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course | Electrical Submersible Pump: Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance

Master Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) with Boost. Comprehensive training on design, installation, and 2026 predictive maintenance. Boost your well production today

EEC-844 | Electrical Submersible Pump: Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance

Course Sector : Electrical Engineering

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Duration	Date from	Date to	Course Venue	Course fees	Book a course
5 Days	15/11/2026	19/11/2026	Salalah	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	27/12/2026	31/12/2026	Doha	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	15/03/2027	19/03/2027	Dubai	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	26/04/2027	30/04/2027	Dubai	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	02/08/2027	06/08/2027	Abu Dhabi	$4,250	Book now

Course Introduction

Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) are used in most of the global oil production operations. This training course is a complete package of topics that cover all aspects in relation to ESP: fundamental knowledge, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, operation monitoring, control, and maintenance from an Electrical point of view. In addition, this training course will familiarize the user with the ESP system and its application by providing; detailed description of components and design features analysis. Recent innovations in ESP technology will also be presented and discussed so that the delegates are updated with current developments in the ESP industry.

Course objective

Overview of the ESP system's main basic components of Electric Submersible Pumps.
Optimize well productivity using ESP systems
Identify the function of each component of the ESP system, select optional components, and add-ons
Optimize system power efficiency
Monitor system performance using the different types of sensors available
Description of every component comprising the electrical submersible system
Installation considerations and important best practices to apply
Learn about the different types of ESP systems and their specific applications
Understand the components and equipment used with ESP
Be aware of the innovations in ESP pump technology
Selection of proper ESPs for specific purposes
Carry out ESP performance calculations
List the advantages and limitations of various ESP drive systems
Outline the power supply requirements of ESP installations
Maintain and troubleshoot ESP systems

Course audience

Electrical Engineer
Electrical Project Engineer
Electronics-research engineer
Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Reliability Engineer

Course Outline | DAY 01

Electrical power system configuration & components

Power system parameters and engineering criteria
Introduction to ESP technology and artificial lifting
Types of Oil Lifting (Oil Production Methods)
Natural lifting.
Artificial lifting
Artificial Lifting Types
Reciprocating displacement rod lift systems
Progressing Cavity Pumping systems (PCP)
Hydraulic lift systems
Gas lift systems
Electric Submersible Pumping Systems (ESP)
Practical ESP component
Submersible Electric motor.
Motor seal section (protector).
Intake or gas separator.
Centrifugal pump.
Power cable.
Electric power supply (power transformer).
Junction box.
Circuit breaker for operation and protection.
Variable Speed Drive (VSD).
Down-hole monitoring (sensor).

Course Outline | Day 02

Introduction to AC Machine Operation

AC Motor Types
Idea of Operation AC Motor
AC motor construction & component
Stator
Rotor
Bearing
Mechanical basics
Developing a rotating magnetic field
AC motor Problem of starting
AC motor normal operation control
ESP Motor Parameter (Technical specs)
Motor's speed torque characteristics
Methods of electric motor speed control
Electric motors' breaking methods
ESP Motors speed / Torque characteristics
Starting torque
Pull-up torque
Breakdown torque
Full load torque
Starting values of current
Motor NEMA design
Practical Motors Troubleshooting
ESP Motor enclosures
Practical Permanent Magnet Motors (PMG)
AC Induction Motors vs. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Course Outline | Day 03

Practical Motor Starting Methods

Direct-on-line (DOL)
Star-delta starters
Primary resistance starters
Electronic soft starters
ESP Motor sizing and selection
Electrical supply considerations
Load Curve
Motor efficiency
The pump has low efficiency.
Pump gas locking.
Locked pumps.
Tubing leaks.
Fluid recirculation.
Loss of flow due to a closed valve.
Motor overloading.
ESP Motor Spin
Overload
Vibration
Misalignment
Friction
Stray oil
ESP Power Cable.
Characteristics of copper IEC 60228
Introduction of IEC 60502
Cables' conductors’ types
Cables insulation
Cable components.
Motor connection.
Selection: The insulation of the cables.
Voltage drops in the (ESP) cable.
Cables splices.
Steps for fault location finding of the cables.
Cables, megger testing, and burners.
Insulation test methods
Cables grounding during the test

Course Outline | Day 04

Power Transformers design and operation

Transformer operation and construction
Power Transformers Construction Testing & Inspection
ESP Transformers accessory Testing & Inspection
Electrical transformer protection Testing & Inspection
Mechanical and Electrical Testing & Inspection
Practical Determination of Power Required by Pump
Practical Determine Total Power Required by Pump
Practical Power Required by Protector
Practical Determine Total System Power Required
Practical Determine Motor Current Required
Practical power cable losses
Practical Pump performance curve for single stage at 60Hz
Practical Motor composite curve
Practical Generic protector loading curve
Practical Chart to determine 3-phase voltage drop in a power cable at 77°F
ESP has various types of controllers
ESP Digital and analogue signals
Microcontrollers technology
HMI
Communications systems in ESP
Microprocessor RAM and ROM
Data transmission (wire and wireless) technologies
Alarms / Events / Notifications

Course Outline | Day 05

Introduction to power electronics

Types of electronic switches and converters
Difference between various types of VFDs
Practical VFD components
Rectifier
DC link
Inverter
Practical VFD types
VFD Effect of Motor Operation
Disassembly of an AC Drive
Component Identification
Various Designs of Drives
Hands-On Programming and Operation of an AC Drive and Motor
Adjust Minimum and Maximum Speed
Reset Drive to Factory Defaults
Adjusting Torque Output
General Drive Programming
Variable Frequency drives parameter programming and applications
Methods of Speed and Torque Control
VFD Rectifier Parts
Diode
Practical Rectifier Configuration
Practical VFD Rectifier pulses
6 pulse
12 pulse
18 pulse
24 pulse
VFD DC Link Parts
Coil and capacitor configuration
Effect of the DC link
Operations of DC link energy and inverters, regeneration or dynamic slowdown, dynamic breaking, plugging
Sizing of the capacitor effect
Configuration of the DC link
VFD Inverter Parts
Thyristor (SCR), IGBT, MOSFET, GTO operation concept
Thyristor (SCR), IGBT, MOSFET, GTO configuration
Thyristor (SCR), IGBT, MOSFET, GTO types
Practical Inverter Configuration
Pulse Width Modulation PWM concept
Control of frequency
Control of voltage
V/F ratio control
General discussion

Course Certificates

BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”

BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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The most common causes in 2026 include Overheating (due to insufficient fluid flow for cooling), Electrical Insulation Breakdown (often caused by voltage surges or cable damage), and Fluid Contamination (when the protector/seal section fails, allowing well fluids to enter the motor)

Sizing is based on the Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR). you must match the pump's Best Efficiency Point (BEP) with the well's productivity index. Key factors include total dynamic head (TDH), fluid viscosity, gas-to-oil ratio (GOR), and casing size

The protector is critical for three reasons: Pressure Equalization: It balances the internal motor oil pressure with the external wellbore pressure. Contamination Barrier: It prevents well fluids from entering the motor. Thermal Expansion: It accommodates the expansion and contraction of motor oil during heating and cooling cycles

A VSD allows for a Soft Start, which reduces mechanical stress on the shaft and electrical stress on the motor. It also enables the operator to adjust the pump's frequency to match changing well conditions, ensuring the pump stays within its recommended operating range

Excessive free gas causes Gas Interference or Gas Locking. This leads to a drop in discharge pressure and fluctuating motor current. In 2026, we solve this by using advanced Gas Separators or Charge Pumps (Gas Handlers) that can process high GOR fluids without losing prime

MTBF is the average time an ESP operates before failing. It is the primary KPI for any artificial lift department. A high MTBF means lower "Workover" costs and higher cumulative production. Training with Boost focuses specifically on extending MTBF through proper installation and monitoring

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