Abstract :

In the SLN field, there has been an increase in the setting point by 120% to optimize fluid production and minimize the production decline previously caused by a setting point of 110%, which resulted in temporary well shutdowns. Wells HFU01 and HFU02 in this area experienced shutdowns, suspected to be caused by overload in the electrical submersible pump. Overloaded pumps were identified through alarms originating from the switchboard on the surface, where the alarms were triggered by three cables connecting the switchboard to the motor of the electrical submersible pump. This study aims to determine the impact of overload setting point on wells HFU01 and HFU02, which have not shown improvement after the overload setting point adjustment. The research methodology involves analyzing pump failures due to overload in the electrical submersible pump in wells HFU01 and HFU02 located in the Sumatera Light North Area, which affects the well production. From this research, it is suspected that the wells that have not shown improvement after the overload setting point change may be caused by worn-out, aged pumps with low efficiency, and pump cavitation issues. Through this research, these issues can be addressed, leading to improved well production and run life of the electrical submersible pump, ultimately reducing pump failures in the wells.

 

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Keywords :

Electrical Submersible Pump, Overload Setting Point, Pump Shutdown, Well Production

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