Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs): Selection, Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Electrical & Power Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

This highly participative Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) training course is designed to provide the participants with the skills to understand the principals of Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs), how they are Selected, Installed, Operated and Maintained in both Onshore and Offshore Oil Production Installations.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the different types of ESP Systems and where they are used
• Understand the components and equipment used in ESP Systems
• Learn about ESP Pump Technology
• Learn about ESP Selection and Performance Calculations
• Understand the Advantages and Limitations of various ESP Drive Systems
• Understand the Power Supply Requirements of ESP Installations
• Learn about installing, maintaining and troubleshooting ESP systems

Who Should Attend

This training course is designed to provide a practical and detailed insight for personnel who are directly involved in the design, selection, installation, operation and maintenance of Electric Submersible Pumps. The training course will greatly benefit: Project, Design and Maintenance Professionals Petroleum, Chemical and Mechanical Engineers Electrical Engineers Field Operators and Technicians Maintenance Engineers and Personnel

• Project, Design and Maintenance Professionals
• Petroleum, Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Field Operators and Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers and Personnel

Course Outline

Day 1 — Fundamentals of Electric Submersible Pumps

• Introduction to ESPs and ESP Systems
• A Brief History of ESPs
• Design Requirements for Typical Mainstream ESPs ESP Pump Designs
• ESP Motor Designs

Day 2 — Application of ESPs in Difficult or Harsh Environments

• On-Shore and Off-Shore Multiphase Fluids
• Abrasive Contaminants
• High Temperature and Corrosive Substances
• Viscous Fluids, Emulsions, Scaling/Asphaltenes

Day 3 — ESP System Selection, Performance Calculations and Equipment Sizing

• Establishing Basic Requirements
• Determining Well Production Capacity
• Determining Fluid Composition and Volume, Including Volume of Free Gas
• Calculation of Total Dynamic Head

Day 4 — ESP Monitoring, Control and Protection, Installation

• Downhole Monitoring and Sensors
• Embedded Fibre Optic Cable for Downhole Monitoring and Sensors
• Earthed (Grounded) and Unearthed (Ungrounded) ESP motors
• Earthing and Lightning Propagation in ESP Circuits

Day 5 — Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance

• Commissioning Requirements and Procedures
• Pre-Production Optimisation
• Regular Operation and Monitoring
• Maintenance Management, Monitoring and Detecting Abnormal Conditions

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
1–5 November 2026	Riyadh, KSA	Public	5 days	3,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering courses cover?

The portfolio covers power generation, transmission and distribution, low- and high-voltage systems, power system protection and relay coordination, switchgear and transformers, motors and drives, SCADA and smart grids, and electrical safety and arc-flash control.

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These courses suit electrical engineers and technicians, substation and grid operators, protection and control specialists, maintenance supervisors, plant and facilities engineers, and utility or contractor staff working on generation, transmission or distribution assets.

How long are electrical and power engineering courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can electrical and power engineering training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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