GE Oil & Gas

Production Solutions
ESP Gas Handling

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Reduction of free gas entering the pump resulted in nearly 400%
decrease of GVF (gas volume fraction).

CASE STUDY: Reduction of free gas in the pump increases production rates
based on a far more stable operating condition environment for
GE Increases the pump.

Gas Handling Excessive cycling and shut-downs due to gas interference can
adversely impact ESP system reliability. The reduction of free gas
Capabilities with entering the main pump section reduces system cycling.

Advanced Gas The unit has been operating at 60 Hz with a total production rate
of approximately 2200 BPD.
Handling Stages The pump intake pressure has dropped from approximately
600 psi in July 2014 to approximately 400 psi in October 2014.

Gas production has increased—however, the operation of the ESP

system has remained stable, allowing additional drawdown in
well production.

CHALLENGE
Enhance production and reduce shutdowns due to high volumes
of free gas.

SOLUTION
Installed:

• MAGS*-3 Gas Separator • 250 HP E45 Motor

• 48 Stage TDGH2500 Gas Handler • TR4-AR-Mod Seal

• 366 Stage TD2200 CT AR FL Pump • Osiris™ 6 Sensor

RESULTS
Increased reservoir-life by an estimated 30 months. Increased ESP System run-life by dramatically reducing the
number of system shut down/start up cycles.

NOTE
The results in this case study are not necessarily indicative of future results. GE Oil & Gas makes no promises,
representations or warranties regarding future individual results.

Operating Parameters of ESP System with Gas Handler Installed

COMPLETION SUMMARY
GE Oil & Gas’ ESP system was installed July 9, 2014 on 2 ⅞” tubing and in 5 ½” 20 #/
foot casing with a pump setting depth of 6517 feet; 613 feet above the perforations
at 7130 feet. The ESP system consisted of an Osiris* 6 downhole sensor, a 250 hp
E45-UT-HTI, 1996 V, 80 A motor, a TR4-AR-MOD seal section, a MAGS-3 gas separator,
a 48 stage TDGH2500 gas handler and a 366 stage TD2200 abrasive resistant floater
primary pump.

The previous installation had consisted of a 340 stage 4 inch pump, motor and seal. It
did not have a gas separator. GE Gas Handler Stage

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