Oil & Gas : Artificial Lift : Part 1 - BEAM PUMP

Artificial lift is used When the oil is not able to surface using natural energy artificial lifts are employed . It happens when the API of the crude is between      10-20 (Heavy oil) artificial lift has to be employed couples with other methods . Artificial lift is done using the following methods.

        i. Gas lift

        ii. Progressive cavity Pump (PCP)

        iii. Electric submersible pump

        iv. Beam Pump