SAND AVOIDANCE AND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT OFFERING PROVEN, FAIL-SAFE SOLUTIONS TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF ARTIFICIAL LIFT EQUIPMENT
The SandGuard has become the industry leader in providing exceptional protection against the primary cause of ESP failure: Sand fallback. Continuing the legacy of the Multilift Solutions ESP SandGuard, the PCP SandGuard continues to provide the same functional quality as its predecessor, including complete isolation from the wellbore, sand diversion, and isolation within the equipment and self-flushing features.
In addition to the core features of the SandGuard platform, the PCP SandGuard allows the installation and retrieval of the PCP rotor without pulling the entire equipment string. Situated just above the PCP stator, the PCP SandGuard allows the passage of a coupling up to 2” in diameter when pulled or retrieved. Additionally, after installing the PCP rotor, the diverter conforms to the diameter of the rod ensuring efficient and effective diversion of sand to the sand chamber and eliminating sand fall-back within the pump. These features provide the entire PCP system with a soft, trouble-free start every time.
Unique Challenges Require Unique Solutions
The PCP Sandguard overcomes the challenges of a through-tubing installation required of PCP equipment by utilizing the unique sand diverter system which allows a PCP rotor and coupling (up to 2”) to be passed through the tool by expanding to accommodate the larger diameter. Following installation, the diverter system returns to the original diameter, conforming to the outside diameter of the rod during production.
Features
- Complete isolation of sand fallback
- Effective abrasion avoidance and diversion
- Self-cleaning feature on startup
- PCP rotor passage through tool
- Simple and quick installation procedures
- Overall protection against broken shafts, excessive wear to stator and stress on electrical system
