PLUNGER LIFT SYSTEMS

PLUNGER LIFT SYSTEM

One Company, Unlimited Solutions
Since 1841, National Oilwell Varco has been dedicated to ensuring customers receive the highest quality oilfield
products and services. National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of equipment
and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, the provision of oilfield services, and supply
chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry. NOV also provides supply chain services through its
network of more than 200 distribution service centers located near major drilling and production activity worldwide.
We continue to build upon our unlimited, customer-focused solutions and are proud to deliver our Artificial Lift Systems
through the NOV Mono division.

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The NOV Mono division is a true partner and worldwide source for complete Artificial Lift equipment and packaged
solutions. Our Artificial Lift professionals collaborate with you to properly evaluate well conditions and provide
customized artificial lift solutions that will optimize your production.
Professional Well Evaluation
Surface and Subsurface Equipment
Controllers and Production Automation
All Production Accessories and Expendables
Global Supply Chain and Service Solutions

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Understanding the Production Challenge
Plunger Lift technology is a cost effective and efficient technique to deliquify and optimize oil and gas production in
wells which have nominal flow trends. By optimizing production and reducing operating costs, each well becomes
more profitable. When wells first begin producing, gas and fluids flow to the surface naturally. However, consistent,
natural flow usually wont last long. Liquid begins to collect against the walls of the tubing and starts to fall back
accumulating at the bottom of the well. Liquid fall back continues and slugs of fluid are produced. As fluid slugs travel
to the surface, as much as 75% of the fluid may fall back and continue to accumulate downhole. This accumulation
of fluid is known as liquid loading and can be detrimental to well production. Without assistance, the column of
fluid will grow too heavy for gas to pass throughand the well stops producing.

Delivering the Right Solution

A Plunger Lift System is an ideal solution for these well conditions. The plunger system uses an interface seal
between the accumulated fluid and the stored gas in the annulus. The well is shut-in to allow the plunger to travel to
the bottom which creates a bottomhole seal and well pressure to build. After a period of shut-in time, the head gas
is blown down creating differential pressure across the plunger which brings the plunger to surface. As the plunger
travels up the tubing, it lifts the fluid column to surface and a turbulent seal is formed which practically eliminates
liquid fall back. The fluid column is lifted up and out allowing the well to produce again.

The NOV Mono plunger lift system is the most economical and environmentally friendly form of artificial lift
technology on the market today. The system is comprised of a well specific plunger, a bottom hole bumper spring,
a specialized lubricator and catcher assembly, our electronic ControlOp controller, a motor valve and an arrival
sensor. With the advanced controls and wide variety of optimization solutions, NOV Mono is able to offer a cost
effective and environmentally friendly solution.

Application Expertise
The NOV Mono Plunger Lift System is the ideal solution for a wide range of applications and conditions including:
Dewatering liquid loading gas wells Wells that are currently being soaped
Wells with high gas-to-oil ratio Paraffin and hydrate control

Lubricator
Dual Pad
Controller Plunger

Arrival
Sensor

Bottom Hole
Bumper Spring

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Plungers
Our plungers are available in a variety of models and sizes, manufactured with the objective of improving production
rates and operating in various well conditions. Contact us for information on sizes and availability.
Pad Plungers
Our pad plungers utilize a unique pad design to provide
superior seal efficiency and rugged durability for clean
well bore fluid conditions. Available in either a single or
dual pad configuration.
The raised shoulder design on the fish neck gives
additional durability and energy displacement
Interlocking pad design provides superior gas and fluid
seal
Built rugged utilizing a dual support rail design
Stainless steel design applicable for both sweet and
sour applications
Bypass Plungers
The bypass plunger is designed for faster fall time by
allowing fluid to flow through the plunger rather than
around it. Designed to be deployed while the well is
producing.
The mechanical seal allows more gas bypass which
results in a faster fall and less downtime
Removable plugs allow for customized fall rates
Contoured rings allow for a superior turbulent seal
The bypass functionality allows the plunger to fall
against the production flow
Available in 4140 alloy steel for sweet service or stainless
steel for sour service.
Bar Stock Plungers
Our bar stock plungers are low maintenance and ideal
for wells that require paraffin and scale control.
The raised shoulder design on the fish neck gives
additional durability and energy displacement
Built in wear grooves for easy service
Can be easily modified for a variety of tubing
conditions
The rifled top and bottom create a helical rotation that
produces a superior turbulent seal (Rifled Plunger Only)
Available in 4140 alloy steel for sweet service or stainless
steel for sour service.
Brush Plungers
Our brush plungers are designed for maximum sealing
efficiency sandy conditions.
The raised shoulder design on the fish neck gives
additional durability and energy displacement
Excellent sealing efficiency
Ideal for use in wells that require sand removal both
produced and Frac
Durable 6.6 Nylon Brush design for harsh conditions
Designed with a replaceable brush for superior
economics
Available in 4140 alloy steel for sweet service or stainless
steel for sour service.
Bottom Hole Bumper Springs
NOV Mono bottomhole bumper spring assemblies
are designed to absorb the impact of the plunger
when it reaches the bottom of the well. Various
seating assemblies can be used (e.g.: hold down,
seal stop, tubing stop, collar stop) depending on the
application. We offer bumper springs in various sizes
and materials suitable for use in sweet and sour
service environments. All of our bumper springs
are designed for maximum flow area without
compromising strength. A ball and seat can also be
used to retain liquids in the tubing string.
Easy to set and retrieve
Large flow area
The raised shoulder design on the fish
neck gives additional durability and energy
displacement
Stainless steel material
Spring material available in Inconel X750, and
MP35

Lubricators
NOV Mono lubricators are spring-loaded receivers
designed to cushion the arrival of the plunger at
the surface. The lubricator has a catcher designed
to catch the plunger upon arrival which allows the
operator to retrieve and inspect it. Available in a
variety of sizes and in special materials built rugged
for the harshest environments.
Built to API 6A specifications
Field serviceable
Suitable for high pressure applications
Sweet and Sour service available
Cold temperature material good to -50C
Threaded and Flanged available
Single and Dual Port available
Threaded and Bowen Union available
Extensive testing, pressure, hydro, and X-ray

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Controllers
NOV Mono provides a complete range of electronic self-optimizing controllers for plunger lift systems that can help
optimize plunger cycles and increase production. Many of the benefits of using controllers are:
Well head sensing and control
Flexible application programming
Field proven reliability
Wireless sensor networking
Remote access and control
Compatible with online services
Intrinsic Safety certification

Features Applications

Simple to Use - intuitive keypad layout Well Intermitting

LCD Display Manager - customized LCD displays Plunger / Gas Lift
Rugged and Durable - NEMA 4X rated enclosure De-Watering
Wireless Networking - add sensors and controls Compressor Control
Simple Sensor Hook-Up - Removable terminal blocks Automated Soaping
Lift OpTM SCADA Ready - Modbus RTU protocol Chemical Injection
Well Head Multi-Valve Operation - single or dual valve control Flow Measurement
Production Sensor Measurement - pressure, flow and plunger Flow Rate Control
Control Remote Access
Data Logging

Easy to Use Control Panel - simplifies setup and operation Stripper Well Timer
Sealed Control Panel - for ultimate protection Pressure Switch Control
Lifetime Sealed Battery - never needs changing Plunger Lift Controller
Built-In Solar Charger - self-starting and maintaining Compressor Controller
Rugged, Durable Enclosure - shatterproof solar panel Tank Battery Control
Time OpTM Pipeline Maintenance
Well Head
Controller

Industry Standard For Reliability Plunger Arrival Sensing

Minimum 1 Second Pulse
Robust, Electronic Output Switch
2-Wire or 3-Wire Hook-up
Multiple Hook-up Configurations
Trip OpTM I.S. Class 1, Division 1 Certified
Arrival Weatherproof Design
Sensor
 Features Applications

Static Pressure Sensors - 0-2000 psi, non-ratiometric Pressure Monitoring

DP Transmitter - 0-138 InW flowing differential Flow Measurement
Two Switch Inputs - Dry contact or 0-30Vdc logic Digital Switch Gauge
Two Switch Outputs - low side, 20 V @ 2 A drive Check Flow Meter
Digital Gauge Set Points - low, window, high Automation Sensors
Control OpTM Data logging - selectable sample rate Well Head Control
Sensors Network Ready - Bluetooth 802.15.4 wireless Gas Allocation Meter
Modbus RTU Slave - R/W coils and data registers Compressor Control

One or Two Solenoid Valves - pneumatic dual-port valves Pneumatic Control

Individual Valve Control - separate timers and controls Intermitter/Timer
Versatile Cycle Control - day-of-week and time-of-day Plunger/Gas Lift
Two Switch Inputs - dry contact or 0-30Vdc logic Chemical Injection
Two Switch Outputs - low side, 20 V @ 2 A drive Pipeline Maintenance
Control OpTM Data logging - selectable sample rate Compressor Control
Valve Network Ready - Bluetooth 802.15.4 wireless Distributed Controls
Controller Modbus RTU Slave - R/W coils and data registers

Three Pulse Counters - 4-byte binary counters Mass Flow Sensors

High Count Rate - up to 32 kHz count rate RPM Monitoring
+10 Vdc Sensor Power - logic On/Off power control Stroke Counters
Data Logging - automatic count data logs Event Counting
Rechargable Batteries - high capacity NiMh AA cells Distributed Controls
Control OpTM Six Event Tags - High and Low counts Gas Flow Sensors
3X Pulse Network Ready - Bluetooth 802.15.4 wireless Frequency Meter
Counter Modbus RTU Slave - R/W coils and data registers Frequency Converter

Analog Voltage Outputs - settable zero, span and units Switch Translation
Flexible Unit Conversions - English and metric scales Digital Signal Router
Floating Point Calculations - high resolution and precision Analog Voltage Translation
Two Switch Outputs - low side, 20 V @ 2 A drive Switch Event Logger
Two Switch Inputs - Dry contact or 0-30Vdc logic Analog Data Router
Control OpTM Digital Gauge Set Points - low, window, high Plunger / Gas Lift
Data Router Network Ready - Bluetooth 802.15.4 wireless Compressor Control
Modbus RTU Slave - R/W coils and data registers Well Head Control

RS-232/485 Serial Port - 9600, 19.2k and 38.4k baud Remote System Control
Network Uplink - centralized data collection SCADA Interface
Two Switch Outputs - low side, 20 V @ 2 A drive Multiple Well Control
Two Switch Inputs - Dry contact or 0-30Vdc logic Digital Signal Router
Network Coordinator - links sensors and controls Oil and Gas Production
Control OpTM Data Logging - network data repository Waste Management
Uplink Network Ready - Bluetooth 802.15.4 wireless Water Management
Manager Modbus RTU Slave - R/W coils and data registers Limit Monitoring

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reliability of its contents, National Oilwell Varco in no way assumes responsibility for liability for any
loss, damage or injury resulting from the use of information and data herein. All applications for the Well Service and Completion Solutions
material described are at the users risk and are the users responsibility.

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