PCM Design for PCP in horizontal & deviated wells

A rod-driven PCP system installed in deviated/horizontal wells must be designed to handle the interaction between the rod string and tubing that can cause the following failures;

• High rod torsional loading
• High contact loads (tubing & rod wear)
• Rod string fatigue

The following parameters should be considered when designing a PCP in deviated/horizontal wells:

• Max. Dog Leg Severity (°/100ft) along rod string and at pump
• Inclination (°) at pump setting depth
• Rod string type
• Production conditions

PCM has defined design guidelines which take into account the parameters detailed above for deviated/horizontal wells using our proprietary PCM Design Software. It automatically calculates contact loads and shows the operator where centralizers should be placed.