Roll No._MPE Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Mid Semester Examination M. Tech. (Petroleum) 2"! Semester. Date: 07/03/2017 Course Name: Artificial Lift Techniques. Time:10 :30 to12:30. Course Code: MPELL0T. Max. Marks: 50 Instructions: 1. Do not write anything other than your roll number on question paper. 2. Assume suitable data wherever essential and mention it clearly. 3. Writing appropriate units, nomenclature, and drawing neat sketches/schematics : wherever required is an integral part of the [Si.No Questions swer. 1 List the Artificial lift methods which meet the following criteria:- . Does not need any external source of power Most widely used(Globally) Most popular in India. Works on Positive displacement mode. | . Applies principle of Centrifugal Pump. . Works on the principle of energy transformation (Potential to kinetic & back from kinetic to Potential) 7. Utilizes the principle of more than one lift methods. 8. Excellent solid handling capacity. 9. Excellent flexibility with regard to flow rate. 10. Most commonly used lift method for C.B.M dewatering. 2. Draw a neat diagram of S.R.P Surface assembly and describe the functions of following components (1. Prime mover2. Gear reducer3. |__| Pumping Uni. Rod string ) ee 3, Differentiate the following in Sucker Rod Pumping system i) Tubing pumps from Insert pump. ii) Air balanced type from Conventional counter balanced type. 4. Explain the following problems commonly encountered during S.R.P | operation and draw typical dynamometer card against these problems:- | | | AUS 2X5=10 1 1. Fluid Pound 5 2. Gas Interference He 3. Gas lock J 5. | Explain the Rod fall problem encountered by SRP in pumping Heavy & Viscous crude. List the innovation done in the industry to overcome it.