ESP DESIGN AND OPERATION (PRO 520)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The aim of this course is to provide intermediate ESP knowledge and learnsings from an instructor that has been working with ESPs for 4 decade. The course agenda will be covered, but normally there are some field specific issues that attendees would like to discuss which are not only welcome but often provide greater understanding.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO 520 | 20 - 24 Jan 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| PRO 520 | 25 - 29 May 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| PRO 520 | 16 - 20 Feb 2026 | Dubai | 4400 |
| PRO 520 | 5 - 9 Oct 2026 | Stavanger | 4400 |
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1: Artificial Lift – why use ESPs
Module 1 - Artificial Lift
o Calculations to be used throughout the course including well calculations
Module 2 – Forms of Artificial Lift
o Advantage of ESP compared to other A
o Disadvantage of ESP compared to other AL
Day 2: ESP Components/Non Electrical
Module 3 - ESP Equipment - Non Electrical
o Detailed Review of Pump Setting and TDH
o Detailed Review of Intakes/Gas Separator
o Detailed Review of Protectors
o Miscellaneous item - centralizers, sand screen, back spin shunts, downhole flow processor
Day 3: ESP Components – Electrical
Module 4 - ESP Equipment - Non Electrical
o Detailed Review of Pump Setting and TDH
o Detailed Review of Intakes/Gas Separator
o Detailed Review of Protectors
Day 4: ESP Design and Installation
Module 5 - API vs ISO ESP Standards
o Can these standard help improve run life?
Module 6 - ESP System Design
o Design Example -Top Down and Bottoms Up Design Review
Module 7 - Installation & Operational Practices
o Equipment Handling
o Installation/Startup/Pull (includes operational practices)
Day 5: ESP Components – Electrical
Module 8 - New Technology
o Wide Operating Range pumps
o ESPCP
o High Speed ESPs
o RIgless ESP’s
o High Temp ESP
o Small Diameter ESPs
Module 9 - Failure Analysis
o Cause and Effect
o Real time & remote diagnosis tools
o Dismantle Inspection and Failure Analysis (DIFA)
o Cause and Effect - Analysis
o ESP Discharge pressure & drawdown analysis
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Profile
Instructor has over 40 years of field experience, and has dedicated his career to improving the run life of ESPs through optimizing the 8 major ESP influencers. He has worked with countless major operators and ESP service companies, developing a reputation for solving complex downhole challenges in some of the world’s harshest environments.
This course condenses decades of hands-on expertise into a structured, actionable curriculum designed to transform you from an engineer into a true ESP Expert.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
The course is designed for Production Engineer, Petroleum Engineers, Reservoir Engineers and technicians who operate ESPs. It could also be useful for management if the goal is to extend ESP run life.
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The learning objectives of the top-most level content of the course are:
o Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of an ESP
o Understanding the purpose of all the parts inside the ESP
o Understanding basic ESP design considerations
o Learning how to avoid short run during the installation and handling
o New technology
o Preventing failures while operating
o Determining the root cause of the ESP
REGISTER
Registration is now OPEN!
Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!
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