ESP systems modelling in the oil industry online course

This course covers the concepts and software application of ESP systems performance, equipment, design, operations and diagnosis. Our online courses offer you the expertise and variety of the traditional classroom, in your own time. Baobab – micro-learning for Petroleum Engineering. IChemE accredited course (14 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone keen to specialise in applying the concepts of ESP systems with commercial well modelling software.

Course Price

€ 230

Course length

2 days classroom equivalent.

Describe the concepts of ESP operation and performance curves
Identify the key equipment components of an ESP system
Identify and explain the key factors, sensitivities and various methods of ESP design
Explain the shape of ESP outflow (VLP) curves and the influence of key sensitivities
Discuss and apply the principles of ESP diagnosis and runlife optimisation
Perform a complete ESP design, run sensitivities and export lift curves (Prosper)
Diagnose and troubleshoot ESP well performance and operation using the "quicklook" utility (Prosper)

1. ESP systems overview

Electric submersible pump (ESP) overview
Electric submersible pumps (ESPs) - background and key concepts
ESP performance fundamentals - head and dP pump (part 1)
ESP performance fundamentals - head and dP pump (part 2)
ESP pump performance curves (part 1)
ESP pump performance curves (part 2)
ESP pump performance curves (part 3)
ESP pump naming conventions
ESP pump curve calculations (oilfield units)
QUIZ - ESP concepts and operation

2. ESP equipment

ESP system components
ESP impeller types
ESP equipment overview (pump section)
ESP equipment overview (seal, motor and cables)
ESP electrical system overview
ESP motor performance curves and affinity laws

3. ESP design and operation

ESP design overview
ESP design (alternative calculation method)
ESP design (equipment selection)
ESP design (limitations and effect of setting depth)
ESP design (well or system curve)
ESP lift curves (VLPs)
ESP operations (drawdown control on start up)
QUIZ - ESP equipment and design

4. Practical workshop: ESP design

ESP design (part 1) – database and pump performance curves (Prosper)
ESP design (part 2) – input data and calculations (Prosper)
ESP design (part 3) – initial pump, motor and cable selection (Prosper)
ESP design (part 4) – optimising the pump design flowrate (Prosper)
ESP design (part 5) – effect of ESP setting depth (Prosper)

5. Practical workshop: ESP sensitivities

Exporting ESP lift curves (Prosper)
Running ESP sensitivities – Part 1 (Prosper)
Running ESP sensitivities – Part 2 (Prosper)
ESP design and sensitivities - workflow summary (Prosper)

6. ESP systems diagnosis & troubleshooting

ESP diagnosis principles (introduction)
ESP diagnosis principles (monitored variables and key points)
ESP diagnosis (case history 1)
ESP diagnosis (case history 2)

7. ESP systems control and optimisation

ESP control (alarms and trips)
ESP runlife optimisation
QUIZ - ESP operations and diagnosis

8. Practical workshop: ESP diagnosis

ESP performance analysis (Prosper)
Adding an ESP pump to the database (Prosper)
ESP well diagnosis (Prosper)

9. Final course examination

EXAM - ESP Systems

- Courses:
  
  On completion of the final course exam you will receive a certificate of completion of your course. Recognised by major players in the industry across the world, these certificates will help to confirm your training record and your progress within the profession. Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) approved training course.
  
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- Skills and competencies:
  
  Digital badges are awarded upon the successful completion of a set of skills (micro-credentials) that form a competency set for Production and Reservoir Engineers.
  
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- Earn credits towards a Masters Degree in Petroleum Production Engineering.
  
  Upon successful completion of a module (set of courses), a certificate will be issued. This can be used as evidence for requesting module exemption under Robert Gordon University’s Recognition of Certified Prior Learning (RCPL) when applying for entry to the M.Sc. in Petroleum Production Engineering. Please note undertaking these Baobab courses does not guarantee RPCL.
  
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Ease of use

First of all it is fantastic! The setup is easy to understand and your introduction helps to clarify all open questions. The search function works well. I tested a key words and I always found what I wanted.

Asset Manager, OMV Petrom

Usefulness

I really think the bitesize videos are excellent. They are so easy to dip in and out. It allows me to go exactly to the part I am interested in. It is the perfect tool for on-the-job learning – the perfect virtual colleague who can answer all your quick questions.

Reservoir Engineer, Chevron

Knowledge

The videos are very didactic, short and with concise explanations. I have been using it to remind me of important concepts in the well performance theme and also to learn about some software applications. And definitely I can apply on my day-to-day job. I found it very useful and a fast way of learning, rather than being in a classroom.

Production Engineer, Total

Track your progress as you grow your skills, in your own time. Take interactive assessments to put your new knowledge to the test and prepare for that interview or evaluation, while refreshing your memory with our quick revision videos. Earn badges to demonstrate your new skills or those of your team – and watch your achievements mount up as you go. This is how to learn, in your time.