COURSE OVERVIEW:

Electric Submersible Pumps: Design, Operation, and Troubleshooting is a comprehensive program dedicated to one of the most versatile and high-volume artificial lift methods in the oil and gas industry. ESPs are critical for maintaining production in wells with low reservoir pressure or high water cuts. This course provides a deep technical exploration of the downhole and surface components that make up an ESP system, moving from the fundamentals of centrifugal pump theory to the complexities of high-temperature and gassy well applications.

The scope of this training includes the detailed sizing and selection of ESP components, where participants learn how to match pump stages, motor power, and cable types to specific wellbore conditions. Attendees will explore the use of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to optimize production and extend the run-life of the equipment. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of data-driven monitoring, teaching participants how to interpret downhole sensor data to prevent failures and optimize drawdown.

Coverage also focuses on the practical side of field operations, including the handling, installation, and troubleshooting of ESP strings. Participants will learn to recognize the early signs of pump wear, motor overheating, and gas locking. By analyzing real-world failure modes through Root Cause Analysis (RCA), attendees will be able to implement better operational practices and design more robust systems. This course ensures that engineers and technicians can maximize the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and ensure the economic viability of ESP-lifted assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the operating principles of centrifugal pumps in a downhole environment.
• Identify the function of all ESP components including the motor, seal, and intake.
• Design and size an ESP system for specific reservoir and fluid properties.
• Select appropriate materials for corrosive or sandy well environments.
• Use Variable Speed Drives (VSD) to optimize pump performance and energy use.
• Interpret downhole sensor data for real-time well surveillance.
• Analyze ESP pump curves to identify operating ranges and efficiencies.
• Identify and mitigate the effects of free gas on ESP performance.
• Diagnose common ESP failures using ammeter charts and diagnostic software.
• Apply Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to improve equipment run-life.
• Implement best practices for the handling, spooling, and installation of ESPs.
• Calculate the economic impact of ESP downtime and intervention costs.
• Evaluate the benefits of "smart" ESP monitoring and automation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Production Engineers, Artificial Lift Specialists, Electrical Engineers, Field Technicians, and Well Intervention Staff involved in ESP operations.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.