ESP Technical Blog

Engineering notes for challenging wells

Practical articles on ESP selection, run-life, coatings and failure prevention — for operators, reliability engineers and artificial-lift specialists.

Selection & Sizing

How to Select the Right ESP System for Your Well

A disciplined, repeatable workflow for matching an ESP to the well — from inflow performance and fluid properties to hydraulic sizing, motor and cable specification.

2026-07-14 · 9 min read
Fundamentals

What Is an Electric Submersible Pump (ESP)?

A plain-English introduction to ESP systems — what they are, the main components, and why they dominate high-volume artificial lift.

2026-07-12 · 7 min read
Fundamentals

How Does an ESP System Work?

From surface power to downhole lift — how the motor, pump stages, seal and cable work together to move fluid up a well.

2026-07-11 · 7 min read
Reliability

ESP Failure Analysis: Common Causes and How to Diagnose Them

The most common reasons ESP strings fail early — and a structured approach to root-cause analysis after a pull.

2026-07-10 · 9 min read
Reliability

ESP Motor Failures: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Overheating, insulation breakdown and mechanical wear are the leading killers of ESP motors. Here's how to spot and prevent them.

2026-07-09 · 8 min read
Selection & Sizing

ESP vs PCP: Choosing the Right Artificial Lift Method

Electric submersible pumps and progressing cavity pumps suit very different wells. A practical comparison to guide the choice.

2026-07-08 · 8 min read
Selection & Sizing

ESP vs Rod Pump: A Practical Comparison

Sucker-rod pumps and ESPs are the two workhorses of artificial lift. When does each make sense?

2026-07-07 · 7 min read
Applications

High-Temperature ESP Applications: Engineering for Extreme Wells

High-temperature wells push ESP components to their limits. What changes in design, materials and coatings to keep them running.

2026-07-06 · 8 min read
Applications

Sand-Resistant ESP Solutions for Abrasive Wells

Produced sand erodes ESP stages fast. The component choices and coatings that extend run life in abrasive wells.

2026-07-05 · 8 min read
Installation & Operations

ESP Cable Protector Installation Guide

Cable damage during run-in-hole is a leading cause of early ESP failure. A field guide to selecting and installing cable protectors correctly.

2026-07-04 · 9 min read

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