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ESP Net Lift from Pump Intake Pressure Formula
ESP Net Lift from Pump Intake Pressure calculates esp net lift for well performance workflows in production engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (D_pump, P_intake, SG_f) are known and the assumptions behind the cited well performance relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, H_lift equals 5,555.18415 ft.
D_pumpft
7500
P_intakepsi
800
SG_fdimensionless
0.95
Inputs
D_pump
ftPump Setting Depth
P_intake
psiPump Intake Pressure
SG_f
dimensionlessProduced Fluid Mixture Specific Gravity
Outputs
H_lift
ft
ESP Net Lift
D_pump
ft
Pump Setting Depth
P_intake
psi
Pump Intake Pressure
SG_f
dimensionless
Produced Fluid Mixture Specific Gravity
Source and review
reviewedPetroleum Office. ESP Pump Performance - Head, Staging, Efficiency, and Horsepower.
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