05 Pump Sizing-Exercise

Pump Sizing - Exercise
Objectives of this Module
Upon completion of this section, the

participant will be able to select the most
economical and well fit equipment for a
given well conditions, based on sizing
criteria and manufacturer information.
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2,000 bpd Pump Sizing
Given:
Casing 9 5/8”
Desired Flow Rate 2,000 bpd
Total Lift (TDH) 1,850 feet
Power 60 Hz
Required: Select best pump for the job.
3
2000 bpd Pump Sizing
Pump Monel Shaft Shaft Recommended Capacity @ 60 Hz
3
Series - O.D. Type Max BHP Size ( BPD) (M /D)
DN280 44 0.50 100 - 450 16 - 72

D400 94 0.625 200 - 550 32 - 87
DN440 94 0.625 100 - 550 16 - 87
DN525 94 0.625 300 - 625 48 - 99
DN675 94 0.625 325 - 850 52 - 135
D950 125 0.687 600 - 1150 95 - 183
400 Series - O.D. 4.00 DN1000 125 0.687 700 - 1250 111 - 199
DN1100 125 0.687 600 - 1350 95 - 215
DN1300 125 0.687 800 - 1600 127 - 254
D1400 125 0.687 900 - 1850 143 - 294
DN1750 125 0.687 1200 - 2050 191 - 326
DN1800 125 0.687 1200 - 2400 191 - 382
DN2150 125 0.687 1400 - 2600 223 - 413
DN3000 256 0.875 2000 - 3700 318 - 588
DN3100 256 0.875 2400 - 4000 382 - 636
DN4000 256 0.875 3400 - 5200 541 - 827
GN1600 256 0.875 1200 - 2000 191 - 318

GN2100 256 0.875 1650 - 2500 262 - 398
GN2500 256 0.875 1800 - 3100 286 - 493
G2700 256 0.875 2000 - 3400 318 - 541
513 Series O.D. 5.13 GN3200 256 0.875 2200 - 4150 350 - 660
GN4000 375 0.995 2500 - 5000 398 - 795
GN5200 375 1.00 3900 - 6600 620 - 1049
GN5600 375 1.00 4000 - 7500 636 - 1193
GN7000 375 1.00 5000 - 9000 795 - 1431
GN10000 637 1.187 7000 - 12000 1113 - 1908





2,000 2000
bpd Pump Sizing
bpd Pump Sizing
DN1750 - 60 Hz DN2150 - 60 Hz
Head in Head in
Feet
3 Feet
4
5 0
3
0 3
2
0
5
2
0 2
1 0
5
1
1
0
5 0
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0 0 Flow 0
Rate - 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rate -
Flow 0 0 0
BPD BPD
GN1600 - 60 GN2100 - 60
Head in Head in
Feet
6 Hz Feet
6 Hz
0 0
5 5
0 0
4 4
0 0
3 3
0 0
2 2
0 0
1 1
0 0
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
0 0 Flow 0
Rate - 0 0 0 0 0 0
Flow Rate 0- 0 0 0
BPD BPD

General Sizing Tips:
What do we do with that many choices?
We could size all and compare them but that might take more
time than we have. Consider ways to cull them before going
too far.

Bigger Diameter is Almost Always Better
Advantages Disadvantages
Usually More Efficient Lower Maximum Pressure
Usually Less Expensive Can Interfere w/Y-Tool
Better in Gas & Viscosity More Downthrust
Handles Higher HP

General Sizing Tips
Based on this, let's eliminate the "D" series

pumps since they are smaller diameter.
Now compare the GN1600, GN2100 and

GN2500.

GN1600 - 60 Hz GN2100 - 60 Hz GN2500 - 60 Hz

Head in Feet Head in Feet Head in Feet
60 60 60
50 50 50
40 40 40
30 30 30
20 20 20
10 10 10
0 0 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD

Note that the GN1600 only supplies about 35 feet

per stage while the GN2100 supplies 45 feet per
stage and the GN2500 supplies 46.1 feet per
stage. This means that the GN2100 and GN2500
will take fewer stages to do the job.
Note also that the GN2100 would be operating

closer to the middle of the recommended range
which means that this pump will be more efficient.

GN1600 - 60 Hz GN2100 - 60 Hz GN2500 - 60 Hz

Head in Feet Head in Feet Head in Feet
60 60 60
50 50 50
40 40 40
30 30 30
20 20 20
10 10 10
0 0 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD

The fewer stages and better efficiency will most

likely mean that the GN2100 will be less
expensive to purchase as well as to operate so
let's use it.

Note the head per stage is about 45 feet.

Remember that we wanted a pump to give 1850

feet of head.
We now know the GN2100 we have chosen will

provide 45 feet per stage.

1,850 feet
-------------- = 41 stages
45 ft/stage
This means we will need a 41 stage GN2100 to do

the job.

Now that the hard part is over, look at the other

important curve for the GN2100 which is the Brake
Horsepower (BHP) curve.

Note that the BHP/stage is about 1.05.

1.05 BHP/stage * 41 stages = 43 Horsepower
This means that the pump will require 43

horsepower to do the job.

In Summary:
We needed to design a pump to produce 1,850 feet

of head at 2,000 BPD.
We looked at five possible pumps and, using some

simple guidelines, we eliminated four of them.

In Summary:
We ended up with a 41 stage GN2100 which will

draw 43 horsepower.
That's all there is to sizing a pump.
By the way, what is the efficiency?

In Summary:
Remember that
Flow * Head * γ
η = ---------------------
BHP * 135,771
Where: Flow = BPD

Head = Feet
BHP = BHP

In Summary:
Remember that
Flow * Head * γ
η = ---------------------
BHP * 135,771
For this pump, η= 63.4%

Now that we have mastered sizing pumps, let's go

back and size the GN1600 and GN2500 for
comparison. In order to do this, we will need to:
1. Read the head per stage.

2. Calculate the number of stages required.
3. Read the BHP per stage.
4. Calculate the total horsepower required.
5. Calculate the efficiency.

GN1600 & GN2500 Sizing
The head per stage is about 35.5 feet and 46.1 feet.
Head in Feet GN1600 - 60 Hz Head in Feet GN2500 - 60 Hz

60 60
50 50
46.1
40 40
35.5
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD

1,850 feet
-------------- = 52 stages GN1600
35.5 ft/stage
This means we will need a 52 stage GN1600, or
1,850 feet
-------------- = 40 stages GN2500
46.1 ft/stage
This means we will need a 40 stage GN2500 to do

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GN1600 Sizing
The GN1600 requires about 0.93 BHP at 2,000 BPD
0.93 BHP/stage * 52 stages = 48.5 Horsepower
This means that the pump will require 48.5 Hp to do

the job.

GN2500 Sizing
The GN2500 requires about 1.14 BHP at 2,000 BPD
1.14 BHP/stage * 40 stages = 45.6 Horsepower
This means that the pump will require 45.6 Hp to do

the job.

Calculating Efficiency:
Flow * Head * γ
η = ---------------------
BHP * 135,771
Since the only thing in the equation which has

changed is the BHP and we are now dividing by
larger numbers than before, the efficiency should go
down.

η = 56.2% with the GN1600, and
η = 59.8% with the GN2500,
Compared to 63.4% for the GN2100

Sizing Comparison
The GN1600 is 56.2% efficient and requires 48.5 Hp
The GN2500 is 59.8% efficient and requires 45.6 Hp
The GN2100 is 63.4% efficient and requires 43 Hp
In three cases we have calculated the horsepower

necessary to "run" the pump.
How much energy (horsepower) is each pump

actually supplying to the fluid?

Sizing Comparison
η= work out / work in
For the GN1600:

56.2% = work out / 48.5 Hp Work Out = 56.2%×48.5 = 27.3 Hp
For the GN2500:
59.8% = work out / 45.6 Hp Work Out = 59.8%×45.6 = 27.3 Hp
For the GN2100:
63.4% = work out / 43 Hp Work Out = 63.4%×43.0 = 27.3 Hp
As you can see, regardless of what type of pump

we use, the energy required to pump the fluid is
constant.
Sizing Comparison
η= work out / work in
For the GN1600:

48.5 Hp – 27.3Hp = 21.2 Hp missing
For the GN2500:
45.6 Hp – 27.3 Hp = 18.3 Hp missing
For the GN2100:
43.0 Hp – 27.3 Hp = 15.7 missing
Where did it go?

Sizing Comparison
We can see that, as predicted, the GN1600 and

GN2500 are less efficient so they will require a
larger motor to be purchased as well as more
electricity to run them.
Additionally the GN1600 pump took more stages

(52 compared to 41) so will probably be a more
expensive pump.
The GN2100 is a better sizing.

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Objectives of this Module

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Required: Select best pump for the job.

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DN280 44 0.50 100 - 450 16 - 72

GN1600 256 0.875 1200 - 2000 191 - 318

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What do we do with that many choices?

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Usually More Efficient Lower Maximum Pressure

Usually Less Expensive Can Interfere w/Y-Tool

Better in Gas & Viscosity More Downthrust

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Based on this, let's eliminate the "D" series

Now compare the GN1600, GN2100 and

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GN1600 - 60 Hz GN2100 - 60 Hz GN2500 - 60 Hz

0 0 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

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Note that the GN1600 only supplies about 35 feet

Note also that the GN2100 would be operating

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GN1600 - 60 Hz GN2100 - 60 Hz GN2500 - 60 Hz

0 0 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD

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The fewer stages and better efficiency will most

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Remember that we wanted a pump to give 1850

We now know the GN2100 we have chosen will

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This means we will need a 41 stage GN2100 to do

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Now that the hard part is over, look at the other

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1.05 BHP/stage * 41 stages = 43 Horsepower

This means that the pump will require 43

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We needed to design a pump to produce 1,850 feet

We looked at five possible pumps and, using some

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We ended up with a 41 stage GN2100 which will

That's all there is to sizing a pump.

By the way, what is the efficiency?

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Where: Flow = BPD

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For this pump, η= 63.4%

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Now that we have mastered sizing pumps, let's go

1. Read the head per stage.

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Head in Feet GN1600 - 60 Hz Head in Feet GN2500 - 60 Hz

Flow Rate - BPD Flow Rate - BPD