Sand production remains one of the most persistent challenges in Oil and Gas operations, often leading to significant Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) performance and premature equipment failure. This session will dive deep into the critical aspects of sand transport, including how failing size and flow velocity impact pump behavior in the wellbore.
Backed by experimental findings and CLDA modeling comparisons, CLDA has certain limitations in predicting sand transport behavior in ESP-assisted wells. A new more effective and comprehensive model that encompasses physical phenomena related to sand transport was developed within defined operational boundaries, such as specific flow rates, limiting lean angles, and sand particle sizes.
Key Takeaways:
- How to minimize sand deposition for maximum ESP life.
- Optimizing flow rates based on specific tubing dimensions.
- Advanced modeling techniques for predicting sand behaviors in wellbores.
Who Should Attend:
Featured Presenters
Dr. Jatin Agarwal
Program Director - CFD Consulting
Tridiagonal Solutions
Mr. Makarand Patil
Project Engineer - CFD Consulting
Tridiagonal Solutions