MDM Permian Inc (MDMP)

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Let me give the ceo a trouble shooting guide for a well not pumping.

When a well is producing no fluid, the first thing to do is turn the pumping unit off. Let it sit overnight to be sure there is fluid to pump. The pump needs fluid to be evaluated. Close the 2” flowing valve, bleed the well off on the 1” valve on the pumping tee and put a 1” nipple facing down. Turn the well on and put a cup of water under the 1” nipple to test the pumps action. Provided all is workin, the water in the cup should bubble both way, on the upstroke and the down stroke. A positive displacement pump will lift fluid in the upstroke and cause a blow overcoming the displacement of the rods being pulled out. On the down stroke, the standing valve closes on the pump and acts as a check valve holding the fluid above the pump. The rod displacement will cause the water in the cup to bubble.

If the pump is out, it will not blow on the upstroke. This could be the traveling valve or the plunger/pump bbl is worn.

If there is a hole in the tubing or a standing valve Leah on the pump, it will bubble on the upstroke and suck water out of the cup on the downstroke due to fluid falling.

If the well pumps fluid at the surface, install a gauge on the 1” bleeder valve an open it. Close the 2” valve and turn the unit on. Within a few strokes, it should pressure up to 200#. This will test the tubing for a leak. With a small leak, the well may pump but due to the back pressure of the separator or heater, it may not make it into the tanks. Most wells has about #30 back pressure.

If gas locking seems to be an issue, run a mud anchor with a bull plug set above the perks and install a 3/4” gas anchor well below the perforated nipple. A standard 1” gas anchor takes up more space in the mud anchor and the gas can break out easier with more space between the gas anchor and the mud anchor. Be sure to have the gas anchor long enough so that there is sufficient volume in the dip tube to supply the pump a full volume for the length of the stroke.

Ignore the well is pounding fluid on the down stroke, that means it is pumping off. Slow the pump down or put it on time clock