Desarrollo de un simulador para el dimensionamiento y análisis comparativo entre el bombeo hidráulico tipo jet y el bombeo por cavidades progresivas para la producción de crudos pesados

Abstract

This project was undertaken to develop a software that allows the sizing and the comparative analysis between the hydraulic pump type Jet and the pumping of progressive cavities in heavy crude oil production. The first chapter describes the problem’s history, the solution’s proposal, the formulation and systematization of the problem, and the methodology to follow for the development of this project. Chapter 2 describes the theory and equations that were needed to develop the software. It is presented methods for new and installed Jet pumps. Principles and theoretical fundaments are presented to help the comprehension of the logarithms for each artificial lift. Chapter 3 shows the user manual, which describes the procedures to have and adequate and easy use of the program. Chapter 4 shows the results of the oil well studied within the sensitivity analysis. It is also shown the technical as well as the economic feasibility for each studied artificial lift. The used methods were NPV and IRR. Finally, the conclusions and recommendations are presented.