The submersible electric motors are the prime moves of an electric submersible pumping system. It is supplied with electrical power from surface via the cable and converts this into meaningful mechanical work. Submersible motors are generally squirrel cage type totally enclosed, wet type induction motor suitable for single phase, 230 V/3 phase, 415 volts, 50Hz supply, 2 pole 3000 RPM (Syn. speed) filled with pure drinking water. Dual seals and sand gaurds are provided for protection and to avoid contamination of outside bore well water.
There are different types of electric pumps submersible motor of 4”, 10” and 12”. Submersible motors are suitable to be immersed in well having diameter 4” and coupled to hydraulic submersible centrifugal pump with 4” coupling. The motors are designed to start at low voltage and worked in wide voltage fluctuation. It is available in rating of 0.37 kW to 2.2 kW.
Fig. 1: The submersible pump with motor assembly