New correlations for predicting two-phase electrical submersible pump performance under downhole conditions using field data

Abstract Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) is one of the major Artificial Lift methods that reliable and effective for pumping high volume fluids from wellbores. However, ESP not recommended applications with gas liquid ratio. The presence free inside pump causes performance degradation which may lead to problems or even failure during operations. Thus, it important investigate effect on under downhole conditions. At present, existing models correlations are based on/verified experimental data. This study first attempts develop predicting two-phase gas–liquid conditions by using field data laboratory Field three oil producing wells provided Strata Production Company Perdure Petroleum LLC. as well obtained facility at Drilling Research Project—New Mexico Tech were used in this study. Actual differential pressure per stage experiments estimated was normalized curve. values compared curve relationships between percentage intake. Correlations predict flow derived results regression technique. correlation developed presented can be fraction. confirm reliability predicts quite fraction less than 15% while no longer when more 15%. findings will help operating companies manufacturers operate ESPs within range use proposed reservoirs similar those wells.