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A Modeling and Simulation Method for Preliminary Design of an Electro-Variable Displacement Pump
Published on: June 1, 2022
Evaluation and selection of the best artificial lift method for optimal production using PIPESIM software
Maysam Janadeleh1, Reza Ghamarpoor2, Nabeel Kadhim Abbood3
1Department of Petroleum Engineering, EOR Research Center, Omidiyeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Box Post: 164, Omidiyeh, 63731-93719, Iran.
Abstract:
A well can be produced and exploited when it has production power, in other words, if the well does not have enough pressure, it will not be able to flow. Artificial production is a method to increase the lifespan of well production. The well studied in this article has a significant annual lower pressure drop; So now with the current pressure of the existing well, it is not possible to send the oil of this well to the separator of the first stage of the exploitation unit. Among the existing solutions to maintain or increase production and increase the flow pressure of the well, is the use of artificial extraction. In this article, an attempt has been made to simulate the effect of using a core pipe, gas pumping and installing an electric submersible pump (ESP) on the production flow rate and flow pressure of the well by using the well data and the static and current pressure test. The current production data with the PIPESIM software was checked, and then the best extraction method for the studied well. Finally, the installation of an ESP was determined and selected as the best method of artificial extraction.
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