Centrilift FLEX Series Pumps
Overview
Centrilift FLEX Series Pumps Improve ESP operational flexibility and performance in dynamic well conditions
Applications Conventional
oil fields
Unconventional Horizontal Mature
oil and gas fields
or deviated wells
oil fields
Features and Benefits Patent-pending
hydraulic designs
– Sets higher standard in pump hydraulics with innovative design concepts Extended
system flow range
– Adapts to changing well production Improved
head curve lift to shut off
– Improves gas handling – Increases well drawdown – Improves ultimate reserve recovery – Improves uptime by keeping gas in solution
The efficient, reliable Centrilift FLEX™ series electrical submersible pumps (ESP) have the industry’s widest operating range, providing operators with the operational flexibility required in dynamic well conditions to minimize ESP system change outs and nonproductive time while at the same time reducing operating expenses. The high-performance FLEX series pumps are specifically designed to maximize production and ultimate reserve recovery from conventional oil fields, low-flow rate mature oil fields, and unconventional resource plays in which the production index declines rapidly.
Expand the operational flexibility of your ESP system The FLEX pump designs reduce the total hydraulic thrust in both upthrust and
downthrust conditions, allowing the pumps to operate efficiently and reliably in a wider operating range. The extended operating ranges of these pumps mean the ESP system is adaptable to changing well conditions as production rates change. FLEX pumps provide operational flexibility over radial compression stages and deliver extensive flow ranges from a minimal number of pump models in the FLEX series. Flow rates range from 50 to 10,500 B/D. The FLEX line expands the application range of ESP systems and Baker Hughes application engineers choose the right FLEX pump for each well’s specific requirements, focusing on what’s most critical to maximize the return on investment from every well.
Lower
hydraulic thrust
– Extends operating range Heavier
wall construction in pump components
– Extends pump run life Enhanced
ESP system efficiency
– Lowers OPEX – Reduces power costs
Enhance the efficiency of your ESP system Baker Hughes engineers designed the FLEX series pumps to deliver superior efficiency across the wider operating range, lowering OPEX—including power consumption— over the life of the well. The FLEX pumps deliver continuously rising lift per stage, allowing for better well drawdown, higher efficiency, and improved uptime by reducing cyclic shut downs. This also lowers the motor operating temperature for increased run life and superior overall system efficiency. Greater efficiency gives you an OPEX advantage over the life of the reservoir.
Improve the reliability of your ESP system From existing assets and new production zones like shale resource plays, tight reservoirs, and deeper zones, where flow conditions can change dramatically over short periods of time, the FLEX series of pumps improves reliability by providing a pump that can deliver stable operation in varying conditions. The FLEX series pumps can handle thrust conditions more effectively than legacy pump models, which increases run life, reduces workovers, and decreases downtime.
Specifications for FLEX Series Pumps Pump name
400FLEX3.2
400FLEX10
400FLEX17.5
538FLEX47
538FLEX80
Stage material
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Stage geometry
Volute
Mixed flow
Mixed flow
Mixed flow
Mixed flow
Abrasion resistance
SND, SHD 1:7
SSD Hybrid 1:3 / 1:9, SXD
SSD, SND, SXD
SND, SHD 1:4, SSD 1:3, SXD
SSD 1:3, SXD
Shaft diameter
9/16-in.
11/16-in.
11/16-in.
7/8-in.
Housing pressure
5,627 psi
5,627 psi
5,627 psi
5,627 psi
7/8-in.
(no large shaft option)
5,627 psi
Minimum flow
50 BPD
275 BPD
500 BPD
2,400 BPD
3,500 BPD
Maximum flow
500 BPD
1,625 BPD
2,600 BPD
6,000 BPD
10,500 BPD
BEP head
20 ft
36 ft
20 ft
50 ft
50 ft
BEP efficiency
50%
65%
71%
71%
77%
BEP horsepower
0.10 BHP
0.33 BHP
0.35 BHP
2.64 BHP
3.85 BHP
Wider stage vane openings reduce pump plugging and give ESP systems enhanced solids and gas-handling capabilities. Lower hydraulic thrust extends operation in lower flow conditions and heavier construction of FLEX pump components increases uptime and reliability.
Contact your Baker Hughes representative today or visit www.bakerhughes.com to learn more about how the FLEX series pumps can deliver operational flexibility in dynamic well conditions while increasing reliability and efficiency.
www.bakerhughes.com/artificial-lift FLEX is a trademark of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Disclaimer of Liability: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is believed to be accurate as of the date hereof; however, Baker Hughes Incorporated and its affiliates do not make any warranties or representations of any kind regarding the information and disclaim all express and implied warranties or representations to the fullest extent permissible by law, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, title, non-infringement, accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information provided herein. All information is furnished “as is” and without any license to distribute. The user agrees to assume all liabilities related to the use of or reliance on such information. BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS NEGLIGENCE. © 2013 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All rights reserved. 37481. 08/2013
Centrilift FLEX Series Pumps Improve ESP operational flexibility and performance in dynamic well conditions
Applications Conventional
oil fields
Unconventional Horizontal Mature
oil and gas fields
or deviated wells
oil fields
Features and Benefits Patent-pending
hydraulic designs
– Sets higher standard in pump hydraulics with innovative design concepts Extended
system flow range
– Adapts to changing well production Improved
head curve lift to shut off
– Improves gas handling – Increases well drawdown – Improves ultimate reserve recovery – Improves uptime by keeping gas in solution
The efficient, reliable Centrilift FLEX™ series electrical submersible pumps (ESP) have the industry’s widest operating range, providing operators with the operational flexibility required in dynamic well conditions to minimize ESP system change outs and nonproductive time while at the same time reducing operating expenses. The high-performance FLEX series pumps are specifically designed to maximize production and ultimate reserve recovery from conventional oil fields, low-flow rate mature oil fields, and unconventional resource plays in which the production index declines rapidly.
Expand the operational flexibility of your ESP system The FLEX pump designs reduce the total hydraulic thrust in both upthrust and
downthrust conditions, allowing the pumps to operate efficiently and reliably in a wider operating range. The extended operating ranges of these pumps mean the ESP system is adaptable to changing well conditions as production rates change. FLEX pumps provide operational flexibility over radial compression stages and deliver extensive flow ranges from a minimal number of pump models in the FLEX series. Flow rates range from 50 to 10,500 B/D. The FLEX line expands the application range of ESP systems and Baker Hughes application engineers choose the right FLEX pump for each well’s specific requirements, focusing on what’s most critical to maximize the return on investment from every well.
Lower
hydraulic thrust
– Extends operating range Heavier
wall construction in pump components
– Extends pump run life Enhanced
ESP system efficiency
– Lowers OPEX – Reduces power costs
Enhance the efficiency of your ESP system Baker Hughes engineers designed the FLEX series pumps to deliver superior efficiency across the wider operating range, lowering OPEX—including power consumption— over the life of the well. The FLEX pumps deliver continuously rising lift per stage, allowing for better well drawdown, higher efficiency, and improved uptime by reducing cyclic shut downs. This also lowers the motor operating temperature for increased run life and superior overall system efficiency. Greater efficiency gives you an OPEX advantage over the life of the reservoir.
Improve the reliability of your ESP system From existing assets and new production zones like shale resource plays, tight reservoirs, and deeper zones, where flow conditions can change dramatically over short periods of time, the FLEX series of pumps improves reliability by providing a pump that can deliver stable operation in varying conditions. The FLEX series pumps can handle thrust conditions more effectively than legacy pump models, which increases run life, reduces workovers, and decreases downtime.
Specifications for FLEX Series Pumps Pump name
400FLEX3.2
400FLEX10
400FLEX17.5
538FLEX47
538FLEX80
Stage material
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Ni-resist
Stage geometry
Volute
Mixed flow
Mixed flow
Mixed flow
Mixed flow
Abrasion resistance
SND, SHD 1:7
SSD Hybrid 1:3 / 1:9, SXD
SSD, SND, SXD
SND, SHD 1:4, SSD 1:3, SXD
SSD 1:3, SXD
Shaft diameter
9/16-in.
11/16-in.
11/16-in.
7/8-in.
Housing pressure
5,627 psi
5,627 psi
5,627 psi
5,627 psi
7/8-in.
(no large shaft option)
5,627 psi
Minimum flow
50 BPD
275 BPD
500 BPD
2,400 BPD
3,500 BPD
Maximum flow
500 BPD
1,625 BPD
2,600 BPD
6,000 BPD
10,500 BPD
BEP head
20 ft
36 ft
20 ft
50 ft
50 ft
BEP efficiency
50%
65%
71%
71%
77%
BEP horsepower
0.10 BHP
0.33 BHP
0.35 BHP
2.64 BHP
3.85 BHP
Wider stage vane openings reduce pump plugging and give ESP systems enhanced solids and gas-handling capabilities. Lower hydraulic thrust extends operation in lower flow conditions and heavier construction of FLEX pump components increases uptime and reliability.
Contact your Baker Hughes representative today or visit www.bakerhughes.com to learn more about how the FLEX series pumps can deliver operational flexibility in dynamic well conditions while increasing reliability and efficiency.
www.bakerhughes.com/artificial-lift FLEX is a trademark of Baker Hughes Incorporated. Disclaimer of Liability: This information is provided for general information purposes only and is believed to be accurate as of the date hereof; however, Baker Hughes Incorporated and its affiliates do not make any warranties or representations of any kind regarding the information and disclaim all express and implied warranties or representations to the fullest extent permissible by law, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, title, non-infringement, accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information provided herein. All information is furnished “as is” and without any license to distribute. The user agrees to assume all liabilities related to the use of or reliance on such information. BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS NEGLIGENCE. © 2013 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All rights reserved. 37481. 08/2013
