1By

Dr. Luis Gomez

April, 2008

Multiphase Pumps CourseMultiphase Pumps Course

IntroductionIntroduction

Chapters

0. Introduction1. Single Phase Pumps Fundamentals2. Multiphase Flow Fundamentals3. Introduction to Multiphase Pumps3.1. Multiphase Pumps3.2. Electro Submergible Pumps (ESP)4. Multiphase Pumps Design and Selection5. Field Cases

2Chapter 1Single Phase Pumps Fundamentals

1. Pumps General Considerations2. Centrifugal Pumps3. Positive Displacement Pumps4. Pump System Design5. Other Practical Considerations:

a. Intake Distanceb. Cavitationc. Drag Reduction

6. Introduction to Pipeline Network Analysis and Design

1. Introduction of Multiphase2. Two Phase Flow Variables3. Flow Patterns Two Phase Flow4. Introduction to Two Phase Flow Modeling 5. Introduction to Transient Flow6. Introduction to Multiphase Networks

Chapter 2Multiphase Flow Fundamentals

31. Introduction2. Multiphase Pump Technologies3. Operational Ranges4. Utilization of Multiphase Pumps

I. On-Shear Heavy Oil ApplicationII. On-Shore Conventional oil & Gas

Application

III. Offshore ApplicationIV. Subsea Application

5. Subsea Applications

Chapter 3Introduction to Multiphase Pumps

1. Thermodynamics Considerations2. Progressive Cavity Pumps (BCP)3. Twin-Screw Pumps4. Helico-Axial5. Electro Submergible Pump6. Piston Pumps

Chapter 3.1Multiphase Pumps

41. ESP in gassy wells2. ESP with high viscosity fluids and emulsions.3. Sand handling with ESP

Difusor Rotor

Chapter 3.2Electro Submergible Pumps (ESP)

1. Multiphase Pumps Performance Analysis2. Example Sub Twin-Screw Design3. Boreman Pumps4. Mechanical sealing technology

Chapter 4Multiphase Pumps Design and Selection

5Questions