drives & systems

L R P

Linear Rod Pump

A revolutionary

s u c k e r- r o d

artificial lift

system
 Linear Rod Pump
LRP

L R P
L I N E A R

A revolutionary concept in sucker-rod artificial lift systems

Variable-speed control, simple mechanics,

and industr y-leading control software

in a compact, lightweight, unobtr usive

solution with significant cost and

per for mance advantages over

traditional approaches.

Direct Drive is much more elegant and capable,

The LRP system takes advantage
of the motor reversing and servo
positioning capabilities of a flux
vector variable-speed drive to directly
control the sucker rod using a simple
Rod clamp
rack-and-pinion mechanism. Direct
control provides numerous benefits
Rack gear by eliminating the cumbersome,
high-inertia mechanics of other
Mechanism systems. Compared to hydraulic
enclosure
reversing systems, the LRP solution
Pinion gear
and shaft
thanks to electronic control.
Simple Design
The LRP pumping unit mounts
directly to the wellhead. The polished
rod runs through a channel inside
the rack and is suspended from the
top by a conventional rod clamp.
The rod is allowed to float inside the
rack should the pump or rod stick.
An induction motor, coupled to the

Gear box
LRP capacity for several
Air cylinders models. Analysis is based
on plunger diameters from
Oil bath 1.25 to 3.75 inches and
Polished rod associated API 76 tapered
TEFC rod designs. Maximum
induction motor pump flows and depths are
associated with maximum
and minimum plunger
diameters, respectively. The
Standoff vertical span of each region
is based on the range of
available motor sizes for
each model.

Standard unit Air-balanced unit

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rack-and-pinion mechanism through Portable Environmentally

a gear box, cycles the rack up and Since its easy to transport and Friendly
down to reciprocate the rod. The rack commission, the LRP system can The LRP system is the ideal choice
is lubricated each stroke by submer- easily be moved from well to well for environmentally sensitive instal-
sion into a fully contained oil bath. for temporary installations or to lations. It is quiet, unobtrusive, and
A pneumatic counterbalance on air- prove reserves. does not require site grading,
balanced units replaces the massive mounting pads, or other well site
counterweight of conventional systems Efficient disruptions. Its low profile and small
and provides greater lifting force by The low-inertia design of the LRP footprint allow it to blend in where
storing energy during a portion of system allows it to use a much other units would be offensive or
each downstroke and releasing it smaller motor and gear box than a prohibited by regulation.
during the subsequent upstroke. conventional jack pump. Jack pumps
are often oversized to provide the
Easy to Install necessary capability. Programmable
The LRP unit is small, lightweight, motion profiles give the LRP system
and easy to transport. No specialized the effective stroke of a much larger
or heavy equipment is required, unit. Therefore, a much smaller
which saves on installation costs. It LRP unit will provide the same or
can be carried in a light-duty truck better production at less cost.
The LRP system blends into its environment
and installed with a 1-ton rig or small
picker. Installation is quick and easy Economical
and can be handled by two people. The LRP system is a smart invest-
Units can be installed and fully ment that quickly pays for itself in
operational within a couple of hours. reduced installation, operation, and
maintenance costs. The system can
be purchased for a fraction of what a
comparable pump jack would cost
without any controls. Installation is Coal-bed methane installation
significantly less expensive because the
Rod Rod Rod Pump
Compact LRP units are easy to transport unit is so easy to transport and set up. Model Number Stroke Force Speed Speed
(in) (lb) (fpm) (spm)
Since the unit bolts directly to the
L073g-mmmm-032 32 4,000 10-250 0.5-20.0
wellhead, concrete and gravel pads L137g-mmmm-032 32 7,000 10-250 0.5-20.0
and other expensive site preparations L239g-mmmm-032 32 12,000 10-250 0.5-20.0
L381g-mmmm-044 44 20,000 10-250 0.5-20.0
are no longer needed. Increased pro- L381g-mmmm-056 56 20,000 10-250 0.5-15.0
The unit installs duction increases revenue and reduced L381g-mmmm-064 64 20,000 10-250 0.5-13.0
quickly and mounts L708g-mmmm-086 86 30,000 10-250 0.5-10.0
directly to the tubing downtime lowers operational costs,
A239g-mmmm-044 44 30,000 10-250 0.5-20.0
or well casing making the the LRP system a truly A381g-mmmm-056 56 40,000 10-250 0.5-15.0
economical solution.
By combining a few different rack lengths, gear boxes (g), motors (mmmm),
and drives, the LRP system provides maximum application flexibility
with minimal spare parts. Air-balanced units are prefixed (A).

LRP
Linear Rod Pump
 Linear Rod Pump
LRP

C O N T R O L
Advanced Control Variable Pump Remote Power
The LRP system incorporates Stroke/Position Unicos GPL gas-powered generator
Unicos patented SRP sucker- Pump stroke length and spacing can can operate the LRP system using
rod pump control software to easily be adjusted through software. wellhead natural gas for remote
optimize production while Upper and lower pump positions are installations where electrical service
protecting the pumping set independently, allowing maximum is unavailable or cost prohibitive.
system. Sophisticated variable- pump compression by minimizing
speed control achieves motion pump clearance volume when in the
profiles that are impossible full downward position.
through mechanical means.
Well data, Pump fill is optimally regulated by Superior Pump
including independently adjusting upstroke Speed Control
surface and
downhole and downstroke speeds. Soft landing Downhole pump speed can be more
dynamometer speed control minimizes fluid precisely controlled due to the low Global Monitoring
plots, is readily
available impact. An automated valve check inertia of the LRP mechanism and Unicos GMC Global Monitoring
determines standing and traveling the constant relationship between and Control service provides com-
valve leakage. The control also motor and rod speed. Pump speed, prehensive Web-based monitoring
provides well data reporting, surface for example, is quickly reduced prior and reporting capabilities. It is an
and downhole dynamometer to fluid impact, attenuating the efficient, cost-effective way to stay
plotting, remote access capability, damaging effects of shock loads on connected to daily operations. The
embedded PLC, automatic fault the pump and rod during fluid service provides real-time monitoring
restarting, pound. After fluid impact, speed is of production and performance data,
and quickly increased to maximize historical data for analysis, automated
more. production potential. well reports, as well as email notifi-
cation of alarms and other conditions.
Low-Speed Operators can view data for all fields,
Operation a single field, or an individual well.
The LRP system can operate at
speeds as low as 1 spm, as compared
to pump jacks without gear box
wipers, which are typically limited
Sophisticated controls are protected inside rugged enclosures
to 4 to 5 spm.
designed to withstand the environment

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