POLISHED ROD-MOUNTED PUMP CONTROL APPARATUS

摘要

A method and apparatus for controlling a pump configured to pump liquid out of a well is described. A compact sensor package including a force sensor, position sensor, PLC, and transmitter may be disposed at a single location of the pump and communicate with a pump controller.

主权项

1. An integrated sensor and control component package for control of a pumpjack comprising:
a force sensor contained in a package; a position sensor contained in the package; and a data transmitter contained in the package and coupled to the force sensor and the position sensor and configured to transmit control signals for the pumpjack to one of a controller and a prime mover of the pumpjack.