Development of a control algorithm for the installation of a downhole pump to determine the optimal dynamic fluid level in a well

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Authors: Torgaeva D. S., Shurygin Yu. A., Shinyakov Yu. A., Suhorukov M. P., Starinov A. G.

Annotation: The paper is devoted to the development of SRPU control system for oil production. The control algorithm that implements the search and maintenance of the optimal dynamic fluid level in the annular space by mathematical processing of the power signal (wattmeter card) is proposed. The algorithm was tested using a sucker rod pumping unit simulation model. The results of simulation which confirm the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed method for determining and maintaining the optimal dynamic level of the fluid are presented.

Keywords: sucker rod pump, dynamic fluid level, control system, wattmetrogram, algorithm