ESP Motor Selection and Sizing

Description

Select and size ESP motors based on pump requirements. Includes load factor analysis and temperature rise calculations.

Motor Sizing Guidelines:

  • Load factor should be 70-100% for optimal efficiency
  • Temperature rise must be within motor rating
  • Safety factor typically 10% above calculated requirement

Spreadsheet Preview

36 rows x 3 columns

Required Functions

PO.ESP.Motor.RequiredHP

Calculates minimum motor horsepower with safety factor, [HP].

PO.ESP.Motor.Amps

Calculates motor current draw (3-phase), [A].

PO.ESP.Motor.PowerKW

Calculates motor power consumption (3-phase), [kW].

PO.ESP.Motor.LoadFactor

Calculates motor load as fraction of rating, [fraction].

PO.ESP.Motor.Load.Status

Returns motor load status description.

PO.ESP.Motor.Eff.AtLoad

Estimates motor efficiency at partial load, [fraction].

PO.ESP.Motor.Temp.Rise

Estimates motor temperature at operating conditions, [degF].

PO.ESP.Motor.V.Nearest

Returns nearest standard ESP motor voltage, [V].

How to use this blueprint
  1. In Excel, go to the Petroleum Office ribbon tab and click Blueprint Manager
  2. Search for ESP Motor Selection and Sizing
  3. Click on the blueprint to preview the spreadsheet template
  4. Click Insert to place it into your worksheet. Modify the input values to match your data.

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