The Application of Sinker Rods vs Sinker Bars in Horizontal Wells

Presenters

Seth Fitter, Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University

Sinker bars and sinker rods are both used as methods to help maintain tensile strength and minimize buckling of the rod string in rod pumped wells. They have different applications but primarily attempt to solve the same problem. This presentation will look to assess the advantages and disadvantages of using sinker rods vs sinker bars in horizontal rod pumped wells. 

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NEXT SWPSC CONFERENCE: APRIL 20-23, 2026