An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Electric Submersible Pumps
Selection, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of ESP
Course Overview
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, this GLOMACS 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.
Training 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
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
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