Name: Dhrumil Savalia

Variable frequency drive

 It enables the motor to run at any speed and torque within its operating
envelope 
 It is programmed to control when to stop & start the motor, how fast it
should go under varying loads and how to most efficiently operate within
any torque limits
Type of VFDs

 Constant torque(CT) VFD: Used where there is linear relationship between

power required and equipment speed
 Variable torque(VT) VFD: Used where required equipment power is not
linear with respect to speed.

 VFD selection is solely determined by voltage & current capability

  The magnetic field created by voltage and subsequent current causes the
rotor to chase the magnetic field.
 The peak current the motor produces is often referred to as locked-rotor
current. This surge of current is what a PC pump relies on to be able to
overcome the pump’s starting torque.
  It is beneficial to choose a gear ratio that is as high as possible and place
maximum VFD frequency close to 85 hertz (Hz) because a PC pump requires
greater starting torque than running torque.

VSD/VFD Control Panel

SCADA (supervisory control & data acquisition)

 It analyzes real time data and thus allows PCP experts to diagnose
problems, and operators to respond quickly to changing well conditions.
 SCADA host allows operators to respond quickly to changing well
conditions.
 Utilizing statistical process control the SCADA host allows operators to
determine when changes in field conditions occur.
 By monitoring the difference between the maximum allowable working
speed of the pump and the current speed it can be immediately
determined if the well is optimized.
 . Automatic reaction to changing field conditions prevents pump damage

Well status screen on SCADA ( Courtesy:kudu

industries)