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Multiphase surface PCP pumps
Surface progressive cavity pumping packages for multiphase production applications.
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HOW IT FITS THE OPERATION
A surface package for a connected production stream.
A surface PCP moves fluid through cavities formed between a turning rotor and a stator. In a packaged installation, the pump sits within a wider arrangement that includes the drive, supporting equipment and connections to the production process. The assembly reference helps explain those relationships without defining one configuration for every duty.
Multiphase applications bring the stream characteristics into particular focus. The fluid, gas and solids information needs to be considered alongside the operating range and the proposed materials. NOVA’s package discussion connects those conditions with skid or container arrangements, drive selection, instrumentation and control interfaces.
APPLICATION CONTEXT
Production-stream handling
The surface package needs to be considered within the production flow path. Its role in the process and the incoming stream conditions help define what the pump and associated equipment must be reviewed against.
APPLICATION CONTEXT
Packaged arrangements
Skid-mounted and containerised configurations bring different installation considerations. The drive, supporting structure and access requirements belong in the package discussion alongside the pump assembly.
APPLICATION CONTEXT
Control and integration
Variable-speed control, monitoring and process interfaces connect the pumping equipment with the wider facility. These elements need to be defined for the actual operating requirement and selected configuration.
Surface pumping packages
Discuss skid-mounted or containerised configurations, drive and gearbox selection, motors, instrumentation, and control requirements for your operating conditions.
Rotor, stator & fluid compatibility
PCP selection requires a review of fluid properties, gas and solids content, temperature, pressure, and elastomer compatibility. Confirm application limits and materials with NOVA.
Control & integration
Define suction and discharge conditions, variable-speed control, monitoring, and the required interface with your production facilities. Final equipment selection and performance must be confirmed for the application.
Define the surface package and its interfaces
Provide a clear description of the stream
For a multiphase surface PCP enquiry, describe the stream, expected operating range and the gas or solids information available to your team. Include required flow, suction and discharge conditions, temperature and any relevant changes over the duty cycle. Explain the purpose of the package within the production process. The information helps frame a configuration review; it is not a substitute for checking the proposed equipment against the complete service conditions.
Coordinate drive, controls and installation
Identify the available power supply, preferred control interface and the equipment already connected to the installation. Share layout restrictions, access considerations and the proposed package boundaries. Distinguish the pump assembly from the motor, gearbox, instruments and skid or enclosure when defining the scope. For an existing unit, provide the equipment references and available drawings. Confirm material compatibility, operating limits and the agreed arrangement before treating a catalogue configuration as a final selection.
ORIGINAL TECHNICAL OFFERING
Multiphase package components, controls and reference range.
Complete package components
The published supply scope includes the pump, rotor and stator, fixed-speed or variable-speed drive, gearbox, electric motor, junction box, surface electrical equipment and controls. Skid-mounted and containerised options support different installation and access requirements.
Elastomer selection
Stator elastomers must be matched to H₂S, CO₂, temperature and the actual fluid environment. The original offering describes different elastomer formulations for different services. Confirm the selected formulation and compatibility for the complete duty cycle.
Gathering-system boosting
The original application description includes moving low-pressure well streams into higher-pressure gathering systems. A multiphase package may be considered alongside separation and gas-compression alternatives, subject to the stream characteristics and project assessment. High gas fractions and high-volume duties require specific review.
Controls and protection
The original control options include programmable variable-speed drives, pump-off protection, SCADA readiness, auxiliary-system monitoring and automatic flush-by functionality. Suction-pressure-controlled variable speed is also referenced for horizontal surface booster packages. Agree the functions and protection settings for the selected installation.
Published surface PCP reference envelope
The following figures are restored from the original surface PCP page. They describe the earlier published range, not simultaneous limits or a guaranteed rating for every pump. Confirm the current model, fluid compatibility and complete operating envelope with NOVA.
| Parameter | Original published reference |
|---|---|
| Fluid viscosity | 1–1,000,000 cP |
| Oil gravity | 5–40 °API |
| Water cut | 0–100% |
| Gas void fraction | 0–90% |
| Production range | 0–1,000 m³/day (0–6,280 BPD) |
| Pressure | 0–68 bar (0–1,000 psi) |
| Temperature | 0–150 °C (0–302 °F) |
| Sand cut | 0–70% |
| Efficiency statement | Up to 55%, as quoted on the original page; duty-specific confirmation required |
The positive-displacement design uses a rotor and stator rather than valves or complex internal flow channels. The original page highlighted compact construction, limited wear parts and simple surface equipment. Gas handling, wear, efficiency and reliability remain dependent on the selected equipment and service conditions.
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