Variable Speed Drives for ESP and HPS Applications

Our PULSE® VSDs provide seamless controls and automation to keep operations running smoothly in dynamic production environments.

Our drives include application-specific programming designed to improve the system longevity of your electric submersible pump for artificial lift or horizontal pumping system for fluid transfer applications.

Optimization Delivers $30K in Weekly Production Uplift

Proactive ESP optimization enabled our team to flag an impending failure prior to occurrence, preserving system integrity and improving output by more than 80 barrels of oil per day.

Surveil & Optimize ESP Production with Talking Wells® and Optimus™ Viz-Ops

By integrating variable speed drive controls with downhole sensors and 24/7 eyes-on surveillance, Valiant helps you avoid early failures and capture every last barrel.

Addressing power line harmonics with engineered, compliant solutions.

Utility penalties associated with electrical distortion are often linked to unmanaged power line harmonics. Valiant’s team brings deep expertise in harmonic analysis and mitigation, delivering compliant, engineered solutions that protect system performance, reduce electrical cost exposure, and support uninterrupted ESP operations.

From discovery to solution, we’ll help get your site back on track.

Conduct harmonics measurement and analysis
Diagnose problem source
Recommend the best course of action
Implement a solution fit for your environment and ESP application
Achieve compliance without overspending

Engineered for flexibility, our solutions work with most variable speed drives, helping you maintain operational continuity without replacing existing assets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What are Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) used for?

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They control and automate electric submersible pump (ESP) systems and horizontal pump systems (HPS) to improve run life and handle changing production conditions.

How do VSDs extend pump system run life beyond just controlling speed?

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Besides varying pump speed to match load, advanced VSDs actively monitor system parameters (vibration, current, load swings), enabling detection of anomalies early (before failure), reducing mechanical stress, and optimizing power usage.

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What kinds of sensors or data are typically integrated with a VSD to enable surveillance?

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A single downhole sensor is typically installed to track downhole temperature, pressure, motor current/voltage, vibration, and sometimes flow rate. Feeding this data into external monitoring helps identify issues early.

What is “harmonics” and why does it matter?

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Power line harmonics are distortions in electrical waveforms caused by non-linear loads which can lead to reduced equipment efficiency, penalties from utility companies, and potential damage to motors or controls. Valiant can analyze and mitigate them.

Can Valiant service legacy or competitor VSDs?

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Yes — our solutions are generally compatible with most variable speed drives on the market. Proper assessment ensures the existing equipment can support the application’s demands without introducing failure points.