This course incorporates a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and seminar-style teaching to enhance the learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to work with software specifically designed for designing and analyzing artificial lift systems. The utilization of such programs is expected to enhance system performance, leading to increased production rates and/or reduced operating costs.

The course covers the design and troubleshooting of various artificial lift systems, including rod pumping, continuous gas lift, and electric submersible pump systems. Additionally, other methods such as PCP (Progressive Cavity Pump), plunger lift, jet pump, hydraulic pump, and intermittent gas lift will also be addressed.

Participants will gain practical experience in problem-solving techniques both manually and by utilizing advanced computer programs. Troubleshooting plays a significant role in artificial lift operations, and the course includes the resolution of typical surveillance problems. Visual aids such as pictures and videos showcasing important equipment components in real-world applications are included.

Given the current market conditions, there is a heightened emphasis on techniques for maximizing production, which will be thoroughly covered. The course also touches upon new developments at various stages of development and application within the industry.

Course Objectives:

Make basic PVT properties and inflow performance calculations related to artificial lift
Understand and apply multiphase tubing and pipe flow principles
Select the appropriate artificial lift system
Compare systems to determine what system is most economically feasible.
Specify components and auxiliary equipment needed for each system
What best practices are available to extend the life of equipment and installed lift systems
Apply basic design and analysis concepts
Design system features that allow for gassy production, production with solids, viscous production, and for other harsh environments

Who Should Attend?

Engineers, technicians, field supervisors, and others who select, design, install, evaluate, or operate artificial lift systems

Course Outlines:

Overview of artificial lift technology
Criteria for selection of artificial lift system
Reservoir performance: inflow and outflow relationships
Artificial lift screening
Introduction to rod-pumping, gas lift, and ESP systems
Rod-pump design: pumping unit, rods, pump, prime movers, gas anchor, pump-off controls
Gas lift design: mandrels, valves, injection gas requirements, temperature, chokes, spacing, equilibrium curve, continuous flow design
ESP design: pump performance curves, pump intake curves, typical problems, installation, troubleshooting
Best practices for installation and maintenance
Economic analysis

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