PROTECTOR

S E R G I O G I OVA N Y C A B R E R A S I A BATO
LAM ALSC INTERN ENGINEER
C P G S C H LU MB E RG E R S U R E N CO.
C O LOMB I A 2 0 1 5

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Introduction

2.

Primary Functions

3.

Protector Configurations

PROTECTOR

4.

Protector Configuration Selection

Schedule

5.

Thrust Bearing Selection

6.

Oil Selection

7.

Failure Modes of Protectors and Thrust Bearings

8.

Failure case: Protector

Jaguar 18
Cepsa Colombia S.A.
13-Feb-14

OBJECTIVES
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Expose the way that a protector works.

Explain the main functions of a protector.
Show a real case when a protector fails and its
consequences.

1. Introduction
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Source: F. Pea. Bombeo electro sumergible. Descripcin, diseo y monitoreo. Schlumberger WCP Artificial Lift Sistem. Proyecto de grado en la modalidad de prctica
empresarial. Universidad Industrial de Santander. Bucaramanga. 2005.

2. Primary Functions
Couples the torque via protector shaft.

Provides pressure equalization.

Houses the bearing to carry the thrust developed by the pump.

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Prevents entry of well fluid into the motor.

3. Protector Configurations
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Source: C, BREMER. G, HARRIS. A, KOSMALA. B, NICHOLSON. A, OLLRE. M, PEARCY. C, SALMAS. S, SOLANKI. Envolving Technologies, Electrical Submersible Pumps. Oilfield Review. Winter 2006/2007.

Source: Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20-Feb-2008.

Source: Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20-Feb-2008.

Series and Parallel Connections

Parallel connections only possible with positive

seal chambers.
Bag chamber section applications
In deviated wells should be installed on top.
In vertical wells may be installed on the bottom.

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Multiple chambers can be connected

In series (S redundant seal increasing the
reliability of a protector)
In parallel (P larger capacity for high power
applications)

4. Protector Configuration Selection

Major considerations:

Casing clearance when cable is installed

Use of labyrinth or bag type design.
Fluid expansin capacity.
Ratings for temperatura and exposure to chemicals

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Compatibility with pump and motor

Chamber Selection
Types of Protector Chambers Application Advantages and Disadvantages

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Source: Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20-Feb-2008.

Sizing Criteria Thermal Cycling

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1. Servicing the protector

prior to installation.

2. System landing at setting

depth, oil expands.

Source: Operation Cycles of LSB Modular Protector Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20-Feb-2008.

3. Motor Operates, oil

expands more.

4. Motor stops, oil

contracts.

Source: Operation Cycles of LSB Modular Protector Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20-Feb-2008.

5. Motor Operating CyclesOn, oil expands.

5. Motor Operating cyclesOff, oil contracts.

Source: Operation Cycles of LSB Modular Protector Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20-Feb-2008.

5. Thrust Bearing Selection

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The thrust load rating for the protector bearing should be

greater than the highest possible thrust load for the
application.
The worst-case scenario, when the flowrate is zero. It should
be evaluated to simulate production against a closed
production valve.

Source: http://3.imimg.com/data3/CO/XN/MY-12085796/thrust-bearing-250x250.jpg

6. Oil Selection
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Source: Guide line for te selection o Oils in ESP
motors Artificial Lift Application Engineering
Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449.
20-Feb-2008.

Source: Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20-Feb-2008.

7. Failure Modes of Protectors and Thrust Bearings

Labyrinth protectors
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Protector bags
Bearings
Thrust
Viscosity variations
Vibration
Rotation of the shaft in the wrong direction (HLT)

Contaminated Lubricant
Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

8. Failure Case: Jaguar 18

Informacin General
CEPSA COLOMBIA S.A (Cepcolsa)

Nombre del pozo:

Jaguar 18

Run #:

Campo:

Jaguar

Pas:

Colombia

Fecha de instalacin:

1 de Agosto, 2009

Fecha de la falla:

20 de Octubre, 2013

Fecha de Pulling:

24 de Octubre, 2013

Run Life:

1541 das

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Nombre del cliente:

Descripcin del equipo instalado

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Simulacin Septiembre 2013

Por simulacin:
Dentro del limite de upthust @ 60 Hz
Cargas estables sobre los ejes
Durante el Pull:
Medidas elctricas no operativas
Fases desbalanceadas y sin aislamiento
Protector superior: Sin fluido en las cmaras.
Protector inferior: contaminacin del aceite con fluido del pozo
427 Eventos de arranque.

Protector superior

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Protector Inferior

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Prueba de hermeticidad en sellos y juntas

Bolsas, vista interna

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Primera cmara, vista interna.

Eje, Extremo superior

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Runner y thrust Bearing para Upthrust

Runner y thrust Bearing para Downthrust

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Motor

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Prueba de hermeticidad

Hipot test

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Cabeza, vista interna

Base Vista interna

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Recubrimiento de Peek, interior del estator

Thrust Bearing Y Runner

Source: Efrain Velasquez. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14.

Esquema de la causa raz

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Referencias Bibliogrficas.
F. PEA. Bombeo electro sumergible. Descripcin, diseo y monitoreo. Schlumberger WCP
Artificial Lift Sistem. Proyecto de grado en la modalidad de prctica empresarial. Universidad
Industrial de Santander. Bucaramanga. 2005.

2.

Artificial Lift Application Engineering Reference Manual. InTouch Content ID 4227449. 20Feb-2008.

3.

E. VELASQUEZ. Reporte de Desensamble, Inspeccin y Anlisis de Falla. AL ESP Schlumberger

Colombia. Jaguar 18. 13-Feb-14

4.

C, BREMER. G, HARRIS. A, KOSMALA. B, NICHOLSON. A, OLLRE. M, PEARCY. C, SALMAS. S,

SOLANKI. Envolving Technologies, Electrical Submersible Pumps. Oilfield Review. Winter
2006/2007.

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Cuestionario
I. Cual es el principio de operacin de un protector tipo laberinto.
III. Cual es el protector ms adecuado para uso en pozos altamente
desviados.
IV. Cuales son las funcione principales de un protector.

V. Explique el efecto que tiene los arranques del equipo sobre la

integridad del motor.

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II. Cual es el principio de operacin de un protector tipo Bolsa

Preguntas?

Gracias por su atencin y

cumplida asistencia.