Oilfield Basics Discover Podcast

Ep. 6: Traditional Pumpjacks vs. Long-Stroke Units with Andrew Brice

Episode Summary

This this episode co-hosted by Zach Freund, we interview Andrew Brice on rod lift, conventional pumpjack basics, long-stroke units, and much more! Here's another episode that everyone will have something new to learn from it.

Episode Notes

00:00 - Co-host (Zach Freund), Oilfield Basics update
06:00 - Andrew Brice introduction
10:30 - Background on the Canadian oilfield scene
14:00 - Rod lift & pumping basics (nomenclature, types of units, size of units, etc)
20:00 - Pump card discussions
28:00 - Challenges and downsides of a rod lift system
35:00 - Long stroke unit discussion
44:00 - Wells best suited for long stoke units
47:00 - Turndown ratio & stroke length adjustment

Additional Resources:
Tundra SSI Video (as mentioned in podcast)
https://www.ssilift.com