Evaluation and selection of the best artificial lift method for optimal production using PIPESIM software
Maysam Janadeleh,
Reza Ghamarpoor,
Nabeel Kadhim Abbood,
Seyednooroldin Hosseini,
Hasan N. Al-Saedi,
Ali Zeinolabedini Hezave
Affiliations
Maysam Janadeleh
Department of Petroleum Engineering, EOR Research Center, Omidiyeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Box Post: 164, Omidiyeh, 63731-93719, Iran
Reza Ghamarpoor
Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Garmsar, Garmsar, Iran
Nabeel Kadhim Abbood
Basrah University for Oil and Gas, Basrah, Iraq
Seyednooroldin Hosseini
Department of Petroleum Engineering, EOR Research Center, Omidiyeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Box Post: 164, Omidiyeh, 63731-93719, Iran; Corresponding author. Box post: 164, 63731-93719, Iran.
Hasan N. Al-Saedi
Department of Petroleum Engineering, Al-Amarah University College, Missan, Iraq
Ali Zeinolabedini Hezave
Department of Management, Bahonar Technical and Engineering College of Shiraz, Fars Branch, Technical and Vocational University, Tehran, Iran; Incubation Center of Fars Science and Technology Park, Fanavri Makzan Azma Yaran Company, Shiraz, Iran; Incubation Center of Arak Science and Technology Park, Fanavari Atiyeh Pouyandegan Exir Company, Arak, Iran
A well can be produced and exploited when it has production power, in other words, if the well does not have enough pressure, it will not be able to flow. Artificial production is a method to increase the lifespan of well production. The well studied in this article has a significant annual lower pressure drop; So now with the current pressure of the existing well, it is not possible to send the oil of this well to the separator of the first stage of the exploitation unit. Among the existing solutions to maintain or increase production and increase the flow pressure of the well, is the use of artificial extraction. In this article, an attempt has been made to simulate the effect of using a core pipe, gas pumping and installing an electric submersible pump (ESP) on the production flow rate and flow pressure of the well by using the well data and the static and current pressure test. The current production data with the PIPESIM software was checked, and then the best extraction method for the studied well. Finally, the installation of an ESP was determined and selected as the best method of artificial extraction.
