Conceptual features for improving the flow part of the multiphase stages of ESP submersible plants for small and medium feeds for extracting stratal liquid with a high free gas content

Abstract

AnnotationThis article analyzes the operation numerical simulation for serial and multiphase stages of various manufacturers on water and gas-liquid mixtures (GLM). Are identified the local gas separation areas in serial stages, which can lead to the formation of gas plugs and disruption of the pump supply.These factors include: the creation of a finely dispersed flow structure at the entrance of the stage, the preservation along the flow with small free gas bubbles diameters, the sustenance of the value for the allowed free gas content by circulation means of fluid part in the impeller, a defined relationship between the pressure gradient and the GLM flow rate. A mathematical model is selected, hydrodynamic calculations of structural options, optimization are carried out, a conceptual option is selected. Bench tests were carried out, confirming the high parameters of the product when working on GLM.