Rigorous review of electrical submersible pump failure mechanisms and their mitigation measures

Abstract Artificial lift is a vital part of the life many oil wells worldwide. Using several artificial methods can prolong and increase recovery significantly. One most applied nowadays electrical submersible pump (ESP). This method has ability to handle large volumes hydrocarbons applicable under conditions in both offshore onshore reservoirs. Even though ESP been extensively for years, it still suffers from failures due electrical, mechanical, operational problems associated with downhole assembly. Understanding main reasons behind how rapidly effectively avoid mitigate these imperative reduce cost damage improve rig-personal safety. research performs comprehensive review on failure mechanisms analyzes order determine optimum operate ESP. help minimize failures. Also, should occur, proposes mitigation each based analysis different field cases