Barrels Per Stroke Calculator

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Understanding Barrels Per Stroke

The Barrels Per Stroke (BPS) calculator determines the volume of fluid displaced by one complete stroke of a pump cylinder. This measurement is essential in oil and gas operations for calculating production rates and pump efficiency.

Formula

[\text{BPS} = 0.000243 \times \text{Diameter}^2 \times \text{Stroke Length}]

Where:

  • BPS = Barrels per stroke
  • Diameter = Inner diameter of the pump cylinder (inches)
  • Stroke Length = Length of one complete stroke (inches)
  • 0.000243 = Conversion factor from cubic inches to barrels

Example Calculation

For a pump with a diameter of 600 inches and a stroke length of 50 inches:

[\text{BPS} = 0.000243 \times 600^2 \times 50]

[\text{BPS} = 0.000243 \times 360{,}000 \times 50]

[\text{BPS} = 4{,}374 \text{ barrels per stroke}]

This means each stroke of the pump displaces 4,374 barrels of fluid.

Applications

Production Planning: Calculate total daily production by multiplying BPS by strokes per day.

Efficiency Analysis: Compare actual output to theoretical displacement to identify pump wear or leakage.

Equipment Selection: Determine appropriate pump sizes based on required production volumes.

Cost Optimization: Balance pump size, stroke rate, and energy consumption for optimal economics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Barrels per stroke (BPS) is the volume of fluid displaced by one complete stroke of a pump cylinder, commonly used in oil and gas operations to measure pump efficiency and output.

BPS is calculated using the formula: BPS = 0.000243 × Diameter² × Stroke Length, where diameter and stroke length are in inches. The constant 0.000243 converts cubic inches to barrels.

Yes, the calculator automatically converts centimeters to inches for the calculation, so you can input values in either imperial or metric units.

Knowing the barrels per stroke helps operators determine pump efficiency, calculate total fluid production over time, and optimize pumping operations in oil and gas wells.