Paper: Well Testing With The Variable Speed Pump

The process of selecting or correctly sizing any artificial lift system involves many factors and relies on accurate and dependable data. This paper presents a cost effective method to determine the productivity of a well using electric submersible pumping equipment. A variable speed test is performed to provide the operator with sufficient information to properly design a permanent artificial lift system. The uncertainty of a well's response at higher volumes or lack of substantial data, prove the need for this test system. The application of the test unit and services provided will be discussed, as well as field results from actual tests.