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ESP design “This page walks throwgh the suggested 9-step process (/ESP_sytem_selction_and_perormance_caleulaions) fr selecting and sizing an electrical submersible pomp (Eleetrical_submersible pumps) sytem fr arf lt Amite), The proces is manual or illustrative purpses. A numberof computer programs are avaiable to automate ts process Contents = 1 Design example TT Step one: basic dats 1 U2Step two: production capacity 13 Step tre: gas calculations 1.4 Step four: toa dynam head (UDI 1S Step five: pump-type selection [Es Step sx optima sie of components LT Step seven: lee eable + L8Step eight: accessory snd miscellaneous equipment 1 2Design example 2 2:1 Step one variable-speed pumping system 2.2 Step two: production capacity 23 Step thre: gas calculations 2:4 Step four tral dynamic head + 23 Step five: pump-ype selection 3 Nomenclature 4 References 5 Nosaworthy books 6 Noteworthy papers in OnePetro 47 Online mukimedia Ss Extemal links BSceaho = 10 Page champions = 11 Category Design example 1 ‘Step one: basic data ‘Wel data. KSS casing from surface to 5,600: 7 in. and 26 Ibm; KSS liner fom 5,530 to 6,930: 5 ia. and 15 Ibm 385 EUE API bing: 27/8 a. and 65 Iba; perforation and trae vertical depth (TVD) 6,750 to 6850 Nad pump setting TVD (ust ahove liner top) 5,500 1 Production data. Tubing pressure: 100 ps; casing pressure: 100 psi resent production rate: 850 BPD; purp-intake pressure: 2,60 pi; state botomibole pressure: 3,200 pi and SC ggg = TAPE (BEPD * S46 6) $39.04 (2,950 «56146 « 62.4) = 059. (Fle Vold_page_0698_eq_002.png 28) "Now tat the total volume of fui entering the frst pump tage is knowa (2,550 BPD) andthe composite SG hat been determined, we can continue tothe next step of designing the ESP system, ‘Step four: total dynamic head (DH) ‘Sufficioot data are now available to determine the TDH roguired by the pump. TDH= Fi, +F;* yj, UFONOH4_page 069 ea 008 png) 2) and 24, pomp depth —(F1P = 231 B/S) /SGconp (ite Vol4_page_0698_e4_ 004 png) 30) = S300 (1,000 » 231)/0989 = 3040 f (926 mi) ‘The TDH required is based on the normal pumping conditions forthe well pplication, Ihe wel sled witha heavier gravity Aud higher head is required to pump the ‘uid out, unt the wells stabilized on is oral production. More HP i also required to lit the heavier kill Mud and shouldbe consigezed wien selecting the motor ating for the application, F,~ ting fetion los. Refer t Fg 1 (te. Void_Page_699_image_0001.pog) los (ater Cent) Friction loss per 1,000 ft of 7, tubing (new) is 49 111,000 of depth a 2440 BMD (405 mid) or 4.5 m100 m, Using the desired pump sting depth, x = (5500 $9)/1,000=270 # (623 md. UFileVol¢_page_0698_29, 005 pg) en Hay = desired head ot wellnead (desired wellbcad pressure). Using the composite Hyy=(100 pot x 231 fips 0939 = 246 # (75 m), (File:Vol_ page 0698_eq 006,pn). G2) and ‘TDH= 3.010 84270 a+ 266 m1+823 m+ 75 a 46 =3356 fof 108s (Fle Vole_page_0698_2¢_007 pn. 33) ‘Step five: pump-type selection ‘rom th manufacturers catalog information, select te pump type withthe highs ficiency atthe calculated capacity 2,440 B/D (40S md) that wl ithe casing. Selec the 513 series GC-2200 pump (Fig 2). (ileVole_Poge_700_Image_0001 png) Fig -GC-220 stage variable-speed performance carve after Centr Graphicn Claremore, ‘Oklahoma (2003). “The ead in fet (meters) for one stage i 2,550 B/D (40 md) and is 4.8 (13m). The BHP per stage i 1.16. To determine theta number of aes require, divide the ‘TDM by the hedisage taken fFom the curve. The umber of stages ~ TDH hea stage). The number of stages ~ (3,556 /41.8) = 85 stages Refer othe manufacturer's information forthe GC-2200 pump. The housing no. 9 can house a maximum of 84 stages, 93 stages for aBousng no 10. Because the #4-stage ‘pump is only one stage les han the calculated requirement, it should be adequate and she pump wil cost ess. Once the maximum nunber of pump stages is decide, calculte ‘he total BHP requited ay BHP=BEP/sage» a0. sizes» SG (File:Vold_page_ 0699_e¢ 001 pn). 64) and BHP =1.15« 84 0939 = 915 tp. (File-Volt_page_0699_eq 002 png) 68) ‘Step six: optimum size of components Gas separator. a gas separior was require, refer oa ealalg to see the appropiate separator and determine is IP requirement. In this example, one was nt needed IF as interference eauses operating problems, a gas separator can be added on te next ESP repair ‘Seal setion. Normally, the seal section seis is the same as that ofthe pump, although there are exceptions and special adapters available to connect the units together. Here the 513 series OSB seal section is selected, ‘The HP requirement forthe stl depends on the TDIL produced by the pump, The manufsctre's information sows a requirement of 3.0 hp forthe 13 series sel operting against a TDH of 3556 f. Therefore, the otal HP requirement for this examples 91.5 hp forthe pump, plus 3.0 bp forte eal, or 94.8 hp toa Moto. Generally, e500 series moor shouldbe used withthe $13 series pump. When a motors selected, consideration shoul be given to choose as lage diameter unit at possible forthe easing to optimize the inital cost, motor efiiene, operating costs, ad repair costs In this example select the 10-hp 582 series motor fom he eatalog. The ‘motor voltage canbe selected onthe isis of considerations discussed net. ‘The high-voltage, consequently low-cureat, motors have lower cable losses and require smaller conductr-size cables. High-voltage motors have superior stating charactoistios—s Feature that canbe extemely important iTexcesivevalage losses ate expected ding stating. Although, the higher the motor voltags, the more expensive is the motor, In some cates, the savings, because of smaller stb, maybe offs by the difeence in motor-conoller cost, and it may be necessary to make an esonomic analysis forthe ‘varios voltage motors. However, fortis example, the high-voltage moor (100 bp; 2,145 V; 27 amps) isan excellent choice. Check the manufactures catalog and equipment information to assure that ll operating parecer are well within thei recommended ranges (c,thust Doan, shaft HP, housing burst pressure and Mui velocity. Step seven: electrie cable Determine cable size. The cable size is elected onthe basis ofits current-carrying capability. Using the motor amps (27) andthe cable voltge-drop char inthe catalog select a ‘able size wit a voltage dop of less shan 30°ViI,000 Rll conductor sizes | Sough 6 alin this category. The no. 6 cable has a volage drop of 18.5 » 1201 =22.2ViI,000, 11 (305 mand based on $0.06%Wehr results in monthly 2 R loss of $255, A no cable has 14.1 V/I,000f and ost $15Rlonth, The operating cos savings of SPTinonth is divided ino the added eos of the no. 4 over the no 6 cable to calle a payout. A no. 6 cable size was selected fortis example Cable ype. Because of the gassy conditions and the botiombole temperature the polypropylene ("ply") cable shouldbe used. Check tobe sure te cable diameter plus ubing collar diameters slr tha the easing inside diameter (ID) Cable length. The pump sting depth i 5,500 f (1676.4 m), with 1001 (305 m) of cable for surface connections; the ttl cable length shoul be 5,600 (1707 m). Check to verify that he cable ent is within the manufacturers recommended maximum length, Cable venting. cable vent box must be instllod Between the wellhead and the motor controller to prevent gat migration to the controll, ‘Step eight: accessory and miscellaneous equipment ‘at cabl-motor lead exiension. As described in ESP system selection and performance ealulations (GESP_system selection_and_pecformance calculatons#Siep 8: acessory_and_optional_cquipmcn), calculate the length forthe MLE. Pump lng Tengat= 6.3 £1.92 my plas, 6 = 6.0 (L.83 m= 213.1 8 (B6 m); sles 35 (10.7 a of 562 series at cable 148 451 mp; sal Flat guards, Cable guard ae availble in 6A sections therefore, ix sections ae suficient, Cable Bands. The pup and seal section is approximately 20 (6 m) long. Twenty-svo-inch (6 cm) bands are required to clamp to the housing with bands spaced at2-R (61 ‘em intervals (10 band). On the produton-tubig string shove the pump the sate Ings cable bands canbe used. The bands should be spaced at 15-4.) teva. The sting depth of 5,500 ft sequies 367 bands Downhote accessory equipment. Refer the manufactures catalog forthe asesores sted next ‘Swaged nipple. The pump outlet is 278 in pr the manuacturr’s information, soa swaged nipples ot requited fr the 2 7a hing. ‘Check valve, The 2 7i4in-FUE, ound, thread check valve is recommended Drain valve. The 278-in-EUE, 8-ound, thread dain valve shold be usd (in conjunction with he chock valve) 1 liminate palling a wet string Motor contr, The motor controller eesti is based on its voage, amperage, and KVA rating. Metfoe, before selecting the controle, oe mst fist determine the molor

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