ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS

Objective:

• Understand the different types of ESP systems and their specific applications
• Identify the components and equipment used in ESP installations
• Understand innovations and advancements in ESP pump technology
• Select appropriate ESP systems for specific operational requirements
• Perform ESP performance calculations and equipment sizing
• Evaluate the advantages and limitations of different ESP drive systems
• Understand power supply requirements for ESP installations
• Apply effective maintenance and troubleshooting techniques for ESP systems

Content:

Fundamentals and Applications of Electric Submersible Pumps

• Historical development of ESP technology
• Definitions and basic ESP terminology
• Introduction to ESP systems and applications
• Challenges associated with ESP applications
• Requirements for mainstream ESP systems including pump design, electric motors, cabling, connections, motor control, and associated components
• Types of ESP systems:
  • Inverted and bottom intake ESP
  • Inverted and bottom discharge ESP
  • Dual and triple ESP systems
  • Booster ESP
  • Tubing-conveyed ESP
• ESP applications in onshore and offshore operations
• Handling multiphase fluids, viscous fluids, emulsions, abrasive contaminants, high-temperature conditions, and corrosive substances

ESP Pump Technology and Equipment

• Evolution of ESP pump technology
• Advancements in pump design and performance improvement
• Downhole monitoring technologies
• Surface control systems and expanded ESP applications
• Improving well performance through ESP optimization
• Components and equipment used with ESP systems:
  • Downhole sensors for pressure, temperature, flow rate, and vibration monitoring
  • ESP packers including anti-preset, high boost, lock-out, and anti-drag designs
  • ESP wellheads for low-pressure and high-pressure applications
  • Centralizers
  • Check and drain tubing systems
  • Motor shrouds and recirculation systems
  • Screens and filters
  • Y-tools and bypass systems

ESP System Performance Calculations and Equipment Selection

• Understanding basic ESP operational requirements
• Evaluating well production capacity
• Understanding fluid composition and free gas volume
• Calculating dynamic head requirements
• Optimizing pump type, motor type, and equipment sizing
• Selecting downhole cable configuration and sizing
• Optimizing drive systems, power supply, and accessories
• Understanding Variable Speed Drive systems, requirements, advantages, and limitations
• Performing ESP performance calculations

ESP Monitoring, Control, Protection and Installation

• Downhole monitoring systems and sensor technologies
• Embedded fibre optic cable technology for monitoring applications
• Grounded and ungrounded ESP motor systems
• Earthing and lightning protection in ESP circuits
• Electrical protection equipment for ESP installations
• SCADA and ESP Management Systems for local and remote operations
• Safety systems and shutdown procedures

Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of ESP Systems

• ESP commissioning requirements and procedures
• Safe operating practices
• Monitoring operational performance and detecting abnormal conditions
• ESP maintenance management practices
• Servicing equipment, work-over rigs, cable reels, reel supports, and cable guides
• Troubleshooting ESP systems
• Common ESP problems and failure analysis
• Factory repair and equipment reconditioning
• Course summary and technical discussions

For Whom:

• Design and Maintenance Professionals
• Petroleum, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Field Operators and Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers and Technical Personnel
• Professionals involved in oil and gas production, artificial lift systems, and equipment reliability