Electric Submersible Pumping

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
11 Jan 2026 Abha, KSA $ 4,500 Register
14 Jun 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register
06 Sept 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Electric Submersible Pumping

Introduction

The Electric Submersible Pump System (ESP) is considered an effective and economical means of lifting a large volumes of fluids from great depths under a variety of well conditions. Over the years, the ESP companies, in conjunction with the major oil companies, have gained considerable experience in producing high viscosity fluids, gassy wells, high-temperature wells, etc. With this experience and improved technology, wells that were once considered non-feasible for submersibles are now being pumped economically.

This course is designed to provide a solid grasp of ESP and its applications. It covers a detailed description of the components of ESPs making emphasis on the specific functions of each one. The standard application is described as well as some non-standard applications. The use of the affinity laws for centrifugal pumps is illustrated with practical examples. Downhole gas separators and gas handlers are discussed in a dedicated section of the course.

Objectives

    Provide theoretical and practical knowledge of the advantages and limitations of the Electric Submersible Pumps in order to develop the required skills to design, optimize and diagnose wells producing with Electric Submersible Pumps.

Training Methodology

The course is delivered in a combination of lecture-style and computer-based training. In addition, a significant amount of time is set aside for small working group activity when addressing case study problems. Extensive use is made of case study material to underline the key aspects of the course and to give the delegates exposure to current best practice.

Who Should Attend?

Production Engineers, technologists, people who are involved in Production Optimization. Specifically, people who want to gain more knowledge about ESP.

Course Outline

1

Introduction, Review of Artificial Lift Systems and the Standard ESP Applications

Reservoir Dynamics

2

General Description of Pumps and Motors

General Description of Cables, Protectors, and Monitoring

3

Pump Selection and Dimensioning and Physical Limits

Variable Speed Drive

4

Gas Applications and Nodal Analysis

Continuation of Nodal Analysis and Viscous Application

5

Surface Equipment and Alternative Deployment

Non-Standard Applications

 

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