Fundamentals of ESPs Course

Francisco Trevisan

This Fundamentals of ESPs course offers an essential introduction to the technology and application of Electrical Submersible Pumps in oilfield production. Designed for production engineering professionals, the course covers system configuration, theory of operation, and critical components of ESPs. It emphasizes practical knowledge to improve communication with equipment vendors and field technicians, enhancing collaboration on ESP system design and troubleshooting. Participants will also learn to evaluate when ESPs are the best artificial lift method compared to alternatives. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid grounding to support effective decision-making and optimize artificial lift strategies in their projects.Read more...

Who Should Take This Course
• Oilfield technical professionals
• Those managing ESP system design
• Production engineers and field staff
• Professionals involved in artificial lift

What You Will Learn
• Theory of ESP operation
• Components and their roles
• ESP system configuration fundamentals
• Troubleshooting and system optimization

Why This Course Works
• Enhance project deployment success
• Make informed artificial lift decisions
• Understand ESP advantages over alternatives
• Improve communication with vendors and field teams

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Course contents

    Chapter 2 - Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP's)

    2.01 - ESP Application & Theory (10 min.)

    2.02 - ESP Components & Design (31 min.)

    2.03 - ESP Deployment Options (10 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 3 - Pump Performance & Reliability

    3.01 - Pump Performance Theory (21 min.)

    3.02 - Induction Motors (12 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 4 - ESP Applications

    4.01 - ESP Design Basics (15 min.)

    4.02 - Practical Examples (11 min.)

    4.03 - Design Considerations (6 min.)

    4.04 - Viscosity Effects On Pump Performance (7 min.)

    4.05 - Gas Effects On Pump Performance (7 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    5.01 - Understanding Measurements & Sources (23 min.) Quiz

    Chapter 6 - Lifecycle Considerations

    6.01 - Successful ESP Deployments (24 min.)

    6.02 - Successful ESP Deployments (continued) (15 min.)