Course Objectives

• Identify the main components of the electric submersible pump system.
• Explain the operating principle of electric submersible pump systems.
• Evaluate the selection of the appropriate electric submersible pump for current and future well conditions.
• Apply installation and commissioning requirements.
• Monitor electric submersible pump performance using sensors and operating parameters.
• Diagnose common failures in electric submersible pumps.
• Apply preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Course Outline

• ESP Overview and Artificial Lift Selection
  • Introduction to artificial lift methods.
  • Why ESP is selected for specific well conditions.
  • ESP system architecture and main application areas.
• ESP Components and Operational Features
  • Pump, motor, protector, intake, cable, sensor, and surface control equipment.
  • Function of each component.
  • Optional components and add-ons.
• Pump Fundamentals and Operating Principle
  • Multistage centrifugal pump principle.
  • Head, efficiency, power, and flow behavior.
  • Pump performance curves and operating envelope.
• ESP Design and Selection
  • Well data review.
  • Current and future production conditions.
  • Pump sizing and motor horsepower selection.
  • Cable type and gauge selection.
  • Special considerations for unconventional wells.
• Installation and Commissioning
  • Handling, running, and installation best practices.
  • Pre-start checks.
  • Start-up and commissioning procedure.
  • Removal and replacement of failed equipment.
• Surface Equipment and Electrical Protection
  • Switchboard and control panel basics.
  • VSD and speed control.
  • Surface motor controllers.
  • Protection logic and alarms.
• Operation, Monitoring, and Surveillance
  • Operating parameters and surveillance methods.
  • Sensor-based monitoring.
  • Power efficiency optimization.
  • Production control and performance review.
• Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
  • Common failure modes.
  • Root cause analysis.
  • Trend review and failure documentation.
  • Troubleshooting workflow and corrective actions.
• Maintenance Strategy and Run-Life Improvement
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Predictive maintenance.
  • Condition-based maintenance.
  • Extending equipment life and reducing workover frequency.
• ESP Case Studies

Who Can Benefit?

• Production engineers.
• Electrical engineers.
• Field technicians.

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