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Video: Optimizing Your Tubing String

Patrick Meyer, Product Line Manager - Thermoplastic Lined Tubing, discusses how to optimize your tubing string and prevent premature failures.

Maximizing the life of your well starts with smart design. Whether you're working with high-failure rate wells or planning an ESP conversion, strategic placement of thermoplastic lined tubing can make all the difference.

In this video, Patrick Meyer, our Thermoplastic Lined Tubing Product Line Manager, shares expert insights on how to optimize your tubing string by addressing side loading and preventing premature failures.

Key Considerations for Lined Tubing Placement

For High-Failure Rate Wells:

• Use MWD surveys or preferably a 25-foot gyro for accurate deviation data.
• High-deviation areas can see 1.5x to 2.5x more stress than expected—lining these sections is crucial.
• Place lined tubing at least 500 ft above and below problematic areas to ensure proper coverage.

For ESP Conversions & Preventative Installs:

• Without failure history, rely on surveys, rod design, and previous experience to determine the best placement.
• A 25-foot gyro survey provides the most accurate side-loading data.

For Older Wells Increasing Production:

• Running your pump into the curve? Line the curve section and consider continuous rod to mitigate increased side loading.

Why Proper Placement Matters

Placing too little lined tubing can result in “chasing the hole up the tubing,” leading to repeated failures and costly downtime. Installing more lined tubing than you think you need ensures better long-term performance.

In extreme cases, continuous rod can further distribute side-loading stress by eliminating sucker rod couplings.

Proper handling and operation of thermoplastic lined tubing can enhance your well’s performance and reduce operational challenges. If you have any questions or need assistance with installation, our team is here to help.