Variable Speed Pump Sizing Exercise

A client has requested a design and ESP equipment list that will meet the operating
requirements as specified below. The well is equipped with 7” casing and 3-1/2” production
tubing. The client would like to produce 4000 to 6000 BPD at surface against a wellhead
pressure of 200 psi. Client has specified the requirement for a VFD.

Here are the well characteristics:

Casing 7” 23 #/ft
Tubing 3-1/2””
Top Perforations 6000 ft MD
Pump Setting Depth 5800 ft
Dynamic Fluid Level 4000 ft @ 4000 BPD
Dynamic Fluid Level 5000 ft @ 6000 BPD
WHP 200 psi
API Oil 32
SG Water 1.02
W/C 80%
Production Rate 4000 to 6000 BPD
BHT 180 Deg F
Power 380 Volts/50Hz
Solids Some sand
Fluid Non corrosive

The client would like a design and complete list of downhole and surface equipment
(transformer, VFD, junction box) and power cable.

Use the ESP Curve and Catalogue to help you.

Size the pump to produce 4000 BPD at the lowest operating speed and 6000 BPD at the
highest operating speed.

Hints :

1. Size for the maximum flow / lift first (case 1). This will be your maximum operating
frequency