Formula 4.53

Minimum polished rod load (sucker rod pump)

Input(s)

C: Dynamometer Calibration Constant (lb/in.)

d: Minimum Deflection (in.)

Output(s)

MPRL: Minimum Polished Rod Load (lb)

Formula(s)

$$ M P R L=C * d $$

Notes: Based on Dynamometer Card.

Reference(s)

Boyun, G., William, C., \& Ali Ghalambor, G. (2007). Petroleum Production Engineering: A Computer-Assisted Approach, Page: 18/269.