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The electric submersible motor is simple in construction, rugged and reliable. In this article, the
ESP motor compounds are detailed as well as their main functions.
The ESP motor rotates at approximately 3500 RPM at 60 Hertz. The difference between
actual and the synchronous speed (3,600 RPM) is called “motor slippage” and it is due
to losses inside the motor. The actual RPM is usually noted on the motor nameplate
(example: 3500 RPM / 60 Hz – 2917 RPM / 50 Hz).
The ESP motor is constructed of rotors and bearings stacked on the shaft and loaded in
a wound stator, the motor compounds will be detailed in the next section.
The motor contains synthetic dielectric mineral oil for lubrication, insulation, and for the
homogeneous distribution of the heat generated inside the motor (cooling). Heat is then
drawn off by the produced fluid past the housing OD on the way to the intake.
NB: ESP motor is close to the same design type as motors used on beam pumping units. Of
course, it must be small in diameter in order to fit inside oil well casing sizes.
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The ESP motor compounds:
The Stator (the stationary part/ static):
The stator is the core or electrical field of the motor. It is composed of the housing material for
the desired diameter, the stator core, and the stator windings (as per the graph below).
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Rotor Bearings are one of the most vital parts of the motor. There are fluid holes to
insure oil circulation and wide angle oil grooves on the OD to distribute lubrication evenly
over the entire length of the bearing surface.
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The Pothead:
The pothead is a key part to connect the motor with the power cable; its mechanical and end
sealing ensure the long-term operation of the motor.
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Pump Intake
ESP: Gas handling device
Motor Seal
ESP Cable
ESP Motor Switchboard
Variable Frequency Drive Basics
Introduction to transformer: How it works?
Wellhead Equipment for ESP
ESP Accessory Equipment
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