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CASE HISTORY
Team Solution Prevented Equipment Pull and Saved Operator USD 600,000 Location: Canada
Results Saved
operator USD 600,000 since equipment pull was avoided
Baker
Hughes knowledge and experience led to a system solution
Challenges Canadian
operator installed ESP system from Baker Hughes but experienced unstable operation
System
had problems with current fluctuations and underloading
Operator
approached Baker Hughes for a solution before pulling equipment and spending USD 600,000 for competitor’s ESP system
An operator in Canada installed a Baker Hughes electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system. From the beginning, the system was unstable and struggled with current fluctuations and underloading. Production had an erratic range of from 1,056 to 2,264 BFPD (168 to 360 m3/day). After running tests and diagnostics, the operator considered a system pull and replacement using a competitor’s ESP equipment. However, hesitant to spend USD 600,000 for a competitor’s system replacement, the operator approached Baker Hughes for a solution. The account manager studied the installation and suggested changing the direction of the pump’s operation. A Baker Hughes engineeringsupport team agreed after studying the system’s trending data. This data showed that the pump appeared to be functioning in a backward pattern. Further investigation revealed that the operator had initially installed the pump without proper rotation check as a result of production spiking-up on either direction.
Production
had erratic range of from 1,056 to 2,264 BFPD (168 to 360 m3/day)
Baker Hughes solution Account
manager suggested changing pump’s operating direction
ESP system from Baker Hughes delivers valuable trending data for operator.
Engineering
After the system’s pump rotation was changed, production immediately increased and stabilized. Wear decreased, uptime improved, and production increased 43%. Because the Baker Hughes accounting manager and the engineering support team were able to diagnose and solve the installation problem, the operator gained a fix for the recurring problem; ongoing operational improvements; and savings of USD 600,000 by avoiding an equipment pull.
Operator
support detected trend showing what appeared to be backward pump operation changed pump rotation and production increased
Proper
rotation and increased steam led to stable production
Production
increased 43% to 3,170 BFPD (504 m3/d)
Wear
and tear decreased, which improved run life
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. 38987 11/2013
CASE HISTORY
Team Solution Prevented Equipment Pull and Saved Operator USD 600,000 Location: Canada
Results Saved
operator USD 600,000 since equipment pull was avoided
Baker
Hughes knowledge and experience led to a system solution
Challenges Canadian
operator installed ESP system from Baker Hughes but experienced unstable operation
System
had problems with current fluctuations and underloading
Operator
approached Baker Hughes for a solution before pulling equipment and spending USD 600,000 for competitor’s ESP system
An operator in Canada installed a Baker Hughes electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system. From the beginning, the system was unstable and struggled with current fluctuations and underloading. Production had an erratic range of from 1,056 to 2,264 BFPD (168 to 360 m3/day). After running tests and diagnostics, the operator considered a system pull and replacement using a competitor’s ESP equipment. However, hesitant to spend USD 600,000 for a competitor’s system replacement, the operator approached Baker Hughes for a solution. The account manager studied the installation and suggested changing the direction of the pump’s operation. A Baker Hughes engineeringsupport team agreed after studying the system’s trending data. This data showed that the pump appeared to be functioning in a backward pattern. Further investigation revealed that the operator had initially installed the pump without proper rotation check as a result of production spiking-up on either direction.
Production
had erratic range of from 1,056 to 2,264 BFPD (168 to 360 m3/day)
Baker Hughes solution Account
manager suggested changing pump’s operating direction
ESP system from Baker Hughes delivers valuable trending data for operator.
Engineering
After the system’s pump rotation was changed, production immediately increased and stabilized. Wear decreased, uptime improved, and production increased 43%. Because the Baker Hughes accounting manager and the engineering support team were able to diagnose and solve the installation problem, the operator gained a fix for the recurring problem; ongoing operational improvements; and savings of USD 600,000 by avoiding an equipment pull.
Operator
support detected trend showing what appeared to be backward pump operation changed pump rotation and production increased
Proper
rotation and increased steam led to stable production
Production
increased 43% to 3,170 BFPD (504 m3/d)
Wear
and tear decreased, which improved run life
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. 38987 11/2013
