artificial-lift

Design and analyze artificial lift systems for oil and gas wells.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill artificial-lift
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Skill: artificial-lift
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/artificial-lift
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill artificial-lift

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex calculations required for designing and analyzing artificial lift systems in oil and gas wells, preventing costly inefficiencies and equipment failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Liquid Loading Diagnosis: Predicts if a gas well is experiencing liquid loading using Turner and Coleman criteria.
  • Rod Pump Design: Calculates pump displacement, polished rod loads, and assists in API RP 11L compliance.
  • ESP Sizing: Determines Total Dynamic Head (TDH) and required motor horsepower for Electric Submersible Pumps.
  • Gas Lift Design: Estimates injection pressure and minimum GLR for effective gas lift.
  • Plunger Lift Analysis: Calculates minimum GLR and rise velocity for plunger lift systems.
  • Use Case: A production engineer can use this skill to quickly assess if a gas well is liquid loading and, if so, determine the appropriate plunger lift parameters or recommend a change in tubing size.

Quick Start

Use the artificial-lift skill to diagnose liquid loading for a gas well with a 2.441 inch tubing ID, a critical velocity of 5 ft/s, and a current rate of 300 Mscf/d.

Frequently Asked Questions about artificial-lift

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate ESP motor horsepower and Total Dynamic Head for an oil well?▼

To calculate ESP motor horsepower and Total Dynamic Head (TDH), you need well flow rate, fluid gradient, and lift depth. This skill computes TDH and determines the required motor HP by calculating the necessary pump stage count for electric submersible pumps.

How do I predict liquid loading in a gas well using Turner and Coleman criteria?▼

Predicting gas well liquid loading involves comparing current gas flow rates against critical velocity thresholds. This skill uses Turner and Coleman criteria to calculate critical velocity based on tubing ID, helping determine if the well is loading.

How do I size a rod pump according to API RP 11L standards?▼

Sizing a rod pump per API RP 11L requires calculating pump displacement and polished rod loads. This skill automates those rod pump sizing calculations using Python functions to ensure your artificial lift design meets compliance standards.

How do I calculate gas lift injection pressure and minimum GLR for an oil well?▼

Calculating gas lift injection pressure and minimum Gas-Liquid Ratio (GLR) requires gradient calculations. This skill estimates the necessary injection pressure and minimum GLR needed to achieve effective continuous flow in gas lift operations.

Can I determine plunger lift cycle timing and minimum GLR for a liquid loaded gas well?▼

Yes, you can determine plunger lift cycle timing and minimum GLR for liquid loaded wells. This skill calculates the minimum GLR and required rise velocity to optimize plunger lift parameters and restore gas well production.

What production engineering data do I need to diagnose liquid loading and optimize artificial lift?▼

Diagnosing liquid loading and optimizing artificial lift requires tubing ID, gas flow rates, and fluid properties. This skill uses these production engineering inputs to evaluate critical velocity and recommend appropriate lift system parameters.