Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Course
DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TO ESPS
Components & Limitations - Functionality of centrifugal pumps, induction type motors and seal/protector, hydraulic and geometric design considerations will be discussed. Plus information on mechanical operational limits, ratings and performance and the impact of free gas, viscous fluids and abrasives on centrifugal pumps.
Frequency Operations - Fixed frequency and variable frequency operations on ESP’s performance will be discussed.
Downhole Harmonics - Considerations of downhole harmonics produced in variable speed drive operations will be discussed.
Duration: 8 hours
ESP BEST PRACTICES & FAILURES
Best Practices & Failures - A discussion of Dismantle, Inspection & Failure Analysis (DIFA), addressing “Why” the ESP failed rather than “What” failed, establishing minimum expectations and criteria for the ESP DIFA and then provide the tools and knowledge to ensure the DIFA is performed to industrial standards.
Duration: 8 hours
Instructor
Kent Rooks
Petroleum Engineer & ESP Specialist
Kent Rooks has over 41 years of petroleum engineering and management experience, working for both Exploration/Production and Service Companies in domestic and international assignments specializing in Electrical Submersible Pump applications. During his career, 32 years were in international operations in Europe, Africa, South America, Asia and the Middle East.
Kent has spent the last 17 years in the Middle East region provided Electrical Submersible Pumping expertise to Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Oil Company, Petroleum Development of Oman and Occidental Petroleum of Qatar, Ltd. Kent has co-authored numerous technical papers dealing with ESP operations and named inventor on United States Patent Number US 8,291,983, B2 dated Oct. 23, 2012 entitled the Integral POD Intake assigned to Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Kent holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado. He graduated in 1978.
