AUTO-DUMP TOOL

For wells that have a ball and seat, there are instances
when the well has too much fluid and liquid slug in the Casing & Tubing Pressure
tubing, which may prevent the plunger from rising to Equalized at Surface
the surface. When this happens, the PCS Ferguson Casing
Auto-Dump Tool can be installed to allow the ball and
seat to reduce the amount liquid slug in the tubing
without drying up the well.
Tubing

HOW IT WORKS
Installed below a bottom hole bumper spring, the PCS
Ferguson Auto-Dump Tool operates like a pressure
regulator. When the pressure above the tool is greater
than the pressure below, the ball and seat are forced
downward until the ball contacts the sleeve. The ball
then moves off the seat, allowing fluid to pass through
the tool and dumps the fluid into the casing. The
auto-dump tool will continue to dump the fluid until the
pressure differential across the tool equals the pressure
setting of the tool.*
Fluid level in tubing

The auto-dump tool only dumps when the casing and

Fluid level in casing
tubing pressure are equalized at the surface. When
equalized, the auto-dump tool pushes fluid in the
casing, reducing the amount of fluid in the tubing and
allows the plunger to run its full cycle.

Auto-dump tool
*The auto-dump tool is set at the factory to hold 56 psi or
Bbl of water, but the pressure differential is adjustable by
adding or removing washers in the tool.

For more information on plunger lift equipment, please contact your local PCS Ferguson
sales and service representative or visit us online at doverals.com/pcsferguson
Utilizing the wells own energy to cost-effectively
remove liquids and extend the economical life of the well.
Plunger lift is one of the most economical ways to achieve
maximum deliquification, particularly in marginal and aging wells.
It uses only the wells own energy to effectively lift and remove
accumulated liquids.
Our plunger lift products are thoroughly tested, manufactured to
the highest standards, and backed by our decades of experience
in the field.
Plunger Lift is Ideal for:
Removing accumulated liquids in gas wells, allowing them to
produce
Wells with low bottom hole pressures or higher gas-to-liquid
ratios
Wells with liquid production of roughly 130 barrels per day or less
Unloading a well when gas velocity is at, or near, critical flow rate
Controlling paraffin and hydrate buildup

Plunger Lift Economics:

Benefits of Plunger Lift:
Increased production with minimal cost
Quick and easy implementation
Low capital and operating expenses
Unrivaled expertise, service, training, and line out assistance
Largest selection of custom-engineered equipment addressing
the full range of well conditions
Highest quality manufacturing processes and materials
Requiring low capital investment and minimal operating expense,
plunger lift provides an excellent return on investment, producing
production gains that can offset the cost of the system in as little as
a few weeks and almost always within a few months.
The investment in a PCS Ferguson Plunger Lift system typically runs
between $2,500 and $10,000. A plunger lift system could increase
production by 100 Mcf/day or more.

DAYS TO PAY OFF PLUNGER LIFT SYSTEM*

Example Production Increase of 50 Mcf/Day
Gas Prices (Dollars/Mcf)
$2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00
50
45
45 DAYS
40
35
30
# of Days

30 DAYS
25
20 23 DAYS
18 DAYS
15
10
5
0
*Assumes average system cost of $4,500

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