Hydraulic Subsurface Pumping Systems: Installation and Testing
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course elaborates on downhole conditions that determine pump installation practices and the use of gas anchors and mud anchors. The program discusses how these devices affect pump performance. It also discusses other devices that combat the problems of paraffin and scale. Because power fluid quality strongly affects pump life, this program also focuses on power fluid handling and conditioning.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the downhole conditions that can interfere with pump performance.
- Describe how paraffin and scale form in lines and tubing and how to control deposit formation.
- Identify the purpose and function of a natural gas anchor.
- Describe the purpose and function of a packer gas anchor.
- Identify the purpose and function of a poor boy gas anchor.
- Describe how flow is tested in an open power fluid system.
- Describe how flow is tested in a closed power fluid system.
- Calculate volumetric efficiency for both a pump and an engine.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of poor pump performance.
- Describe the methods used for cleaning power fluid.
