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AFL IV with Dynamometer
Dynamometer Procedure & Sage DYN Software
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Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 1466, Grapevine, TX, USA 76099-1466
Phone: 817-488-2579
Email: info@sageoiltools.com
Website: www.sageoiltools.com
Operator's Manual
Sage DYN software
Version 2.2.3.10

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  • Page 1 AFL IV with Dynamometer Dynamometer Procedure & Sage DYN Software Operator’s Manual Sage DYN software Version 2.2.3.10 S S S S age Technologies, Inc. P.O. Box 1466, Grapevine, TX, USA 76099-1466 Phone: 817-488-2579 Email: info@sageoiltools.com Website: www.sageoiltools.com...
  • Page 2 AFL IV with Dynamometer www.sageoiltools.com Sage Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 3 AFL IV with Dynamometer AFL IV with Dynamometer, Acoustic Fluid Logger, Pressure Pulse Gas Gun and Sage DYN Software and AFL Software are registered trademarks of Sage Technologies, Incorporated, in the United States and other countries. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 4 AFL IV with Dynamometer www.sageoiltools.com Sage Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Table of Contents How to contact Sage Technologies ................7 Included with your AFL IV with Dynamometer ............8 Other tools needed in the field ........................8 Sage DYN software ................9 Installation instructions ....................9 AFL IV with Dynamometer............. 10 Quick start instructions ....................
  • Page 6 Horseshoe Load Cell Installation ......................54 Quick Clamp Load Cell Transducer ................56 Current Clamp Transducer ..................57 Sage Pressure Transducer ..................58 Maintenance: AFL IV with Dynamometer ........59 Charging the battery ....................59 Battery Replacement ....................60 Replacement Parts and Supplies..........63 AFL IV with Dynamometer box ..................

  • Page 7: How To Contact Sage Technologies

    AFL IV with Dynamometer How to contact Sage Technologies For sales, service, or technical support, write to: Sage Technologies, Inc. Attn: Customer Support P.O. Box 1466 Grapevine, TX, USA 76099-1466 Call or FAX: 817-488-2579 - Telephone 877-488-2579 - Tollfree in U.S.

  • Page 8: Included With Your Afl Iv With Dynamometer

    Sage DYN software to gather computerized dynamometer cards on pumping oil and gas wells. The Sage DYN software stores well data on the computer, and allows easy downloads or email of Adobe .pdf files. The software also allows easy measurement and calculation of surface and downhole cards, standing and traveling valve checks and counterbalance measurement.

  • Page 9: Sage Dyn Software

    Dynamometer. The Sage DYN is designed to work with any Windows 7, Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. This means that you can use your field portable computer to gather data and save it to a disk or USB memory stick, then use your office computer and printer to analyze the data and print a fluid level report.

  • Page 10: Afl Iv With Dynamometer

    Detail at the Wellsite – 40K Quantitative Load Cell SAFETY FIRST! Work in pairs if possible. 1) Connect the transducers and cables to the AFL IV with Dynamometer. Turn on the power switch. 2) Check the 40K Quantitative Load Cell zero while the Load Cell is lying on the ground.

  • Page 11: Detail At The Wellsite - Quick Clamp Load Cell

    Detail at the Wellsite – Quick Clamp Load Cell SAFETY FIRST! Work in pairs if possible. 1) Connect the transducers and cables to the AFL IV with Dynamometer. Turn on the power switch. 2) Check the Quick Clamp Load Cell zero while the Load Cell is opened and lying on the ground.
  • Page 12 AFL IV with Dynamometer 6) Pressurize the hydraulic jack until the spacer plate can be inserted between the hydraulic jack and the load cell. 7) Depressurize the hydraulic jack to apply force to the spacer plate and the load cell.

  • Page 13: Afl Iv With Dynamometer - General Cautions

    AFL IV with Dynamometer As in all oilfield situations, extreme caution and awareness must be exercised at all times when operating the AFL IV with Dynamometer. Check the Pumping Unit and Site Upon arrival at the site for testing, walk completely around the pumping unit examining all parts of the pump to determine if it is in good working order and properly maintained.

  • Page 14: Illustrated Procedure: Stacking Out The Well

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Illustrated Procedure: Stacking Out the Well For 40 K Quantitative Dynamometer 1) Install stuffing box protector 2) Install rod clamp with proper spacing below the carrier bar. Make sure the rod clamp below the carrier bar is tight.
  • Page 15 AFL IV with Dynamometer 3) Install knock-off stand. . 4) Bump rod clamp below carrier bar against knock-off stand to separate the unit. Sage Technologies, Inc. www.sageoiltools.com...
  • Page 16 AFL IV with Dynamometer 5) Top rod clamp is now separated from the carrier bar. 6) Install 40K Quantitative Horseshoe Load Cell . www.sageoiltools.com Sage Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 17 AFL IV with Dynamometer 7) Ease the top rod clamp back against the 40K Quantitative Load Cell. 8) Remove the knock-off stand before beginning the test. Work in Pairs Always plan ahead of time how you will get off the well if necessary.

  • Page 18: Illustrated Procedure: Installing A Quick Clamp Load Cell

    The Quick Clamp load is zeroed before clamping on to the rod. 2) Attach the open Quick Clamp Load Cell to carrier bar. Close the quick clamp. 3) Start the unit pumping. Now zero the moving & clamped load cell using the Sage DYN software on the computer.
  • Page 19 AFL IV with Dynamometer 4) During the test, the Quick Clamp Load Cell and attached cable will travel with the polished rod. At the end of the test, it is strongly recommended that you stop the pumping unit to remove the Quick Clamp Load Cell.

  • Page 20: Illustrated Procedure: Using The Hydraulic Jack

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Illustrated Procedure: Using the Hydraulic Jack For 40 K Load Cell and Spool Spacer 1) Below, see Spool Spacer ready to to accept hydraulic lift and load. Spool Spacer 2) Set the Hydraulic Jack and 40K Load Cell in the Spool Spacer.
  • Page 21 AFL IV with Dynamometer 3) Apply pressure to the Hydraulic Jack, shown below left. 4) Insert spacer and depressurize the system, which applies load directly to the load cell, as shown below right. Disconnect the hydraulic cable. 5) You are now ready to test.

  • Page 22: Sage Dyn Software

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Sage DYN Software Icon Operation of Software In the upper area of the program window there are various icons which allow quick opening of various operations or files in the program. The same processes can also be achieved via the pull-down commands.

  • Page 23: Sage Dyn Screen Shots

    Sage DYN screen shots Start-up Screen Upon starting the Sage DYN program, this window appears. Select “Tools” then select “Options” and enter the rod string and other information. These will become your future default settings for Dynamometer testing. Click “OK” when finished.

  • Page 24: Starting A Test: Existing File

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Starting a test: Existing file If you are opening an existing file that has already been saved, click on the icon and select the folder and file name desired. Click OK to open the file. Starting a test: New file If you are starting a new test, click on the icon , or select “File”...

  • Page 25: Zero Load Cell

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Enter a known stroke length or allow the measurement of stroke length. Note: It is strongly recommended that you enter the stroke length, because the string transducer will always be at an angle from true vertical. By entering the stroke length, the slight offset from true vertical in the string transducer will automatically be removed by the software.

  • Page 26: Dynamometer Cards

    To permanently save a card, click the “Save dynamometer card” button beside the lower frame. If it is not saved, the card will be replaced by the next card after completion of the next pump cycle. Sage DYN software allows storage of as many cards as needed.
  • Page 27 AFL IV with Dynamometer The selection screen will reappear. A checked circle signals that a measurement has already been completed. Check a new circle to select another measurement. Sage Technologies, Inc. www.sageoiltools.com...

  • Page 28: Valve Checks And Counterbalance

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Check the circle in front of Valve Check, then click “Next.” The Perform Valve Check screen tab will appear, which shows two graphs: Position vs. Time and Load vs. Time. During this test, the pumping unit will be stopped at the top third of the stroke (traveling valve), and then on the bottom third of the stroke (standing valve).

  • Page 29: End Valve Check

    AFL IV with Dynamometer where the unit will remain in balance on its own – with no brake. This should be the point where any movement in any direction will continue in that direction. End Valve Check To end the Valve Check and Counterbalance Section, click the “Stop Valve Check” button. Click the “Next”...

  • Page 30: Measurement Of Motor Current

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Measurement of Motor Current This measurement records Motor Current versus Rod Position. The measurement is also sometimes called an Amp Plot. Once the card appears, click on the Save button to save a representative current card. Clicking “Next”...

  • Page 31: Display Measurement Results

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Display Measurement Results Summary Tab Once measurement is complete, results of all measurements are displayed on the Summary Tab. Remarks can be entered in the field “Notes” in the middle of the screen. Remarks are limited to 40 characters.

  • Page 32: Dyno Cards Tab

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Dyno Cards Tab Clicking on the Dyno Cards Tab opens the screen with the saved Dynamometer cards. The different cards can be opened by clicking on the date/time in the right window. Holding “shift” and picking more than card allows you to see different dynamometer cards overlaid on each other.

  • Page 33: Amp Plot Tab

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Amp Plot Tab The current versus position graph of the measurement of motor current is displayed on the Amp Plot Tab. The current curve for the upstroke is blue, while the current curve for the downstroke is red.

  • Page 34: Card Overlay Feature

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Card Overlay Feature Surface and Downhole dynamometer cards recorded and saved over time can be overlaid to give a graphic illustration of the history of the well pumping through multiple cycles. You can also import previous tests on the Downhole Card tab, by clicking on the Import Other Dyno Cards tab to see a list of other cards that you can select to overlay.

  • Page 35: Entering Rod String Data

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Entering Rod String Data Rod String data may be entered when dynamometer testing with either a Quantitative Load Cell or a Quick Clamp Load Cell. Data is entered on the tab. Entering Rod String Data – 40K Quantitative Load Cell Entering Rod String Data –...
  • Page 36 AFL IV with Dynamometer Note: On the Summary screen tab, you see how to open a 40K Quantitative dynamometer card with the Quick Clamp option enabled. Notice that no data is displayed. You can see the data by selecting the correct load cell. In Measurement Settings: Dynamometer type: select the down arrow by the entry to select the 40K Quantitative Load Cell.
  • Page 37 AFL IV with Dynamometer Now the option screen looks as follows. Measurement Settings: Dynamometer type: 40K Horseshoe Load Cell. And data now appears on the dynamometer card by changing to the proper load cell. Sage Technologies, Inc. www.sageoiltools.com...

  • Page 38: Valve Check And Counterbalance Calculations

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Valve Check and Counterbalance Calculations Clicking the Valve Check Tab will open the screen with the Valve Check and Counterbalance calculations. On this tab, you can move the valve check lines to make calculations as to the integrity of the valves.
  • Page 39 AFL IV with Dynamometer the two special cursors TV-Float and SV-Float have unique characteristics in that they no longer snap to the load line that has been measured. In the case of these two cursors, you may move the sight point above or below the measured load line to account for unique pump attributes (gas compression, etc.).

  • Page 40: Report

    Measurement Report. Click the desired output printer and click OK to print. Use the CutePDF Writer to make Adobe Acrobat files. Close the Sage DYN program by clicking the “Exit” button at the top right of the screen. www.sageoiltools.com...

  • Page 41: About

    AFL IV with Dynamometer About The About Tab displays the address, phone numbers, website and email of Sage Technologies, Inc., designer, manufacturer and seller of the AFL IV with Dynamometer and the Sage DYN software. Sage Technologies, Inc. www.sageoiltools.com...

  • Page 42: Sage Dyn Software Examples

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Sage DYN Software Examples Example using Quick Clamp Transducer From the opening screen, select the Program Options icon (looks like a tiny computer). This will bring up the Program Options screen. Select the Quick Clamp Load Cell option.

  • Page 43: Rod String Data Input Boxes - Detail

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Rod String Data Input Boxes – Detail Enter the Rod String Data in the input boxes. Select up to 10 total variations in your rod string Number of Rod Strings Enter your exit pump pressure Tubing Pressure Enter rod damping factor default = 0.08...
  • Page 44 AFL IV with Dynamometer Select the New Test icon (looks like a blank page), which will bring up the Dynamometer Measurement – Well Name screen. Enter the Company Name, if desired. Enter the Well Name and click Next. On the Electronic Dynamometer Measurement – Description page, you may enter the stroke length, if you know it, or you may let the dynamometer measure the stroke length for you by leaving the input box blank.
  • Page 45 AFL IV with Dynamometer Be sure the Zero Load Cell option is selected, and click Next, to begin calibrating the Quick Clamp Load Cell. Start the calibration process by selecting the Set Zero Load button. Sage Technologies, Inc. www.sageoiltools.com...
  • Page 46 AFL IV with Dynamometer When the Set Zero Load is finished, you will check OK on the completion button. Now, stop the Pumping Unit on the downstroke, and clamp the Quick Clamp Load Cell onto the Rod String, below the Carrier Bar. Then, click the software button that reads Measure Clamp Load.
  • Page 47 AFL IV with Dynamometer Restart the pumping unit. Once the unit is running again, click the Measure Moving Span button. This will gather data over 10 complete pump cycles to complete the calibration. When the calibration is finished, the Measurements Left box will have counted down to zero.
  • Page 48 AFL IV with Dynamometer Now check the Dynamometer card capture/dynamometer trace button, followed by Next, to start gathering Dynamometer cards. Initially, the screen will display a message as it begins to gather data. www.sageoiltools.com Sage Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 49 AFL IV with Dynamometer Once the data begins to display, you save individual dynamometer cards by clicking the Save Dynamometer Card button. Once you have collected enough dynamometer cards, click Next to move on to Valve Checks. Note: When doing valve checks using the Quick Clamp Load Cell, the load initially will be displayed as an A-D reading, rather than as an actual load.

  • Page 50: Example: Data Storage

    Building up your well file database To start organizing your work so that you can easily find well files, start by opening the Sage DYN program. In this example, you will navigate to the Data directory under SageDyn banner at the top of the screen.
  • Page 51 AFL IV with Dynamometer Click on the Create New Folder icon (which looks like a folder with orange star) to create and name • a new folder. Right click the mouse on the New Folder name and rename it by typing New Field. (Note: This is for •...
  • Page 52 AFL IV with Dynamometer Using the left mouse button, double click on the New Field folder to open that folder. • Left click on the Create New Folder icon (open folder with orange star) to again make a new folder •...
  • Page 53 Well Number folder, and then name and save your Current Test file with an easily identified name. The Sage DYN software automatically puts a time and date stamp on the data for easy chronological organization. For easy reference, all recorded tests for each well can be easily found and saved within the same folder in the future.

  • Page 54: Transducer Options

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Transducer Options 40K Quantitative (Horseshoe) Load Cell Transducer The 40K Quantitative Load Cell, also known as the Horseshoe Load Cell, is used to accurately measure polished rod load. The Horseshoe Load Cell has a vertical install height of 3.5 inches. This load cell can be installed either of two ways.
  • Page 55 The readings from the Horseshoe Load Cell are gathered using the Sage DYN software, to obtain a surface card. A downhole pump card is calculated using the rod string detail. Both a standing and a traveling valve test can be performed.

  • Page 56: Quick Clamp Load Cell Transducer

    The Quick Clamp Load Cell does not change the relationship between the pump and the barrel, making it ideal for a quick dynamometer analysis. With the Sage DYN software, the Quick Clamp Load Cell allows easy gathering of surface pump cards, calculation of downhole pump cards, standing valve check and traveling valve checks.

  • Page 57: Current Clamp Transducer

    To use the current transducer, you do not need to make any changes to the control panel as some other devices require. The Sage DYN software displays a motor current plot for quick visual analysis. String Transducer The String Transducer monitors the position of the rod string during dynamometer testing.

  • Page 58: Sage Pressure Transducer

    This translates into rugged construction, high cycle life and a wide range of media compatibility. For fluid level testing with the AFL IV with Dynamometer, the Sage Pressure Transducer can be easily attached to the Pressure Pulse Gas Gun via its Swagelok quick-connect. The fitting allows easy hand installation.

  • Page 59: Maintenance: Afl Iv With Dynamometer

    Maintenance: AFL IV with Dynamometer Charging the battery The AFL IV with Dynamometer battery should be charged regularly after each day’s use, using the wall-mount charger that accompanies the unit. Insert the round, yellow end of the charger cable over the charger port on the AFL IV with Dynamometer front panel, and tighten the black thumb ring.

  • Page 60: Battery Replacement

    First, using the medium Phillips screwdriver, remove the ten outermost screws on the AFL IV with Dynamometer front panel – two on each side and three each at the top and bottom of the panel.
  • Page 61 Be careful not to disturb the internal wiring. Flip over the panel and set it upside down on the orange AFL IV box. Disconnect the red and yellow battery wire connections from the battery. Warning: DO NOT work on the unit while the battery is connected.
  • Page 62 AFL IV with Dynamometer Replace the six screws that hold the battery box to the front panel, as above left. Tighten screws completely. (Screws are #6-32, 3/8" if replacement of lost screws is necessary.) Reconnect the battery; be SURE to connect the red battery connection wire to the red battery pole, and the yellow connection wire to the black battery pole.

  • Page 63: Replacement Parts And Supplies

    Pressure Pulse Gas Gun – 3,000 psi Pressure Transducer – 1,500 psi – with 25-ft. cable Pressure Transducer -- 3,000 psi – with 25-ft. cable Other optional accessories Carrying case – sized to fit your custom Sage Dynamometer set-up Sage Technologies, Inc. www.sageoiltools.com...

  • Page 64: Appendix A: Dyno Card Shapes

    Basic dyno card shapes and associated identifiable problems are shown here. A copy of this page may be affixed to the inner lid of the AFL IV with Dynamometer to aid in downhole dyno card identification. Downhole Dyno Cards – Detail www.sageoiltools.com...
  • Page 65 AFL IV with Dynamometer Sage Technologies, Inc. www.sageoiltools.com...

  • Page 66: Sage Technologies, Inc., Limited Warranty

    This Sage Technologies, Inc.'s product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of original sale by Sage Technologies, Inc. to its customer. This warranty shall extend only to the electronic components incorporated in the product subject to this limited warranty and is available only to wholesale customers who purchase the product directly from Sage Technologies, Inc.
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  • Page 68: Index

    AFL IV with Dynamometer Index 40K (Horseshoe) Load Cell quantitative ..............10 photo ................20 Load Cell installation Adobe PDF file 40K Quantitative Load Cell ......10, 11, 54 Cute PDF Writer ............40 Hydraulic jack ............. 11 saving as................. 9 Quick Clamp Load Cell .........
  • Page 69 AFL IV with Dynamometer Start new file ..............24 standing valve..............28 Summary tab ..............31 String transducer ............10, 11 Surface card ..............26 Stroke length Valve Check and Counterbalance ........ 38 Entry of length ............. 25 Valve checks ..............28 Stuffing box protector ..........
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