RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP INSTALLATIONS
American Petroleum Institute
1 SCOPE
2 OPERATION
2.1 Checks Before Start-Up
2.2 System Start-Up
2.3 Adjustments After Well Stabilization
2.4 Operating Data Gathering
2.5 Analyzing Operating Data
3 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Historical Operating Information for the Producing
Area
3.2 Ammeter Chart Analysis
3.3 Basic Problem Troubleshooting
4 MAINTENANCE
4.1 Preventative Maintenance with Well Down and with
Primary Power Disconnected
4.2 Preventative Maintenance Checks with System
Operating
4.3 Equipment and System Maintenance
Covers all the major components that comprise a standard electric submersible pumping system (their operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting).
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | American Petroleum Institute |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 2008 |
