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When there is not sufficient lift

pressure to lift the fluids in the
well, then we need an artificial lift
(AL) method, e.g., ESP or any
other alternative methods.
Based on the reservoir and well
characteristic, the engineers
select the suitable (AL) method.
ESP introduce energy (lift) into
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ESP system:

The ESP system comprises:

- Downhole pump,
- Motor,
- Protector,
- Gas separator,
- Electric power cable,
- Surface equipment
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Summary: ESPs are best for these conditions:
Moderate to very high rates (500 - 50,000 bbl/d)
Low gas liquid ratios (GLR < ~200)
High drawdown (to FBHP=150 psi) is OK.
Few solids (e.g. sand, scale)
Not too hot (temperatures above ~200o may limit horsepower,
problems above 300o).
Not too deep ( ~12000 max.)
Stable inflow performance and good data available for design.
High quality supply of HVAC electricity.
Continuous operation (few stop/starts)
Larger casing sizes are better.
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Motors are manufactured in four different diameters (series)

3.75, 4.65, 5.4, and 7.38 in (7.5-1000 hp).
Thus motors can be used in casing as small as 4.5 in

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Shaft
To Pump
Gas and
liquid to
pump

Gas and
liquid

To Equalizer

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Shaft
To
Pump

Liquid
to
pump

Gas to
annulus

Separat
or
Impeller

Standard
intake
Gas
and
liquid
To
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Trouble Shooting
- Gather information before going to well site
( Recent production history, latest down time information etc. )
- Note down trip & warning alarms.
- Review ammeter charts.
- Get assistance from electrical if required.
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Ammeter Technology
-Ammeter chart is the most valuable tool for Monitoring an ESP
well.
-It is an important tool for problem solving.
-It is to be kept for future references.
-If the unit tripped on underload, the unit will time out and restart
automatically (if the provision is connected).
- If it tripped on overload the problem may be serious, check
thoroughly before restart.

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Interpretation of Ammeter Charts:
- Ammeter charts are circular recordings of motor current versus
time.
- 24 hr or 7 day charts are being used.
- 24 hr charts provide more details for analysis and are used in new
wells.
- Otherwise 7 day charts are generally used.
- With experience the operator can use ammeter charts for problem
solving.

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- Unit running continuously

- Amperage recording is smooth
- It is motor name plate amps
- It is normal run

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Power Fluctuations:
Blips or kicks shown at intervals
due to start up of other equipment

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Pump started at 6 am
Normal run up to 9.15 am

Production rate declined.

Production became gassy

Gas locked & tripped at 10.50 am

Correction:Lower the pump

Increase down time
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