Artificial Lift Technology Quizzes Questions

Lecture # 1 Sept 3rd ,2020

1. Artificial lift refers to the use of artificial means to produce the

well when it is capable to produce the desired production at
the required wellhead pressure

• True
• False

2. The main function of the pumping system is to increase

wellbore backpressure against reservoir, and at the same time
create a discharge pressure above the pump.

• True
• False

1. Reciprocating sucker rod pumping system

1. The main components of the Reciprocating Sucker Rod

Pumping System are:

• Nozzle
• Diffuser
• Surface pumping unit
• Stator
• Rod string
• Subsurface pump
• Mandrel

2. Which of the following API designation descript the following

pump:
 3 ½” tubing, 2-1/4” Plunger size , insert, heavy wall, bottom
hold down, Cup type, 20 feet barrel length, with a 4 feet
plunger, 2 feet top extension and a 1 foot bottom extension.
• 30-225-RWAC-24-4
• C912-365-192
• 30-225-RWAC-24-4-2-1
• 30-225-RWBC-24-4 -1-2
• 30-225-RHAC-20-4 -2-1
• 30-225-RHBC-20-4 -2-1
• 30-225-RHBC-20-4 -1-2

3. which of the following are main parts of the sucker rod

subsurface pump are?
• Rod string
• Barrel
• Plunger
• Polished rod
• Beam unit
• Motor
• Standing valve
• Hold down assembly

4. When reporting Sucker rod sizes, how many sizes are being
reported in the 96 API rod strings
• One size 7/8 inches
• Three sizes 1, 7/8 and ¾ inches
• Two sizes 1 and 7/8 inches
• Four sizes 1/8,1, 7/8 and ¾ inches

5. Why a Tubing-Anchor Catcher is needed in the SRP well

completion?
• To keep the subsurface pump in tubing.
• It eliminates tubing movement.
• Increase rod and coupling wear.
• Prevent casing movement.

6. Which of the following is one of the main components of the

sucker rod string?
• Polished Rod
• Subsurface pump
• Multiple Interconnected tubing joints
• Prime mover

7. Which of the following are not API Steel Sucker Rod Grades
• Grade C
• Grade K
• Grade F
• Grade D Carbon, Grade D Alloy and Grade D Special alloy

8. When reporting Sucker rod sizes, how many sizes are being
reported in the 86 API rod strings
• One size 7/8 inches
• Three sizes 1, 7/8 and ¾ inches
• Two sizes 1 and 7/8 inches
• Four sizes 1, 1/8,1, 7/8 and ¾ inches

9. The Holddown assembly is one of the main parts of

……………………………….
• The sucker rod String
• Sucker rod Well completion
• Sucker rod subsurface pump
• Sucker rod well Head
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Lecture # 2 Sept 8th ,2020

1. Match from the below list the surface Pumping Unit

Designation with the respective nomenclature:
• Max Polished Rod Capacity
• Double Reduction Gear Reducer
• Type of Pumping Unit
• Gear Reducer Peak Torque
• Maximum Stroke Length

Answer
1. Gear Reducer Peak Torque
2. Max Polished Rod Capacity
3. Maximum Stroke Length
4. Type of Pumping Unit
5. Double Reduction Gear Reducer

2. From the below statements select the one better describes the
sucker rod surface Pumping Unit functionality.
• The main function of the surface Pumping Unit is to increase the
production from the reservoir.
• The main function of the surface Pumping Unit is to rotate the
downhole pump.
• The main function of the surface Pumping Unit is to stroke the
downhole pump.

3. True of False - The main function of the prime mover is to

supply the rotating power to the pump jack (Surface pumping
unit).
• True
• False

4. Peak Polished Rod Load (PPRL) equal……………………………..

• Weight of rod string + Weight of fluid column + Flow resistance
• Weight of rod string + Weight of fluid column - Flow resistance
• Weight of rod string - Weight of fluid column + Flow resistance

5. Minimum Polished Rod Load (PPRL) qual………………………..

• Weight of rod string + Weight of fluid column + Flow resistance
• Weight of rod string - Flow resistance

• Weight of rod string - Weight of fluid column + Flow resistance

6. Calculate the well production rate (STB/Day ) for the following

Sucker Rod Pumped well

• Well equipped with API pump size 25-150-RHAC-20-2-1.

• Pumping speed 7 SPM
• Surface stroke length 192 inches
• Total stretch along the rod string from surface to pump 32
inches
• Oil formation volume 1.17 Bo bbl/STB
• Assume
• Pump mechanical efficiency 85 %
• Pump volumetric efficiency 80 %
• 200 STB/Day
• 150 STB/Day
• 170 STB/Day
• 190 STB/Day

7. For maximum depletion and /or gas problem locate the sucker
rod pump
• One to three tubing joints below perforations
• One to three tubing joints below wellhead
• Ten joint above the top of perforations

8. Calculate the total system efficiency for the follwing Beam

Pumped well
• Rod string losses = 8.3 HP
• Power into motor = 38.25 HP
• Power out of motor = 31.10 HP
• Pumping Unit losses = 4.13 HP
• Pump HP = 17.3 HP

• 40 %
• 45 %
• 35 %
• 30 %
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Lecture # 3 Sept 10th ,2020

Select the correct answer

9. The Surface dynamometer Card is known as…….
a. A plot of the polished rod load vs fluid load
b. A plot of the polished rod load vs position
c. A plot of the polished rod load vs torque
d. A plot of the polished rod load vs pumping unit speed
10. Acoustic surveys usually used to ………………
a. To measure the Pump Dynamometer Card
b. To measure the depth to the top of the liquid in the well bore
c. To measure the well production rate
d. To measure the length of the rod string
e. To measure the surface Dynamometer Card
11. Gas pound can cause …………………
a. Increase in well production
b. Rod buckling & tubing wear
c. Increase in well fluid level
d. Decrease in gas production
12. In order to produce well fluid with free gas it is
recommended to..
a. Seating the Pump or Pump Intake Below Perforations
b. Seating the Pump or Pump Intake above Perforations
c. Seating the Pump or Pump Intake at the Perforations
13. For Sucker rod downhole pump , compression ratio is an
indicator of the pump’s ability to compress gas and build fluid
pressure sufficiently to open the traveling valve on the
downstroke. To maximize compression ratios it is
recommneded to:
a. Use longer stroke bigger diameter pumps
b. Increase unswept area in pump
 c. Use shorter stroke bigger diameter pumps
d. Use longer stroke smaller diameter pumps

14. What happens when sand is present in the fluid on the

upstroke? (select all the correct answers)
a. Solids increase pump friction
b. Present of solids reducing rod loads on the downstroke
c. Solids decrease pump friction,
d. Present of solids increasing rod loads on the downstroke

True or False
15. Continuous sucker rod pumping operation is
recommended to keep fluids moving to avoid sand fallback
and bridging.
a. True
b. False
Matching question
16. Match the best answer describe the following pump
dynamometer cards:

A- Standing valve leak

B- Travelling valve leak
C- Unanchored Tubing
D- Full pump anchored tubing
E- Gas interferance
F- Fluid pounding
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Lecture # 4 Sept 15th ,2020

Select the correct answer

1. True or False
The ESP pump is a multistage centrifugal pump that produces
a total dynamic head by converting shaft horsepower to
velocity energy that pumps or moves the production fluid.
a. True
b. False
2. Each stage consists of an _________ and diffuser that
develops or produces lift (head) and flow of production fluids.
a. Distributor
b. Propeller
c. Impeller
d. All the above

3. ESP system are submersed in production fluid and lifts

production fluids to the surface or desired location utilizing
______________.
a. Brute force
b. Applied force
c. Centrifugal force
d. Power density

4. A pump stage consists of :

a. A rotating impeller
b. Stationary diffuser and
c. Thrust washers.
d. All the above
5. The intake section is one of ESP components. it functions
is:...……….
a. A suction manifold feeding production fluid to the Seal section
 b. A suction manifold feeding production fluid to the pump
c. A suction manifold feeding production fluid to the tubing

6. A bolt-on ________ is attached to the base of the pump,

providing an entrance for production fluids to enter the pump.
a. Seal
b. Intake
c. Motor
d. MLC
7. The main purpose of the seal section is to protect the
_____________.
a. MLC
b. Intake
c. Motor
d. Sensor
8. Motor shroud intakes are used when:
a. Low flow velocity ESP System applications
b. Pump setting below the perforations
c. Large bore wells
d. All the above
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Lecture # 5 Sept 17th ,2020

Select the correct answer

1. ESP Cable consist of which of the following sections.

a. Surface Cable
b. Main Power Cable
c. Motor Lead Cable
d. All the above

2. The _________ carries the electrical current. It is generally

made of copper
a. Armor
b. Barrier
c. Penetrator
d. Conductor

3. In Standard configuration the – Round and flat type cobles

components are:
a. Conductor (Copper)
b. Insulation
c. Jacket
d. Armor (Galvanized, Stainless, or Monel)
e. All of the above

4. At the selected motor amperage and the given downhole

temperature, the selection of the ESP cable size that will
give a voltage drop of less than ................... per 1000 feet is
recommended
a. 20 volts
b. 30 volts
c. 20 Amp
 d. 30 Amp
e. All of the above

5. True or False: A centrifugal pump produces "different head".

regardless of the fluid being pumped, it will be lifted to the
different height for the same flow rate.
a. True
b. False

6. True or False: Transformer system is used to convert the

incoming voltage to rotation to run the motor
a. True
b. False
7. True or False: The pump is designed to operate in slight to
moderate Downthrust.
a. True
b. False

8. True or False: ESP Switchboard provide ability/flexibility to

adapt the system speed to match the changing well
conditions.
a. True
b. False
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Lecture # 6 Sept 22nd ,2020

Select the correct answer

1. ESP Pump performance curve provides critical data for key

performance parameters of each pump stage. Some of the
data are:
a. Flow Rate
b. Head (Lift)
c. Pump Efficiency
d. Power Requirements
e. Recommended Operating Range
f. All the above

2. Standard ESPs are designed to handle up to

…………………to free gas
a. 5 % - 10 %r
b. 10%-20%
c. 30 % - 40 %
d. 50 % - 70 %

3. Review the following Amp chart , what could be the possible

cause for what the chart shown.
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 a. Normal
b. Pump off with gas interferance
c. Free gas in pump
d. Power flactuation
e. All of the above

4. True or False: The Casing Wellhead Pressure usually not used

in calculationg the total dynamic head (net lift)
a. True
b. False
5. If the ESP run to produce higher than the recommended
production rate, at this condition the volume of fluid going up
into the pump will result the pump to run under
……………………..
a. Upthrust
b. Downthrust
c. Normal
d. All of the above

6. For the ESP current technology in the remote Real-Time

Monitoring and Control can moniter
a. Pressure
b. Temperature
c. Pump motor operating parameters
d. Vibration on the x, y and z axes
e. Intake pressure
f. Discharge pressure
g. Current leakage
h. All of the above

7. True or False: Gas separators when combined with a special

stage geometry such as a gas handler can at best case
manage from 80 to 100% free gas at the intake
a. True
 b. False

8. Using the following pump performance curve what will be the

pump flow rate if it is equipped with 120 stages and lift fluid
against 4320 ft

a. 5000 BPD
b. 4400 BPD
c. 4800 BPD
d. 4200 BPD
e. 4000 BPD
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Lecture # 7 Sept 24th ,2020

Select the correct answer

1. The main compontes of the Prograssive cavity pumps are :

a. İmpeller
b. Rotor
c. Diffuser
d. Stator
e. All the above

2. True or False: A PCP is a mechanical, rotary type, dynamic

displacement pump
a. True
b. False

3. Sucker rods for PCP applications subject to a combination of

Torsion and Axial load.
a. True
b. False
4. The main common configurations of the PCP drive heads
a. Direct Drives
b. Geared Drives
c. Hydraulic Drives
d. All the above
5. True or False: The rotor for PC Pump always have two less
lobes than the corresponding stator.
a. True
b. False
6. True or False: Tag Bar assembly for PCP is required as a
reference to facilitate the installation and space-out of the
rotor and sucker rod string.
a. True
b. False
7. The majority of the conventional pump models have a nominal
lift capacity of ............ psi/ stator pitch
a. 80 psi
b. 99 psi
c. 30 psi
d. 70 psi
e. 40 psi
8. Eccentricity is the difference between. The geometry of the
pump dictates the offset movement of the rotor about the
stator center line.
a. The rotor major and minor diameters
b. The Stator major and minor diameters
c. The pump The major and minor diameters
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Lecture # 8 Sept 29th ,2020

Select the correct answer

1. For gas lift system, the gas lift valves are placed in
……………………..
a. lubricator
b. Manderals
c. Diffusers
d. Stators

2. True or False: Jet pump is a dynamic displacement pump

a. True
b. False

3. Plunger lift uses …………………………to lift the accumulated

fluids from the tubing to surface
a. Electrical Motor
b. Hydraulic fluid
c. The wells own energy
d. Rod String
e. Downhole pump

4. For Jet pump, when the power fluid travels at high pressure
through the nozzle, the …………………………… effect occurs
increasing the speed and reducing the pressure.

a. Centrifugal
b. Hydraulic fluid
c. Venturi
d. Rod String
5. What are the main components for downhole jet pump
a. Nozzle
b. Throat
c. Diffuser
d. All of the above

6. True or False: A GL valve is designed to stay closed until

certain conditions of pressure in the annulus and tubing are
met.
a. True
b. False

7. For plunger lift applications the Gas/Liquid ratio (GLR) should

be not less than …………………. SCF/BBL/1000ft – Open
annulus
a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400
e. 500
8. True or False: In the continuous flow GL process Injection of
high-pressure gas from casing into tubing on a timed basis as
fluid builds up in the tubing
a. True
b. False