FAQ: Downhole Applications
What general conditions do I need to look for to determine when the installation of a Vortex Downhole tool may be beneficial?
If your well is having liquid loading problems the Vortex downhole tools can be a part of great low-cost solution to effectively remove your wellbore liquids. If your well is producing with intermittent cycles a Vortex downhole tool will improve your well's ability to lift liquid during each producing cycle. The well will lift more water faster with a Vortex downhole tool in place. Production will be optimized with an automated timer at the wellhead that begins the production cycle upon tubing/casing differential and ends the production cycle upon a minimum gas rate. In this manner, production time - in an unloaded state - is maximized. This capability can also be applied to single piece plungers to lift more liquid during the 'afterflow' period of the production cycle. If you are actively soaping your well with soap applied down the tubing/casing annulus, a downhole Vortex tool will improve the mixing of the soap and water while also assisting in the lifting process to enhance your well production or reduce soap costs. If your well is experiencing paraffin or wax deposition problems, a Vortex Downhole tool can greatly minimize tubing treatments related to paraffin or wax deposition. If you're interested in reducing your LOE, improving your gas rate please complete one of our Downhole Input Sheets under the Forms section of this website.
Will a Vortex downhole tool extend the flowing lifespan of my well?
Yes. The Vortex downhole tool will enable a well to produce liquid with less gas than otherwise could be expected. This will extend the time a well can flow on a 24/7 basis.
Can the Vortex tools reduce slugging in my production line?
Yes. The Vortex tools act as a slug stabilizer by creating more frequent but, smaller, slugs. The Vortex tools simply allow for less gas to build up prior to the liquid being moved forward or up. This phenomenon has been observed in a significant number of field installations with low GOR or GWR production.