Electric Submersible Pumps

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.
In addition, training course will familiarize the user with the ESP system and its application by; detailed description of components and design features analysis.
Recent innovations in ESP technology will also be presented and discussed so that the delegates are updated with current developments in ESP industry.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
• 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
• 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)

DAY 2
• Evolving ESP Pump Technology
• Improving Pump Design
• Down-hole Monitoring
• Surface Control
• Expanding the Realm of Applications
• Improving Well Performance
DAY 3
• 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
• Downhole Monitoring and Sensors
• Embedded Fiber 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 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