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terms:artificial_lift

Any method used to raise oil to the surface through a well, after reservoir pressure has declined to the point at which the well no longer produces by means of natural energy. Sucker-rod pumps, hydraulic pumps, submersible pumps, and gas lift are the most common methods of artificial lift.

terms/artificial_lift.txt · Last modified: 2023/11/22 08:39 by 127.0.0.1