacity Pump Lift Stator Outside Stator Length,
(Displacement Rate) at Rating, Diameter, ft [m]
100 rpm at Zero Head, ft [m] in [mm]
bbl/d [m3/d]
30 K 900 EW 189 [30] 2,952 [900] 3.780 [96] 7.41 [2.26]
3.5 [88.9] 30 K 1800 EW 189 [30] 5,904 [1,800] 3.780 [96] 14.83 [4.52]
EUE pin 30 K 2700 EW 189 [30] 8,856 [2,700] 3.780 [96] 22.24 [6.78]
30 K 3600 EW 189 [30] 11,808 [3,600] 3.780 [96] 29.66 [9.04]
56 K 1200 EW 352 [56] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 13.78 [4.20]
3.5 [88.9]
EUE box 56 K 2400 EW 352 [56] 7,872 [2,400] 4.252 [108] 27.56 [8.40]
98 K 600 EW 616 [98] 1,968 [600] 4.252 [108] 12.80 [3.90]
4 [101.6]
98 K 1200 EW 616 [98] 3,936 [1,200] 4.252 [108] 25.59 [7.80]
NU pin
98 K 1800 EW 616 [98] 5,904 [1,800] 4.252 [108] 38.39 [11.70]

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KUDU Drivehead
Hydraulic or electric power system for PCP installations
APPLICATIONS
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP)
installations for
● Heavy, medium, and light oil
● Coal bed methane (CBM)
well dewatering
● Thermal wells
● Water source wells
BENEFITS
■ Minimizes environmental impact by
eliminating wellsite contamination
■ Ensures safety and reliability
■ Reduces operational cost
FEATURES
■ Electric or hydraulic power options
■ Balanced lift points for safer and
easier installation
■ Patented automatic antilock
backspin control
■ Maximum speed of 500 rpm
■ Ability to isolate the drive unit from the
borehole fluid
■ Low maintenance
■ KUDU Oryx seal features:
● Patented design
● Zero tolerance for leaks
● Early warning seal failure system
● Field serviceable
● Available high-temperature option
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KUDU hydraulic or electric driveheads are specifically designed for PCP installations in heavy to light
oil, gas dewatering, and thermal operations. These driveheads are either a vertical shaft, bearing box
type, or a right-angle drive gearbox type. Ranging up to 200 horsepower, KUDU driveheads are proven
performers and meet critical safety and environmental standards.
KUDU Oryx rotary seals
The patented rotary seal has a zero tolerance for leaks and requires
little maintenance. Using an early-warning seal-failure system, it helps
to minimize environmental impact while still delivering outstanding
performance. The KUDU Oryx rotary seal is field serviceable and is offered
for all drivehead models except the VHGH. A high-temperature option is
KUDU oryx rotary seal. also available.
VHGH-9.3T
The most compact and high-capacity unit in our drivehead offering, the
hydraulic VHGH-9.3T drivehead is capable of transferring up to 1,600 ft.lbf
torque and is safe, reliable, and operator-friendly. The patented integral seal,
bearings, and gear set are kept separate from the hydraulic system, which
prevents contamination and costly repairs on hydraulic power units. Unit
installation is easy due to its compact, lightweight design and balanced lifting
KUDU VHGH-9.3T. points, making it ideal for slant-well applications.
VH 60-hp 9.3T
This low-profile electric drivehead is also available in a hydraulic version.
An internal pump assembly eliminates external brake lines, reducing the
possibility of leaks and environmental contamination. The brake pads are
easily accessible, resulting in convenient servicing. The VH 60-hp 9.3T
is designed for rodstring loads up to 9.3 tons [20,503 lbm], and is capable
KUDU VH 60-hp 9.3T.
of handling up to 60 hp [45 kW]. It uses a KUDU Oryx rotary seal, which
prolongs the life of the seal assembly.
KUDU VH 100-hp 13.7 or 22.8T. KUDU VH 200-hp 22.8T.
VH 100-hp 13.7 or 22.8T VH 200-hp 22.8T
The VH 100 is rated for 13.7-ton [30,200-lbm] The most powerful drivehead of our product line,
and 22.8-ton [50,300-lbm] axial load capacities. this high-capacity drive delivers up to 200 hp
It features a simple design and can deliver [145 kW] with 22.8 tons of axial load, allowing
up to 100 hp [75 kW]. producers to run our highest-volume PCP.
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KUDU Drivehead
KUDU Drivehead Specifications
VHGH - 9.3T VH 60HP 9.3T VH 100HP 13.7/22.8T VH 200HP 22.8T
Drivehead speed ratio 4.1 : 1 1:1 1:1 1:1
Max. torque, ft.lbf [N.m] 1,600 [2,169] 1,250 [1,695] 1,772 [2,403] 3,544 [4,805]
Input shaft Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical
Shaft type Hollow shaft Hollow shaft Hollow shaft Hollow shaft
Axial load capacity† 9.3T 9.3T 13.7 or 22.8T 22.8T
Maximum speed, rpm 500 500 500 500
Horsepower range, hp [kW] Up to 150 [Up to 110] 5 to 60 [4 to 45] 15 to 100 [11 to 75] 30 to 200 [22 to 145]
Polished rod diameter, in [mm] 1.25 [31.8] 1.25 [31.8] 1.25 [31.8] 1.25 [31.8]
1.5 [38.1] 1.5 [38.1] 1.5 [38.1]
2 [50.8] 2 [50.8]
Input shaft size, in [mm] n/a‡ 2.625 [66.7] 3.125 [79.4] 3.125 [79.4]
Backspin control Check valve with orifice Antilock disc brake Antilock disc brake Antilock disc brake
API wellhead connection (thread), in [mm] n/a 2.875 [73] n/a n/a
3.5 [88.9] EUE pin
API wellhead connection (flange), in [mm] 3.125 [79.4] 3.125 [79.4] 3.125 [79.4] 3.125 [79.4]
4.063 [103.2] 4.063 [103.2]
5.125 [130.2] 5.125 [130.2]
API wellhead connection (flange), psi [kPa] 3,000 [20,684] 3,000 [20,684] 3,000 [20,684] 3,000 [20,684]
2,000 [13,790] 2,000 [13,790] 2,000 [13,790]
Prime mover Hydraulic Electric or hydraulic Electric or hydraulic Electric or hydraulic
Driven sheave maximum diameter, in [cm] n/a 31.5 [80.1] 31.5 [80.1] 31.5 [80.1]
Minimum center distance, in [cm] n/a 21.6 [54.9] 20.6 [52.3] 24.2 [61.5]
Maximum center distance, in [cm] n/a 28.0 [71.1] 28.8 [73.2] 29.7 [75.4]
†The bearing rating is determined according to the accepted standard using the ISO calculation for L10 life rating, based on 25,000 hours of operation at full rated load and maximum rated speed of 500 rpm. The three-bearing

system used ensures the thrust bearing is isolated from the radial loads. Thrust bearing is self-aligning to provide a uniform bearing load.
‡Not applicable.

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KUDU Power Unit
Electric and hydraulic power source for PCPs
APPLICATIONS
■ Single or multiple wellsites
■ Hydraulic or electric oil and gas wellsites
BENEFITS
■ Eliminates environmental spillage by
containing fluid
■ Reduces costly shutdowns caused
by overheating
■ Provides ideal working temperature
for the enclosures
■ Can control noise
FEATURES
■ Electric or hydraulic powered
■ Options for open skid or enclosed units
■ One power unit supports multiple wellsites
■ Compliant with Alberta Energy Regulator
(AER) standards
■ Fuel shutoff valve
■ Tested and proven in temperatures
ranging from –40 to 113 degF
[–40 to 45 degC]
■ Unique features for enclosed units:
● efficient airflow design
● automatic climate control system
■ Optional packages:
● sound attenuation
● gas scrubber for fuel flexibility
● upgraded engine oil filtration
and capacity
● genset configuration
● tandem pump configuration
● heat trace system
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KUDU power units are electrically or hydraulically powered and include open skid and walk-in
enclosures for individual or multiple well production. The units can be specified to use diesel,
propane, or natural gas to generate electricity or to provide hydraulic fluid power for progressing
cavity pumps (PCPs).
With improved fluid containment, KUDU power units protect against environmental spillage. An
optional sound attenuation package provides
noise control.
Enclosed units
The unique airflow design of the enclosed unit
circulates clean, filtered air to eliminate overheating
and costly shutdowns.
The computerized climate control system monitors
the enclosure to maintain an optimal temperature
range. This feature works particularly well in
severely cold conditions.
The enclosed design improves reliability and
delivers longer life by eliminating the environmental KUDU power unit in Sedgewick, Saskatchewan, Canada.
effects of snow and dirt that can wear out
a power unit. The efficient layout provides room
to work inside, and additional components such as Tandem pump configuration
a gas scrubber or a variable frequency drive may Each power unit can be fitted with multiple
be added. hydraulic pumps to operate multiple wellhead
drives and compressors.
Additional options
Heat trace system
Sound attenuation
The unit is constructed with sound-insulated walls The optional system package warms up the flow
and a hospital-grade silencer. The KUDU sound line to improve flow and conserve energy. It
package surpasses the AER Noise Control Directive includes a centrifugal booster pump, valves, and
for rural locations (35 dBA at 1,312.3 ft [400 m]). quick connectors.
Fuel delivery Safety features
The unit is connected to supplied fuel hookups ■ Two full-access doors with panic bars comply
for easy use with natural gas or propane. It can with occupational health and safety standards
also be fitted with an optional scrubber package for Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada.
for fuel flexibility. ■ 12V lighting provides excellent visibility.
■ Each unit is equipped with a fuel shutoff valve
Engine options
to meet the CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and
Several engine displacement options ensure
Propane Installation Code requirements.
that each operation receives the right amount
of horsepower. Unit engines are available in
4.3-L GM™, 5.7-L GM, 5.9-L Cummins™, 8.3-L
Cummins, 6.2-L Origin™, 8.0-L Origin, and 10.0-L
Origin. The Origin line includes engines certified by
the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Genset configuration
KUDU power units are available for standby
electrical power or preservice power needs. Artificial Lift
KUDU Power Unit
KUDU Power Unit Natural Gas and Propane Engine Specifications†
Manufacturer Displacement, L Engine Power, hp‡ Electrical Power, kW§
GM 4.3 56 33
GM 5.7 75 45
Cummins 5.9 84 50
Cummins 8.3 99 59
Origin 6.2 108 80
Origin 8.0 120 72
Origin 10.3 155 115
†Custom units are available upon request.
‡Allengines are rated under standard conditions at 1,800 rpm for continuous duty as per manufacturer’s ratings; hp refers to the amount of horsepower at
the flywheel.
§kW ratings are at 0.8 power factor correction.

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KUDU Variable Frequency Drives
For progressing cavity pumps
APPLICATIONS The high-performance KUDU variable frequency drive (VFD)
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP) enables sophisticated motor control with speed and torque
installations in accuracy, low harmonics, and smooth speed ramping, thereby
● heavy, medium, and light oil wells
maximizing motor performance. The system enhances safety
● water wells through controlled stopping and braking, limiting of maximum
● coalbed methane and conventional speed, and direction management.
gas wells (for dewatering)
● high-water-cut and
Systems are available for all major voltage levels and both
high-sand-cut environments 50 Hz and 60 Hz. Enclosed in a NEMA Type 3R case, the VFD
● highly corrosive wells
system can be configured in accordance with local compliance
● thermal applications
standards worldwide.
● horizontal, deviated, and vertical wells
KUDU Advanced VFD
BENEFITS KUDU Advanced VFDs combine the standard KUDU VFD with
■ Lower energy consumption and an advanced controller and upgraded user interface to help
operational costs operators manage well performance. A full-color touchscreen with
■ Extended PCP run life an intuitive interface facilitates configuration and well supervision.
Acquired data is stored on site and easily retrieved on a USB. The
■ Enhanced safety KUDU Advanced VFD with KUDU
VFD can also be configured to enable remote administration by a PCP Manager well optimization
FEATURES† SCADA system. unit functionality.
■ Torque limiting
The KUDU Advanced VFD is easily upgraded to include the KUDU PCP Manager* well optimization
■ Autorestart after power loss unit’s functionality, resulting in a top-of-the-line well management system. Five production control
■ Local data logging modes provide the highest level of PCP control, optimization, protection, and monitoring. This
■ Modular system to suit advanced system helps operators understand well conditions, protects well equipment, increases
multiple applications energy efficiency, and optimizes production.
■ Configurable to meet all major KUDU VFDs Features
compliance standards KUDU Advanced KUDU Advanced VFD with
KUDU VFD
VFD KUDU PCP Manager Unit
■ 15 well-protection settings Soft start Yes Yes Yes
■ Five control methods Torque limiting Yes Yes Yes
■ Touchscreen interface for easy Autorestart capability Yes Yes Yes
Manual speed control Yes Yes Yes
programming and supervision
Well-protection settings Two Five Fifteen
■ Stuck-pump and desanding routines Backspin timers Yes Yes
†See “KUDU VFDs Features” table for details PRESCO-SWITCH™ bypass timers Yes Yes
Data logging with 8-GB Secure Digital (SD) card Yes Yes
Real-time trending Yes Yes
Rod speed and rod torque display Yes Yes
RS485/RS232 and Modbus® TCP/IP communication Yes Yes
Stuck-pump routine Yes
Desanding† Yes
Bottomhole pressure (BHP) control‡ Yes
Dynamic liquid level (DLL) control§ Yes
Production optimization control†† Yes
Production target control†† Yes
Cold weather package to extend use to Yes Yes Yes
–13 degF [–25 degC]
Cellular package for remote communication Optional Optional Optional
Backspin control without power Optional Optional Optional
†Requires surface flowmeter or downhole instrumentation ‡Requires downhole instrumentation
§Requires surface pressure sensor and downhole instrumentation ††Requires surface flowmeter

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KUDU PCP Manager
Well optimization unit
APPLICATIONS
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP)
installations in
● heavy, medium, and light oil wells
● water wells
● coalbed methane and conventional gas
wells (for dewatering)
● high-water-cut and
high-sand-cut environments
● highly corrosive wells
● thermal applications
● horizontal, deviated, and vertical wells
BENEFITS
■ Maximizes oil and gas production
■ Improves equipment uptime and run life
■ Reduces failure frequency and therefore
workovers
■ Minimizes trips to the wellsite by enabling
remote monitoring and control
The KUDU PCP Manager* well optimization unit is
a stand-alone controller that can be used with
hydraulic PCP power units or with variable
frequency drives (VFDs). This automation
solution provides control and visibility of
the PCP system in the well and maximizes
production by improving uptime through pumping
equipment protection. The unit monitors and
analyzes critical data, enhancing understanding
of the pumping system, improving efficiency, and
extending run life.
Five operational modes are available to meet
production requirements:
■ speed control
■ production optimization
■ target production
■ bottomhole pressure KUDU PCP Manager well optimization unit mounted on a
variable frequency drive (VFD).
■ dynamic liquid level.

FEATURES Production optimization

■ Stand-alone NEMA Type 4–rated The advanced production optimization mode uses surface flow measurement and proprietary algorithms
enclosure to periodically adjust pumping speed to match well inflow.
■ Touchscreen display A patented algorithm is used to determine pump slippage. Subsequently, the speed is slowly ramped
■ Five operational modes up to a pumpoff condition and well inflow is determined from the measured outflow and the calculated
slippage. The operating speed is adjusted as per a customer-defined schedule to achieve the desired
■ Capability for radio, cellular, and
outflow and maintain a steady fluid level over the pump.
satellite communication
■ Warnings and alarms Improved reliability
■ Surface and downhole equipment The KUDU PCP Manager unit improves uptime and reliability through pump protection settings,
protection settings monitoring devices, and proprietary algorithms, including
■ rod torque limits ■ surface drive protection settings
■ pump parameter limits ● rpm difference
● long start
● minimum pump efficiency
● minimum cavity fillage ■ power loss timer
● flow rate limits ■ backspin timer
● intake and discharge pressure and
■ desanding control
temperature limits
● vibration limits
■ stuck-pump management
■ casing, tubing, and line pressure
and temperature limits.

Control features usually slow or shut down the pump when one or more set point limits are exceeded.
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KUDU PCP Manager
User-friendly design To maximize functionality, the unit is recommended for use with a KUDU VFD.
Operators can program and calibrate the KUDU PCP Manager unit, as well It is also available as part of an integrated KUDU Advanced VFD package.
as access and display current or historical data and trends, without using a
computer. More than 90 days of operating data and alarm history are stored
Real-time monitoring
Connecting the unit to a SCADA host enables technical experts to diagnose
and retrieved via a USB port and Modbus® or DNP3 protocols.
problems remotely and in real time and operators to respond quickly to
Equipped with a full-color touchscreen display, the unit integrates changing well conditions.
sophisticated industry-leading technology with a user-friendly interface.
It provides maximum production control and PCP system uptime through
reliability, prevention, and quick-recovery routines.

KUDU PCP Manager Unit Advantages KUDU PCP Manager Unit Specifications
Feature Processors CPU: 32-bit ARM7 microcontroller, 32-MHz clock,
VFD with integrated watchdog timer
KUDU PCP Microcontroller coprocessor, 20-MHz clock
Manager Unit
Memory 16-MB flash ROM, 4-MB CMOS RAM, 4-KB EEPROM
Soft start Yes Nonvolatile RAM CMOS SRAM with lithium battery retains contents
Torque limiting Yes for 2 years with no power
Autorestart capability Yes Event logging capacity 20,000 events
Manual speed control Yes Maximum database points 1,000 typical
Backspin timers Yes I/O
PRESCO-SWITCH™ bypass timers Yes Analog inputs Eight: 0–20/4–20 mA, 0–5/0–10 V,
Data logging with 8-GB Secure Digital (SD) card Yes software configurable
Real-time trending Yes Analog outputs Two: 0–20/4–20 mA
Rod speed and rod torque display Yes Digital I/O 16 digital inputs: 12/24 V, 48 V, 115/125 V, 240 V
10 relay outputs: dry contact or DC solid-state
RS485/RS232 and Modbus TCP/IP communication Yes Dry contact rating: 3 A, 30 VDC or 240 VAC (resistive)
15 well-protection settings Yes DC solid-state rating: 3 A, 60 VDC
Stuck-pump routine Yes Counter inputs One: 0–10 Hz or 0–5 kHz (dry contact)
Desanding† Yes Two: 0–10 kHz (turbine or dry contact)
Bottomhole pressure (BHP) control‡ Yes Communications
Dynamic liquid level (DLL) control§ Yes Serial port COM3 RS-232 port, 8-pin modular RJ45 jack, full or half duplex
with RTS/CTS control and operator interface power
Production optimization control†† Yes control
Production target control†† Yes Serial protocols DNP3 slave, DNP3 master, IEC60870-5-101 slave,
Cold weather package to extend use Optional IEC60870-5-103 master, Modbus RTU slave,
to –13 degF [–25 degC] Modbus RTU master, DF1
Cellular package for remote communication Optional Touchscreen Interface
Backspin control without power Optional Display type Thin-film-transistor (TFT) color LCD
†Requires surface flowmeter or downhole instrumentation ‡Requires downhole instrumentation
§Requires ††Requires surface flowmeter
Display size 5.7 in
surface pressure sensor and downhole instrumentation
Resolution 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA)
Touchpanel service life 1 million taps or more
Enclosure Specifications USB interface USB 2.0 (Type A)
Nominal height 17 in [430 mm] Local storage SD card slot (maximum 32-GB SD/SDHC
Nominal width 13 in [330 mm] Class 10 card)
Nominal depth 8 in [200 mm]
Enclosure mounting Wall mounted
Standards IEC 62208
NEMA Type 4
IP degree of protection IP66 IEC 60529
IK degree of protection IK10 IEC 62262
Fire resistance 1,760 degF [960 degC] IEC 62208
Ambient storage temperature 14 to 122 degF [–10 to 50 degC]
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KUDUTagTop Tag
Top
Accurate rotor placement device
APPLICATIONS KUDU Top Tag* accurate rotor placement device is a patented rotor tagging solution for PCPs. This is
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP) the first engineered PCP tool enabling operators to locate the rotor inside the stator without using a
installations where high viscosity and tag sub. With the KUDU Top Tag device, the paddled rotor directly agitates the fluid within the casing
the presence of sand can cause intake rather than being limited to the fluid entering the tag sub. Since the rotor continuously clears the
restriction and plugging stator intake, the KUDU Top Tag device reduces pump burnout caused by plugged pump intake and
SAM

BENEFITS
■ Eliminates intake restriction and
intake plugging
■ Reduces loading, flushing, and coiling
■ Provides easy access to coil into the
annulus and cleanout sump
■ Decreases number of burnt pumps
rotor breakage, as the rotor is never run in compression on the tag sub.
Engineered for maximum benefits Drivehead
An exposed rotor in the annulus increases wellbore agitation and gas breakout. This improves the
pump’s run life as there is more mixing of sand and oil. By eliminating plugged pump intakes, KUDU
Top Tag device simplifies troubleshooting, reduces cost compared to spring-loaded tag subs, and can
be easily
Rod Stringrethreaded, or removed and installed on a replacement stator.
Power Unit
Since 2007, more than 3,200 installations of the KUDU Top Tag device have been performed,PCPindicat-
Well Manager

■ Increases fluid agitation with an exposed ing the system’s high reliability and ability to produce from high-viscosity and high-sand-cut wells.
Sucker Rod Coupling
rotor paddle in the annulus Rotor Head
■ Extends pump run life Rotor
Centralizer
■ Increases pump fillage and intake access Top Tag Collar
■ Minimizes components at the bottom
of pump Stator
Rod String

■ Uses the same space-out procedure as a

tag sub Rotor Landing
on Top Tag
FEATURES PCP

■ Exposed rotor in the annulus

■ Easy repair and reuse Saw Tooth
Collar
■ Reduced cost compared to spring-loaded Paddled Rotor
Tag Bar

tag sub Extension

Anchor
■ Easy to remove and install on a
replacement stator
KUDU Top Tag device installation. Typical PCP installation.
■ Plate can be replaced instead of the
entire collar
■ Rethreadable

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KUDU Antivibration
Antivibration Sub Sub
Provides cushion between the tubing string and casing inside diameter (ID)
APPLICATIONS The KUDU antivibration sub reduces wear on
■ Progressing cavity pumps (PCPs) requiring pumps, tubing, rodstrings, and anchors. It uses
vibration dampening or harmonic spring-loaded blocks to lessen tubing movement,
resonance reduction dampen vibration, and reduce harmonic
resonance. Designed to work with PCPs, the
BENEFITS
sub provides a resilient cushion between the
■ Protects tubing string connection
tubing string and casing ID. Configured to be
from unthreading
similar to other KUDU downhole tools, the sub
■ Reduces wear on pumps, tubing, features some drag and spring components
rodstrings, and anchors that are interchangeable with other KUDU PCP
■ Provides a resilient cushion between the anchor products.
tubing string and casing
■ Connects interchangeably on the pump
intake or discharge
■ Installs easily

FEATURES
■ Availability in 2.875-in [73.02 mm] EUE,
3.5-in [88.9 mm] EUE, and 4-in [101.6mm]
NU thread connections
■ Ability to be reused
■ Anticorrosion coating on body
■ Replaceable drag blocks
KUDU antivibration sub.
■ Various sizes for casing ID ranging from
5.5 to 8.625 in [139.7 to 219.1 mm] with
KUDU Antivibration Sub Specifications
a maximum outside diameter (OD) up
to 5.5 in [139.7 mm] Connection, Casing Size, Maximum OD, Length, Standard ID,
in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] in [mm]
2.875 [73.02] EUE 5.500 [139.7] 4.35 [110.49] 15.25 [387.4] 2.50 [63.5]
2.875 [73.02] EUE 5.750 [146.1] 4.35 [110.49] 15.25 [387.4] 2.50 [63.5]
2.875 [73.02] EUE 6.625 [168.3] 4.35 [110.49] 15.25 [387.4] 2.50 [63.5]
2.875 [73.02] EUE 7.000 [177.8] 4.35 [110.49] 15.25 [387.4] 2.50 [63.5]
2.875 [73.02] EUE 177.8 [7.000] 5.50 [139.7] 17.00 [431.8] 2.50 [63.5]
2.875 [73.02] EUE 7.625 [193.7] 5.50 [139.7] 17.00 [431.8] 2.50 [63.5]
2.875 [73.02] EUE 8.625 [219.1] 5.50 [139.7] 17.00 [431.8] 2.50 [63.5]
3.5 [88.9] EUE 7.000 [177.8] 5.50 [139.7] 17.00 [431.8] 3.00 [76.2]
3.5 [88.9] EUE 7.625 [193.7] 5.50 [139.7] 17.00 [431.8] 3.00 [76.2]
3.5 [88.9] EUE 8.625 [219.1] 5.50 [139.7] 17.00 [431.8] 3.00 [76.2]
4 [101.6] NU 8.625 [219.1] 5.50 [139.7] 17.00 [431.8] 3.00 [76.2]

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KUDU Cam-Loc
Cam-Loc
Progressing cavity pump anchor
APPLICATIONS Patented KUDU Cam-Loc progressing cavity pump (PCP) anchors
■ Applications where prevention of pump combine the proven locking action of a cam with a separate slip-activating
assembly rotation is required mechanism. Extra bypasses allow for additional flow area and prevent
sand bridging around the tool. Specialized coatings are available to prevent
BENEFITS
corrosion or scale and to reduce erosion.
■ Offers greater cross-sectional area of
each component with separate slip and Operation
drag blocks KUDU Cam-Loc anchors use separate slip and drag blocks to eliminate
■ Experiences less wear on the slips, drag premature slip wear during installations. An INCONEL® X 750 spring
blocks, and casing ID retracts the slips into the body while it is running in the hole. The drag
blocks centralize the tool and provide the frictional interference to deploy
■ Avoids sand bridging around the tool with
the slips when torque is applied.
additional flow area
■ Prevents corrosion, scale, and erosion with As the torque is applied, the cam profile moves underneath the slips and
special coatings forces them outward. The cam then drives the slips into contact with
■ Uses frictional interference to deploy slips the casing ID. Large, vertical teeth securely grip the casing, preventing
when torque is applied a clockwise rotation while still enabling vertical movement as the tubing
expands or contracts.
■ Installs easily
Using separate slip and drag blocks offers each component a greater
FEATURES
cross-sectional area, which translates into more area for load distribution
■ Available in
applied to each part. The result is less wear on the slips, drag blocks, and
2.375-in [60.3-mm] EUE,
casing ID, which improves the service life.
2.875-in [73.0-mm] EUE,
3.5-in [88.9-mm] EUE,
and 4.5-in [114.3-mm] EUE
thread connections
■ Clockwise rotation of pump to lock
■ Replaceable slips and drag blocks
KUDU Cam-Loc anchors.
■ Reusable and repairable
■ Anchor sizes cover casing ID range from
4.5 to 10.75 in [144.3 to 273.1 mm]

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KUDU Insert System
PCP removal and replacement without pulling the tubing
APPLICATIONS
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP)
installations in
● heavy, medium, and light oil wells
● water wells
● coalbed methane and conventional
gas wells (for dewatering)
BENEFITS
■ Reduces workover time, costs, and
deferred production by enabling removal
and replacement of PCP without pulling
the tubing string
■ Eliminates costs associated with removal
and reinstallation of downhole gauges
mounted on the tubing
FEATURES
■ Easy installation and retrieval on the end
of a rodstring with no rotation
■ Compatibility with standard API and
nonstandard pump seating nipples (PSNs)
■ Three configurations to accommodate a
wide range of well applications
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A conventional PCP stator is connected to the tubing string in Sucker rod
the well. Consequently, all the tubing joints must be pulled out to
install, replace, or remove the stator.
The innovative KUDU insert system enables PCP installation in (or
removal from) the production tubing using the sucker rodstring,
eliminating the need to pull out the tubing and run it back in.
No-turn tool
This minimizes operating costs and NPT. It is suitable for 27⁄8-in
[73.025-mm], 3½-in [88.9-mm], and 4½-in [114.3-mm] tubing.
Seating cups
Deployment and removal are simple and do not require rotation.
Drive rod housing
Three configurations are available to accommodate a wide range
of applications. PCP
Insert system and PCP assembly.
No-turn tool that
stops rotation in any
direction to protect the
seals while enabling
pump functionality
Seating cups that
prevent pumped fluid
from draining into
the well
Type A configuration Type B configuration Type C configuration
A standard API PSN and a This configuration is similar to The insert system seats on a
secondary nipple are installed Type A but does not require a non-API PSN. It also features
in the tubing string. The insert secondary nipple in the tubing a bidirectional-torque anchor
system latches on to the string. The insert system seals that prevents rotation in
secondary nipple and forms a against the PSN and features any direction.
seal with the PSN, preventing a bidirectional-torque anchor
pumped fluid from draining that prevents rotation in any
back down the tubing and direction, protecting the seals
the stator from rotating. This and allowing the pump to
robust system can withstand operate.
higher torque, enabling use
of larger pumps and making it
suitable for tougher downhole
conditions, such as high solids
content and viscous fluids.
KUDU Insert System
KUDU Insert System Specifications
Min. Tubing Insert System Pump Nominal Capacity Pump Lift Stator OD, Stator Length,
Size, in [mm] Model at 100 rpm at Zero Head, Rating, ft [m] in [mm] ft [m]
bbl/d [m3/d]
2 7⁄8 [73.0] 25K1200 157 [25] 3,937 [1,200] 2.2 [55.2] 38.39 [11.70]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 3K600 19 [3] 1,969 [600] 2.7 [68.6] 2.94 [0.90]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 3K1200 19 [3] 3,937 [1,200] 2.7 [68.6] 5.91 [1.80]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 3K2400 19 [3] 7,874 [2,400] 2.7 [68.6] 11.81 [3.6]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 6K650 38 [6] 2,133 [650] 2.7 [68.6] 4.28 [1.31]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 6K1300 38 [6] 4,265 [1,300] 2.7 [68.6] 8.56 [2.61]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 6K1650 38 [6] 5,413 [1,650] 2.7 [68.6] 10.7 [3.26]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 6K2000 38 [6] 6,562 [2,000] 2.7 [68.6] 12.84 [3.92]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 6K2600 38 [6] 8,530 [2,600] 2.7 [68.6] 17.13 [5.22]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 16K800 100 [16] 2,625 [800] 2.7 [68.6] 11.98 [3.65]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 16K1200 100 [16] 3,937 [1,200] 2.7 [68.6] 18.05 [5.50]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 16K1600 100 [16] 5,249 [1,600] 2.7 [68.6] 24.12 [7.35]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 16K2000 100 [16] 6,562 [2,000] 2.7 [68.6] 30.19 [9.20]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 31K600 195 [31] 1,969 [600] 2.7 [68.6] 15.05 [4.59]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 31K1200 195 [31] 3,937 [1,200] 2.7 [68.6] 30.09 [9.17]
3 1⁄2 [88.9] 55K960 345 [55] 3,150 [960] 2.7 [68.6] 38.02 [11.59]
4 1⁄2 [114.3] 63K800 396 [63] 2,625 [800] 3.7 [94] 18.63 [5.68]
4 1⁄2 [114.3] 63K1200 396 [63] 3,937 [1,200] 3.7 [94] 27.5 [8.38]
4 1⁄2 [114.3] 63K1600 396 [63] 5,249 [1,600] 3.7 [94] 36.52 [11.13]

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KUDU Sucker Rod Centralizer
Nonrotating sleeve design to eliminate rod coupling wear
APPLICATIONS
■ Progressing cavity pump (PCP)
installations when paired with
the rodstring
BENEFITS
■ Reduces torque in deviated wells and
lowers workover frequency
■ Minimizes rotational rubbing and rod wear
■ Prevents eccentric motion of the rotor
from being transmitted to the rodstring
■ Eliminates wobble in the rodstring from
being transmitted to the polished rod
FEATURES
■ Nonrotating sleeve design that is tapered
for easy installations
■ Conventional spindle and API coupling for
regular applications (e.g., low sand)
● Spindle made of 4140 hardened,
tempered, stress-relieved tool steel,
which resists abrasion
■ Chromed rod couplings for severe
conditions (e.g., high sand)
■ Kevlar-nylon copolymer sleeve
resists sand embedment
■ Imperviousness to aromatics and H2S
with a temperature rating
of 212 degF [100 degC]
■ Tubing sizes from 27⁄8 in [73 mm]
to 41⁄2 in [114 mm]
■ Sucker rod sizes from 7⁄8 in [22 mm]
to 11⁄8 in [29 mm]
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KUDU sucker rod centralizers eliminate rod
coupling wear and feature a nonrotating sleeve
design that is tapered for rod tripping. The
centralizers reduce torque in deviated wells and
lower workover frequency, and reduce or
eliminate rotational rubbing and rod wear.
In abrasive conditions, Schlumberger
recommends centralizing the sucker rodstring
wherever the coupling or tubing loading exceeds
25 lbm [11 kg]. In nonabrasive conditions,
Schlumberger recommends centralizing wherever
the loading exceeds 50 lbm [23 kg].
The centralizers should be installed
to keep the loading below 100 lbm [45 kg]
on each centralizer.
Schlumberger also suggests the use of a
minimum of five nonrotating centralizers on
vertical wells to prevent
■ eccentric motion of the rotor from being
KUDU sucker rod centralizers.
transmitted to the rodstring, which can be
rectified by placing
● one centralizer 12 ft [3.66 m] above
the rotor head
● one centralizer on top of each of the
two full sucker rods.
■ wobble in the rodstring from being
transmitted to the polished rod, which
reduces the life of the seal or stuffing
box and can be solved by placing
● one centralizer at the bottom
of the polished rod
● one centralizer at the bottom
of the adjacent sucker rod.
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 Technology Support Services
Innovative solutions from start to finish
■■ The engineered solutions group is made up of a multidisciplinary team
of petroleum, mechanical, and electrical engineers with extensive
experience in artificial lift applications and solutions. These technical
experts provide innovative solutions from concept to design and testing.
Feasibility, concept, and front-end engineering design studies
■■ Superior workflows and software packages enable the selection of the
most viable and economic lift method for a field or well, deployment
options, and completions design.
Advanced and complex artificial lift designs and optimization
■■ Operators can create advanced and complex designs for a variety of
applications including subsea, dual ESPs, multizone, viscous fluid
production, multiphase flow simulation, ESP with POD, dual bypass,
dual concentric, multizone commingling, and HPHT wells.
Completions design and stress analysis
■■ Tubular stress analysis verifies the integrity of the completion under the
combined tension, compression, burst, and collapse stresses throughout
the life cycle of the well.
Alternate deployment conceptual and detailed designs
■■ Designs review possible alternate deployed systems for CT systems,
ZEiTECS Shuttle rigless ESP deployment system, or wireline.
System integrated test
■■ The test ensures proper installation and testing of mechanical integrity,
operational procedures, and field personnel training.
Engineered completions architecture solution
■■ Experts customize specific items to suit any application as required.
Electrical power optimization studies
■■ Electrical and electronics engineers ensure units have the necessary
power supply for any application and provide guidance in surface
equipment selection, assessment, integration, and packaging.
Project management
■■ Risk analysis, documentation control, and changes are
properly managed.
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ESP Well Testing
Using TCP or DST to improve reservoir understanding and maximize well potential
APPLICATIONS With an established track record of ESP system
■ Exploration wells or newly drilled wells success, the artificial lift team offers operators REDA MAX*
■ Heavy oil or subsea wells an early understanding of reservoir mechanisms, ESP electrical power cable
determination of essential reservoir properties
BENEFITS and pressures, and capturing of samples for PVT
■ Ensures optimal production and analysis. A powerful combination of multiple
enhances recovery technologies including ESPs, tubing-conveyed
SenTREE 3*
■ Improves understanding of the perforating (TCP), and drillstem testing (DST)
subsea test tree
reservoir mechanisms enable operators to evaluate exploratory wells
■ Provides comprehensive artificial lift when the reservoir pressure is not sufficient for
solutions the fluids to reach the surface by natural flow.
■ Reduces potential workover cost Well testing methodology
Methodologies can vary from well to well and
FEATURES
are customized to meet specific exploratory or
■ Design of artificial lift equipment
development objectives, such as critical inflow
and completion
performance relationships. Based on the chosen
■ Project management methodology, the team provides accurate,
■ Reservoir analysis and interpretation high-quality well test results to ensure the right Encapsulated REDA*
■ Real-time acquisition system decisions are made for the life of the well and Maximus* ESP system
and interpretation the reservoir.
■ Modular variable speed cabins to power Integration of multiple technologies
and control the ESP This integration of multiple technologies delivers
■ reduced operating time required for IRDV* intelligent
job execution remote dual valve
■ decreased wellsite operation time to minimize
deferred production SCAR* inline independent
■ reliable reservoir information after perforating, reservoir fluid sampling
especially in wells that will be completed
using an artificial lift method
■ lower workover cost by accomplishing some Hydraulic packer
acid treatments without pulling the ESP.

Right sizing of the ESP configuration

To effectively lift reservoir crude to surface, an
ESP needs to be properly sized to cover the entire Screens
range of expected flow rates. The artificial lift team
has the expertise to properly select the right pump eFire* electronic
to meet requirements, such as accommodating a firing head
wide operating range by combining compression
pump stages with a powerful medium-voltage
HSD* high shot density
variable speed drive (MVD).
perforating gun system

Heavy oil test string integrating

a REDA ESP system and TCP
gun system

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Real-time collaboration process
Real-time ESP monitoring and well testing services use workflow and communication protocols
to perform well test interpretation and optimize test duration. Using the latest communication tools,
all the team members can communicate, share ideas, and provide recommendations to support field
operations in real time.

Reservoir analysis
During the well test, different drawdowns could be imposed via an MVD to create the required
pressure transients and meet test objectives, and the artificial lift team has the expertise to obtain
valuable reservoir parameters from any ESP DST and/or TCP test. Every pump shutdown and startup
is an opportunity to evaluate well productivity and obtain reservoir parameters.

Surface well test spread

Our testing division provides an optimized package to effectively handle production fluid at surface,
including applications with constrained deck space. The packages often include a steam generator, steam
exchanger, heating coils in knockout separator, diesel and surge tanks, and other pipework.

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ESP maintenance services
APPLICATIONS
■ ESP assembly, testing, and maintenance
■ Mechanical and electrical repairs
■ Fit-for-application ESP system
■ Dismantle, inspection, and failure analysis
ADVANTAGES
■ Extends life cycle of ESP system
■ Lowers total cost of ownership
■ Follows best-in-class QA/QC processes
■ Determines cause of run life failure
■ Reduces downtime with quick turnaround
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Maintenance, repair, and testing is vital for the performance and longevity of ESP systems.
The goal of each assembly, repair, and test (ART) center is to extend run life, ensure maximum
reservoir production, and reduce the total cost of ownership of Schlumberger ESP systems
for operators.
Global ESP maintenance network
As part of our commitment to provide world-class service, Schlumberger operates a global network
of ART centers to keep ESP systems running at peak levels. Each ART center follows a quality control
plan developed by Schlumberger engineers to ensure zero artificial lift product defects.
From diagnosis through remanufacturing
Expert manufacturing engineers and ESP technicians have decades of experience in the repair and
remanufacturing of ESP components. Each rebuild or refurbishment of a Schlumberger ESP system
is supported with standardized diagnostic techniques, original Schlumberger parts, and the highest
standards of workmanship. No matter the downhole conditions, ART center technicians can help
optimize production and extend ESP run life throughout the life of the reservoir.
Quick turnaround
Production is critical for operators, and Schlumberger is committed to delivering reliable artificial
lift equipment safely and on-time. Each ART center and regional distribution center maintains the
inventory and equipment needed to minimize production downtime for operators while their ESP
systems are being repaired.
Dismantle, inspection, and failure analysis
ESP systems fail for many reasons, and it is critical to understand and address the root causes
of failure to consistently meet and exceed run life and production targets. Expert product failure
analysis is an integral part of the Schlumberger ART center’s continuous improvement philosophy,
and Schlumberger engineers and technicians use sophisticated processes and state-of-the-art
equipment to determine why an ESP component fails and to implement the most effective
mitigation and preventative measures. ART center failure analysis investigations are thorough
and provide specific, practical recommendations to operators.
Best-in-class ESP testing, quality assurance, and quality control
In an effort to eliminate potential costly delays during installation and ensure maximum run life,
Schlumberger maintains a global fleet of calibrated horizontal pumping test systems to hydraulically
test individual components—such as main cable systems, motors, pumps, and sensors—and confirm
that design specifications are met. Schlumberger conducts comprehensive factory acceptance tests
for ESP subsystems and offers additional full system integration testing when recommended.
Schlumberger ESP system integration testing is available at ART center locations in Singapore;
Bartlesville, US; and Inverurie, UK. Each system integration test involves assembling the ESP system
within a fully instrumented test well and running the ESP under rigorous test conditions to validate
component functionality and operation.
Highly trained and experienced ART center technicians
Schlumberger makes substantial investments in employee training to guarantee we have the best
technical staff in the industry. Our technical competency assurance program and standardized
tools, processes, and procedures enable us to deliver high-quality ESP systems that run longer and
maximize production.
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Transforming artificial lift operations 24/7 surveillance and support

Historically, artificial lift monitoring was limited primarily to high-value Dedicated artificial lift surveillance engineers are based at one of many
offshore wells. Today, however, large brownfields are also being connected Schlumberger Artificial Lift Surveillance Centers (ALSCs) worldwide,
to optimize production and enable remote operation. Surveillance and where they monitor ESP trips and alarms 24/7, 365 days of the year. Their
diagnostics of artificial lift systems responsibilities range from initial identification and diagnosis of the root
cause of the issue to speedy recommendations for remedial action.
■■ increase operational reliability and minimize downtime
Schlumberger ALSCs monitor hundreds of data signatures—conditions that
■■ mitigate the risk of deferred production and workover costs
trigger alarms. An estimated third of these alarms are critical to preventing
■■ increase production through optimization and enhancement techniques ESP downtime, misuse, or failure. Prevention of tripping reduces stress on
equipment, minimizing failures of pumps and controllers and extending life.
■■ minimize the risk of early failure and prolong ESP run life
■■ optimize power consumption
■■ reduce the total cost of ownership
■■ provide valuable well and reservoir diagnostics.

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PCL
Production composite log service
APPLICATIONS
■ All ESP wells equipped with downhole
gauges measuring both intake and
discharge, particularly
● wells where conventional testing
cannot be performed, such as subsea
wells, unmanned platforms, and
remote locations
● wells with flow rates too low
for testing with a physical meter
● fields with large well populations that
preclude testing monthly
● wells dominated by transient
conditions such as intermittent
production, low mobility, or
unconventonal shale oil production
BENEFITS
■ Extends ESP run life by enabling
optimization of pump operating point,
motor current, and pump degradation in
real time using pump health indicator (PHI)
■ Optimizes drawdown by analyzing real-
time rate change measurements resulting
from small choke and frequency changes
■ Reduces testing costs by extending
intervals between physical tests
■ Measures productivity index (PI), skin,
depletion, and reserves without buildups
FEATURES
■ High-frequency rate measurement,
typically 1/min
■ High repeatability
■ High resolution, typically 20 bbl/d for rate
and 0.5% for water cut
■ Liquid rate features:
● Validity in transient condition
● Independence from fluid specific gravity
and therefore auto-calibrating with
changing water cut
● Validity across full pump flow range
PCL* production composite log service improves
well production and ESP run life by providing
real-time high-frequency liquid flow rate and
water cut measurements. The high resolution
and repeatability enables inflow characterization
with techniques such as transient analysis in
drawdown, single-well simulation, and fracture
flow regime visualization.
PCL service also provides a comprehensive
method of tracking the operating stress endured
by an ESP throughout its life, which contributes to
subsequent failure analysis and enables run life
improvements.
Real-time deliverables (online)
PCL service can read and write data to and from
any historian, making it flexible enough to work
with most SCADA systems. For operators already
using the Schlumberger Lift IQ* production life
cycle management service, a well can be
connected to the PCL service engine within
a few days. The service delivers 8 parameters
directly to the operator’s historian and the
production or reservoir engineer’s desk:
■ Downhole liquid rate
■ Operating point
■ Data quality indicator
■ Water cut†
PCL
■ Surface liquid rate†
■ PHI, which can be used for initial
calibration of rates and real-time detection
of ESP performance degradation†
■ Recommended voltage to minimize current‡
Expected minimum current‡
■
Maximizing ESP run life
The proprietary real-time pump health
indicator monitors real-time pump performance
degradation caused by wear, gas, viscosity, and
scale. It also enables initial flow rate calibration
when a test separator or multiphase flowmeter
are not available. Optimal motor voltage is also
calculated in real time to minimize power
consumption and motor temperature.
Reservoir characterization reports (offline)
The high frequency, high resolution, and high
repeatability of PCL service enables five types
of reports:
■ Inflow performance relationship (IPR) curve
is available either a few days after ESP
installation with a managed frequency
ramp-up, or by creating a multirate test with
small variations of choke, frequency, or both.
It does not require measurement of reservoir
pressure, thereby avoiding buildups.

PCL service uses ESP gauge data to generate high-frequency, high-resolution, and high-repeatability flow rates that
enable reservoir characterization—without additional testing.

†requires real-time wellhead pressure

‡provides real-time power optimization

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PCL
■ Skin measurement with pressure transient analysis (PTA) can be Proven track record and case studies
performed in drawdown—for example, during ESP startup—thereby The technology of PCL service is the culmination of many years of
avoiding buildups. This is enabled by PCL service high-frequency development and field trials, which are detailed in a series of seven
downhole liquid rate, which captures transients. technical papers available from the PCL service library.
■ Log-log plots of (Pi – Pwf) / Q over time identify reservoir flow regimes.
Date Paper number Title
This enables fracture characterization and is particularly valuable on
February 2010 SPE 127593 First Installation of Five ESPs Offshore
multiple-fractured horizontal wells.
Romania—A Case Study and Lessons Learned
■ Single-well simulation can be performed to obtain evolution of reservoir September 2011 SPE 145542 Obtaining Real-Time Flowrate, Water Cut and
pressure and skin over time. Reservoir Diagnostics from ESP Gauge Data
■ Hydrocarbon pore volume (HCPV), a proxy for drainage area, can be September 2015 SPE 176780 Converting ESP Real-Time Data to Flow Rate
and Reservoir Information for a Remote
calculated using flowing material balance calculation for undersaturated Oil Well
reservoirs. August 2016 URTEC 2471526 ESP Real-Tme Data Enables Well Testing with
High Frequency, High Resolution, and High
Back-allocation analysis (offline) Repeatability in an Unconventional Well
The PCL service can deliver type curves of liquid rate and water cut over September 2016 SPE 181663 Providing Accurate ESP Flow Rate
time, which are ideal for back-allocation and in particular for wells Measurement in the Absence of a
commingling production into a single line (such as subsea and remote wells Test Separator
that cannot be tested separately) or where a dual-ESP completion means November 2016 SPE 183337 Testing the Untestable... Delivering Flowrate
each layer is produced with a dedicated ESP. Measurements with High Accuracy on a
Remote ESP Well
April 2017 SPE 185144 Increasing Production with High-Frequency
and High-Resolution Flow Rate Measurements
from ESPs

Flow Rates

Well with ESP

PCL Service

Dynamically maximize
well production
based on continuous
measurement
of production index (PI)
Optimize completion designs Optimize water injection by Assess multistage fracturing Improve recovery with
and identify stimulation monitoring depletion evolution effectiveness and maximize dynamic measurement of
candidates from skin production from flow regime reserves and drainage area
measurement using visualization
drawdown pressure transient
analysis (PTA) — without
buildups

ESP data is transmitted to the PCL service engine, which generates flow rates that form the basis of reservoir performance measurements that
operators can use to improve well and field performance.
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Lift IQ
Production life cycle management service
APPLICATIONS
■ Critical or high-value wells that require
constant attention (e.g., high producers)
■ Wells needing artificial lift surveillance,
monitoring, diagnosis, and optimization:
● Remote locations
● Hazardous environments
● Sites with little or no supervisory control
● Sites with or without existing
SCADA systems
■ Wells that require constant monitoring,
such as offshore wells, unconventional
wells, high-gas wells, or high-viscosity
oil wells
BENEFITS
■ Increases well productivity
■ Maximizes well uptime
■ Reduces operating costs
Minimizes wellsite risks
■
■ Extends equipment run life
■ Optimizes pump performance
FEATURES
■ Dedicated, experienced team
of surveillance engineers
■ Up to 24⁄7/365 surveillance
■ Satellite- or cellular-based,
real-time communication
■ Available for all lift types from any vendors
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The Lift IQ* production life cycle management service increases well efficiency and productivity with
remote monitoring, surveillance, and optimization of artificial lift systems—making your data work
for you. Customers can tailor the service to suit their needs, from monitoring hardware in one well to
proactively optimizing operations and equipment across an entire field. The Lift IQ service taps into
the engineering, manufacturing, and surveillance expertise of Schlumberger with access to global
service centers 24/7/365.
Sensors and motor controllers at wellsite transmit data to Artificial Lift Surveillance Centers (ALSCs)
around the world. Dedicated surveillance engineers monitor alarms to prevent or mitigate adverse
events, diagnose probable causes, and—within minutes—recommend remediation measures.
24/7 surveillance and support
Our experienced surveillance engineers monitor alarms and alerts 24/7/365 at ALSCs around
the world. ALSC engineers review alarm events for all measurements at the wellsite, from motor
temperature to continuous flow. Using Schlumberger best practices and systematic workflows, ALSC
engineers identify probable causes and quickly report remediation options for rapid implementation.
This helps operators maximize system run life and prevent or resolve downtime to optimize production
while reducing total cost of ownership over the life of the well.
• Artificial Lift
Surveillance Centers
• Assembly, Repair,
and Testing
(ART) Center
• Technology and
Manufacturing
Center
Experienced engineers monitor customers’ artificial lift systems from surveillance centers around the world, ensuring
rapid reporting and remediation efforts.
Optimize ESPs to improve well economics
Monitoring and surveillance minimizes downtime, maximizes production, and reduces total operating
cost. Once considered only for high-value offshore wells, remote Lift IQ services are increasingly
important for achieving economic targets in large brownfields, especially where wells are widely
dispersed or where in-person troubleshooting expertise is limited.
Reduce wellsite visits and risk
Data are transferred via satellite to and from remote locations, hostile environments, and sites with
limited or no data acquisition capabilities. Where an existing SCADA system is in place, the Lift IQ
service can extract the data and process it with the same top-quality results.
ALSC engineers can use the data to correct discrete problems, update pump regimes to match
fluctuating conditions, or identify underperforming wells that could benefit from further pump
optimization. Available as part of the real-time Lift IQ service or independently of it, this service
analyzes flow rate and other parameters to determine overall pump efficiency and recommend
changes, if needed, to optimize performance for current well conditions.
Artificial Lift
Lift IQ
Four convenient levels of service
Value Advantages Performance Indicators Deliverables
Level 4
Field optimization Identify untapped field reserves ■ Increase production ■ Incremental production ■ Network analysis
and increase recovery ■ Increase recovery factor ■ Production decline ■ Reservoir analysis

Level 3
Well optimization Select wells for optimization ■ Increase production ■ Incremental production ■ Nodal analysis
based on production enhance- ■ Reduce cost per ■ Well intervention ■ Pressure transient analysis
ment potential barrel produced candidate count

Level 2
Lift surveillance, Proactively manage system ■ Reduce opex and capex
analytics, and performance and well production ■ Reduce well interventions
diagnostics
■ Minimize downtime and
deferred production
■ Extend asset run life
■ Optimize lift system efficiency
and workover planning
■ Increase production
■ Reduce HSE risk exposure
and field trips
■ Run life, survivability,
and MTBF
■ Deferred production
■ Power consumption per
barrel
■ Field trips and miles driven
■ ESP failure rate
■ Surveillance
■ Remote operation
■ Event detection
■ Diagnostics and optimization
■ Production composite log
■ Well and field KPI and reports
■ Equipment tracking and planning

Level 1
Visualization Use available data to make ■ Assess lift status in real time ■ Uptime and downtime ■ Surveillance and monitoring screens
informed decisions and optimize ■ Protect lift systems ■ Shutdown count ■ Alarms management
operations ■ Tracking of well count
The Lift IQ service improves well efficiency by monitoring and managing performance of ESP systems.

Transmission mode Server options Artificial Lift Surveillance Centers

Connectivity modes including satellite, Worldwide, in-country, and on-premise solutions Dedicated engineers available 24/7 for real-time troubleshooting and analysis
cellular, and direct SCADA system
Instruct* control unit connection

All-in-one single interface design

Wellsite
Transmission of critical well data through premium
security networks to global server

Data transmission, storage, and processing are securely managed through the Schlumberger network to deliver effective solutions quickly and using the right data, tools, and expertise.

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TECH REPORT
COLOMBIA
CARACARA SUR

Gas/oil ratio 200 ft3/bbl

[35,615 m3/d]
Electric Cost Optimization for ESP Saves Estimated
Bubblepoint
pressure
150 psi
[1,034 kPa]
USD 480,000 for Cepsa
Bottomhole 1,200–2,300 psi LiftWatcher service obtains real-time data to enable 16% reduction in
pressure [8,274–15,858 kPa]
Pump setting 4,000–6,000 ft
electric costs during field test
depth [1,219–1,829 m]
18,000 Using LiftWatcher service, Schlumberger
Well depth 6,000–8,000 ft Kwh per month, before optimization Kwh per month, after optimization
16,000 monitored the ESP operational data for the
[1,829–2,438 m]
14,000 Caracara Sur field, evaluated the statistical
12,000 information, and also reviewed production
Background 10,000 trends, surface and downhole variables, well
With the current economic climate, the Schlumberger 8,000 intervention history, failure cause, and total
Artificial Lift Surveillance Center encouraged Compañía 6,000 electric cost and consumption.
Española de Petróleos (Cepsa) to evaluate system 4,000
Based on this evaluation, Schlumberger
2,000
operations to increase efficiency. In particular, the used DesignPro software and PIPESIM
installed ESPs were designed based on predicted 0 simulator to optimize electric cost for the
Well 1 Well 2 Well 3
reservoir and production conditions. However, at ESPs, which resulted in a 16% monthly
the current stage of production, the ESPs were reduction in electric cost in the field test
USD 6,951 executed in three wells, the equivalent of
encountering 90% water cut with motor load of less Total economic
USD 43,443
than 45%, which made them inefficient and expensive savings per month USD 79,000 per year. Once introduced to the
to run. USD 36,492 remaining wells, total savings are expected
to reach USD 480,000. This optimization
Technologies enabled Cepsa to reinvest these expenses in
■ LiftWatcher* real-time surveillance service other operational areas and improve overall
■ DesignPro* ESP design software electrical stability and infrastructure.
■ PIPESIM* steady-state multiphase flow simulator

Total expenses Total optimized

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TECH REPORT

RUSSIA

Field type Gas condensate

GOR, ft3/bbl [m3/m3] 3,370 [600]
Bubblepoint
pressure, psi [MPa]
2,100 [14.5]
Lift IQ Service Reduces ESP Downtime by 27%
Bottomhole
pressure, psi [MPa]
1,014–2,190
[7–15.1]
Real-time monitoring enables operator to make adjustments to ESP
Pump setting, ft [m] 5,577 [1,700]
operation based on improved motor feedback as conditions changed
Well depth, ft [m] 8,530 [2,600]
Fewer Trips Lead to Increased Uptime
220 120 40 60 18

Background 200 110

35
Adjustments of motor loading
55
16
100 50
An operator in Russia needed to optimize production 180
14
90 30 45
by transitioning from gas lift to an ESP in several 160 ESP commissioning
Pump intake pressure (PIP), MPa

80 40 12
wells. However, once the ESPs were installed,
Motor electricity usage, A

140
Motor temperature, degC

25
Drive frequency, Hz

70 Constant ESP 35
their operation was compromised due to high
Motor load, %

120 operation mode 10

60 20 30
GOR, periods of natural flow, limited drawdown 100 8
50 ESP trips due to low 25
pressure, and a Christmas tree configuration that 80 15 PIP setpoint
40 20 6
is rarely used with ESPs. As a result, the operator 60
30 10 15
encountered frequent ESP stops, short operating 40
4
20 10
cycles, excessive motor heating, and increased 5 2
20 10 5
downtime and production deferment.
0 0 0 0 0
Feb 6, 2015 Feb 10, 2015 Feb 14, 2015 Feb 18, 2015 Feb 22, 2015 Feb 26, 2015 Mar 2, 2015
Technologies Feb 8, 2015 Feb 12, 2015 Feb 16, 2015 Feb 20, 2015 Feb 24, 2015 Feb 28, 2015

■ Lift IQ* production life cycle

management service Schlumberger deployed Lift IQ service to provide real-time control and acquire data, which was analyzed using
DesignPro* ESP design software, PIPESIM simulator, and Avocet platform. Based on this analysis, the team
■ DesignRite* artificial lift design and
made ESP trip and set point adjustments, improved cyclic-mode periods, and implemented motor amps and load-
optimization software feedback modes to address the issues encountered. As a result, the operator was able to eliminate ESP stops and
■ PIPESIM* steady-state multiphase enhance ESP longevity, reduce downtime by 27%, and improve overall lift efficiency. Additional reports provided
flow simulator by Schlumberger surveillance engineers continue to help the operator evaluate ESP performance and develop
production optimization strategies.
Avocet* production operations software platform
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Power Systems Analysis
Complete system optimization
APPLICATIONS
■ Electrical power systems
■ Oil and gas mining, petrochemical,
industrial, and utility sectors
■ Power system optimization
BENEFITS
■ Improves safety for personnel and
equipment
■ Enables efficient, economic use of power
■ Reduces losses and operating costs
■ Mitigates penalty charges due to poor
power factors and harmonics
FEATURES
■ Load flow studies
■ Short circuit analysis
■ Harmonic analysis
■ Evaluation of system expansion on
existing network
■ Protective device coordination
■ Arc-flash hazard analysis
■ Motor starting studies
■ Power factor correction
■ Load filter for ESP systems
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Schlumberger power systems analysis uses field
measurements and computer modeling to analyze
power systems, make recommendations, and
deliver custom products such as filters and power
factor correction capacitor banks, enabling the
efficient and economic use of electric power.
Projects have been performed in petroleum,
mining, petrochemical, industrial, and utility
sectors throughout the world.
The power systems analysis database serves
as the basis for improving system performance
and power quality, reducing operating costs,
and providing a reliable supply of power during
system operation. Using the latest software tools,
Schlumberger engineers can deliver complete
system optimization.
Final reports detail the voltage, current, and power
factor at various locations in the system. Typically,
this type of study is used to optimize transformer,
switchgear, and cable loadings. A mathematical
model optimizes the electrical power consumption
in a system by determining if loading can be
redistributed or aided by power factor correction or
if a new load can be added.
Power Systems Analysis
Power systems analysis processes Unfiltered Current Waveform
Schlumberger specialists study all parameters when performing power
systems analysis. The total system approach provides a complete and
thorough evaluation. The following steps ensure that all information
and conditions are understood and considered:
■ Field trips are made to gather data
Close coordination with the power supply utility is necessary to

Current
■

obtain information about the power system in remote locations

■ Proper coordination with the variable-frequency drive manufacturer
is needed to obtain accurate harmonic characteristics for the
specific drives
■ Accurate modeling of the power system is used in the design of the
filters and coordination of the protection devices.
Time
Typical power system analysis
■ Load flow—A base study is performed to determine the steady- Filtered Current Waveform
state operating characteristics of the electrical system.
■ Transient motor starting—This study examines how the electrical
system will react when individual motors are started or when groups
of motors are started simultaneously.
■ Short circuit—The calculations of fault current levels at all buses in
the system are studied to minimize the consequences of a potential
Current

short circuit in the system.

■ Protective device coordination—Protective devices, such as circuit
breakers, fuses, and relays, are studied and their usage properly
coordinated to protect personnel and equipment.
■ Harmonics—This study is recommended on systems that have
20% or more nonlinear loading produced by equipment such as
variable-speed drives, arc welders, and fluorescent ballasts. Time

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Rod Lift Optimization Services
Total well management services to maximize production, reduce costs,
and increase revenue
APPLICATIONS
■ Optimization packages
■ Technical assistance on rod installations
■ Inventory management and
rod reclamation
■ Customer training courses including
failure analysis and recognition
●
● optimal system design
● sucker rod care and handling
BENEFITS
■ Reduces failure frequency rate by
performing a cause analysis, resulting in
lower lifting costs
■ Minimizes downtime, resulting in
increased oil and gas production and
increased revenue
■ Avoids failure by identifying downhole
components most or least likely to fail
using a tracking database
■ Provides access to the top rod lift experts
in the business to support your operations
FEATURES
■ Technical support for all facets of
rod pumping
■ Valuable wellsite and classroom
training classes for engineering and
production staff
■ Training courses to find the right
equipment for the specific well
environment and application
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Optimize production and revenue with
total well management
With more than 225 years of field experience
in analyzing and optimizing rod lift wells,
Schlumberger ensures enhanced, cost-efficient
production by following total well management
procedure guidelines. Schlumberger provides
assistance and guidance to operators, resulting
in reduced lifting costs, improved oil and gas
production, and increased revenue.
Integrated analysis and design of the total
pumping system accounts for all elements,
including the prime mover, surface equipment,
automation, lift package, sucker rods or
drive rods, downhole pump, and downhole
gas separator, as well as the reservoir. This
procedure is aided by the use of predictive
software and hardware, diagnostic measurement
instruments, multipoint surveys, product
and application knowledge, and decades of
experience with numerous operators in a variety
of conditions across the globe.
Reduce failure frequency rate, downtime,
and lifting costs
Through failure cause analysis, Schlumberger
helps operators reduce their failure frequency
rate, which is the leading cause of high lifting
costs. Attempting to respond to a failure before
determining what caused it may extend the
time between failures, but the next failure could
become even more costly (e.g., a tubing failure
instead of a rod failure). Optimization services
can help analyze the failure cause and suggest
possible solutions, thus optimizing the run life
of the equipment and reducing downtime and
lifting costs.
A failure tracking database provides indications
of which downhole component is most or least
likely to fail. Failure databases can calculate
failure frequencies of pumps, rods, and tubing
and summarize the results in various ways.
Failure frequency rates are useful for comparing
performance and diagnosing problematic
operations. Failures in rod pumped wells can
be attributed to any of four major components
including the surface unit, rods, tubing, or
downhole pump.
Resolve reccurring failures with
technician recommendations
Sales engineers and technicians are available
to attend and participate in root cause failure
meetings to provide expert recognition of the
different failure modes, help categorize the
failure under the proper failure mode, and make
recommendations to prevent the same failure
from occurring again.
Select rod grade and polymers with expert
guidance
Choosing the right grade of rod and polymer for
each application can be difficult with numerous
grades of sucker rods and chemistries available
for corrosive wells, deep wells, and heavily
loaded wells, as well as several polymers and
rod guides (centralizers) when required on the
rods for deviated and horizontal wells. The
rod lift sales engineers and technical support
group are the most experienced in the industry
and are able to recommend the optimal choice
for extended run life, resulting in fewer well
interventions and higher production rates.
Ensure proper installations verified by
field service technicians
Trained and experienced field service technicians
provide operators with confidence that their
rod installations are done properly and to the
manufacturer’s specifications. From the job
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site and safety analysis meeting at the beginning of the intervention Sucker rod care and handling
to the proper spacing out of the rodstring at the end, our technicians This classroom or field training course covers the following:
supervise all aspects of an installation. This includes proper care and ■ Transportation
handling of the product, cleaning of the connections, and the correct
● Proper tie-down standard operating procedure (SOP)
application of lubricant, along with instructions to the workover crews on
● Proper equipment for handling sucker rods
the required circumferential displacement for the appropriate makeup of
● Proper loading and unloading SOP
the connections. With the majority of premature failures occurring in the
● Safety regarding working around the loading and unloading
connection area, it is imperative that the installation is completed correctly
the first time. ■ Storage
● Care and handling SOP
Improve operations with technical support ■ Wellsite care and handling
Our experienced technical services group supports customers by providing
● Proper staging of the rods on location

■ optimum engineering packages for sizing vertical and deviated ● Proper unpackaging of the rods

wellbore equipment ● Proper removal of thread protectors

■ prime movers, surface equipment, lift packages, sucker rods, guides ● Proper cleaning of the pin threads and couplings

if required, sinker bars or guided sinker rods depending on well ■ Running and makeup
conditions, downhole pumps and downhole gas separators ● Proper running of the rods into the derrick

■ in-depth sucker rod, root cause, and failure analysis reports, which ● Proper make-up procedures to achieve manufacturer’s proper

identify the failure mode: fatigue (stress, corrosion, mechanical, etc.),
tensile (pulled in two) or manufacturer’s defects; identification by
acid spot testing and scale analysis for corrosion type; microstructure
analysis and a final report with a recommendation to help avoid
repeat failures
torque displacement
■ Making up the polished rod correctly
● Correct torque to use in making up the polished rod and polished
rod clamp
● Differences between a sucker rod thread and a polished rod thread

■ customer and customer contractor training through our technical

services group. Stocking point locations for Rod Lift Consulting, a Schlumberger company
Bakersfield, CA Artesia, NM Oklahoma City, OK Midland, TX
Achieve better outcomes with customer training (661) 323-0487 (432) 269-8380 (405) 635-1800 (432) 253-7066
Failure analysis and recognition
Windsor, CO Williston, ND Jourdanton, TX Roosevelt, UT
■ This classroom-setting training course covers all failure modes for (970) 686-8767 (701) 774-2225 (830) 769-2019 (435) 722-4258
tubing, sucker rods, and downhole pumps and is geared towards
engineers and production and chemical personnel. Students learn
to recognize different failures and causes, record them for tracking
purposes, and prevent repeat failures. This course also helps students
understand and reduce failure frequency rates, discuss implementing a
failure tracking databases, or develop a failure tracking program.
Optimal system design
■ This is a classroom-setting training course that discusses API RP11L
pumping unit, sucker rod and downhole pump design and sizing,
current predictive software programs, and the criteria recommended
for optimizing system designs. This class is directed at engineering and
production personnel who create their own designs. Additional topics
include selecting the optimum equipment for the most efficient design,
extending run life, and identifying efficiency loss causes.

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