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Effects of Fluid Viscosity and Two-Phase Flow on Performance of ESP

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  • Peng Liu

    (CNPC Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China)

  • Yumo Wang

    (CNPC Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China)

  • Feng Yan

    (CNPC Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China)

  • Chaofei Nie

    (CNPC Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China)

  • Xin Ouyang

    (CNPC Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China)

  • Jiashuang Xu

    (China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation Southwest Company, Chengdu 610094, China)

  • Jing Gong

    (CNPC Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China)

Abstract

Electric submersible pumps (ESPs) are widely used in the oil and gas industry for crude-oil lifting, especially in subsea oil fields or underground storage caverns. The failure of ESPs causes a large economic cost mainly attributed to a break in production continuity, as the ESP cannot be easily replaced. Therefore, the assurance of safe and efficient operation of ESPs has attracted high attention in recent years, although the problem still remains challenging given the complexity of carrying fluid and the mechanical structure of the ESP. In this article, we systematically review both the high-impact, classic contributions and the most up-to-date, current opinions in experimental and numerical advances of viscous effects and two-phase flow in ESPs. We specifically focus on the applications in the oil and gas industry and point out a few current challenges in the operation of ESPs. We aim to guide the audience which is new to the area of ESPs to the correct articles related to their interests, including classic work and recent advances.

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  • Peng Liu & Yumo Wang & Feng Yan & Chaofei Nie & Xin Ouyang & Jiashuang Xu & Jing Gong, 2020. "Effects of Fluid Viscosity and Two-Phase Flow on Performance of ESP," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(20), pages 1-20, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:20:p:5486-:d:431751
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    1. Yexiang Xiao & Bao Guo & Soo-Hwang Ahn & Yongyao Luo & Zhengwei Wang & Guangtai Shi & Yanhao Li, 2019. "Slurry Flow and Erosion Prediction in a Centrifugal Pump after Long-Term Operation," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(8), pages 1-17, April.
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    1. Kaijie Ye & Denghui He & Lin Zhao & Pengcheng Guo, 2022. "Influence of Fluid Viscosity on Cavitation Characteristics of a Helico-Axial Multiphase Pump (HAMP)," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(21), pages 1-14, November.
    2. Bingyuan Hong & Xiaoping Li & Yanbo Li & Yu Li & Yafeng Yu & Yumo Wang & Jing Gong & Dihui Ai, 2021. "Numerical Simulation of Elbow Erosion in Shale Gas Fields under Gas-Solid Two-Phase Flow," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-15, June.
    3. Bingyuan Hong & Yanbo Li & Xiaoping Li & Shuaipeng Ji & Yafeng Yu & Di Fan & Yating Qian & Jian Guo & Jing Gong, 2021. "Numerical Simulation of Gas-Solid Two-Phase Erosion for Elbow and Tee Pipe in Gas Field," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-18, October.

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