Equipment

Custom Rods

Create custom rod string configurations in PetroBench. Define rod grades, diameters, and taper designs for accurate stress and fatigue analysis.

Custom Rods library

Create custom rods when your rod specs aren't in the standard library.

Create a Custom Rod

  1. Click the Custom Equipment icon (next to Compare) on a simulation page
  2. Select the Rods tab
  3. Click Create Custom Rod
  4. Enter required fields:
FieldDescription
Rod TypeType of rod
ManufacturerManufacturer name
GradeRod grade designation
DiameterRod diameter (API sizes)
Elastic ModulusMaterial stiffness (psi)
Stress Calculation MethodStress calculation approach
Linear WeightWeight per foot (lbs/ft)
Minimum Tensile StrengthRequired for steel rods (psi)
  1. Click Save

Pin size, coupler weight, and actual diameter are auto-calculated from your specifications.

Create from Simulation

You can also create custom rods while configuring a simulation:

  1. In Rod Configuration, click Create Custom Rod
  2. Complete the form
  3. The new rod is immediately available

Using Custom Rods

  1. In simulation Rod Configuration, add a rod section
  2. Select manufacturer → grade → diameter
  3. Custom rods appear alongside standard rods
  4. Configure length and guides as usual

You can mix standard and custom rods in the same string.

Edit or Delete

  • Your Rods tab shows rods you created
  • Company Rods tab shows all rods in your organization
  • Click Edit to modify, Delete to remove

Editing a custom rod affects all simulations that reference it.

Custom Pumping Units

Define custom pumping unit geometries and specifications in PetroBench. Configure stroke length, gear ratios, and structural properties for simulation.

Profile Settings

Manage your personal profile and account information

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Create a Custom RodCreate from SimulationUsing Custom RodsEdit or Delete