p PATE! (12) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISHED UNDER TE ‘T COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) (19) World Intellectual Property > Orga Z ANOKA A FF Sa (10) International Publication Number (43) International Publication Date = “i February 2016 (11022016) WIPO! PCT peo zereizzt2 set 61) ternational Patent Classification: (71) Applicant (forall designated States excep AB, AO, BH, FO4D 13/06 (2006.01) FO4D 13/08 (2006.01) CA, CN, FR, GB, GH, IN, JP, LY, MA, MZ, NA. NG, NF, PH, SD. SY. US, VN): SCHLUMB TECHNO- LOGY BLV. [NLINL]; Parkstraat $3-89m, NL2S14 JG The Hague (NL), (71) Applicant (or AE, 40, BE, BH, BJ, CP, CG, Cl, CM, CN, Ga, GH, GN, GO. GW, IN, KM, LY, Md, ML. MR, MZ, 25) Filing Language: English NAL NE, NG, PH, SD, SN, SY, TD, TG, VN oniy): PRAD oo te RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED; P.O. (26) Publication Language: English ox 71, Craigmuir Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, Virgia (71) Applicant (or CA only): SCHLUMBERGER CANADA —__ Island, British, 1110 (VG). LIMITED [CACAI; 125 - 9 Avenue SE, Calzaty, Alberta (74) applicant (for US only): SCHLUMBERGER TECHNO- T2G 0P6 (CA). LOGY CORPORATION [US/US]; 300 Schlumberger (7D Applieant (for FR only): PETROLIERS Drive, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 (US), 21) International Application Number: PCT/US2014)050117 22) Inter al Filing Date: 7 August 2014 (07.08.2014) SERVICES SCHLUMBERGER [FR/FRJ; 42 rue Saint Dominique, F- (73) Inventor: ESLINGER, David Milton; 15718 N 102nd F 75007 Paris (FR). Avenue, Collinsville, Oklahoma 74021 (US), (71) Applicant (for GB, JP. NI only): SCHLUMBERGER (74) Agents: STONEBROOK, Michael et al; 10001 Rich HOLDINGS LIMITED; P.O. Box 71, Craigmuir Cham- "yond Avenue, IP Administration Center of Excellence, bers, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British, 1110 youn 4730, Houston, Texas 77042 (US). 7 WO). {Continued on next page} (64 Title; ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP COMPONENTS (57) Abstract: An electric submersible pump (ESP) can include a shaft aa slecttic motor configured to rotatably drive the shaft; a housing; a stack of diffusers disposed in the housing; impellers operatively coupled to the shat and a pressure hslance sleeve disposed at leat in part between one ofthe dif Tusers and one of the impellers where the pressute balance sleeve includes & radially facing opening that, in an open state, isin fluid communication with fluid recirculation passage ofthe one ofthe impellers. = 4 a a g s S S a 9 SWO 2016/022123 A1 IMIINI NING HUH UNO (84) Designated States (wsless orherwise indicated, for every kind of regional protection available): ARIPO (BW, Gil, (81) Designated States (unless orherwise indicated, for every ind of national protection available): AE, AG, AL, AM, AO, AT, AU, AZ, BA, i BR, BW, BY, UG, ZM, ZW), Purasian (AM, AZ, BY, KG ‘TMD, European (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, BEES, FLFR Gi, Gi UR, HU, My 1S. TT, LT LU RU, RW, SA, SC, SD, SE. SG, SK” SL, SM, ST. SV.) TH, TJ, TM, TN, TR, TT, TZ, UA, UG, US, Uz, VC, Published: VN.ZA, 2M, 2 with international earch repor (Art 21(3))WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP COMPONENTS, BACKGROUND [0001] An electric submersible pump (ESP) can include a stack of impeller and diffuser stages where the impellers are operatively coupled to a shaft driven by an electric motor. Various forces exist during operation as fluid is propelled from lower stages to upper stages of the ESP stack. SUMMARY [0002] An electric submersible pump (ESP) can include a shaft; an electric motor configured to rotatably drive the shaft; a housing; a stack of diffusers disposed in the housing; impellers operatively coupled to the shaft; and a pressure balance sleeve disposed at least in part between one of the diffusers and one of the impellers where the pressure balance sleeve includes a radially facing opening that, in an open state, is in fluid communication with a fluid recirculation passage of the one of the impellers. An assembly can include an impeller that includes a hub portion, blades coupled to the hub portion for circulation of fluid from blade leading edges to blade trailing edges and fluid recirculation passages; and a sleeve that includes a base and a riser where the base contacts the impeller and where the riser includes a radially facing opening that is in fluid communication with the fluid recirculation passage of the impeller. A method can include axially translating in a first axial direction a pressure balance sleeve that includes a radially facing opening where the pressure balance sleeve is in contact with an impeller that includes a fluid recirculation passage; and, responsive to the axially translating, regulating flow of fluid via the fluid recirculation passage by at least partially covering a radially facing opening of the pressure balance sleeve with a portion of a diffuser. Various other examples of equipment, techniques, etc. are described herein BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0003] Features and advantages of the described implementations can be more readily understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [0004] Fig. 1 illustrates examples of equipment in geologic environments; [0005 Fig. 2 illustrates an example of an electric submersible pump system; 1WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 [0006] Fig. 3 illustrates examples of equipment; [0007] Fig. 4 illustrates an example of a components of a pump; [0008] Fig. 5 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the example of Fig. 4; [0009] Fig. 6 illustrates an example of a component of a pump [0010] Fig. 7 illustrates an example of an assembly that includes an impeller; [0011] Fig. 8 illustrates operational examples for an example of a portion of an assembly of components of a pump; [0012] Fig. 9 illustrates an example of a method; [0013] Fig. 10 illustrates an example of a portion of an assembly; [0014] Fig. 11 illustrates an example of a portion of an assembly [0015] Fig. 12 illustrates examples of openings; [0016] Fig. 13 illustrates an example of a method; and [0017] Fig. 14 illustrates example components of a system and a networked system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0018] The following description includes the best mode presently contemplated for practicing the described implementations. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but rather is made merely for the purpose of describing the general principles of the implementations. The scope of the described implementations should be ascertained with reference to the issued claims. [0019] ‘As an example, a pump can include a stage defined by a diffuser and an impeller where a sleeve can be disposed at least in part between the diffuser and the impeller. In such an example, axial movement of the impeller with respect to the diffuser may cause the sleeve to regulate flow to a recirculation passage of the impeller. Such flow regulation may alter pressure in a chamber that may be defined in part by the diffuser and in part by the impeller. For example, closure of one or more radially facing openings may cause pressure to rise in such a chamber, which, in turn, may exert a force that acts to axially translate the impeller away from the diffuser, [0020] As an example, a sleeve may be configured to be press-fit over an impeller hub of one or more stages of a multistage pump (.g., consider an interference fit). As an example, a sleeve may be configured to be located with respect to a feature or features of an impeller. As an example, a sleeve may be a 2WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 porting sleeve that includes ports with radially facing openings that are, in an open state, in fluid communication with impeller balance holes. In such an arrangement, the ports may be sealed by a radially facing mating diffuser bore surface when the impeller of the stage moves into upthrust. Such an arrangement may, for example, be configured with minimal sensitivity to relative axial upthrust gaps (e.g., for individual stages in the pump). [0021] As an example, a sleeve may be included in a compression pump, a floating pump or other type of pump. As an example, a compression pump can include impellers subject to axial compressive force (e.g.. via a spring, compression nut, etc.) as arranged on a shaft that can rotatably drive the impellers. As an example, a floating pump (e.g. “floater” or “floater style") can include impellers that can be rotatably driven by a shaft yet move axially with respect to the shaft. As an example, a type of pump may include impellers that move collectively. As an example, a type of pump may include impellers that move individually (e.9., independent of one another). As an example, a sleeve or sleeves may be included in a pump with impellers that can move collectively or in a pump with impellers that can move individually (e.g., independent of one another). [0022] Fig. 1 shows examples of geologic environments 120 and 140. In Fig 1, the geologic environment 120 may be a sedimentary basin that includes layers (e.g., stratification) that include a reservoir 121 and that may be, for example, intersected by a fault 123 (e.g., or faults). As an example, the geologic environment 120 may be outfitted with any of a variety of sensors, detectors, actuators, ete. For example, equipment 122 may include communication circuitry to receive and to transmit information with respect to one or more networks 125. Such information may include information associated with downhole equipment 124, which may be equipment to acquire information, to assist with resource recovery, etc. Other equipment 126 may be located remote from a well site and include sensing, detecting, emitting or other circuitry. Such equipment may include storage and communication circuitry to store and to communicate data, instructions, etc. As an example, one or more satellites may be provided for purposes of communications, data acquisition, etc. For example, Fig. 1 shows a satellite in communication with the network 125 that may be configured for communications, noting that the satellite may additionally or alternatively include circuitry for imagery (e.g. spatial, spectral, temporal, radiometric, etc.)WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 [0023] Fig. 1 also shows the geologic environment 120 as optionally including equipment 127 and 128 associated with a well that includes a substantially horizontal portion that may intersect with one or more fractures 129. For example, consider a well in a shale formation that may include natural fractures, artificial fractures (e.g., hydraulic fractures) or a combination of natural and artificial fractures. As an example, a well may be drilled for a reservoir that is laterally extensive. In such an example, lateral variations in properties, stresses, etc. may exist where an assessment of such variations may assist with planning, operations, etc. to develop the reservoir (¢.g., via fracturing, injecting, extracting, etc.). As an example, the equipment 127 andlor 128 may include components, a system, systems, etc. for fracturing, seismic sensing, analysis of seismic data, assessment of one or more fractures, etc. [0024] As to the geologic environment 140, as shown in Fig. 1, it includes two wells 141 and 143 (e.g., bores), which may be, for example, disposed at least partially in a layer such as a sand layer disposed between caprock and shale. As an example, the geologic environment 140 may be outfitted with equipment 145, which may be, for example, steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) equipment for injecting steam for enhancing extraction of a resource from a reservoir. SAGD is a technique that involves subterranean delivery of steam to enhance flow of heavy oil, bitumen, etc. SAGD can be applied for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), which is also known as tertiary recovery because it changes properties of oil in situ. [0025] ‘As an example, a SAGD operation in the geologic environment 140 may use the well 141 for steam-injection and the well 143 for resource production. In such an example, the equipment 145 may be a downhole steam generator and the equipment 147 may be an electric submersible pump (e.g., an ESP). [0026] As illustrated in a cross-sectional view of Fig. 1, steam injected via the well 141 may rise in a subterranean portion of the geologic environment and transfer heat to a desirable resource such as heavy oil. In turn, as the resource is heated, its viscosity decreases, allowing it to flow more readily to the well 143 (e.g., a resource production well). In such an example, equipment 147 (e.g., an ESP) may then assist with lifting the resource in the well 143 to, for example, a surface facility (e.g., via a wellhead, etc.). As an example, where a production well includes artificial lift equipment such as an ESP, operation of such equipment may be impacted by the presence of condensed steam (e.g., water in addition to a desired resource). In such 4WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 an example, an ESP may experience conditions that may depend in part on operation of other equipment (e.g., steam injection, operation of another ESP, etc.). [0027} In the example environment 140, a layer may include particulate material (e.g., solids). For example, consider a layer that includes sand that may be transported with fluid. Such particulate material may be carried by fluid, for example, as driven at least in part by operation of a pump. For example, the equipment 147 may come into contact with particulate material in fluid. As an example, the equipment 147 may include one or more mechanisms for handling fluid with particulate material. [0028] Conditions in a geologic environment may be transient and/or persistent. Where equipment is placed within a geologic environment, longevity of the equipment can depend on characteristics of the environment and, for example, duration of use of the equipment as well as function of the equipment. Where equipment is to endure in an environment over a significant period of time, uncertainty may arise in one or more factors that could impact integrity or expected lifetime of the equipment. As an example, where a period of time may be of the order of decades, equipment that is intended to last for such a period of time may be constructed to endure conditions imposed thereon, whether imposed by an environment or environments and/or one or more functions of the equipment itself. [0029] Fig. 2 shows an example of an ESP system 200 that includes an ESP 210 as an example of equipment that may be placed in a geologic environment. As an example, an ESP may be expected to function in an environment over an extended period of time (@.g., optionally of the order of years). As an example, commercially available ESPs (such as the REDA™ ESPs marketed by Schlumberger Limited, Houston, Texas) may find use in applications that call for, for example, pump rates in excess of about 4,000 barrels per day and lift of about 12,000 feet or more. [0030] In the example of Fig. 2, the ESP system 200 includes a network 201, a well 203 disposed in a geologic environment (e.g., with surface equipment, etc.), a power supply 205, the ESP 210, a controller 230, a motor controller 250 and a VSD unit 270. The power supply 205 may receive power from a power grid, an onsite generator (e.g., natural gas driven turbine), or other source. The power supply 205 may supply a voltage, for example, of about 4.16 kV.WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 [0031] ‘As shown, the well 203 includes a wellhead that can include a choke (e.g., a choke valve). For example, the well 203 can include a choke valve to control various operations such as to reduce pressure of a fluid from high pressure in a closed wellbore to atmospheric pressure. Adjustable choke valves can include valves constructed to resist wear due to high-velocity, solids-laden fluid flowing by restricting or sealing elements. A wellhead may include one or more sensors such as a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a solids sensor, etc. [0032] As to the ESP 210, cable), a pump 212, gas handling features 213, a pump intake 214, a motor 215, one is shown as including cables 211 (e.g., ora or more sensors 216 (e.g., temperature, pressure, strain, current leakage, vibration, etc.) and optionally a protector 217. [0033] As an example, an ESP may include a REDA™ Hotline high- temperature ESP motor. Such a motor may be suitable for implementation in a thermal recovery heavy oil production system, such as, for example, SAGD system or other steam-flooding system. [0034] As an example, an ESP motor can include a three-phase squirrel cage with two-pole induction. As an example, an ESP motor may include steel stator laminations that can help focus magnetic forces on rotors, for example, to help reduce energy loss. As an example, stator windings can include copper and insulation. (0035) In the example of Fig. 2, the well 203 may include one or more well sensors 220. For example, such sensors may include one or more fiber-optic based sensors that can provide for real time sensing of temperature, for example, in SAGD or other operations. As shown in the example of Fig. 1, a well can include a relatively horizontal portion. Such a portion may collect heated heavy oil responsive to steam injection. Measurements of temperature along the length of the well can provide for feedback, for example, to understand conditions downhole of an ESP. Well sensors may extend thousands of feet into a well (e.g., 4,000 feet or more) and beyond a position of an ESP. [0036] In the example of Fig. 2, the controller 230 can include one or more interfaces, for example, for receipt, transmission or receipt and transmission of information with the motor controller 250, a VSD unit 270, the power supply 205 (e.g., a gas fueled turbine generator, a power company, etc.), the network 201, equipment in the well 203, equipment in another well, etc. 6WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 [0037] As shown in Fig. 2, the controller 230 may include or provide access to one or more modules or frameworks. Further, the controller 230 may include features of an ESP motor controller and optionally supplant the ESP motor controller 250. For example, the controller 230 may include the UNICONN™ motor controller 282 marketed by Schlumberger Limited (Houston, Texas). In the example of Fig. 2, the controller 230 may access one or more of the PIPESIM™ framework 284, the ECLIPSE™ framework 286 marketed by Schlumberger Limited (Houston, Texas) and the PETREL™ framework 288 marketed by Schlumberger Limited (Houston, Texas) (e.g., and optionally the OCEAN™ framework marketed by Schlumberger Limited (Houston, Texas) [0038] In the example of Fig. 2, the motor controller 250 may be a commercially available motor controller such as the UNICONN™ motor controller. The UNICONN™ motor controller can perform some control and data acquisition tasks for ESPs, surface pumps or other monitored wells. The UNICONN™ motor controller can interface with fixed speed drive (FSD) controllers or a VSD unit, for example, such as the VSD unit 270. [0039] For FSD controllers, the UNICONN™ motor controller can monitor ESP system three-phase currents, three-phase surface voltage, supply voltage and frequency, ESP spinning frequency and leg ground, power factor and motor load. [0040] For VSD units, the UNICONN™ motor controller can monitor VSD output current, ESP running current, VSD output voltage, supply voltage, VSD input and VSD output power, VSD output frequency, drive loading, motor load, three- phase ESP running current, three-phase VSD input or output voltage, ESP spinning frequency, and leg-ground. [0041] In the example of Fig. 2, the ESP motor controller 250 includes various modules to handle, for example, backspin of an ESP, sanding of an ESP, flux of an ESP and gas lock of an ESP. The motor controller 250 may include any of a variety of features, additionally, alternatively, etc. [0042] In the example of Fig. 2, the VSD unit 270 may be a low voltage drive (VSD) unit, a medium voltage drive (MVD) unit or other type of unit (e.g., a high voltage drive, which may provide a voltage in excess of about 4.16 KV). As an example, the VSD unit 270 may receive power with a voltage of about 4.16 kV and control a motor as a load with a voltage from about 0 V to about 4.16 KV. The VSD unit 270 may include commercially available control circuitry such as the 7WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 SPEEDSTAR™ MVD control circuitry marketed by Schlumberger Limited (Houston, Texas). [0043] Fig. 3 shows cut-away example, a portion of a pump 320, a protector 370 and a motor 350 of an ESP. The ws of examples of equipment such as, for pump 320, the protector 370 and the motor 350 are shown with respect to cylindrical coordinate systems (e.g.,r, z, ). Various features of equipment may be described, defined, etc. with respect to a cylindrical coordinate system. As an example, a lower end of the pump 320 may be coupled to an upper end of the protector 370 and a lower end of the protector 370 may be coupled to an upper end of the motor 350. As shown in Fig. 3, a shaft segment of the pump 320 may be coupled via a connector to a shaft segment of the protector 370 and the shaft segment of the protector 370 may be coupled via a connector to a shaft segment of the motor 350. As an example, an ESP may be oriented in a desired direction, which may be vertical, horizontal or other angle. Orientation of an ESP with respect to gravity may be considered as a factor, for example, to determine ESP features, operation, etc. [0044] Fig. 4 shows a cutaway view of an assembly 400 that includes a shaft 410 with a keyway 412 that may be fit with a key where components are stacked along the shaft 410. As shown in the example of Fig. 4, the components include an impeller 420-1, a diffuser 440-1, another impeller 420-2 and another diffuser 440-1. Fig. 4 also shows a perspective view of an impeller 420. In the example of Fig. 4, the impellers 420-1 and 420-2 may contact each other, for example, directly along hub portions or, for example, indirectly via a hub spacer (e.g., an impeller spacer). ‘As shown, the diffusers 440-1 and 440-2 may contact each other, for example, directly along outer wall portions or, for example, indirectly via a diffuser spacer. [0045] During operation, the assembly 400 can act to drive fluid in an upward direction, for example, axially upwardly with respect to the shaft 410. In an individual stage formed by an impeller and a diffuser, flow of fluid may be “mixed” with respect to direction. For example, fluid may flow radially as well as axially due to configuration of an impeller and a diffuser in a stage. [0046] In the example of Fig. 4, the assembly 400 also includes examples of one or more pressure balance sleeves 470-1 and 470-2. The pressure balance sleeve 470-2 is at least partially disposed between the impeller 420-2 and theWO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 diffuser 440-1. For example, the pressure balance sleeve 470-2 is disposed at least in part axially between a portion of the impeller 420-2 and the diffuser 440-1. [0047] Fig. 5 shows an enlarged cutaway view of a portion of the assembly 400 of Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 5, the impeller 420 includes an inner surface 421 at an inner radius (e.g., an inner diameter) and an outer surface 429 at an outer radius (e.g., an outer diameter). The impeller 420 includes vanes or blades 423 that extend from a leading edge 422 to a trailing edge 424. During operation, as the impeller 420 rotates (e.g., due to the impeller 420 being operatively coupled to the shaft 410), fluid flows in throats defined by adjacent blades 423 from the leading edge 422 to the trailing edge 424 (e.g., flowing both radially and axially). Also shown in the example of Fig. 5 are a component 495, which may be a thrust washer, and a passage 425 in the impeller 420, which may be a pressure balancing passage that can be a fluid recirculation passage (see, e.g., smaller arrows). The component 495 may be an annular component (e.g., a washer) that sits on the pressure balance sleeve 470. ‘As an example, the impeller 420 may include a plurality of passages such as the passage 425 (see, e.g., the perspective view of the impeller 420 of Fig. 4). [0048] In the example of Fig. 5, the pressure balance sleeve 470 includes a radially facing opening 474, which, in an open state, is in fluid communication with the passage 425. For example, fluid may flow through the radially facing opening 474 to the passage 425. As shown, the passage 425 can include an exterior opening and an interior opening. As an example, the interior opening of the passage 425 may be proximate to a blade (or vane) such as the blade 423. Fluid exiting the interior opening may be directed at least in part radially outwardly in a direction toward the trailing edge 424 of the blade 423. As an example, the interior opening of the passage 425 may be proximate to a leading edge of a blade such as, for example, proximate to the leading edge 422 of the blade 423. [0049] As shown in Fig. 5, the diffusers 440-1 and 440-2 include an inner surface 441 at an inner radius (e.g., an inner diameter) and an outer surface 449 at an outer radius (e.g. an outer diameter). As indicated by dashed lines, another impeller (e.g., a hub portion) or an impeller spacer may be disposed proximate to the inner surface 441 of the diffuser 440-1 and/or the diffuser 440-2. Between the inner and outer radii, the diffusers 440-1 and 440-2 include vanes or blades 443 that extend from a leading edge 442 (see the upper diffuser 440-2) to a trailing edge 444 (see the lower diffuser 440-1). In the example of Fig. 5, during operation, the 9WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 diffusers 440-1 and 440-2, configured to be substantially statically disposed in a housing (@.g., in a diffuser stack), can direct flow of fluid to the leading edges 422 of the blades 423 of the impeller 420 (e.g., both radially and a leading edge of the vanes 443 of the diffuser 440 may receive fluid from a lower ly). Specifically, the impeller such that fluid is directed in throats defined by adjacent vanes 443 of the diffuser 440-1 toward the trailing edges 444 of the vanes 443 of the diffuser 440-1 and then onward toward leading edges 422 of the blades 423 of the impeller 420. [0050] In Fig. 5, arrows show a general direction of fluid flow, for example, where such fluid flows radially inwardly in diffuser throats and radially outwardly in impeller throats while progressing axially upwardly (e.g., as may occur for a plurality of stages of a pump). [0051] Referring to the impeller 420, it includes lower surfaces 431, 432, 434, 436 and 437, which extends to the outer surface 429. The impeller 420 also includes an upper ring 433 and upper surfaces 427, 435, 438 and 439. The upper surface 435 is a surface of the upper ring 433 from which the surface 438 descends axially to a first plateau and then descends axially and inward radially to a second plateau that includes the exterior opening of the passage 425. The second plateau of the surface 438 meets the surface 439, which is an outer surface of a hub portion of the impeller 420. As shown in the example of Fig. 5, the pressure balance sleeve 470 forms a chamber 492 that is defined in part by the surfaces 438 and 439 of the impeller 420 where the chamber 492 is in fluid communication with the passage 425. [0052] Referring to the diffuser 440-1, it includes upper surfaces 451, 452, 454, 456 and 458 and referring to the diffuser 440-2, it includes lower surfaces 445, 448, 453, 455 and 457 where the surface 453 descends axially proximate to an outer surface of the upper ring 433 of the impeller 420 to join the surface 457, which may extend to the leading edge 442 of a vane of the diffuser 440-2 (see, e.g., the vane 443) [0053] In the example of Fig. 5, the surfaces 437 and 458 may be surfaces that define, at least in part, an outer chamber 480. During operation, the outer chamber 480 may be a high pressure chamber when compared to an inner chamber 462, which exists radially between the shaft 410 and a ridge 446 of the diffuser 440-1 and axially between the trailing edges 444 of the vanes 443 of the diffuser 440-1 and the leading edges 422 of the blades 423 of the impeller 420. In the example of Fig. 10WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 5, an intermediate chamber 426 exists, for example, as defined in part by the surface 434 of the impeller 420 and the surface 454 of the ridge 446 of the diffuser 440-1. [0054] The chamber 480 is in fluid communication with a flow region 464, which is in fluid communication with a chamber 490 defined at least in part by the surface 438 of the impeller 420 and the surfaces 453 and 455 of the diffuser 440-2. For example, as mentioned an outer surface of the ring 433 of the impeller 420 may be proximate to a portion of the surface 453 to define an annular clearance that allows fluid to flow from the region 464 to the chamber 490 (e.g., noting that in operation, the impeller 420 is rotating). The annular clearance and the chamber 490 may be part of a fluid recirculation path (e.g., consider a Couette type of flow with a pressure gradient). Such a path may be regulated by axial position of the pressure balance sleeve 470 with respect to the diffuser 440-2. For example, the surface 448 of the diffuser 440-2 may, depending on the axial position of the pressure balance sleeve 470, cover at least a portion of the radially facing opening 474 to diminish its cross-sectional area. Such action may diminish flow from the chamber 490 to the passage 425 (e.g., diminish recirculation flow) [0055] As shown in Fig. 5, an axial clearance 447 exists between the pressure balance sleeve 470 and the surface 448 of the diffuser 440-2 such that, for example, where the radially facing opening 474 is in a closed state, at least a portion of the axial clearance 447 is maintained to avoid axial facing contact between the pressure balance sleeve 470 and the diffuser 440-2. Where the washer 495 is present, it may be a surface (e.g., a sacrificial surface) that acts to protect the pressure balance sleeve 470 from contact with the surface 445 of the diffuser 440-2. As an example, fluid in the axial clearance 447 may itself be pressurized upon axial translation of the impeller 420 with respect to the diffuser 440-2 where such axial translation acts to diminish the axial clearance 447. Such an increase in pressure may act upon the impeller 420, for example, to bias it in an axial direction that acts to increase the axial clearance 447. [0056] In the example of Fig. 5, where the cross-sectional area of the radially facing opening 474 is diminished (e.g., due to axial movement), fluid pressure may rise in the chamber 490. Such a rise in pressure may, in tur, act to apply force on the impeller 420 such that the impeller 420 translates axially downwardly (e.g., while the impeller 420 is rotating, as driven by a motor). As the impeller 420 translates axially downwardly, the radially facing opening 474 of the pressure balance sleeve 1WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 470 may move axially downwardly such that the radially facing surface 448 of the. diffuser 440-2 no longer covers (¢.g., wholly or in part) the radially facing opening 474. Such action may cause recirculation flow to recommence in a path from the chamber 490 to the passage 425. In such a manner, the pressure balance sleeve 470 can regulate recirculation flow with respect to a fluid recirculation passage of an impeller. Such flow regulation can alter pressure in a chamber defined in part by a static diffuser and a moveable impeller where the alteration in pressure causes axial movement of the moveable impeller with respect to the static diffuser. [0057] Fig. 6 shows, as an example, a series of views of the pressure balance sleeve 470. As shown, the pressure balance sleeve 470 can include a base 472 and a riser 476 where the base 472 can be configured to contact an impeller and where the riser 476 can include the radially facing oper 19 474 (e.g., as one of a plurality of radially facing openings) that can be in fluid communication with a fluid recirculation passage of the impeller. In the example of Fig. 6, the pressure balance sleeve 470 includes a lower surface 471, an outward radially facing surface 477 and an upper surface 479. As shown, various features of the pressure balance sleeve 470 may be defined with respect to a cylindrical coordinate system (e.g., r, z, ©). For example, consider radial dimensions ro, f- and r; and axial dimensions Zo, 21, Z2, Z3, 24 and Zs. An axial distance is shown between z; and Zs, where Za is an axial height of the radially facing opening 472. As an example, a distance Zo to zs may also define an axial position of the radially facing opening 472. [0058] As an example, a pressure balance sleeve may be configured to form an interference fit with one or more features of an impeller. For example, a riser may include a portion that extends radially inwardly to contact a hub portion of an impeller (e.g., oF optionally an impeller spacer). As an example, a base of a pressure balance sleeve may be configured to form an interference fit with one or more features of an impeller. For example, an impeller may include a ring or a recess to locate a base of a pressure balance sleeve. For example, consider a ring of an impeller with a surface that can form an interference fit with a surface of the base 472 and/or a recess of an impeller that can form an interference fit with the base 472. In such examples, the pressure balance sleeve may be secured to an impeller in a manner where the pressure balance sleeve rotates with the impeller and moves axially with the impeller. 12WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 [0059] ‘As an example, a pressure balance sleeve may include a riser that is disposed, at least in part, at an angle (e.g. to include a surface that is disposed at an angle, etc.). For example, the riser 476 of the pressure balance sleeve 470 is disposed at an angle 6, which may be, for example, about 90 degrees. As an example, a riser may be disposed at least in part at an angle greater than about 90 degrees. As an example, a riser may be disposed at least in part at an angle less than about 90 degrees. In various examples, an angle of a riser can correspond to an angle of a portion of a diffuser, for example, to allow for axial translation of a riser with respect to a diffuser without corresponding surfaces binding (e.g., noting that a sleeve may be rotating at a speed of an impeller while a diffuser may be rotationally fixed). As an example, a riser may be conical in shape such that a radially facing conical surface of a diffuser may move axially with respect to the riser to alter cross- sectional area of one or more radially facing openings in the riser. With respect to the pressure balance sleeve 470, the riser 476 may be disposed at an angle such that the riser 476 is conical in shape such that a radially facing conical surface of a diffuser may move axially with respect to the riser 476 to alter cross-sectional area of the radially facing openings 474 in the riser 476. [0060] Fig. 7 shows a top view and a perspective view of components of an assembly 700. In Fig. 7, the top view shows an impeller 720 that includes a cutout 727 along an inner surface that can accept a portion of a key 716 that is seated with respect to a shaft 710 (see, e.g., the keyway 412 of the shaft 410 of Fig. 4). Also shown are a series of passages 725, which may act to balance pressure. In Fig. 7, the perspective view shows the impeller 720 with respect to a spacer 790 that includes a tongue 793 with side recesses 791, which may allow for side-to-side flexing of the tongue 793 with respect to the spacer 790. As shown, the tongue 793 is received by a slot 739 of the impeller 720. The tongue 793 as received by the slot 739 may provide for transmission of torque from the spacer 790 to the impeller 720, For example, the spacer 790 may include a keyway 795 for receipt of the key 715 to thereby rotate the spacer 790 responsive to rotation of the shaft 710. In such an arrangement, torque may be transferred to the impeller 720 via the tongue 793 where, for example, the cutout 727 may reduce contact between the impeller 720 and the key 715. Where the key 715 is made of a hard metal (e.g., or alloy) and the 13WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 impeller 720 is made of ceramic (e.g., composite material, etc.), the features may help avoid damage to the impeller 720 by the key 715. [0061] As mentioned, an impeller may include one or more balance passages, for example, that couple an exterior space of an impeller to an interior space, for example, defined by the impeller and an adjacent diffuser. In the example of Fig. 7, fluid may flow from an opening of the passage 725 as shown in the top view of the impeller 720 to an opening of the passage 725 as shown in the perspective view of the impeller 720. [0062] As an example, a pressure balance sleeve may be positioned with respect to the impeller 720 to cover the openings shown in the top view. Such a pressure balance sleeve can include one or more radially facing openings that can regulate flow to the passage 725 of the impeller 720 (e.g. to a plurality of such passages) via axial movement of the pressure balance sleeve with respect to a diffuser (e.g., in a pump stage formed by the impeller 720 and the diffuser). [0063] Fig. 8 shows various operational examples 810, 820, 830 and 840 for an assembly such as the assembly 400 of Fig. 4. The operational examples 810, 820, 830 and 840 are shown with respect to pressures P;, P2, Ps and Ps, which may be fluid pressures in the chamber 490. As shown in Fig. 8, recirculation flow is the greatest for the operational example 810, which has the largest available cross- sectional flow area as to the balance sleeve 470 and the diffuser 440-2. In the operational example 820, the cross-sectional flow area is less than in the operational example 810 because the impeller 420 has translated axially upwardly with respect to the diffuser 440-2. As the cross-sectional flow area has decreased, the pressure in the chamber 490 may increase; thus, P, may be greater than P;. In such an example, further axial translation of the rotating impeller 420 may be met by the increased pressure in the chamber 490. In the operational example 830, the cross- sectional flow area of the balance sleeve 470 is closed-off by the diffuser 440-2 due to the impeller 420 translating axially upward and carrying with it the balance sleeve 470. In the operational example 830, a clearance may exist between an axial end of the diffuser 440-2 and the balance sleeve 470 and/or a component 495 that may be disposed on the balance sleeve 470 (e.g., optionally set within a recess of a balance sleeve, etc.). Without a “relief valve", pressure in the chamber 490, represented as Ps, may increase, for example, to a level above P2 to thereby present even greater fluid pressure resistance to axially upward movement of the impeller 420. Where 14WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 such an operational condition is replicated across a plurality of stages in a pump, the collective fluid pressure may act to bias impellers of the stages axially downwardly. For example, consider the operational example 840 where the impeller 420 has moved axially downwardly with respect to the operation example 830. In such an example, P; may be a pressure of the chamber 490 that is less than the pressure Ps. In such an example, recirculation flow may return, which itself may act to “balance’ pressure. [0064] Fig. 9 shows an example of a method 910 that includes a recirculation block 912 for recirculating a portion of impeller driven flow, for example, via a driving force dependent on a pressure P;; a decrease block 914 for decreasing oross- sectional flow area and recirculating a portion of impeller driven flow, for example, via a driving force dependent on a pressure P2 (e.g., where P2 > P:); a close block 916 for effectively closing-off cross-sectional flow area, which, in turn, causes a rise in a pressure to P3 (@.g., where Ps > P2 > P;); and an increase block 918 for increasing cross-sectional flow area and recirculating a portion of impeller driven flow, for example, via a driving force dependent on a pressure Ps (e.g., where Px < Ps). [0065] Fig. 10 shows a portion of an assembly 1000 that includes a diffuser 1040 with one or more radially facing openings 1047 and a pressure balance sleeve 1070 where axial positioning may regulate flow to the passage 425 of the impeller, 420. For example, axial translation of the pressure balance sleeve 1070 may act to decrease cross-sectional area of the one or more radially facing openings 1047 of the diffuser 1040. As mentioned, a portion of a base of a pressure balance sleeve may be configured, for example, to seat with respect to a feature or features of an impeller. For example, Fig. 10 shows an arrangement 1080 where an impeller can include a recess to seat a base 1072 of the pressure balance sleeve 1070 and an arrangement 1090 where an impeller can include a ring (e.g., continuous, discontinuous, etc.) to seat a base 1072 of the pressure balance sleeve 1070. [0066] Fig. 11 shows a portion of an assembly 1100 that includes a diffuser 1140 with one or more radially facing openings 1147 and a pressure balance sleeve 1170 where axial positioning may regulate flow to the passage 425 of the impeller 420. In the example of Fig. 11, the pressure balance sleeve 1170 includes one or more radially facing openings 1174. For example, axial translation of the pressure balance sleeve 1170 may act to decrease cross-sectional area of the one or more 15WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 radially facing openings 1174 of the pressure balance sleeve 1170. In the example of Fig. 11, as the impeller 420 rotates, the pressure balance sleeve 1170 may rotate as well such that the one or more radially facing openings 1174 may align periodically with one or more of the radially facing openings 1147 of the diffuser 1140. As an example, a dependency as to align of openings (e.g., cross-sectional flow area) and speed may be established. [0067] As mentioned, a portion of a base of a pressure balance sleeve may be configured, for example, to seat with respect to a feature or features of an impeller. For example, Fig. 11 shows an arrangement 1180 where an impeller can include a recess to seat a base 1172 of the pressure balance sleeve 1170 and an arrangement 1190 where an impeller can include a ring (e.g. continuous, discontinuous, etc.) to seat a base 1172 of the pressure balance sleeve 1170. [0063] As an example, an axial dimension of a radially facing opening of a diffuser may be greater than an axial dimension of a radially facing opening of a pressure balance sleeve. In such an example, a range of axial movement of the pressure balance sleeve may occur without a change in cross-sectional flow area and axial movement beyond that range (e.g., a limit of the range) may decrease cross-sectional flow area, [0069] Fig. 12 shows an example of a representative pressure balance sleeve such as the pressure balance sleeve 470 or the pressure balance sleeve 1170 and an example of a representative diffuser portion such as that of the diffuser 1040 or the diffuser 1140 along with examples of opening shapes 1212, 1214, 1216, 1218, 1220, 1222 and 1226. As an example, one or more of such shapes may be selected to regulate dynamics of recirculation in a pump stage with respect to axial translation of one component with respect to another component. As an example, axial andlor radial extent and/or position of an opening or oper 19s may be selected to regulate dynamics of recirculation in a pump stage with respect to axial translation of one component with respect to another component. As an example, a shape may be a shape of an aperture (e.g., with a perimeter). As an example, a shape may be a shape of a slot (e.g., with a perimeter open at a side). As an example, a shape may be a circle (e.g., optionally formed via a drill, etc.) [0070] As an example, a shape or shapes of one or more openings may be selected with respect to one or more environmental conditions. For example, a fluid may include material such as particulate material. In such an example, an opening 16WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 may be shaped and/or dimensioned such that particulate material of certain shape(s), dimension(s), etc., may pass through the opening. As an example, a diffuser and/or a pressure balance sleeve may include one or more anti-clogging mechanisms. For example, an opening may be conical in shape such that an outwardly facing side (e.g., with respect to an intended direction of flow) is smaller than an inwardly facing side, which may help to avoid packing of particles in the opening. As another example, consider the openings 1214, 1216 and 1218 where the dimension of the opening depends on axial position of another component. As the axial position changes, the size of an opening may change, which may become bigger to thereby allow for particulate material to pass. For example, consider the openings 1214 as being part of a diffuser where, if operating with the dashed line as shown due to a pressure balance sleeve, clogging of the exposed portion of the openings 1214 would act to decrease cross-sectional flow area, which, in tum, may increase pressure in a manner that causes the pressure balance sleeve (0.g., dashed line) to move axially downwardly, which would increase the cross-sectional flow area (e.g., allowing clogged particulate material to clear). As an example, where a pressure balance sleeve rotates, whether it includes openings or not, risk of clogging may be diminished [0074] As an example, a shape or shapes of one or more openings may be selected with respect to one or more characteristics of a passage or passages of an impeller. For example, consider one or more characteristics of the passage 725 of the impeller 720 of Fig. 7. As an example, an opening of a sleeve may be of a cross- sectional flow area that is approximately equal to an opening of a passage of an impeller. In such an example, flow of particulate material of certain shape, size, etc. may pass an opening of the sleeve and the opening of the passage. As an example, a sleeve may include a number of radially facing openings and an impeller may include a number of upper passage openings (e.g., inlets). In such an example, a one to one correspondence may exist (e.g., or other correspondence) between the number of radially facing openings of the sleeve and the number of upper passage openings of the impeller. [0072] Fig. 13 shows an example of a method 1310 that can include a translate block 1312 for axially translating in a first axial direction a pressure balance sleeve that includes a radially facing opening where the pressure balance sleeve is, in contact with an impeller that includes a fluid reciroulation passage; and, a 17WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 regulation block 1314 for, responsive to the axially translating, regulating flow of fluid via the fluid recirculation passage by at least partially covering a radially facing opening of the pressure balance sleeve with a portion of a diffuser. Such a method may also include another translate block 1316 for, responsive to the regulating, axially translating the pressure balance sleeve in a second axial direction. [0073] As an example, an opening shape may provide for adjustment of cross- sectional area with respect to an axial position of a surface of a diffuser. As an example, an “inverted” arrangement may include a diffuser with radially facing openings. As an example, an arrangement may include radially facing openings of a pressure balance sleeve and radially facing openings of a diffuser. [0074] As an example, an electric submersible pump (ESP) can include a shaft; an electric motor configured to rotatably drive the shaft; a housing; a stack of diffusers disposed in the housing; impellers operatively coupled to the shaft; and a pressure balance sleeve disposed at least in part between one of the diffusers and one of the impellers where the pressure balance sleeve includes a radially facing opening that, in an open state, is in fluid communication with a fluid recirculation passage of the one of the impellers. In such an example, the pressure balance sleeve can include a base and a riser that extends axially from the base where the riser includes the radially facing opening [0075] As an example, in an ESP, a pressure balance sleeve can be axially translatable responsive to axial translation of an impeller to orient a portion of a diffuser over at least a portion of a radially facing opening. In such an example, the radially facing opening may be of the pressure balance sleeve. As an example, in an ESP, a pressure balance sleeve can be axially translatable responsive to axial translation of an impeller to orient a portion of the pressure balance sleeve over at least a portion of a radially facing opening. In such an example, the radially facing opening may be of a diffuser. [0076] As an example, a portion of a diffuser, as oriented over at least a portion of a radially facing opening of a pressure balance sleeve, can decrease cross-sectional flow area of the radially facing opening. As an example, a portion of a pressure balance sleeve, as oriented over at least a portion of a radially facing opening of a diffuser, can decrease cross-sectional flow area of the radially facing opening 18WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 [0077] ‘As an example, in an ESP, in a closed state of a radially facing opening or radially facing openings, a portion of a diffuser may cover the radially facing opening or the radially facing openings. [0078] As an example, an ESP can include impellers that are axially compressed. As an example, an ESP can include impellers that are axially translatable with respect to a shaft. [0079] As an example, an impeller can include a hub portion that includes an inner surface and an outer surface where a pressure balance sleeve can contact the hub portion at its outer surface. [0080] As an example, a fluid recirculation passage of an impeller can include an interior opening proximate to an impeller blade and include an exterior opening where an intended direction of f recirculatio the fluid recirculation passage is from the exterior opening to the interior opening. [0081] As an example, an ESP can include a plurality of pressure balance sleeves disposed at least in part between respective ones of diffusers and respective ones of impellers. [0082] As an example, an ESP can include stages where each of the stages includes a respective one of impellers and a respective one of diffusers. In such an example, a pressure balance sleeve can correspond to one of the stages and another pressure balance sleeve can corresponds to another one of the stages. [0083] As an example, an assembly can include an impeller that includes a hub portion, blades coupled to the hub portion for circulation of fluid from blade leading edges to blade trailing edges and fluid recirculation passages; and a sleeve that includes a base and a riser where the base contacts the impeller and where the riser includes a radially facing opening that is in fluid communication with the fluid recirculation passage of the impeller. As an example, a riser of a sleeve may contact a hub portion of an impeller. As an example, a base of a sleeve may contact a hub portion of an impeller. [0084] As an example, an assembly can include a sleeve that defines an annular chamber with respect to an impeller where the annular chamber is in fluid communication with fluid recirculation passages of the impeller. As an example, an assembly can include a sleeve that defines annular chambers with respect to an impeller where each of the annular chambers is in fluid communication with one or more fluid recirculation passages of the impeller. 19WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 [0085] ‘As an example, an assembly can include an impeller that includes a hub portion, blades coupled to the hub portion for circulation of fluid from blade leading edges to blade trailing edges and fluid recirculation passages; a sleeve that includes a base and a riser where the base contacts the impeller and where the riser includes a radially facing opening that is in fluid communication with the fluid recirculation passage of the impeller; and a diffuser. In such an example, the riser can include a diameter at the radially facing opening and the diffuser can include an extension that includes a diameter that matches the diameter of the riser at the radially facing opening, [0086] As an example, a method can include axially translating in a first axial direction a pressure balance sleeve that includes a radially facing opening where the pressure balance sleeve is in contact with an impeller that includes a fluid recirculation passage; and, responsive to the axially translating, regulating flow of fluid via the fluid recirculation passage by at least partially covering a radially facing opening of the pressure balance sleeve with a portion of a diffuser. Such a method may include, for example, responsive to the regulating, axially translating the pressure balance sleeve in a second axial direction (e.g., an opposite axial direction). [0087] As an example, one or more control modules (e.g., for a controller such as the controller 230, the controller 250, etc.) may be configured to control an ESP (e.g., a motor, etc.) based at least in part on information as to one or more fluid circuits in that may exist between stages of a pump. For example, one or more of backspin, sanding, flux, gas lock or other operation may be implemented in a manner that accounts for one or more fluid circuits (e.g., as provided by diffusers with fluid coupling holes). As an example, a controller may control an ESP based on one or more pressure estimations for a fluid circuit or cirouits (e.g., during start up, transients, change in conditions, etc.), for example, where a fluid circuit or circuits may act to balance thrust force. [0088] As an example, a controller may control an ESP based at least in part on one or more features of the ESP. As an example, a controller may include an input for receipt of information about an ESP, which may include information as to features of the ESP that may act to position diffusers with respect to impellers (e.g. axially), impellers with respect to diffusers (e.g., axially), etc. As an example, power 20WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 delivered to an ESP may be ramped up, ramped down, limited, modulated, etc. based at least in part on one or more features present in the ESP. [0089] As an example, one or more methods described herein may include associated computer-readable storage media (CRM) blocks. Such blocks can include instructions suitable for execution by one or more processors (or cores) to instruct a computing device or system to perform one or more actions. As an example, a computer-readable storage medium may be non-transitory and not a carrier wave. [0090] According to an embodiment, one or more computer-readable media may include computer-executable instructions to instruct a computing system to output information for controlling a process. For example, such instructions may provide for output to sensing process, an injection process, drilling process, an extraction process, an extrusion process, a pumping process, a heating process, etc. [0091] Fig. 14 shows components of a computing system 1400 and a networked system 1410. The system 1400 includes one or more processors 1402, memory and/or storage components 1404, one or more input and/or output devices 1406 and a bus 1408. According to an embodiment, instructions may be stored in one or more computer-readable media (e.g., memory/storage components 1404). Such instructions may be read by one or more processors (e.g., the processor(s) 1402) via a communication bus (e.g., the bus 1408), which may be wired or wireless. The one or more processors may execute such instructions to implement (wholly or in part) one or more attributes (e.g., as part of a method). A user may view output from and interact with a process via an VO device (e.g., the device 1406). According to an embodiment, a computer-readable medium may be a storage component such as a physical memory storage device, for example, a chip, a chip on a package, a memory card, etc. [0092] According to an embodiment, components may be distributed, such as in the network system 1410. The network system 1410 includes components 1422- 1, 1422-2, 1422-3, .. .1422-N. For example, the components 1422-1 may include the processor(s) 1402 while the component(s) 1422-3 may include memory accessible by the processor(s) 1402. Further, the component(s) 1402-2 may include an I/O device for display and optionally interaction with a method. The network may be or include the Internet, an intranet, a cellular network, a satellite network, etc. 21WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 Conclusion [0093] Although only a few examples have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the examples. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure as defined in the following claims. In the claims, means- plus-function clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents, but also equivalent structures. Thus, although a nail and a screw may not be structural equivalents in that a nail employs a oylindrical surface to secure wooden parts together, whereas a screw employs a helical surface, in the environment of fastening wooden parts, a nail and a screw may be equivalent structures. tis the express intention of the applicant not to invoke 35 U.S.C. § 112, paragraph 6 for any limitations of any of the claims herein, except for those in which the claim expressly uses the words “means for" together with an associated function. 22WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 CLAIMS What is claimed is’ 1. Anelectric submersible pump (ESP) comprising: a shaft; an electric motor configured to rotatably drive the shaft; a housing; a stack of diffusers disposed in the housing; impellers operatively coupled to the shaft; and a pressure balance sleeve disposed at least in part between one of the diffusers and one of the impellers wherein the pressure balance sleeve comprises a radially facing opening that, in an open state, is in fluid communication with a fluid recirculation passage of the one of the impellers. 2. The ESP of claim 1 wherein the pressure balance sleeve comprises a base and a riser that extends axially from the base wherein the riser comprises the radially facing opening. 3. The ESP of claim 1 wherein the pressure balance sleeve is axially translatable responsive to axial translation of the one of the impellers to orient a portion of the one of the diffusers over at least a portion of the radially facing opening 4, The ESP of claim 3 wherein the portion of the one of the diffusers, as oriented over at least a portion of the radially facing opening, decreases cross-sectional flow area of the radially facing opening. 5. The ESP of claim 1 wherein, in a closed state, a portion of the one of the diffusers covers the radially facing opening. 6. The ESP of claim 1 wherein the impellers are axially compressed. 23WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 7. The ESP of claim 1 wherein the impellers are axially translatable with respect to the shaft. 8. The ESP of claim 1 wherein the one of the impellers comprises a hub portion that comprises an inner surface and an outer surface and wherein the pressure balance sleeve contacts the hub portion at its outer surface. 9. The ESP of claim 1 wherein the fluid recirculation passage of the one of the impellers comprises an interior opening proximate to an impeller blade and comprises an exterior opening wherein an intended direction of fluid recirculation in the fluid recirculation passage is from the exterior opening to the interior opening. 10. The ESP of claim 1 comprising a plurality of the pressure balance sleeves disposed at least in part between respective ones of the diffusers and respective ones of the impellers. 11. The ESP of claim 1 comprising stages wherein each of the stages comprises a respective one of the impellers and a respective one of the diffusers. 12, The ESP of claim 11 wherein the pressure balance sleeve corresponds to one of the stages and comprising another pressure balance sleeve that corresponds to another one of the stages. 13. An assembly comprising: an impeller that comprises a hub portion, blades coupled to the hub portion for circulation of fluid from blade leading edges to blade trailing edges and fluid recirculation passages; and a sleeve that comprises a base and a riser wherein the base contacts the impeller and wherein the riser comprises a radially facing opening that is in fluid communication with the fluid recirculation passage of the impeller. 14. | The assembly of claim 13 wherein the riser contacts the hub portion of the impeller. 24WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 15. The assembly of claim 13 wherein the base contacts the hub portion of the impeller. 16. The assembly of claim 13 wherein the sleeve defines an annular chamber with respect to the impeller wherein the annular chamber is in fluid communication with the fluid recirculation passages of the impeller. 17. The assembly of claim 13 further comprising a diffuser. 18. The assembly of claim 17 wherein the riser comprises a diameter at the radially facing opening and wherein the diffuser comprises an extension that comprises a diameter that matches the diameter of the riser at the radially facing opening. 19. Amethod comprising: axially translating in a first axial direction a pressure balance sleeve that comprises a radially facing opening wherein the pressure balance sleeve is in contact with an impeller that comprises a fluid recirculation passage; and responsive to the axially translating, regulating flow of fluid via the fluid recirculation passage by at least partially covering a radially facing opening of the pressure balance sleeve with a portion of a diffuser. 20. The method of claim 19 further comprising, responsive to the regulating, axially translating the pressure balance sleeve in a second axial direction. 25WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 1/14 Geologic Environment 120 (eg., sensing, drilling, injecting, extracting, etc.) 1000 Caprock Sand y— ee pa tr MAND Wor Vy Seed ~~ Ot 2WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 ESP System 200 | Controller 230 axed | ESP Motor | VSD Unit Controller | 270 Sensor(s) 220 250 Load/Motor backspin ISWF | Vibration Temperature MTBFs sanding gas lock Protector 217 Sensor(s) Controller 230 216 UNICONN 282 ECLIPSE 286 PIPESIM 284 PETREL 288 Fig. 2PCT/US2014/050117 WO 2016/022123 3/14 Protector 370 Pump 320. > 5 ' tWO 2016/022123 412 —F \( 4114 | — 410 |— 420-4 470-1 470-2 c PCT/US2014/050117 a 400 440-1 440-2WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 5/14 440-2 455 a3 ee ag 448 + a 447 7 490 / 435 A 442 4 421 RQ as 433 439 g 438 457 407 rt 495 464 45 492 423 420 429 422 iN 437 426 aa 432 a ene 436 458, SSK 431 462 456 Li ie NI 452 449 Sd 44 451 AN 454 S 446 NS, 443 SS 4do-1 441 — RS) ‘\ Fig. 5WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 6/14 4470 472 472Fig. 7WO 2016/022123 8/14 PCT/US2014/050117 Lee CMLL Zeke (CMLWO 2016/022123 9/14 Method 910 Recirculate a Portion of Impeller Driven Flow, Driving Force Dependent on P; 912 Decrease Cross-sectional Flow Area Recirculate a Portion of Impeller Driven Flow, Driving Force Dependent on P2, P2> P; o14 Close Cross-sectional Flow Area P3, Py > Po > Py 916 Increase Cross-sectional Flow Area Recirculate a Portion of Impeller Driven Flow, Driving Force Dependent on Ps, Ps < Ps 18 Fig. 9WO 2016/022123 10/14 PCT/US2014/050117 a 1000 | {| 1047 re: 1040 Yj 4070 1070 YY 1072 420 Y oo | - 1072 Fig. 10WO 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 14/14 ae “ 1140 \ y Wo fo} oO oO 1140 Y “ o 0 o d i1z0 Yj Yy 1170 Dy 1172 420 1180 1172 Y Yj, 1190 Fig. 1112114 wi ---H 0 0 0 0 o TL. Peat -'9 60 0 0 1 nN a loose Phir hh Th SWAN “P0000 poet AARAR, PRRRR Fig. 12 1224WO 2016/022123 13/14 Method 134 B Axially translate in a first axial direction @ pressure balance sleeve that includes a radially facing opening where the pressure balance sleeve is in contact with an impeller that includes a fluid recirculation passage 1312 Responsive to axial translation, regulate flow of fluid via the fluid recirculation passage by at least partially covering a radially facing opening of the pressure balance sleeve with a portion of a diffuser 1344 Responsive to regulation, axially translate the pressure balance sleeve in a second axial direction 1316 Fig. 13Wo 2016/022123 PCT/US2014/050117 14114 System Components 1400 Processor(s) Memory/Storage 1404 VO Device 1406 Network System 1410 Component(s) ‘Component(s) age 1422.2 ‘Component(s) 1422-N ‘Component(s) 1422-3, Fig. 14INTERNATIONAL SEARCH REPORT Intreatonal aplication No, PCT/US2014/050117 ‘A. CLASSIFICATION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOSD 13/06(2006.01)i, FOAD 13/08(2006.01)i According o International Patent Classification (IPC) orto both national classification and [BC B.__ FIELDS SEARCHED FOND 15/06; FOAD 13I08; FO4D 28/12; FOID 390; FOAD 27°00 “Minima documentation searched (classification system followed by classification symbols) Korean uility models and applications for wilicy models Japanese wility models and applications fr wiity models ‘Documestation searched oiber dun miusmam documentation tothe exten Wat such Goouments are Tacluded inthe fields Searehed “Becton dia base consulted dari dhe hemational search (ae of database and, where pracicable, vere wens sed) ‘eKOMPASS(KIPO intemal) & Keywords: electric submersible pump, shalt, moter, diffuser, neler, ad pressure balance sleeve €_DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED TO BE RELEVANT "A" document defining the general ste of th at whichis not considered to eof pial elevance "Ect aplicain or pate but plished ono tert imermationa ‘Ming date “LY document which may tow doubts on prioity claims or whichis iit estabish the publication date of anther etton or eter special reason as specified) "0" document refering to moa issosus. use, exibition or other "P* documoat peblshd prior the intematona fling dae but later han the priory date claimed aee00°)] Caton of document, with ination, wher appropiate, fhe leven psges ekevant to chim, 3] WS SOS a SET ETORDIR RANT, ee a) Mat 200 T= See coliam 4, line Gi calm 6, Line 25 and figures 122 4 | ap o7-sotge 4 (SH AGIBA. 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