Transportation, Loading/Unloading and Storage
Vigor's packages are tight and convenient for storage, we make sure Sucker Rod Pump safely reaches client fields.
(1) It is a long and precise piece of equipment. Care must be taken during loading/unloading to ensure stability and prevent impacts, drops, or other damage. The sealing assemblies of rod pumps must be protected with caps or cotton cloth during transportation to prevent damage to the seal faces.
(2) When transported by truck, the pump must be mounted on supports and secured in place. The skid must be kept flat and stable, avoiding stacking if possible. If stacking is necessary, no more than 2 layers can be stacked and must be fixed in place to prevent dropping during transport.
(3) For onsite oilfield transport, the Sucker Rod Pump must be installed on a custom horizontal skid and moved with a dedicated vehicle. The distance between adjacent supports on the skid cannot exceed 1.5 meters. Before transport to the wellsite, the pump should be inserted into a new joint of tubing to prevent damage to the seals from impacts.
(4) Pumps should be stored indoors in a dry, clean, ventilated warehouse. When stored horizontally, they must be placed on supports. If stacking layers, each layer requires supports and the distance between adjacent supports cannot exceed 1.5 meters.
(5) If outdoor storage is unavoidable, both ends of the pump must be capped and properly supported. Moisture, water, and UV protection measures must also be taken.
Key Considerations for Using Sucker Rod Pumps
(1) As insertable pumps, rod pumps are designed to be lowered into well tubing to the planned setting depth. The tubing bore must be clean and 100% ID checked with the appropriate gauge.
(2) A rod guide must be installed on the uppermost sucker rod connected to the plunger assembly.
(3) The plunger cannot extend outside the pump barrel – it may only reciprocate within in the barrel interior. When selecting barrel length, ensure it meets surge and over stroke protection requirements: (Barrel Length + Upper/Lower Subs) > (Stroke Length + Plunger Assembly Length + Overstroke allowance)
(4) During operation, the rod pump may detach from the seal locking assembly due to conditions like sand plugs. In that case, the rod string should be worked to re-latch the pump.
(5) To maximize performance, use high-quality tubing/rods, optimized string design, and diligent management (wax removal, sand control, etc). This allows longer service intervals, improved efficiency, and continuous operation without pulling the tubing.
We are always happy to provide technical support. Please contact us at info@vigorpetroleum.com if you need any assistance.
