An intensive professional development training course on
Artificial Lift Systems
Selection and Design
Why Choose Artificial Lift Systems Training Course?
This Artificial Lift Systems training course provides an overview of well-performance evaluation leading to determination of well conditions necessitating application of artificial lift. The various types of artificial lift systems along with their selection criteria are presented. The theoretical and practical aspects of the most important artificial lift methods will be covered, so that at the end of the training course the participants will have a sound knowledge of the theory underlying each method as well as a abroad view of the relative advantages, disadvantages, niche of applications and limitations of each artificial lift system.
This Artificial Lift Systems training course will feature:
- Reservoir performance: inflow and outflow relationships
- Effects of the artificial lift technologies against the stimulation operations
- Design, equipment and accessories of the artificial lift systems
- Artificial lift screening: criteria for selection of the artificial lift systems
- Limitation and advantages of the artificial lift systems
What are the Goals?
By the end of This Artificial Lift Systems training course, participants will be able to:
- Apply and gain an in-depth knowledge on the subsurface production operations
- Explain reservoir performance such as inflow & outflow relationships
- Apply and gain proper techniques on artificial lift systems and optimization technology
- Discuss criteria for artificial lift system selection and artificial lift screening methods
- Apply basic design and analysis concepts and specify the main components needed for each artificial lift system (gas lift systems, ESP systems, sucker rod pumping, jet pumps, hydraulic pumps and progressive cavity pumps)
The Course Content
- Reservoir performance: wellbore and reservoir performance overview
- Pressure loss in the wellbore
- Well productivity
- Concepts of productivity index
- Inflow and outflow relationships
- Formation damage
- Well production problems: asphaltenes, waxes, hydrates, inorganic, scale formation, corrosion
- Formation damage causes and prevention techniques
- Impact of changing well conditions and need for artificial lift
- Overview of artificial lift technology: sucker road pump design, hydraulic pump design, jet pump, gas lift, ESP
- Application of artificial lift technology and its limitations
- Artificial lift screening methods
- Concept, limitations and advantages of the sucker rod pumping system
- Design and components of the sucker rod pump
- Troubleshooting of the sucker rod pump systems
- Concept and types of the gas lift system
- Design and components of the gas lift system
- Limitation and advantages of the gas lift system
- Concept, equipment and accessories of the ESP system
- ESP design: pump performance curves, pump intake curves, typical problems, installation, troubleshooting ; best practices for installation and maintenance;
- Steps to correctly size an electric submersible pump (ESP) system. basic sizing principles for the pump, motor and cable
- Importance of correctly matching well productivity to pump performance
- Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
- Limitation and advantages of the ESP system
- Concept, limitation and advantages of the hydraulic pumps
- Concept, limitation and advantages of the jet pumping
- Concept, limitation and advantages of the PCP pumps
- Operating conditions of the hydraulic, jet and PCP pumps
- Best practices for installation and maintenance of the artificial lift techniques
- Criteria for selection of artificial lift systems and artificial lift screening methods
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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