INTRODUCTION

Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) are used in most of global oil production operations. This training course is a complete package of topics that cover all aspects in relation to ESP; fundamental knowledge, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, operation monitoring, control and maintenance.

Objectives

Learn about the different types of ESP systems and its specific applications

Understand the components and equipment used with ESP

Be aware of the innovations in ESP pump technology

Selection of proper ESPs for specific purposes.

Carry out ESP performance calculations

List the advantages and limitations of various ESP drive systems

Outline the power supply requirements of ESP installations

Maintain and troubleshoot ESP systems.

Course Outline

DAY 1

Fundamentals and Applications of ESP

Historical Review of ESPs

Definitions and Basic Terminology

Introduction to ESPs and ESP Systems

Challenges for ESP Applications

Requirements for Mainstream ESPs (pump design, electric motor, cabling and connections, motor control, associated components)

Various ESP Types (inverted / bottom intake, inverted / bottom discharge, dual and triple, booster ESP, tubing, conveyed ESP)

Application of ESPs (challenges for ESP, on-shore applications, off-shore applications, multiphase fluids, viscous fluids, emulsions, applications with abrasive contaminants, high temperature and high applications, corrosive substances)

DAY 2

ESP Pump Technology and Equipment Used with ESP

Evolving ESP Pump Technology

Improving Pump Design

Down-hole Monitoring

Surface Control

Expanding the Realm of Applications

Improving Well Performance

Components and Equipment Used with ESP

Download Sensors (pump intake and discharge pressures, internal motor temperature, download flow rate, equipment vibration)

ESP Packers (anti preset, high boost, lock out, anti-drag)

ESP Well Heads (low pressure, high pressure)

Centralizer

Check / Drain Tubing (check and drain valves)

Motor Shroud / Recirculation Systems

Screens and Filters

Y-tool or By-pass

DAY 3

ESP System Performance Calculations and Equipment Sizing

Basic Requirements from ESP

Well Production Capacity

Fluid Composition and Volume, including Volume of Free Gas

Dynamic Head Calculation

Optimization of; Pump Type, Motor Type and Size of Pump and Motor

Down Hole Cable Configuration and Sizing

Optimization of; Drive Systems, Power Supply and Accessories

Variable Speed Drive (requirements, advantages and disadvantages)

ESP Performance Calculations

DAY 4

ESP Monitoring, Control and Protection, Installation

Downhole Monitoring and Sensors

Embedded Fibre Optic Cable for Downhole Monitoring and Sensors

Earthed (Grounded) and Unearthed (Ungrounded) ESP Motors

Earthing and Lightning Propagation in ESP Circuits

Electrical Protection Equipment for ESPs

SCADA/EMS (ESP Management System) for Local and Remote Installations

Safety and Shut-Down Systems

DAY 5

Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance

Commissioning Requirements

Commissioning Procedures

Regular Safe Operation

Operation Monitoring (detecting abnormal conditions)

ESP Maintenance Management (servicing equipment, well work-over rigs, cable reels, reel supports, cable guides)

Troubleshooting ESP

Examples of ESP problems and failures

Factory Repair and Reconditioning

Summary and Discussion