The conventional horsehead style beam-pump has been the standard for sucker rod pumping units for decades. With a large footprint, and necessitating heavy equipment for installation, conventional beam pumps can be environmentally intrusive during both production and commissioning. Furthermore, conventional units with exposed and dangerous moving parts present a safety hazard to humans and livestock. Hydraulic pumping units solve some of these issues, but pose other environmental concerns including hydraulic leaks and noise.

Unico, Inc. offers an alternative solution with its LRP® linear pumping unit, a lightweight, small footprint, fully enclosed, electro-mechanical pumping unit that combines variable-speed control and sophisticated software with a compact and unobtrusive design. Benefits include optimized well performance, ease of installation, portability, environmental friendliness, safety (no pinch points), and economy. Remote access capability with automated sensing / alarming with optional camera provide instant feedback for abnormal operation such as excessive loading, stuffing box leak, excessive flow-line pressure, etc. The LRP® unit has been deployed in several urban areas where environmental footprint, aesthetics, audible noise, and remote accessibility are critical considerations.

Primary Author:
Ronald Peterson
Unico
Franksville, Wisconsin, USA

Co-Author / Conference Presenter:
Jordan Hanson
Unico
Franksville, Wisconsin, USA