PDVSA

ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL

VOLUME 14

ENGINEERING PROCEDURE

PDVSA N° TITLE

L–TP–2.2 PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST FOR PROGRESSING

CAVITY PUMPS (PCP)

0 NOV.00 FOR APPROVAL 11 Y.K. A.A. E.C.

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PAG. REV. APPD. APPD.

APPD.BY Alexis Arévalo DATE NOV.00 APPD.BY Enrique Carmona DATE NOV.00

E1994 ESPECIALISTAS
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Index
1 OBJETIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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1 OBJETIVE
The purpose of this Procurement Check List is to indicate Vendor Compliance with
PDVSA Engineering Specification GA–205 “General Specifications for
Progressing Cavity Pump (PCP), for Handling Crude Oils”.

2 PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST

This procurement check list shall be completely filled and included in the proposal
mentioned in PDVSA GA–205. Vendor shall mark the appropiate space with an
“x” or fill in the blank space.
Since this Procurement Check List is entirely related to PDVSA GA–205,the
section / paragraph numbers used in this document correspond to the ones used
in PDVSA GA–205.
2.7 Do you have a minimum of ten (10) operating systems of comparable size in
Venezuela, with at least one (1) year of proven and satisfactory field
performance?
Yes ___________Not __________
Do you have pumps operating successfully in this field area ?
Yes __________Not _________
Has your company perform a compatibility study in between your elastomers and
the crude oil produced in this field area ?
Yes _________Not _________
Did you include in your proposal a gas separator ?
Yes ___________Not __________
Are the separator efficiency values used in your proposal the result of well
documented test performed at Vendor’s factory ?
Yes ___________Not __________ Not applicable _________
If requested by PDVSA, will you submit to PDVSA’s Engineer, the proposed
separator efficiency performance data, obtained from tests performed at the
factory.
Yes ___________Not __________
Please specify the name, address, phone and location of the company where the
progressing cavity Pumps have been installed in Venezuela: _______________

Is any of the equipment offered by the vendor a prototype?

Yes ______Not ______
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2.8 Does your company have in–country qualified repair shops as specified in PDVSA
GA–205, paragraph 2.8?
Yes ___________Not __________
1. Do the units proposed comply with PDVSA GA–205 ?
Yes ___________Not__________
If the answer is “not”, please include a separate list titled as “Exceptions to
PDVSA’s Specifications”, indicating the exception to PDVSA’s specification and
referencing it to the appropriate paragraph number.
2. Did you include all the information requested in PDVSA GA–205,
paragraphs 6. “a” through “d” .
Yes ___________Not __________
7.5 Please indicate the following radial clearances:
a. Tubing to rod–rotor connection: _________ inches.
b. Tubing to rod couplings: _________ inches
c. Tubing to rotor: _________ inches
Additionally, please specify the minimum recommended radial clearance for safe
installation and operation: __________ inches
8.3 Please indicate the following information:
Minimum rotor chrome coat thickness: ______ inches
Rotor surface final hardness: ________ Rc
8.4 Please indicate estimated stator swelling for the crude oil indicated in the well data
sheets in percentage: _________ %

8.5 Please indicate with an “X” if the proposed rotor will be a:

Standard rotor: _______Undersize rotor: _______
8.6 Please indicate the material of construction of the proposed stator for wells:
__________________

8.7 Please indicate the mechanical properties of the elastomer of the proposed
pumps:
a. Fatigue resistance > ________ cycles, according to ASTM D–430.
b. Hardness: ______ “Shore A”
c. Tensile resistance > _______ MPa
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d. Elongation to rupture > _______ %

e. Resistance to tear > ________ kg/mm
f. Swelling in oil according to ASTM 3 < _____ %.
8.8 Properties variation after aging test:
a. Tensile resistance : _______ %
b. Hardness: ________ %
c. Elongation to rupture: _______ %
8.9 Please indicate pump head rating: _____________ ft

9.1 Did you include centralizers in your proposal to eliminate tubing or rod coupling
wear ?
Yes ___________Not __________
9.2 Did you include a drawing showing the recommended locations of the centralizer,
the rod / tubing side loading and the maximum side loading allowed before a
centralizer is used ?
Yes __________Not _________
9.3 Please indicate the recommended API grade and size of the sucker
rods:_____________
Additionally, please specify the following:
a. Maximum stress to which the sucker rods will be subjected at the design
operating point ____________ psi
b. Maximum allowable stress for the proposed sucker rod ___________ psi
9.4 Did you include a drawing with the dimensions of the proposed tubing anchor ?
Yes ____________Not ___________
9.6 Please include a table with the following information:
a. Well name.
b. Percentage of natural separation efficiency calculated.
c. Free gas by volume (in BPD) to enter the gas separator at design flow.
d. Total fluid volume (in BPD) to enter the gas separator at design flow.
e. Separator efficiency.
f. Free gas by volume (in BPD) to enter to the progressing cavity pump.
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Additionally, specify the maximum percentage of free gas by volume that can be
handled by the proposed pump : ________________ %
10.1 Please specify the drive head axial load capacity __________ in lbs at ______
RPM

10.2 Please specify the following information for the drive head:
a. Radial bearings L10 life at rated speed _________ hrs
b. Thrust bearing L10 life at rated speed and rated axial load _________ hrs
Please specify the following information:
a. Weight of the proposed rod string _______ lbs
b. Rotor crest to crest diameter: ________ inches
c. Pump suction pressure _________ psig
d. Pump discharge pressure ________ psig
e. Axial load that will be supported by thrust bearing of drive head _______ lbs
10.3 Will the bearings be lubricated by a standard ISO VG mineral oil ?
Yes __________Not _____________
Please indicate the type of oil proposed to lubricate the drive head: __________
10.4 Does the drive head have seals to avoid the entrance of dust or rain water?
Yes _____________Not __________
10.5 Does the proposed drive head has a sight gage to visualize the oil level within the
drive head ?
Yes _____________Not ___________
10.6 Does the drive head have lifting lugs capable of taking the full string weight?
Yes _____________Not ___________
Please indicate the lifting lugs load capacity: ________ lbs
10.7 Did you include a drawing of the stuffing box of the drive head including a
description of the type of packing used ?
Yes _____________Not ___________
Type of packing: _________________________
10.8 Does the proposed drive head have an anti back–spin device to control any
backward rotation ?
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Yes _____________Not ___________

Please indicate the capacity of the anti back–spin device: ____________ ft lb
11.2 For the proposed speed reducer, please include the following information:
a. AGMA standard to which the speed reducer is designed: ___________
b. Gear ratio: ______________
c. Horsepower rating of the speed reducer _______ Hp at ______ RPM
d. Recommended speed range: ______________ RPM
11.3 Please specify the following information for the speed reducer:
a. Radial bearings L10 life at rated speed and rated horsepower _________
hrs
b. Thrust bearing L10 life at rated speed and rated horsepower _________ hrs
11.4 Will the bearings be lubricated by a standard ISO VG mineral oil ?
Yes __________Not _____________
Please indicate the type of oil proposed to lubricate the speed reducer: _______
11.5 Does the speed reducer have seals to avoid the entrance of dust or rain water ?
Yes _____________Not __________
11.6 Does the proposed speed reducer have a sight gage to visualize the oil level
within the reducer ?
Yes _____________Not ___________
12.1 Please include the following information for the proposed electric motor:
a. Horsepower: _________ HP
b. Voltage: _________ Volts
c. Frequency: _______ Hz
d. Enclosure: ________
e. Insulation class: ________
f. NEMA classification
12.2 Is the proposed motor of the “Inverter Duty Type” and designed to operate with
a variable frequency drive for pump speeds between 50 to 350 RPM?
Yes ___________Not ___________
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12.3 Please specify the following information for the electric motor:

a. Radial bearings L10 life at rated speed and rated horsepower _______ hrs
b. Thrust bearing L10 life at rated speed and rated horsepower _________ hrs
12.4 Will motor bearings be grease lubricated?
Yes __________Not ___________
Does the proposed motor have grease fitting for lubricating the bearings and a
grease relief valve to avoid overfilling it ?
Yes __________Not __________
Please indicate the type of grease proposed for the electric motor:
Thickener type __________ soap Consistency No. ____________
12.5 Did you select the motor nameplate horsepower according to PDVSA GA–205,
paragraph 12.5 ?
Yes _________Not _________
Please include the following information:
a. Horsepower required by the pump at design operating point __________
HP
b. Horsepower required to move the rod string in the fluid: _________ HP
c. Horsepower required to move the rods through the centralizers _________
HP
d. Horsepower required by drive head _________ HP
e. Horsepower required by speed reducer _________ HP
13.1 Characteristics of the input side of the VFD:
Nominal Voltage: _______ VAC
Voltage Regulation: + _____ %, – _____ %
Operating Frecuency: ________ Hz ± ____ Hz
Number of Phases: ____
Type and characteristics of transient protection devices:_________________
13.2 Rated Capacity: ___________ KVA
Operating Temperature: From _____ to _____ °C
Storage Temperature: From _____ to _____ °C
Humidity: ______ % non–condensing, ______ % condensing
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13.3 Characteristics of the output side of the VFD:

Voltage: From _____ to ______ VAC
Frequency: From _____ to _____Hz
Frequency Stability: ± _____ Hz
13.4 VFD operating characteristics:
For progressing cavity pump applications: Yes _____Not ______
Efficiency: ______ % @ full load
Input Power Factor: ______ % @ full load
13.5.a Mark below the protective features provided in the VFD:
Power Failure: _____
Input Over Voltage: _____
Input Under voltage: _____
DC Bus Failure: _____
Motor Overload: _____
Motor Under Load: _____
Motor Short Circuit: _____
VFD Overload: _____
Instantaneous VFD Over Current: _____
Inverse of Rotation: _____
Phase Loss: _____
VFD Over Temperature: _____
13.5.b Is an input circuit breaker or disconnect fused switch provided and rated for the
KVA required?
Yes ____Not ____
13.5.c Please specify below any other protective features provided in the VFD: ___

13.6.a Does the VFD have a control panel, with a LCD display and keypad, to monitor
and/or set all the parameters considered necessary to operate the VFD?
Yes ____Not ____
13.6.b Please specify below the characteristics of the control panel display and keypad:
Number of lines: _____
Number of characters per line: _____
Option for night–light: _______
Display information: ____________________
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Display languages: ____________________

Keypad language: ___________________
13.7.a Is a list of the last 5 causes of shutdown, as a minimum, with date and time,
retained in memory and available through the display when required?
Yes ____ Not ____
13.7.b Does the VFD have the option for a list of the last 30 events including all operations
(start, stop), all changes of settings and any cause of VFD shutdown as indicated
in PDVSA’s specifications?
Yes ____Not ____
13.8.a Does the VFD have a RS–485 port for SCADA purposes using Modbus RTU
protocol?
Yes ____Not ____
13.8.b Is all the information shown in the display available through the SCADA System,
i.e programmable and operating parameters (setting and values), operating
commands (start, stop), status signals (running/stop, local/remote) and causes
of shutdown?
Yes ____Not ____
13.9.a Does the VFD have the additional signals required for external process control
and/or operation, i.e. two (2) auxiliary digital inputs and two (2) auxiliary analog
inputs?
Yes ____Not ____
13.9.b Are the additional analog signals selectable among 0–5 VDC, 0–10 VDC and
4–20 mA?
Yes ____Not ____
13.10 Characteristics of the VFD’s enclosure: Rack mounted?:
Yes ____Not ____
With gaskets and filters?: Yes ____Not ____
Enclosure: NEMA _____ , IP _____
Dimensions (in centimeters): ______ H, ______ W, ______ D
Paint Procedure: __________________________________
13.11.a Does the VFD enclosure has an outer door with provisions for padlocking,
opening at least 120°,in order to access the VFD display and keypad?.
Yes ____Not ____
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13.11.b Does the VFD enclosure has an inner door (120° opening) to access the VFD
directly for maintenance purposes?
Yes ____Not ____
13.11.c Does the input circuit breaker or disconnect fused switch have an external hand
operator with breaker or switch in off position in order to open the inner door?
Yes ____Not ____
13.12 Characteristics of forced ventilation, if needed:
Is the power for the fans from an independent auxiliary transformer?:
Yes ____ Not ____
Do the fan motors have adequate overload and short–circuit protections?:
Yes ___ Not ___
Are metal guards provided to protect fan blades and motors from theft?:
Yes ___ Not ____
Is any special tool required and provided with the VFD?:
Yes ____ Not _____
13.13 Is a thermostat controlled space heater provided according to PDVSA’s
specifications?
Yes ____Not ____
13.14.a Does the VFD have the conduit hubs for the incoming and outgoing power cables?
Yes ____Not ____
13.14.b Are terminals in the input circuit breaker or disconnect switch, as well as in the
output side, rated for the cable gauges required according to VFD rated capacity
(kVA)?
Yes ____Not ____
13.14.c Does the VFD have a stainless steel nameplate containing the information
required in PDVSA’s specifications?
Yes ____Not ____
13.15.a Please specify below the pushbuttons, selector switches, LED–indicating lamps
and any other devices or features provided with the VFD: _________
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13.15.b Please specify Vendor, model and technology of the proposed VFD:
Vendor: ___________________________________
Model: ____________________________________
Technology: _______________________________
13.15.c Is a completed technical manual of the proposed VFD including with the proposal?
Yes ____Not ____