Understanding How Quality Thermoplastic Liners Can Save You Money
Thermoplastic Liners for downhole use in SRPS systems may seem like an added expense, but because they are so very beneficial to oilfield operations, and because they make pumps more efficient to run, the truth is that they can save money in a few different ways. If you are considering installing thermoplastic liners (TPL) in downhole tubulars, surface tubulars, or both, the following information can help you make your decision. Problem: A company in Glasscock County, Texas was experiencing a well failure about every four months on average. After reviewing the well carefully, it was determined that downhole friction was creating a significant amount of wear and tear on crucial components, thereby leading to regular failures. The company spent more than $30,000 on tubing workovers attempting to resolve the issue, but ultimately, they turned to Western Falcon’s line of high-tech TPL for a more permanent fix. Solution: The company chose to line the bottom 2,200 feet of a well that dipped to 8,000 feet with Ultratube™, a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) plastic liner rated for use in temperatures of up to 350⁰ F. The company paid under $22,000 to run the liner, and as a result, the well service life increased to 24 months and it is still running today. The company’s cumulative profits have climbed from about $175,000 to nearly $375,000 as a result of the Ultratube liner installation and the reduced failure rate.
How Can Thermoplastic Liners Have Such a Tremendous Impact?
Thermoplastic liners like Ultratube have been designed specifically for the oilfield industry. They are created with quality materials that are designed to withstand the pressure and friction that can occur thousands of feet below the surface, thereby reducing wear and tear on downhole equipment and extending its overall well service life. Companies that choose to utilize specialized TPL have found that by reducing friction in their problem wells, they enjoy less downtime and greater overall pumping efficiency (HP), which vastly improves profits. Nonetheless, it is important to remember that you should not see TPL as a fix for problematic wells. Rather than installing it only in wells that regularly fail due to wear and tear, it is better to view it as essential equipment for every well. Adding quality TPL designed specifically for your application ensures that your top producing wells continue to produce consistently for many years to come. When there is no loss of HP, and when you spend less money (and less downtime) getting your wells back up and running, there is no doubt that you will see a tremendous return on your overall investment. Choosing the right TPL for your application is important, and there are several types from which you can choose. Made from materials like PPE, high density polyethylene (HDPE), strong polyolefin blends, and polyetheretherketone (PEEK), these liners are designed to keep your equipment working harder and more efficient for longer. In turn, they not only save you money, but in the long run, they can increase your revenue significantly.
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