Course Description

Recently, Progressing Cavity Pump is playing a significant role in oil production. PCP has a plenty of benefits compared to other artificial lift such as high efficiency, higher tolerance to sand or solid, less energy consumption, less capex and opex etc. All components of the PCP system, design – applications and solutions for problems will be described and discuss in detail. The participants of the course will learn the function of components, rig operation for PCP and especially design and selection of pumps. In each topic during course, the field experience and observations will be shared to evaluate of problems.

Course Goal:

The goal of this course is to provide best design and solutions for PCP. Upon completion of the course, trainees will learn to contribute to PCP system with less operational expense. 

Course Objectives:

By the end of this Course the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the PCP system, sub-component and assemblies 
2. Demonstrate the advantages, limitations, and applications of PCP systems compare to other artificial lift methods
3. Discuss PCP principles and surface drive system
4. Provide knowledge on design and selection a PCP system
5. Analyze failure and troubleshooting for PCP systems
6. Use best solutions to enhance system life

 Course Outlines:

1. Introduction to artificial lift and progressing cavity pump (PCP)
2. Description of all components of the PCP
3. Demonstration advantages, limitations, and applications of PCP
4. Surface Equipment
5. Variable Speed Driver (VSD)
6. Elastomers for PCP systems
7. PCP System design and applications
8. Calculation and troubleshooting tools.
9. Pump, electric drive selection
10. Complimentary components and equipment
11. Solutions for harsh well and other conditions
12. Basic optimizations & troubleshooting
13. Basic failure analysis