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New Release ESP Stress Analysis Software

String Stress Analysis Software for Deviated Well Applications

Western Submersible Pumps (WSP) is pleased to announce the release of our new ESP-Bending
software to analyze deviated well applications.

Introduction
Due to advances in drilling technology i.e. steerable drilling tools, deviated well completions
(horizontal wells) are now possible. Deviated and horizontal wells offer many advantages, i.e. high
productivity and more efficient well management, than conventional vertical wells. Although these
advantages are attractive to oil producers, installing and producing from deviated/horizontal wells is
challenging for the ESP industry. Not only does ESP string bending during installation present a
problem, but gas separation methods and the design of the motor and seal to facilitate operation in
a horizontal position are also problems that need to be considered.

As part of WSP Engineerings effort to address problems associated with ESP installations in
deviated wells, the ESP Stress analysis software has been developed. This software utilizes
Nonlinear Gab Structural Analysis with Finite Element Method to determine the level of stress an
ESP string will experience during installation in a deviated well. The WSP ESP Stress analysis
software is a tool that will help WSP Application Engineers determine if an ESP system can safely
be installed in a deviated well

Traditionally, as a rule of thumb, ESPs could be installed in any well with a dogleg severity below
9deg/100 ft of deviation. In some cases, installation through a deviation of 12 deg/100 ft has been
reportedly successful, but for extreme cases a special tool or a complete change of the ESP string
had to be considered. The rule of thumb was helpful in some applications, but proceeding with an
installation without a full understanding of ESP bending might result in the failure of the ESP system
and associated economic losses.

Through the analysis of ESP bending stresses, an Application Engineer will be able to understand
more about the downhole situation, and if necessary he will be able to take actions to prepare or
modify the ESP string design to provide for a safe installation and a longer run-life. Although ESP
bending while passing through a dogleg is acceptable within limitations, running an ESP in a bent or
stressed position is completely unacceptable. The ESP Stress analysis software will analyze the
position of an ESP in a deviated well and allow the Application Engineer to modify his applications
design as necessary.

Definition:
Deviation (dogleg) =change of angle (deg) per 100ft drilling
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Data Input

Data input forms / templates will be supplied to APC service centers world-wide. The input method
is very simple and self-explanatory. In addition to the general information required for identification
of the project, multiple boxes are provided to facilitate selection of the proposed down-hole string.
The WSP product line is already in the system data-base. By clicking the down-arrow at the right
side of each box a drop-down selection list will appear allowing the Application Engineer to select
each component within the proposed ESP string. The system will automatically assign the
equipment length and diameter during the selection process.

The completed ESP Stress Analysis Input Form in Excel should be forwarded to WSP
Engineerings ASPE (Applications & Special Projects Engineering) Group (to the attention of Adel
Ahmed) along with a request for a full analysis. ASPE will process the given string and well
information and will provide a recommendation based on the results of the analysis. Below are
samples of the ESP Stress Analysis Input Form and associated analysis outputs

Data Input Form



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Sample Outputs


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