June 2023
Special Focus: Artificial Lift Advances

Prediction of viscosity correction factors for ESP in viscous applications

Using normalized, dimensionless numbers, electric submersible pump performance can be calculated from the water performance at any viscosity and speed. A patented method accurately predicts the pump viscosity correction factors, including flow, head and horsepower, within 5% in the operating range of the pump from the water performance.
Robert de Long / Halliburton Ketankumar Sheth / Halliburton

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