Paper: An Overview of recommended Practices Related To Installation and Operation of Electric Submersible Pumps

Electric Submersible Pumping Systems are being specified more frequently as the means of artificial lift for both new and existing wells. With this increased use, many operators may not understand the proper selection, installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting related to the Electric Submersible Pumping System. This understanding is important in assuring a successful Submersible Pump operation. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of some of the recently published Recommended Practices on Electric Submersible Pump installations and also to comment on additional work currently being done in this area.