Xin Lu

Dr. Xin Lu

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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6 January 2025 in Processes
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XSXianfu Sui
Xianfu Sui
XLXin Lu
Xin Lu
YJYuchen Ji
Yuchen Ji
YYYANG YANG
YANG YANG
JPJianlin Peng
Jianlin Peng
Guoqing HanGuoqing Han
Guoqing Han
Production management serves as a pivotal component in the operational activities of oilfield sites, with the effectiveness of management practices directly influencing the success of developmental outcomes. To enhance the maintenance-free operational period of oil production systems, elevate management standards, and reduce overall operational costs, advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics have been strategically integrated into oilfield operations. These technologies are able to incorporate data resources from all stages of oilfield production, thus providing a comprehensive view of oilfield production and guidance for production. This study uses a series of diagnostic and predictive methods to construct a management system that allows for the comprehensive monitoring and fault diagnosis of oil production systems, which can ensure the intelligent management of oil production systems at multiple levels throughout their life cycle. Automated monitoring workflows and proactive analytical processes are at the heart of the framework, enabling real-time monitoring and predictive decision-making. This not only minimizes the likelihood of system failure but also optimizes resource allocation and operational efficiency.

6 January 2025 in Processes
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XSXianfu Sui
Xianfu Sui
Guoqing HanGuoqing Han
Guoqing Han
XLXin Lu
Xin Lu
ZXZhisheng Xing
Zhisheng Xing
Xingyuan LiangXingyuan Liang
Xingyuan Liang
The electrical submersible pump (ESP) well system is widely used in the oil industry due to its advantages of high displacement and lift capability. However, it is associated with significant energy consumption. In order to conserve electrical energy and enhance the efficiency of petroleum companies, a deep learning-based energy consumption calculation method is proposed and utilized to optimize the most energy-efficient operating regime. The energy consumption of the ESP well system is precisely determined through the application of the Pearson correlation coefficient analysis method, which is utilized to examine the relationship between production parameters and energy usage. This process aids in identifying the input parameters of the model. Following this, an energy consumption prediction model is developed using the dual-stage attention-based recurrent neural network (DA-RNN) algorithm. To evaluate the accuracy of the DA-RNN model, a comparison of its errors is carried out in comparison to three other deep learning algorithms: Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and Transform. Lastly, an orthogonal experiment is executed using the chosen model to pinpoint the most energy-efficient operating regime. Analysis of 325 ESP wells in the Bohai PL oil field indicated that ten parameters, including choke diameter, casing pressure, pump inlet pressure, pump outlet pressure, motor temperature, frequency, oil production, gas production, water production, and GOR significantly impact the energy consumption of the ESP well system. Consequently, these parameters were selected as input variables for the deep learning model. Due to the attention mechanisms employed in the encoding and decoding stages, the DA-RNN algorithm achieved the best performance during model evaluation and was chosen for constructing the energy consumption prediction model. Furthermore, the DA-RNN algorithm demonstrates better model generalization capabilities compared to the other three algorithms. Based on the energy consumption prediction model, the operating regime of the ESP system was optimized to save up to 12% of the maximum energy. The energy consumption of the ESP well system is affected by numerous parameters, and it is difficult to comprehensively evaluate and predict quantitatively. Thus, this work proposes a data-driven model based on the DA-RNN algorithm, which has a dual-stage attention mechanism to rapidly and accurately predict the energy consumption of the ESP well system. Optimization of production parameters using this model can effectively reduce energy consumption.

16 September 2022 in Computational Geosciences
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BWBiao Wang
Biao Wang
Guoqing HanGuoqing Han
Guoqing Han
HMHe Ma
He Ma
LZLiying Zhu
Liying Zhu
Xingyuan LiangXingyuan Liang
Xingyuan Liang
XLXin Lu
Xin Lu

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XLXin Lu
Xin Lu
Guoqing HanGuoqing Han
Guoqing Han
BLBin Liu
Bin Liu
YSYangnan Shangguan
Yangnan Shangguan
Xingyuan LiangXingyuan Liang
Xingyuan Liang
Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) serve as the primary artificial lift technology in offshore oilfields and play a crucial role in ensuring stable and efficient marine oil and gas production. However, the harsh offshore operating environment—characterized by high temperature, complex multiphase flow, and frequent load fluctuations—makes ESPs highly susceptible to accelerated degradation and unexpected failure. To enhance the operational reliability and efficiency of offshore production systems, this study develops a Remaining Useful Life (RUL) prediction method for offshore ESP systems using a Dual-Stage Attention-Based Recurrent Neural Network (DA-RNN). The model integrates an input-attention mechanism to identify degradation-relevant offshore operating variables and a temporal-attention mechanism to capture long-term deterioration patterns in real marine production data. Using field data from a representative offshore oilfield in the Bohai Sea, the proposed method achieves an average prediction error of less than 28 days, demonstrating strong robustness under complex offshore conditions. Beyond prediction, an RUL-driven operation optimization strategy is formulated to guide controllable parameters—such as pump frequency and nozzle size—toward extending ESP lifespan and improving offshore production stability. The results show that combining predictive maintenance with operational optimization provides a practical and data-driven pathway for improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of offshore oil and gas development. This work aligns closely with the goals of marine resource development and offers a valuable engineering perspective for advancing offshore oilfield operations.

23 February 2026 in Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
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XLXin Lu
Xin Lu
GHGuoqing Han
Guoqing Han
LWLuting Wang
Luting Wang
ZZZhuangzhuang Zhang
Zhuangzhuang Zhang
XLXingyuan Liang
Xingyuan Liang

15 January 2026 in Processes
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XLXin Lu
Xin Lu
ZXZhisheng Xing
Zhisheng Xing
Xingyuan LiangXingyuan Liang
Xingyuan Liang
ZZZhuangzhuang Zhang
Zhuangzhuang Zhang
Guoqing HanGuoqing Han
Guoqing Han
SCShuping Chang
Shuping Chang
With the continuous increase in well depth and the gradual depletion of formation energy, the pump-setting depths in rod-pumped wells have increased significantly, leading to higher suspension loads at the pumping unit. The application of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) sucker rods can effectively reduce suspension loads due to their low density and high tensile strength. However, the mechanical performance of FRP rods is highly sensitive to temperature, which poses challenges for their application in deep and high-temperature wells. In FRP–steel hybrid sucker-rod string design, the influence of temperature—particularly on FRP rods—must therefore be carefully considered to prevent failures such as rod parting or coupling separation. This study systematically investigates the effects of temperature on the mechanical properties of FRP sucker rods, including elastic modulus, flexural shear strength, and tensile strength. Based on the operating characteristics of sucker-rod pumping systems and established design criteria, a temperature-aware design methodology for FRP–steel hybrid rod strings is developed and implemented in dedicated design software. The proposed approach enables rational determination of the FRP–steel partition depth under thermal constraints while satisfying mechanical safety requirements. A field case study is conducted to validate the design results, demonstrating that the software provides reliable and practical guidance for hybrid rod-string design in deep wells.