Progressing Cavity Pumps - PCP - In House Training

Progressing Cavity Pumps - In-house training by PetroSkillsThis course can be conducted on site at your location exclusively for your staff. Progressing Cavity Pump technology is the fastest evolving artificial lift technology in our industry. PCPs are highly efficient, have a higher tolerance to sand or solids than most other lift methods and are relatively inexpensive to install and operate. PCPs can now pump at rates in excess of 4000 bfpd, operate in high temperature environments, handle highly viscous crude, operate with TDH in excess of 6000ft, and produce in deviated wells. The participant will become familiar with the PCP system and where PCP technology may be applicable. All components of the PCP system will be described and discussed in detail. The key steps taken to ensure correct elastomer selection and rotor fit will be discussed. Design and analysis problems will be performed using standard industry software. Educational movie clips and photos will be used to illustrate key concepts, equipment principles, failure analysis and new technology. The attendee will learn the function of the various components, and the concerns about installation, operation, and removal of failed equipment. A manufacturing plant visit (location dependent) will be made to see the manufacture of a PCP pump. Design and operating philosophy solutions to common operating problems such as high solids content, CO2, high temperature, pump off conditions, gas, viscous crude etc will be discussed. The participant will be able to evaluate the design of a system for current and future conditions, analyze an installed system, and many other operational concerns of the PCP system. Automation concepts, system protection, SCADA control and alarming of key events will be discussed in order to understand how to identify and mitigate potential well or PCP problems resulting in lost production. The focus of the course will be on developing fit for purpose systems to ensure...