You must log in to edit PetroWiki. Help with editing
Content of PetroWiki is intended for personal use only and to supplement, not replace, engineering judgment. SPE disclaims any and all liability for your use of such content. More information
Glossary:Tubing-Anchor Catchers
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Tubing-anchors catchers (TAC) or tubing anchors are used to prevent movement of the tubing during the pumping operations with Rod or Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCPs). The catcher component being double acting slips that prevent a broken tubing string from falling down the hole.
Contribute
The glossary is a living growing list of important E&P terms and require continual enhancements. If you would like to contribute to the glossary send an email to petrowiki(at)spe.org.
Include the following:
- Term (full name)
- Acronym (if the term has one)
- Description(s) of the term.
- External links to the term. (Example: Glossary:SIMOPs)
- A short note explaining the changes (additions or deletions) from an existing glossary term.