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ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS
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Shows the effect of
pressure caused by
the fluid column hydrostatic
pressure against the part
of the barrel not supported
internally by the plunger.
As the plunger moves, it
contacts the convex wall
of the barrel causing it to
wear into a ‘cigar’ shape.
Fig. 3 - Bottom Holddown Rod Pump
High-Pressure Fluid Effects
on Rod Pump Barrels
Figures 1 & 3
Fig. 1 -Traveling Barrel Rod Pump
Fig. 2Fig. 1 Fig. 3