Poseidon Multiphase Gas-Handling System

High-GOR, high-gas ESP applications are becoming more common. As reservoir pressures deplete and pumping pressures lower, gas breaks out of solution below the pump intake. This issue is addressed with the Poseidon gas handling system, as are liquid-loading problems in gas wells. The Poseidon axial flow stages provide a more efficient energy transfer than centrifugal stages, resulting in trouble-free operation without gas locking at high gas-volume fractions (GVF) up to 75% free gas.

Increase production and reservoir life in gassy wells

Poseidon multiphase gas handling system efficiently manages higher percentages of free gas. You can use ESPs in gassy wells previously unfit for this technology or achieve much higher drawdowns in subsea wells and wells with nonvented packers.

Current gas handling systems rely on centrifugal force to transfer energy to the liquid/gas mixture. Even with a free gas content of 10 to 20% in the pump, the liquid and gas will separate. Energy transfer efficiency will decrease. If enough gas accumulates, the pump will gas lock and prevent fluid movement.

A specially designed axial flow stage ensures a good mix between the gas and liquid. This breaks up large gas bubbles, reduces the gas volume, and primes the main production pump. The gas and liquid mixture is pushed through the stages of the main pump.

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