This course provides a comprehensive knowledge and know-how of Progressing Cavity Pump Equipment & operation. To identify and troubleshoot most common operations issues.
Public :
Completion, Artificial lift or petroleum engineers & technicians.
Level :Knowledge
Prerequisite :
6 months of experience in Oil & Gas production.
Course Content
HYDROSTATICS & WELL DYNAMICS
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Duration : 1 Day
Pressure Gradient. Condition for eruptive well:
Fundamentals of fluid flow. Pressure drop/skin effect.
Wells activation method, operating principle:
Evolution of reservoir parameters.
Common activation methods.
Comparison and selection of activation methods.
PROGRESSING CAVITY PUMP PINCIPLE
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Duration : 0.5 Day
Moineau principle theory.
PCP advantages.
PCP Parameters.
Operating a PCP.
PROGRESSING CAVITY PUMP EQUIPMENT
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Duration : 1 Day
PCP range of pump: Rotor & stator geometry, characteristics & failure modes.
Tubing string.
Rod string.
Downhole accessories.
Surface equipment (Drive Head, VSD).
Installation tools.
Elastomers: properties, limits in use for oil & gas application, selection & failure analysis.
PCP SLECTION GUIDELINES
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Duration : 1 Day
PCP selection check list.
Downhole Equipment Sizing.
Surface Equipment Sizing.
PCP INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
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Duration : 1 Day
Check list.
Stator and Rotor installation.
Space out.
Drive head Installation.
Troubleshooting & Analysis.
CASE STUDY
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
Explain eruptive or assisted well dynamics, and the operating principles of downhole and surface equipment,
Know the PCP principle, main components and their functions,
Understand installation procedures,
Ensure a proper monitoring and troubleshooting.
Ways & Means
Very interactive training by industry specialists.
Numerous teamwork exercises.
Learning assessment
Assessment by test at the end of the course.
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Coordinator :IFP Training instructors, with expertise in the field and trained in modern teaching methods adapted to the specific needs of learners from the professional world.
To French entities : IFP Training is referenced to DataDock ; you may contact your OPCO about potential funding. Please contact our disabled persons referent to check the accessibility of this training program : referent.handicap@ifptraining.com
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