COURSE OVERVIEW:

Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCP) are a highly versatile artificial lift solution, particularly effective for heavy oil, sandy production, and gassy wells. This course provides a comprehensive technical guide to the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of PCP systems. Participants will explore the unique mechanics of the rotor-stator relationship and how it facilitates the movement of challenging fluids.

The curriculum covers both surface-driven and downhole-driven PCP configurations. Attendees will learn how to select the correct elastomer for specific fluid chemistries, optimize pump speed for efficiency, and troubleshoot common failure modes like stator swelling and rod fatigue. The course emphasizes the importance of proper well intervention and installation techniques to maximize the Run Life of the equipment.

By the end of the program, engineers and technicians will be able to design PCP systems that match well deliverability, monitor performance using real-time data, and implement maintenance programs that reduce total cost of ownership in challenging production environments.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Explain the operating principles of the Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP).
• Identify the main components of surface and downhole PCP systems.
• Select the appropriate elastomer based on fluid and temperature.
• Design a PCP system for a specific well production target.
• Install and commission a PCP system according to best practices.
• Monitor pump performance using torque, speed, and fluid levels.
• Troubleshoot common failure modes such as "Dry Run" and Swelling.
• Optimize the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for maximum efficiency.
• Manage the challenges of gas and sand production in PCP wells.
• Conduct failure analysis to improve future pump selections.
• Implement effective lubrication and maintenance of the drive head.
• Calculate the power requirements and efficiency of the system.
• Formulate a strategy to extend the Run Life of PCP installations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Production Engineers, Artificial Lift Specialists, Well Technicians, and Maintenance Engineers.

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.