This contribution presents a novel wear dependent virtual flow rate sensor for single stage single lobe progressing cavity pumps. We study the wear-induced material loss of the pump components and the impact of this m...This contribution presents a novel wear dependent virtual flow rate sensor for single stage single lobe progressing cavity pumps. We study the wear-induced material loss of the pump components and the impact of this material loss on the volumetric efficiency. The results are combined with an established backflow model to implement a backflow calculation procedure that is adaptive to wear. We use a laboratory test setup with a highly abrasive fluid and operate a pump from new to worn condition to validate our approach. The obtained measurement data show that the presented virtual sensor is capable of calculating the flow rate of a pump being subject to wear during its regular operation.展开更多
Submersible electrical motor direct-drive progressing cavity pump (PCP) rodless lifting was studied to solve the traditional rod-drive pump problems, such as rod-tubing wearing, low efficiency and short running time. ...Submersible electrical motor direct-drive progressing cavity pump (PCP) rodless lifting was studied to solve the traditional rod-drive pump problems, such as rod-tubing wearing, low efficiency and short running time. The theoretical researches and laboratory experiments of key tools such as submersible motor and the construction technology of lifting system were introduced. The field application and economic benefit were analyzed and compared with the traditional rod pumping unit. A new low speed and large torque permanent magnet synchronous motor was developed. This motor was used to drive PCP without gear reducer, which improved the reliability and feasibility. It can run at the speed from 50 to 500 r/min with stepless speed regulation, and it can perform high efficiency and large torque. Besides, other key supporting tools, such as motor protector and flex shaft, were developed. The submersible electrical motor direct- drive PCP technology can be used in a 139.7 mm (5.5 in) casing well, with daily output ranging from 5 to 50 m3. Until now, the technology has been deployed more than 100 wells. The field application results show that it eliminates the rod-tubing wearing and saves electric energy by more than 30% compared with the traditional rod pumping unit. And it also makes the oil produced in a safe and environmental friendly way.展开更多
Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations of multi-lobe progressive cavity(PC)pumps are limited in the literature due to the geometric complexity of the pump,which places numerous restrictions on the grid generatio...Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations of multi-lobe progressive cavity(PC)pumps are limited in the literature due to the geometric complexity of the pump,which places numerous restrictions on the grid generation process.The present study attempts to alleviate such restrictions by developing a detailed numerical procedure for the numerical simulations of multi-lobe progressive cavity pumps.The profile equations for the multi-lobe configuration at any section at each instant of rotation are presented.A structured grid generation method is developed to generate mesh files required for CFD simulations of multi-lobe PC pumps.Results from the present procedure are validated against single-lobe PC pump numerical results available in the literature.Finally,a numerical parametric study is carried out to investigate the effect of the number of lobes,the stator pitch,the circular fillet and clearance on the volumetric efficiency of PC pumps with viscous oils.展开更多
基金Funding by Ministerium für Wirtschaft,Innovation,Digitalisierung und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen。
文摘This contribution presents a novel wear dependent virtual flow rate sensor for single stage single lobe progressing cavity pumps. We study the wear-induced material loss of the pump components and the impact of this material loss on the volumetric efficiency. The results are combined with an established backflow model to implement a backflow calculation procedure that is adaptive to wear. We use a laboratory test setup with a highly abrasive fluid and operate a pump from new to worn condition to validate our approach. The obtained measurement data show that the presented virtual sensor is capable of calculating the flow rate of a pump being subject to wear during its regular operation.
基金Supported by the PetroChina Science and Technology Project(2016B-4104)
文摘Submersible electrical motor direct-drive progressing cavity pump (PCP) rodless lifting was studied to solve the traditional rod-drive pump problems, such as rod-tubing wearing, low efficiency and short running time. The theoretical researches and laboratory experiments of key tools such as submersible motor and the construction technology of lifting system were introduced. The field application and economic benefit were analyzed and compared with the traditional rod pumping unit. A new low speed and large torque permanent magnet synchronous motor was developed. This motor was used to drive PCP without gear reducer, which improved the reliability and feasibility. It can run at the speed from 50 to 500 r/min with stepless speed regulation, and it can perform high efficiency and large torque. Besides, other key supporting tools, such as motor protector and flex shaft, were developed. The submersible electrical motor direct- drive PCP technology can be used in a 139.7 mm (5.5 in) casing well, with daily output ranging from 5 to 50 m3. Until now, the technology has been deployed more than 100 wells. The field application results show that it eliminates the rod-tubing wearing and saves electric energy by more than 30% compared with the traditional rod pumping unit. And it also makes the oil produced in a safe and environmental friendly way.
文摘Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations of multi-lobe progressive cavity(PC)pumps are limited in the literature due to the geometric complexity of the pump,which places numerous restrictions on the grid generation process.The present study attempts to alleviate such restrictions by developing a detailed numerical procedure for the numerical simulations of multi-lobe progressive cavity pumps.The profile equations for the multi-lobe configuration at any section at each instant of rotation are presented.A structured grid generation method is developed to generate mesh files required for CFD simulations of multi-lobe PC pumps.Results from the present procedure are validated against single-lobe PC pump numerical results available in the literature.Finally,a numerical parametric study is carried out to investigate the effect of the number of lobes,the stator pitch,the circular fillet and clearance on the volumetric efficiency of PC pumps with viscous oils.
