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ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Date

From Date: 13-Jan-2025
To Date: 17-Jan-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Introduction

Artificial lift is a collection of methods employed in the oil and gas sector to increase the flow of hydrocarbons from a well to the surface when the natural pressure in the reservoir is insufficient. It utilizes mechanical or electrical systems to elevate the extracted fluids, like oil or gas, from the wellbore to the surface.

Understanding artificial lift methods allows engineers and personnel to optimize oil and gas wells production. They can analyze well conditions, identify the most suitable artificial lift method, and implement effective strategies for hydrocarbon flow. Strong fundamentals of artificial lift methods can also expand their expertise, making them valuable assets to their organizations. The knowledge gained can lead to career advancement opportunities and the ability to take on more complex projects and responsibilities.

Objective

After completing the training, the employee will:

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

Audience

This course is ideal for senior management members and managers overseeing PVT studies, practicing reservoir engineers, researchers specializing in phase behavior, miscible displacement, and compositional complex black-oil reservoir simulation, as well as process or chemical engineers. It is also suited for petroleum engineering students, legal consultants, and advisors responsible for project evaluation, professionals in the petroleum industry aspiring to become PVT studies experts, and anyone interested in becoming certified as a PVT studies expert.

Content

Day-1 -Module 1: Oil Field Production System, including:

Oil origin and Geology
Well-drilling and completion types
Surface production facilities
Reservoir recovery methods

Module 2: Reservoir Performance IPR & VLP

Wellbore and reservoir performance overview
Pressure losses in the system
Well Productivity
Concepts of productivity index
IPR & VLP
Nodal System Analysis

Day-2 -Module 3: Why & When Artificial Lift is Required?

Well-production problems
Formation damage
Formation damage causes and prevention techniques
The change in the reservoir conditions and impact on well performance
When is the artificial lift recommended? Why? Which system?
Overview of artificial lift technology: GL, SRP, HPs, ESP, PCP, Plunger system.
Application of artificial lift technology and limitations
Artificial lift screening methods
Basis for selection of artificial lift system

Module 4: Gas Lift (GL)

Introduction
Components and Operation concept
Design
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Case Study: Understanding & improving gas lift compressor,
Gas lift optimization and Gas lift well performance prediction

Day-3- Module 5: Sucker Rod Pump (SRP)

Concept, types, limitations, and advantages
Design, components, and operations
Limitations and advantages
Main equipment parts
Production system operations by SRP
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Production Optimization
Design Sucker Rod Pump
Factors affecting the movement of the rod
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Importance of correctly matching well productivity to pump performance
Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
SRP Troubleshooting
Case Study: Pump stroke optimization and Sucker rod failure analysis

Module 6: Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP)

Concept, types, limitations, and advantages
Design, components, and operations
Limitations and advantages
Main equipment parts
Production system operations by PCP
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Elastomer
Design
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Importance of correctly matching well productivity to pump performance
Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
PCP troubleshooting
Case Study: Rotor failure analysis and Pump performance

Day-4 -Module 7: Electric Submersible Pump (ESP)

Concept, types, limitations, and advantages
Design, components, and operations
Limitations and advantages
Main equipment parts
Production system operations by ESP
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Basics of ESP calculations
ESP Construction
Pump Selection
Applications in the Field
Importance of correctly matching well productivity to pump performance
Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
ESP Troubleshooting
Case Study: Pump failure analysis, Y-tool system & reservoir surveillance, Power saving with permanent magnet motor, and Change in contract strategy save millions

Module 8: Hydraulic Pump (HP)

Surface Equipment components and Operation concept
Types of Pump Units
Pump Sizing
Pump selection
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Importance of correctly matching well productivity to pump performance
Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
Pumps Troubleshooting
Case Study

Module 9: Jet Pump (JP)

Introduction
Components and Operation concept
Gas issue
Nozzle & Throat sizing
Jet pump calculations
Pump performance graph
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Importance of correctly matching well productivity to pump performance
Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
Jet pump troubleshooting
Case Study: Flow analysis inside the jet pump and Pump failure analysis

Day-5 -Module 10: Plunger System

Introduction
Components and Operation Concept
Conventional and Continuous Plunger Lift
Lifting capability compared to other artificial lift methods
Drawdown and IPRs for Plunger Lift
Importance of correctly matching well productivity to system performance
Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
Plunger Lift Troubleshooting

NOTE:

Pre & Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Individual and group Exercises, Project works (making into groups), Role plays, Group Discussions, Last Reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences. Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details