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Development of next generation smart sucker rod wear guides (2020–2024)

Abstract:
In a natural gas wells, sucker rod guides protect the production tubing from wear by the rod string. Premature and erratic failures are costing the industry tens of millions every year. In collaboration with two local SMEs, this project aims to develop the next generation of smart and durable wear guides. The project seeks to understand the complex three body wear mechanisms that drive guide and tubing wear, then use this knowledge to develop new wear resistant compounds and develop a smart guide that provides feedback on its wear state. This will enable the industry partners to supply cutting edge technology to the global oil and gas industry that not only reduces well operation cost but also enhances well resilience.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Dr Michael Heitzmann

    Associate Professor
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Darren Martin

    Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Mahshid Firouzi

    Honorary Senior Fellow
    UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Byron Villacorta

    Honorary Fellow
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council