Module 1: ESP Fundamentals & Field Applications

Role of ESPs in artificial lift and global production

Basic ESP operating principles

Key terminology and system overview

Requirements for efficient ESP performance

ESP configurations:

Bottom-intake / bottom-discharge

Inverted ESPs

Dual / triple ESP systems

Booster ESP applications

Application considerations:

High-temperature wells

Corrosive or abrasive fluids

Multiphase and viscous-fluid handling

Offshore vs onshore deployment challenges

Module 2: ESP Technology, System Components & Innovations

Advances in modern ESP pump and motor design

Gas-handling advancements and hydraulic optimization

Downhole monitoring systems:

Pressure & temperature sensors

Vibration and motor temperature monitoring

Flow measurement technologies

Fiber-optic monitoring (DTS, distributed sensing)

Surface equipment and control systems

Accessories and associated tools:

ESP packers and anchoring systems

ESP wellheads (low and high pressure)

Screens, filters & sand management

Centralizers, motor shrouds & recirculation

Y-tools and bypass assemblies

Check & drain valves

Module 3: ESP Performance Calculations & Sizing Techniques

Determining well production capacity

Fluid properties, free gas volume & their impact on ESP performance

Total Dynamic Head (TDH) calculations

Matching pump type to well requirements

Motor selection, loading, and cooling

Voltage drop and cable sizing

Drive selection & power requirements

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Advantages, limitations, operational considerations

Reading and interpreting pump performance curves

System optimization for efficiency and run-life improvement

Module 4: Monitoring, Control Systems & ESP Protection

Downhole monitoring technologies and data interpretation

Fiber-optic sensing and real-time analytics

Grounded vs ungrounded ESP motor systems

Power quality issues and electrical stress on ESP motors

Protection systems for ESP operations

Remote monitoring & automation:

SCADA integration

Real-time alarms & shutdown logic

Identifying abnormal trends and early indications of failure

Module 5: Installation, Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance

Pre-installation assessments and requirements

Installation workflow and best practices

Commissioning procedures and safety rules

Operational monitoring techniques

Detecting abnormal conditions (gas interference, vibration, overheating)

ESP maintenance management:

Workover planning

Cable handling and equipment servicing

Inspection and replacement strategies

Troubleshooting methodologies

Common ESP failures and root-cause analysis

Repair, reconditioning & extending equipment life