Artificial Lift Systems

Gain a solid foundation in all artificial lift methods — from beam pumps to ESP, PCP, gas lift, and hydraulics.

Learn How Wells Keep Flowing

Principles

Grasp the fundamentals of artificial lift and why it is essential for oil and gas production.

Methods

Learn the key pumping systems—beam, ESP, PCP, gas lift, and hydraulic—and where they are applied.

Applications

See how lift methods are selected and applied in real-world field operation.

Course Content

Introduction to Artificial Lift
3 Topics
1.1 What is Artificial Lift & Why It’s Needed
Overview of Lift Methods
Factors Influencing Lift Choice
Sucker-Rod Pumping Systems
2 Topics
Principles & Components
Applications & Challenges
Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP)
3 Topics
Principles of Operation
Components & Surface Equipment
Applications & Limitations
Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCP)
2 Topics
Principles & Applications
Advantages & Challenges
Gas Lift Systems
2 Topics
Continuous vs. Intermittent Gas Lift
Equipment & Applications
Hydraulic / Jet Pumping Systems
2 Topics
Principles
Applications
Selection Criteria & Analysis
2 Topics
Comparing Methods
Key Decision Factors (rate, depth, gas, solids, economics)
Case Studies & Applications
3 Topics
Situation: Deep offshore well, high fluid volume, limited space
Why ESP was chosen
Key results (production rates, uptime, challenges)
Summary & Wrap-Up
Final Quizzes
Knowledge Check
Final Quiz