About the Artificial Lift Systems Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Artificial Lift Systems course provides a comprehensive foundation in technologies that maximize hydrocarbon recovery by enhancing well productivity. It focuses on the principles, design considerations, and operational strategies for various lifting methods, including sucker rod pumps (SRP), progressive cavity pumps (PCP), gas lift systems, and electrical submersible pumps (ESP).

You gain insights into multiphase fluid flow behaviour, fluid properties (PVT), and inflow performance relationships essential for accurate system analysis and lift optimization. The course also introduces NODAL analysis fundamentals and its application in evaluating and improving artificial lift performance, with an emphasis on integrating real-time surveillance tools.

Through interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, our course equips engineers and technical professionals with the skills to assess lift performance and troubleshoot operational issues. It also trains them to select appropriate artificial lift methods tailored to specific well conditions.

Artificial Lift Systems Course Objectives

​By the end of this Artificial Lift Systems training course, participants will be able to:​

• Understand the principles and key concepts of artificial lift and its application in oil production.
• Analyze fluid flow behavior using PVT and multiphase flow models.
• Apply inflow performance relationships and NODAL analysis for lift system evaluation.
• Compare different artificial lift methods and identify appropriate selection criteria for each.
• Design and optimise beam (rod) pumping systems, including surface and subsurface components.
• Diagnose problems using dynamometer data and recommend optimization solutions.
• Evaluate and design progressive cavity pump systems, considering fluid properties, elastomer compatibility, and downhole geometries.
• Understand the working principles, equipment configurations, and installation practices for electrical submersible pumps (ESP).
• Analyze gas lift operations, valve behavior, and distinguish between continuous and intermittent systems.
• Apply diagnostic and performance optimization techniques using real-world scenarios and case studies.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Artificial Lift Systems Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in artificial lift operations and production optimization, including:

• Petroleum Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Reservoir Engineers
• Well Surveillance Engineers
• Artificial Lift and Operations Engineers
• Geoscientists and Petrophysicists involved in production monitoring.
• Field Engineers and Technicians supporting artificial lift systems.
• Professionals seeking to develop or reinforce their understanding of artificial lift technologies.

Artificial Lift Systems Course Outline

Module 1: Fluid Flow Fundamentals

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Introduction to Black Oil PVT Models
• Inflow Performance Relationships (IPR) and Applications
• Fundamentals of NODAL Analysis for Well Performance Evaluation

Module 2: Overview of Artificial Lift Systems

• Introduction to Artificial Lift Techniques
• Comparison of Artificial Lift Methods and Applications
• Artificial Lift System Selection Criteria
• Beam (Rod) Pump Systems: Fundamentals, Surface and Subsurface Equipment
• Power Requirement Calculations and System Design Considerations

Module 3: Beam (Rod) Pump and Progressive Cavity Pump Systems

• Beam Pump System Optimization and Troubleshooting with Dynamometer Cards
• Hands-on Exercise: Designing a Sucker Rod Pump (SRP) System
• Progressive Cavity Pumps: Applications and Equipment Design
• Subsurface Geometry, Elastomer Selection, Slip, and Fluid Compatibility
• Power Requirement Estimations and Operating Constraints
• Hands-on Exercise: Designing a PCP System

Module 4: Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) Systems

• ESP Applications, Selection Criteria, and Design Fundamentals
• Surface and Subsurface Equipment Overview
• ESP Installation Procedures and Operational Guidelines
• Troubleshooting and Optimization Techniques
• Hands-on Exercise: ESP System Design and Evaluation

Module 5: Gas Lift Systems

• Principles and Types of Gas Lift: Continuous and Intermittent
• Gas Lift Valves: Design, Operation, and Troubleshooting
• Design Strategies for Efficient Gas Lift Operations
• Optimization Techniques and Case-Based Exercises
• Hands-on Exercise: Gas Lift System Analysis and Design

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.