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PCS Plunger Lift System™PCS LOCATIONS

Pennsylvania Sales Offi ceCoraopolis . . . . . . . . . 412.264.6000

Texas Sales Offi cesBridgeport . . . . . . . . . 940.683.3898Cleburne . . . . . . . . . . . 817.641.9900Houston . . . . . . . . . . 281.350.2084Kenedy . . . . . . . . . . . 830.583.9900Perryton . . . . . . . . . . 806.435.3087 *Sonora . . . . . . . . . . . 325.387.6260Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903.534.5151Weatherford. . . . . . . . .817.599.6570

Utah Sales Offi ceVernal . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.789.2031

Wyoming Sales Offi ceRock Springs . . . . . . . .307.362.6010

Colorado Sales Offi cesFort Lupton . . . . . . . . .303.857.1522

Rifl e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970.625.0638

Louisiana Sales Offi ceLafayette . . . . . . . . . . 337.886.0009Shreveport. . . . . . . . . .318.221.5934

New Mexico Sales Offi ceFarmington . . . . . . . . 505.326.4239

North Dakota Sales Offi ceMinot . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.838.2273

Oklahoma Sales Offi cesOklahoma City . . . . . . .405.440.1015Stigler . . . . . . . . . . . . .918.967.3236Woodward. . . . . . . . . . 580.256.1317

Corporate HeadquartersFrederick, Colorado . . . 720.407.3550

Canada Sales Offi cesCalgary, AB . . . . . . . . 403.266.6139Claresholm, AB . . . . . . 403.625.4105Consort, AB . . . . . . . . .403.577.2519Drayton Valley, AB . . . . .780.514.5206Edson, AB . . . . . . . . . 780.723.2759Grande Prairie, AB . . . . 780.539.7773 *Red Deer, AB . . . . . . . 403.340.3605Fort St. John, BC . . . . . 250.785.0762 *

Arkansas Sales Offi ceDamascus . . . . . . . . . 501.335.7500

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Colorado Sales Offi cesFort Lupton . . . . . . . . .303.857.1522Rifl e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970.625.0638



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Arkansas Sales Offi ceConway . . . . . . . . . . 501.932.0449


Louisiana Sales Offi cesLafayette . . . . . . . . . . 337.886.0009Shreveport. . . . . . . . . .318.221.5934








Utilizing a well’s own energy to cost-effectively remove liquids.

During their natural lives, most gas wells

experience some type of loading, when liquids

accumulate in the tubing and well bore. As the

volume of those liquids increases and the well

loses energy, it has a harder time removing

them. When this occurs, artificial lift is needed to

remove the liquids and extend the life of the well.

To optimize production of marginal and aging

wells, you need an affordable, effective and

easy-to-use means of artificial lift.

You Need PCS PluNger lift.

The PCS Plunger Lift System™ is one of the

most cost-effective methods of deliquification.

The system is operated at the surface using an

electronic controller. This controller monitors and

provides both current and historic data about

tubing and casing pressures, shut-in and sales

times, plunger arrival and flow rate.

Based on these readings, the operator

determines the time needed for the plunger to

reach the bottom and/or the pressure needed

for the plunger to lift the liquids to the surface.

He then uses the controller to activate the motor

valve to open or close based on the time or

pressure determination.

As the motor valve closes, the flow of gas is

stopped. The plunger, which resides at the

surface in the lubricator, falls down the tubing

through the gas and liquid. As it falls, liquids

gather in a column above the plunger. At the

same time, the well is shut in and starts to build

pressure. When the motor valve is re-opened,

the plunger, which acts as a swab, is brought to

the surface, lifting and removing liquids.

A magnetic sensor on the lubricator

communicates to the controller that the plunger

has arrived. The controller then activates a delay

or after flow. The tubing is free of liquids, and

any back pressure allows the well to produce at

maximum flow. The operator determines how

long to flow gas to the sales line based on how

quickly fluids accumulate during this flow time.

At the end of this period, the well is shut in again,

and the plunger cycle repeats.

When plunger liftis the right choice.

Plunger lift is most effective and economical

in wells with specific characteristics. It typically

performs best when gas velocity is at, or near,

critical rate.

Plunger lift ensures optimal production in a

number of ways, including:

Removing accumulated liquids in •gas wells, allowing them to produce

Minimizing shut-ins and blowing •to the atmosphere

Providing an alternative to soaping•

Controlling paraffin and hydrate buildup•

Increasing efficiency of the PCS Opti-Flow •Gas Lift System™

Extending the life of the well•

Lowering operating and maintenance costs•

PCS designs, engineers and manufactures our

controllers, lubricators, plungers and bottom hole

bumper springs in our Colorado headquarters.

We offer a full array of plungers for specific

applications, including but not limited to:

Liquid unloading•

Sand/salt•

Scale•

Paraffin•

Coiled/deviated tubing•

Standard tubing•

In addition to traditional plungers, PCS offers

the Smart Plunger®, a diagnostic plunger

equipped with a memory pressure gauge. It

operates like a traditional plunger, but when

retrieved, it is connected to a computer to deliver

time vs. pressure and temperature data.*

We also offer the PCS multi-Stage tool,

ideal for wells with low gas-to-liquid ratio.*

The PCS Plunger Lift System™.

PCS BOTTOM HOLE BUMPER SPRING

PCS MULTI-STAGE TOOLPCS LUBRICATOR

PCS SMART PLUNGER®

PCS 4000 SINGLE OR MULTI-WELL CONTROLLER

*Ask your PCS sales and service representative for more details.

PCS DUAL-PADPLUNGER

lubriCator: Cushions the impact of an arriving plunger

and provides safe access to the plunger.

CatCher: Catches and holds the plunger

in the lubricator for safe removal.

CoNtroller: Opens and closes the motor valve using

time, pressure or flow rate and provides

production history for the operator.

Motor ValVe: Pneumatic diaphragm-activated valve starts

and stops the well’s production based on

input from the controller.

Solar PaNel: Provides a power source to the

controller batteries.

driP Pot: Prevents downtime by trapping and preventing

condensate, water and other contaminates

from clogging the latch valves.

arriVal SeNSor: Signals the plunger’s arrival to the controller.

PluNger: Steel “piston” that acts like a swab, creating

a seal to the tubing and lifting liquids and

solids (sand, salt, coal fines, paraffin and

scale) to the surface.

bottoM hole buMPer SPriNg: Sits above the seating nipple, protecting the

plunger upon impact; can also hold a ball

and seat to trap liquids in the tubing.

SOLAR PANEL

CONTROLLER

DRIP POT

MOTOR VALVE

LUBRICATOR

CATCHER

SENSOR

LIQUIDS

PLUNGER

GAS/FLUID MIX

GAS

BOTTOM HOLE BUMPER SPRING

GAS AND OIL FORMATION

How plunger lift works.

Why PCS Plunger Lift is simply the best choice.

When you choose the PCS Plunger Lift System, you

experience a number of benefits:

Maximum production with minimal cost•

Quick and easy implementation•

Simple operation and no energy •source required

Broad selection of custom engineered equipment •addressing a variety of conditions

Unrivaled service and line out assistance•

exCePtioNal returN oN iNVeStMeNt

The investment in a PCS Plunger Lift System™

typically runs between $2,500 and $10,000.

Using an average cost of $4,500, the following

chart illustrates how a plunger lift system typically

pays for itself in as little as a few weeks and almost

always within a few months.

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11

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RETURN ON INVESTMENT (IN DAYS)

PCS FLOW-THRU™ PLUNGER PCS TRIPLE PAD PLUNGER

Well OptimizedSM . The benefitsof partnering with PCS.

PCS is the industry leader in well site optimization

systems, continuously perfecting its artificial lift

products and services for more than a quarter

century. Each of our products is the culmination of

years of research, development and field testing.

Employing skilled engineers, optimization experts

and service technicians, PCS has the knowledge

and resources to deliver a completely customized

plunger lift system for your specific needs.

We start by taking the time to learn about the

challenges you face, then we work with you to

engineer the best solution. Plunger lift systems

typically require some testing and tweaking.

At PCS, we support you through this process,

ensuring that your system operates as effectively

as possible.

We even offer in-house and on-site training

courses for your staff. You’ll experience a level

of service, follow-through and line out that leads

the industry.

PCS is committed to delivering exceptional

plunger lift equipment and support.

We offer:

Sales and service locations in the major •oil and gas plays

In-house design, engineering and •manufacturing capabilities

Experienced and responsive field support staff•

Comprehensive customer training•

And more than 25 years of experience and •success in well optimization

At PCS, we know that our success depends on yours. Our primary focus is to more efficiently and

effectively optimize the production of each of our customers’ assets. The end result for you: better, more

efficient, more cost-effective production that clearly and quickly impacts your bottom line.

For more information about PCS products and services, including the PCS Opti-Flow Gas

Lift System™, Nitro2Go™ Nitrogen Generation and SCADA / Well Automation, please contact

your local PCS sales and service office or visit us on the web at: www.pcslift.com.


www.pcslift.com

PCS LOCATIONS





Colorado Sales Offi cesFort Lupton . . . . . . . . .303.857.1522

Rifl e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970.625.0638























www.pcslift.com




























Arkansas Sales Offi ceConway . . . . . . . . . . 501.932.0449


Louisiana Sales Offi cesLafayette . . . . . . . . . . 337.886.0009Shreveport. . . . . . . . . .318.221.5934








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