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Production and Completions

Artificial Lift Systems

Combining lectures, hands-on exercises and seminar discussion, this course teaches how to design and troubleshoot the main artificial lift systems. Rod pumping, continuous gas lift and electric submersible pumps are treated in detail, with other methods such as progressing cavity pumps, plunger lift and jet pumps also introduced. Software-based design work helps participants improve efficiency, raise output and reduce failure-related downtime.

Discipline
Production and Completions
Level
Foundation
Duration
5 days
Formats
Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.

Who should attend

Engineers, technicians and field supervisors who select, design, install, evaluate or operate artificial lift systems.

What participants will be able to do

  • Select an appropriate lift method based on drawdown and cost
  • Perform basic fluid property and inflow calculations for lift design
  • Apply multiphase flow principles in tubing and pipe
  • Specify components and auxiliary equipment for each lift system
  • Apply practices that extend equipment life

Topics covered

  • Rod pumping design
  • Continuous gas lift
  • Electric submersible pumps
  • Multiphase tubing flow
  • Inflow performance basics
  • Lift method comparison
  • Equipment life extension