By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Learn about the different types of ESP Systems and where they are used
• Understand the components and equipment used in ESP systems
• Learn about ESP pump technology
• Learn about ESP Selection and Performance Calculations
• Understand the Advantages and Limitations of various ESP Drive Systems
• Understand the Power Supply Requirements of ESP Installations
• Learn about installing, maintaining and troubleshooting ESP systems

Fundamentals of Electric Submersible Pumps

• Introduction to ESPs and ESP Systems
• A Brief History of ESPs
• Design Requirements for Typical Mainstream ESPs
• ESP Pump Designs
• ESP Motor Designs
• Cabling Requirements
• Motor Control
• Miscellaneous Accessories
• Alternative ESP Configurations
• Inverted/Bottom Intake
• Dual and Triple ESPs in same well
• Boosters for ESPs

Application of ESPs in Difficult or Harsh Environments

• On-Shore and Off-Shore
• Multiphase Fluids
• Abrasive Contaminants
• High Temperature and Corrosive Substances
• Viscous Fluids, Emulsions, Scaling and Asphaltenes
• Off-Shore
• Modular Requirements
• Platform Cable Connections
• FPSO Disconnectable Turret Swivel and Mooring System
• Subsea Cabling and Electrical Connections
• Subsea Located Equipment

ESP System Selection, Performance Calculations and Equipment Sizing

• Establishing basic requirements
• Determining well production capacity
• Determining fluid composition and volume, including volume of free gas
• Calculation of total dynamic head
• Determination of optimum pump and motor type and size
• Determination of downhole cable configuration and sizing
• Identifying optimum drive systems, power supplies and accessories
• Variable speed drive requirements

ESP Monitoring, Control and Protection, Installation

• 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

Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance

• Commissioning requirements and procedures
• Pre-production optimization
• Regular operation and monitoring
• Maintenance management, monitoring and detecting abnormal conditions
• Troubleshooting guidelines
• Case studies and examples of ESP problems and failures
• Servicing equipment
• Well workover rigs
• Cable reels, reel supports, and cable guides
• Shipping cases
• Transport for long shipping cases
• Factory repair and reconditioning

Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Electrical Inspectors, Electrical Professionals & Supervisors, Instrumentation and Design Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors & Technicians, Energy Management Consultants, Control Engineers & Technicians, Automation & Process Engineers, Chemical & Mechanical Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Field Technicians, Graduate Engineers, Project and Production Managers, Project Engineers, Electronic Technicians, Plant Managers, Process Control Engineers, System Engineers, System Integrators, Testing Engineers & Technicians, Power System Engineers, Power System Technicians, Utility Engineers, Managers & Team Leaders of Engineering Departments, Safety Professionals, Plant Electricians, Facilities Engineers, Operations & Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors & Technicians, Project Engineers, Commissioning & Testing Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Electrical Technologists, Facility & Plant Managers