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We don’t seem to hear a great deal about progressive cavity pumps being used for applications within the oil and gas sector. Is this because they are not particularly suited to oil and gas duties? Actually, the complete opposite is the case, with many oil and gas duties being successfully met by a vast array of progressive cavity (PC) pump models. Applying PC pump technology correctly to the application is crucial for reliable in-service performance. Care must be taken to understand the needs of particular applications, in order to apply correct designs, within what are typically complex systems. Understanding how different equipment interacts can be the difference between failure and success.
In addition to highlighting examples of typical PC pump applications within the oil and gas sector, here is a summary of some key considerations when contemplating the use of progressive cavity pumps for these applications.
Low shear
Gentle low-shear pumping action. Oil and water mixtures generally must be transported with minimal damage to the oil droplet size, to minimize risk of creating emulsions that are difficult to separate. The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) paper 18204 confirms that progressive cavity pumps are the best pump technology for oil/water separation.
Self-priming and no gas locking
Excellent self-priming characteristics and suction lift capabilities, even on gaseous liquids, up to 9m (29.5ft.).
Handling of multi-phase products
Oil, water and gas can be transported reliably by uniquely configured progressive cavity pumps, with control systems to deal with variable flow requirements. PC pumps can be configured to handle up to 99 per cent gas content.
