A linear pump assembly includes a cylinder piston disposed in a generally tubular internal cylinder chamber defined within a cylinder housing having first and second ends, a first plunger-cylinder rod securely coupled to a first end of the cylinder piston and disposed in a first generally tubular internal plunger chamber defined within a first plunger housing in linear alignment with the cylinder housing, and a second plunger-cylinder rod securely coupled to a second end of the cylinder piston and disposed in a second generally tubular internal plunger chamber defined within a second plunger housing in linear alignment with the cylinder housing and the first plunger housing. First and second fluid ends are coupled to the first and second plunger housings respectively, the first and second fluid ends each housing a suction valve and a discharge valve.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04B 53/02 - Packing the free space between cylinders and pistons
A flexible hose end fitting assembly includes a first portion defining a first fluid passageway and having a first end configured for coupling to a fluid conduit, a second portion defining a second fluid passageway and having a first end configured for coupling to a second end of the first portion and a second end configured for securely affixed to a flexible hose. A gasket is disposed in a groove formed in an interface between the first portion and the first end of the second portion of the assembly, and the first portion and the first end of the second portion of the assembly are securely fastened together by a plurality of threaded fasteners to form a continuous fluid passageway between the fluid conduit and the flexible hose. A flexible hose end fitting assembly includes a first portion defining a first fluid passageway and having a first end configured for coupling to a fluid conduit, a second portion defining a second fluid passageway and having a first end configured for coupling to a second end of the first portion and a second end configured for securely affixed to a flexible hose. A gasket is disposed in a groove formed in an interface between the first portion and the first end of the second portion of the assembly, and the first portion and the first end of the second portion of the assembly are securely fastened together by a plurality of threaded fasteners to form a continuous fluid passageway between the fluid conduit and the flexible hose.
F16L 33/28 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses for hoses with one end terminating in a radial flange or collar
F16L 31/00 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to one another or to flexible sleeves
F16L 33/01 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses specially adapted for hoses having a multi-layer wall
B21D 39/04 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with tubesApplication of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with rods
F16L 19/02 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member
This disclosure presents a pumping system that includes a plunger disposed in a pressure cylinder that is operable to be displaced in a suction and a discharge stroke. A packing seal is disposed between the plunger and the pressure cylinder. A valve block is disposed separate from the pressure cylinder and houses a suction valve and a discharge valve. A conduit fluidly couples the pressure cylinder with the valve block.
A positive displacement pump includes a suction cover disposed in a suction access bore defined in the fluid end and housing, where the suction cover is configured to cover the suction access bore. A retainer nut is configured for abutting against the suction cover and retaining the suction cover within the suction access bore. A suction gland has an inner circumferential threaded interface configured to engage an external circumferential threaded interface defined on the retainer nut, and the suction gland has a plurality of threaded openings configured to receive a plurality of threaded fasteners that can be used for securely fastening the suction gland to the fluid end housing.
An intermittent flushing plunger packing assembly is described herein. The packing assembly includes a plurality of annular seals disposed about the plunger configured to reciprocate along a linear axis within the fluid bore of the pump, and an annular packing nut disposed circumferentially about the plunger and configured to retain the plurality of annular seals and adjust a combined height of the plurality of annular seals. A selected one of the plurality of annular seals proximate to the fluid cylinder of the pump has a flushing fluid chamber in fluid communication with a flushing fluid port coupled to a first one-way check valve allowing a pressurized flushing fluid to be introduced and retained within the flushing fluid chamber and creating a fluid barrier to prevent frac fluid in the fluid cylinder from bypassing the annular seals.
A valve seat for a valve assembly for a high-pressure fluid pump is disclosed. The valve assembly includes a valve body, and a valve seat fabricated of a first material. The valve seat has a generally a tubular body having an annular collar having an outer diameter surface extending beyond the outer diameter surface of the tubular body, and an annular insert fabricated of a second material more durable than the first material and affixed to form an inner diameter surface of the collar, the insert forming an annular sealing surface against which the valve body abuts when in a closed position. The insert forms an annular ledge edge at its inner diameter surface that is offset from the inner diameter surface of the tubular body to form an annular chamfered edge.
A modular plunger packing gland assembly for a plunger of a hydraulic frac pump is disclosed. The modular plunger packing gland assembly includes an annular packing nut configured to be disposed circumferentially about the plunger and proximate a plurality of annular seals disposed about the plunger, and an annular packing gland having an inner circumferential threaded interface configured to engage an external circumferential thread defined on the packing nut. The annular packing gland further defines a plurality of threaded openings configured to receive a plurality of threaded bolts configured to securely fasten the annular packing gland and the packing nut to the pump.
A linear frac pump includes a fluid end having an inlet valve disposed proximate to an inlet port, and a discharge valve disposed proximate to a discharge port. The pump further includes a first plunger rod housed within a first plunger housing, the first plunger rod having first and second ends, the first end being in fluid communication with the fluid end, and the second end being coupled to a first actuator. The pump includes a second plunger rod housed within a plunger housing, the second plunger rod having first and second ends, the first end being in fluid communication with the fluid end, and the second end being coupled to a second actuator. The first and second plunger rods and housings are coupled to the fluid end and the first and second plunger rods operate in sync to drive fluids inward from the inlet port and outward via the discharge port being regulated by the inlet and discharge valves.
F04B 1/02 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having two cylinders
F04B 47/02 - Pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for raising fluids from great depths, e.g. well pumps the driving mechanisms being situated at ground level
F04B 1/0474 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having cylinders in star- or fan-arrangement with actuating or actuated elements at the outer ends of the cylinders with two or more serially arranged radial piston-cylinder units
9.
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING PUMP HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING USING IOT SENSOR NETWORKS
A system for monitoring a piece of hydraulic fracturing equipment such as a positive displacement pump. The system includes a plurality of sensors configured to detect conditions of the hydraulic fracturing pump and a processor that is communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to analyze data received from the plurality of sensors. The processor is also configured to predict faults in the hydraulic fracturing pump based on the data analysis. The system also includes a communication interface that is configured for transmitting predicted fault data to one or more devices.
A reciprocating pump for a hydraulic fracking operation includes a plunger mechanically connected to a crankshaft for pumping a fluid through a cylinder, the cylinder having fluid ports for ingress and egress of fluid. An ingress valve is disposed at the ingress port, and a first actuator is coupled to the ingress valve and configured to actuate the ingress valve to be displaced between an enlarged open position to permit fluid flow through the ingress port and a closed position to prohibit fluid flow through the ingress port. An egress valve is disposed at the egress port, and a second actuator is coupled to the egress valve configured to actuate the egress valve to be displaced between an enlarged open position to permit fluid flow through the egress port and a closed position to prohibit fluid flow through the egress port.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
A linear pump includes a centrally-disposed drive system and a plunger having a center portion coupled to the drive system, and first and second fluid ends disposed at the first and second ends of the plunger. The pump further includes first and second packing seals each being disposed about the plunger to isolate fluids within the respective first and second fluid ends. First and second adapters are disposed at an interface between the drive system and respective first and second fluid ends, each adapter incorporating an angled deflector configured to deflect and redirect high-pressure fluids escaping past the respective packing seal toward the drive system.
A quick-connector assembly for joining abutting flanged ends of two tubular members includes first and second connector portions joined by a rotatable hinge having a hinge pin coupling the first connector portion and the second connector portion so that the first and second connector portions encircle about abutting flanged ends of the tubular members when the first and second connector portions are in a closed position. Further, a stand having a bracket with at least one hole for accommodating the hinge pin is designed to at least partially support the weight of the connector assembly and the flanged ends of the tubular members.
F16L 17/00 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure
F16L 17/04 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure with sealing rings arranged between outer surface of pipe and inner surface of sleeve or socket with longitudinally split or divided sleeve
F16L 23/04 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned in the radial plane
F16L 23/12 - Flanged joints specially adapted for particular pipes
B01D 27/00 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type
B65D 59/00 - Plugs, sleeves, caps, or like rigid or semi-rigid elements for protecting parts of articles or for bundling articles, e.g. protectors for screw-threads, corner protectors, end caps for tubes or for bundling rod-shaped articles
A fluid cylinder for a fluid end section of a reciprocating pump is described. The fluid cylinder includes a body defining a pressure chamber in fluid communication with a plunger bore, the plunger bore comprising a packing segment configured to hold a packing stack, and a tubular sleeve in interference-fit within the plunger bore. The sleeve has an internal passage configured to accommodate a plunger operatively reciprocating within the plunger bore during operation of the reciprocating pump, and a stepped shoulder disposed at an interface between a first segment of the sleeve and a second segment of the sleeve, where a diameter of the first segment being greater than a diameter of the second segment of the sleeve. An annular seal is disposed at the stepped shoulder of the sleeve between the sleeve and the plunger bore. A packing flange is secured within the plunger bore abutting an end portion of the first segment of the sleeve.
The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a hydraulic fracturing pump comprising a fluid end assembly, the fluid end assembly comprising a cylinder body configured to receive a respective plunger from a power end; a suction bore configured to house a valve body, a valve seat, and a spring; a suction cap; and a spring retainer, wherein a surface of one or more of the cylinder body, the suction bore, the suction cap, and the spring retaining serves as a cathode, and wherein the fluid end comprises at least one of a plunger anode, a suction cap anode, a spring retainer anode, a valve top anode, a valve seat outer diameter anode, and a valve seat inner diameter anode.
The present disclosure relates, to a wear-resistant hydraulic fracturing pump valve for use in a valve housing, the wear-resistant hydraulic fracturing pump valve comprising: (a) a valve head extending radially from a central axis, the valve head comprising: (i) a first bottom surface comprising a metal and positioned closest to a base of the valve head, wherein the first bottom surface is configured to form a metal seal with a top surface of a valve seat; and (ii) a first annular groove positioned directly adjacent and above the first bottom surface; and (b) a first wear-resistant pump valve gasket configured to mount inside the first annular groove and to form a valve gasket seal with the top surface of the valve seat.
A hydraulic drive system is employed to transfer energy generated by a diesel engine to a frac pump. The hydraulic drive system includes a gearbox comprising a plurality of gears being coupled to and driven to produce rotational movement by the diesel engine, at least one hydraulic pump coupled to at least one gear of the gearbox, and operable to, driven by the rotational movement of the at least one gear of the gearbox, force a fluid at high pressure into at least one high-pressure fluid conduit, and at least one hydraulic motor coupled to the at least one high-pressure fluid conduit to receive the high-pressure fluid, and operable to transform energy in the high-pressure fluid to a rotational movement, which is used to power and drive a plurality of plungers in the frac pump.
An annular seal includes a generally flat-sided toric seal body forming first and second annular convex sealing surfaces on its outer diameter surface and inner diameter surface, first and second annular wiper structures formed on both sides of the first and second convex sealing surfaces on the outer diameter and inner diameter surfaces, first and second rounded annular grooves disposed on both sides of the first and second convex sealing surfaces on the outer diameter and inner diameter surfaces, wherein the profiles of the inner and outer diameter surfaces of the seal are substantially symmetrical, and wherein the profiles of the first and second annular wiper structures and first and second rounded annular grooves disposed on both sides of the first and second convex sealing surfaces are substantially symmetrical.
F16J 15/3236 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip having two or more lips with at least one lip for each surface, e.g. U-cup packings
F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
F16J 15/32 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings
F16J 15/3204 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip
F16J 15/3232 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip having two or more lips
F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structureSelection of materials
A fluid end of a reciprocating pump assembly includes a cylinder, a cover, and a valve stop. The cylinder has a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and an access side wall comprising an access wall inner surface that defines an access opening. The access opening provides access to an inner area of the cylinder and has an access opening axis. The cover is positioned in the access opening and forms a seal with the access wall inner surface along the access opening. The cover includes a cover axis coaxial with the access opening axis. The valve stop is positioned partially in the fluid inlet and includes a spring retainer and a column portion. The column portion includes a flange positioned between the cover and the access wall inner surface. The flange is in the shape of an arc.
An integrated pump and manifold assembly includes a support structure, a manifold assembly mounted on the support structure, and one or more frac pumps. The manifold assembly includes one or more low pressure lines and a high pressure discharge line including a discharge outlet configured to fluidly couple to a wellhead. The one or more frac pumps are each mounted on the support structure and include a frac pump inlet and a frac pump outlet. The one or more frac pumps are configured to be in fluid communication with the one or more low pressure lines and the high pressure discharge line. The one or more low pressure lines, the high pressure discharge line, and the one or more frac pumps are integrated as a single unit and mounted on the support structure.
An electrically-actuated linear pump includes a linear actuator housing coupled to a screw housing. A rod is configured to linearly translate within screw housing and the linear actuator housing, the rod includes a threaded portion disposed axially between a first plunger portion and a second plunger portion. A linear actuator is disposed within the linear actuator housing and includes a drive mechanism in meshed engagement with the threaded portion of the rod, the meshed engagement operable to linearly translate the rod, the linear actuator being electrically-actuated. The pump includes a first fluid end and a second fluid end disposed opposite the first fluid end, each fluid end configured to receive and discharge a fluid. Translation of the rod toward the first fluid end discharges the fluid from the first fluid end and simultaneously draws the fluid into the second fluid end.
A packing assembly providing a seal point configurable at multiple locations. The packing assembly includes a soft bed having at least one energizing ring and at least one seal ring. The assembly includes a spacer ring sealable with the at least one energizing ring. The assembly further includes at 1=least one adapter ring abutting either end of the soft bed to provide two seal locations relative to the spacer ring.
The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a resistant steel composition including a nickel content from about 1.75 % MB to about 5.75 % MB. Further, the present disclosure relates to a fluid end block assembly for use in a plunger pump apparatus, the fluid end assembly including: at least one cylinder body configured to receive a respective plunger from a power end; at least one suction bore configured to house a valve body, a valve seat, a spring; a spring retainer, with at least one of the cylinder body, the suction bore, and the spring retainer being composed of a steel composition having a nickel content from about 1.75 % MB to about 5.75 % MB.
A valve assembly includes a valve body that defines an internal flow passageway between an inlet and an outlet, and a valve seat disposed in the valve body with a sealing surface perpendicular to the flow passageway. The valve assembly further includes a clapper pivotally correlated to the valve seat having a closed configuration extending across the valve seat configured to substantially close off the flow passageway, and an open configuration configured to substantially allow fluid flow in the flow passageway from the inlet to the outlet through the valve body. An annular valve seat seal is disposed within an annular groove formed in a surface of the valve seat, where the annular valve seat seal is disposed at an interface between the valve seat and the clapper when the clapper is in the closed configuration.
F16K 15/03 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with a hinged closure member
F16K 1/20 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation arranged externally of valve member
A positive displacement pump (100) includes a pony rod (204) having first and second ends and which is disposed in the power end (102) of the pump, and a plunger (202) having first and second ends where the first end of the plunger is coupled to the second end of the pony rod and the second end of the plunger is configured to move into a fluid chamber in the fluid end to displace the fluid in the chamber. The second end of the pony rod and the first end of the plunger are coupled together to form a rigid connection using a hinged quick-release clamp (200) secured with a locking latch (206).
A plunger assembly for reciprocating within a fluid bore in a fluid end of a hydraulic frac pump includes an elongated plunger body having first and second ends, a first annular portion having an outer diameter proximate the first end and substantially equal to the overall outer diameter of the plunger assembly, and a second annular portion having an outer diameter less than the overall outer diameter of the plunger assembly. The second annular portion has a circumferential thread defined thereon proximate the second end. The plunger assembly further includes a seal packing disposed about the second portion of the plunger body, and a tubular packing nut disposed circumferentially about the second annular portion of the plunger body and having a threaded interface configured to engage the circumferential thread proximate the second end of the plunger body. The annular packing nut is configured to rotate about the circumferential thread to advance toward and adjust an overall linear dimension of the seal packing.
A seal packing assembly for a hydraulic pump includes a plurality of annular dynamic seals disposed within annular grooves circumferentially defined in the annular bore, a packing gland circumferentially housing a section of the plunger, and a plurality of seal manifolds distributed and defined within the packing gland, each seal manifold defining a port at one end exposed to the pumping fluid and further defining a clean lubrication fluid inlet proximate to a second end, the fluid inlet coupled to a lube pump via a check valve, where the clean lubrication fluid housed in the seal manifolds is maintained at a constant pressure. Each seal manifold includes a piston disposed within the seal manifold having a first end configured with a first surface area to interface with the pumping fluid and a second end configured with a second surface area to interface with the clean lubrication fluid, and a fluid port configured to provide fluid communication between the seal manifold and the annular grooves of the annular dynamic seals.
A system for monitoring a hydraulic fracturing pump includes a first sensor configured to measure a discharge fluid pressure of the pump, a second sensor configured to sense a displacement of a crankshaft of the pump, a processor communicatively coupled to the first and second sensors and configured to analyze the sensor data and determine a cycle count, duty cycle, and operating hour value for the positive displacement pump, and a display coupled to the processor configured to display the cycle count, duty cycle, and operating hour value.
A suction cover for a reciprocating pump assembly includes a plug configured to be at least partially received within an access port of a fluid cylinder of the reciprocating pump assembly. The plug includes at least one key configured to be received through a keyhole of the access port such that the at least one key extends within a keyway of the access port when the plug is at least partially received within the access port. The plug is configured to be rotated within the access port between an unlocked position wherein the at least one key is aligned with the keyhole and a locked position that prevents the plug from backing out of the access port.
F04B 23/06 - Combinations of two or more pumps the pumps being all of reciprocating positive-displacement type
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
A safety bracket assembly for a reciprocating pump includes a rectangular bracket configured to encircle three sides of a fluid end of the reciprocating pump. The rectangular bracket has first and second ends, each end defining an opening, and an elongated cross bar having first and second ends configured to be inserted through the openings of the rectangular bracket and be secured against a fourth side of the fluid end. The cross bar further has a channel formed proximate each of the first and second ends and configured to properly position the cross bar within the openings of the rectangular bracket. Two pins inserted through small openings in the cross bar are used to lock the cross bar in the rectangular bracket.
F04B 19/22 - Other positive-displacement pumps of reciprocating-piston type
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
A seat removal tool is disclosed for removing valve seats. A seat removal tool having a main rod, actuator rod within the main rod that actuates to cause radially expandable extraction segments to transition between an expanded position and a contracted position. When using the seat removal tool to remove a valve seat, portions of the radially expandable extraction segments may pass through a seat while the valve seat removal tool is in a contracted position. Thereafter, the seat removal tool may transition from the contracted position to an extended position, which grabs the seat. While in the expanded position, the seat removal tool may pull the valve seat from the passage.
B25B 27/24 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same mounting or demounting valves
B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
B25B 27/06 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing sleeves or bearing races
B66C 1/54 - Internally-expanding grippers for handling hollow articles
A suction cover assembly for a reciprocating pump assembly includes a suction cover having a body that is configured to be held at least partially within an access port of a fluid cylinder of the reciprocating pump assembly. The body includes a receptacle that includes at least one radial opening that extends through the body. The suction cover assembly includes a suction cover retainer that includes a plug configured to be at least partially received within the receptacle of the body. The suction cover retainer includes at least one retention segment configured to be held within the at least one radial opening of the body. The plug is configured to be moved between a locked position wherein the at least one retention segment is in a radially extended position and an unlocked position wherein the at least one retention segment is in a radially retracted position.
A reciprocating pump assembly includes a fluid end section having a pressure chamber and a plunger bore that fluidly communicates with the pressure chamber. The reciprocating pump assembly includes a plunger configured to be held within the plunger bore of the fluid end section, and a linear actuator operatively connected to the plunger such that the linear actuator is configured to reciprocate the plunger within the plunger bore during operation of the reciprocating pump to thereby pump fluid through the fluid end section.
F04B 19/22 - Other positive-displacement pumps of reciprocating-piston type
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
33.
CARRIER AND TIE ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC CHIP TO IDENTIFY AND MANAGE OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT
A cable-tie carrier is disclosed herein that includes a chip holder with a recess cavity for holding an electronic chip and a cable that is removably attached to the chip holder. The electronic chip stores identification information or testing data that may be used to identify and track the part. External computing devices (e.g., smart phone, tablet, scanner) may access the stored identification information or testing data for a user. The electronic chip is fastened, magnetically attached, or stuck with adhesive to the chip holder to position a transmitter (or antenna) to face out of the recess cavity.
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 19/00 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
34.
CLADDED VALVE SEAT, ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS FOR CLADDING SUCH SEAT
This disclosure provides a valve seat having cladded surfaces of high hardness in order to improve the service life of valve seats. The cladded surfaces may include various materials of favorable mechanical properties for mitigating failure mechanisms known for common valve seats (e.g., having a common base metal throughout). In one example, the cladded surfaces are created using an additive manufacturing process, such as laser metal deposition. The cladded surfaces offer advantages including metallurgical bonding, localized low heat input at the laser focus (thus enabling accurate control of temperature and mitigating undesirable heat treatment effects), ductility in middle layers for increasing impact resistance, variable cladding thickness (optionally exceeding 1 mm), increased hardness by material and fusing temperature selections, corrosion resistance, modification of mechanical properties of the same selected material, and allowing for sensor embedment.
The oil quality in an oil reservoir of a pump is monitored using the disclosed oil-monitoring sensor. The oil-monitoring sensor includes a first capacitive portion for measuring oil level and a second capacitive portion for measuring dielectric constant of the oil. Changes in dielectric constant of the oil are indicative of degradation of the quality of the oil (e.g., due to contaminants, oxidation, etc.) So oil-monitoring sensor is used to indicate various parameters about the oil quality to an operator. Using the disclosed sensors, the quality of the lubricant and/or cooling oil used by the pump may be monitored without needing to be present at the pump, or without needing to access the interior of the pump (or oil reservoir).
A fluid cylinder for a fluid end section of a reciprocating pump includes a body having a pressure chamber and a plunger bore that fluidly communicates with the pressure chamber. The plunger bore includes a packing segment configured to hold packing. The fluid cylinder includes a sleeve received within the packing segment of the plunger bore. The sleeve is configured to hold a plunger within an internal passage of the sleeve such that the plunger is configured to reciprocate within the plunger bore during operation of the reciprocating pump. The fluid cylinder includes a retention mechanism secured within the plunger bore such that the retention mechanism is configured to retain the sleeve within the packing segment of the plunger bore.
This disclosure presents a pump body, such as a fluid end housing used in a reciprocating pump, which provides an integral seating or engagement surface (or a valve seat integrated with the pump body) for a valve member. The integral engagement surface removes the need for a separate, replaceable valve seat and can last as long as the service life of the fluid end housing. This saves multiple maintenance services during the service life of the fluid end housing, along with the associated down time, labor costs, and material costs for the new valve seats. The integral engagement surface thus performs as an integral valve seat to the pump body. In some embodiments, the integral engagement surface may be coated, heat-treated, or otherwise modified to increase its wear resistance, such as by including one or more wear-resistant inserts to at least partially contact the valve member.
A valve assembly is disclosed herein having a valve member and a valve seat body. The valve member is reciprocatingly movable into and out of engagement with the valve seat body. The assembly further includes a seal insert positioned to be at the situs of engagement of the valve member with the valve seat body. The assembly further includes a wrap positioned to cover the seal insert and optionally, to cover a portion of the valve member to protect the seal insert from the flow of fluids and high impact.
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
A valve member for a reciprocating pump includes a valve head that is configured to move relative to a valve seat of the reciprocating pump between an open position and a closed position. The valve head includes a body, and an insert held by the body. The insert defines at least a portion of a strike face that is configured to contact the valve seat when the valve head is in the closed position. The valve head includes a seal held by the insert. The seal is configured to sealingly engage the valve seat when the valve head is in the closed position.
A valve with a modular seal is described herein. The valve includes a metal valve body defining at least one seal-receiving slot, at least one modular seal including an annular dampening member coupled to an annular metal member is configured to fit within the at least one seal-receiving slot so that the at least one modular seal forms a sealing interface with a valve seat configured to receive the valve.
A valve assembly for a high-pressure fluid pump is described herein. The valve assembly includes a valve seat disposed in a cylindrical bore in a fluid end of the pump, and a valve body that includes: a top plate defining at least one pressure window, a lower sealing surface disposed below the top plate, and a dampener disk disposed between the top plate and the lower sealing surface, the dampener disk configured to expand in response to pressure exerted thereon via the top plate and through the at least one pressure window.
A valve assembly for a high-pressure fluid pump includes a valve seat and a valve body. The valve body includes an annular head portion, a generally hollow valve cylinder coupled to the annular head portion, the valve cylinder defining an interior fluid passage within the valve cylinder, the annular head portion including a sealing surface projecting radially outward from the valve cylinder proximate to the annular head portion. The valve body further includes a plurality of flow port apertures circumferentially defined on the valve cylinder and disposed below the sealing surface, such that fluid passing through the interior fluid passage may exit through the plurality of flow port apertures.
F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member
F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
F16K 15/06 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with guided stems
F16K 15/14 - Check valves with flexible valve members
F16K 31/122 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
F04B 53/12 - ValvesArrangement of valves arranged in or on pistons
A valve assembly for a fluid end of a frac pump includes a valve seat, a generally cylindrical and elongated metal core, a dampener layer bonded to the metal core, a metal outer layer bonded to the dampener layer. The metal core, dampener layer, and metal outer layer form an elongated valve body having a generally cylindrical extended portion that extend beyond the valve seat. The metal core, dampener layer, and metal outer layer of the valve body also form a generally conical lower portion that has a sealing surface configured to meet and engage with the valve seat.
A valve assembly for a hydraulic frac pump includes a valve body having a spherical sealing surface, a valve seat having a circular concave sealing surface that receives and accommodates the spherical sealing surface of the valve body. The valve seat forms a fluid passageway, where the fluid passageway is completely closed when the valve body is received and accommodated in the valve seat in a closed position. The valve assembly further includes a stopper disposed above the valve body to restrict movement of the valve body when it is lifted off of the valve seat in an open position.
F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
E21B 34/00 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells
E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
A suction cover assembly for a frac pump includes a suction cover having an annular base flange defining a sealing interface proximate to the base flange. The suction cover is dimensioned to be accommodated within a bore well of a fluid cylinder in the pump. An annular seal is seated on the sealing interface proximate to the base flange of the suction cover.
E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04B 49/02 - Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control
A syringe assembly for a hydraulic fracturing system includes a syringe having a material chamber, a base fluid chamber, and a piston. The material chamber is configured to be fluidly connected to a fluid conduit. The piston retracts to draw material into the material chamber. The piston extends to push the material into the fluid conduit. The syringe assembly includes a diverter fluidly connected to the base fluid chamber and moveable between first and second positions. The first position of the diverter fluidly connects the base fluid chamber to a base fluid reservoir of the hydraulic fracturing system and fluidly disconnects the base fluid chamber from an outlet of a frac pump of the hydraulic fracturing system. The second position of the diverter fluidly connects the base fluid chamber to the outlet of the frac pump and fluidly disconnects the base fluid chamber from the base fluid reservoir.
A bull gear is provided for a reciprocating pump. The bull gear includes a hub extending around an axis of rotation of the bull gear. The bull gear includes a rim having a plurality of helical gear teeth extending along a circumference of the rim. The rim extends a width along the axis of rotation from a first side portion to a second side portion that is opposite the first side portion. The bull gear includes a web connecting the hub to the rim. The web extends a radial length from the first side portion of the rim to the hub.
A stay rod is provided for a pump. The stay rod includes a body extending a length from a first end portion to a second end portion that is opposite the first end portion. The body includes an exterior surface. The first end portion and the second end portion are configured to be secured to a power end section and a fluid end section, respectively, of the pump such that the stay rod holds the power end section and the fluid end section together. The stay rod includes a corrosion-resistant layer covering at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body.
A reciprocating pump includes a frame for a power end, a skid support structure integrally formed at a base of the power end frame to provide proper support and rigidity for the pump power end, where the integral skid support structure has a plurality of struts forming a series of chambers.
A flow restrictor is provided for a plug valve. The flow restrictor includes a restrictor body configured to be at least one of held within an internal bore of a valve body of the plug valve or mounted to the valve body in fluid communication with the internal bore. The restrictor body includes a plurality of fluid passages extending through a length of the restrictor body. The fluid passages include turns such that the fluid passages define tortuous fluid paths through the restrictor body.
A valve assembly is provided for a reciprocating pump. The valve assembly includes a valve seat comprising a shoulder. The valve assembly also includes a valve body configured to move relative to the valve seat between an open position and a closed position. The valve body is separated from the shoulder of the valve seat in the open position. The valve body is sealingly engaged with the shoulder of the valve seat in the closed position. The valve assembly also includes a damper operatively connected between the valve body and the valve seat.
A universal monitoring system applicable to a variety of hydraulic fracturing equipment includes an accelerometer mounted on a housing of a positive displacement pump and configured to sense a vibration associated with the positive displacement pump on start-up and generate a wake-up signal. A processor is communicatively coupled to the accelerometer and configured to initiate execution upon receiving the wake-up signal. A pressure strain gauge is mounted directly on the pump housing and is configured to sense deformity in the pump housing caused by alternating high and low pressures within the pump housing and generate sensor data. The processor is configured to receive the sensor data from the pressure strain gauge and configured to analyze the sensor data and determine a cycle count value for the positive displacement pump, and there is at least one communication interface coupled to the processor configured to transmit the sensor data and cycle count value to another device.
A fluid cylinder for a reciprocating pump includes a body having inlet, outlet, and plunger bores. The inlet and outlet bores extend coaxially along a fluid passage axis. The plunger bore extends along a plunger bore axis that extends at an angle relative to the fluid passage axis. The body includes a crossbore at the intersection of the fluid passage axis and the plunger bore axis. The crossbore intersects the inlet, outlet, and plunger bores at respective inlet, outlet, and plunger bore ends. The inlet bore end and outlet bore ends are connected to the plunger bore end at respective first and second corners of the crossbore. The first corner includes a first linear bridge segment connected to the inlet and plunger bore ends by corresponding curved segments. The second corner includes a second linear bridge segment connected to the outlet and plunger bore ends by corresponding curved segments.
A lubrication system for a frac pump includes a lubrication system housing, a lubricant tank held by the lubrication system housing, a heating device held by the lubrication system housing, a cooling device held by the lubrication system housing, and a filtration device held by the lubrication system housing. The lubrication system housing is configured to be at least one of mounted to a frac pump housing of the frac pump or held within the frac pump housing.
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
A suction cover nut for a reciprocating pump includes a body configured to be at least partially received within an access port of a fluid cylinder of the reciprocating pump. The body extends a length along a central longitudinal axis. The body includes a thread configured to threadably connect the suction cover nut to the fluid cylinder within the access port. The thread extends along the central longitudinal axis of the body. The body includes a recess configured to receive a suction cover of the reciprocating pump therein. The recess is tapered inwardly along the central longitudinal axis of the body.
A fluid delivery device for a hydraulic fracturing system includes a fluid conduit having a fracking fluid outlet configured to be fluidly connected to a well head for delivering a fracking fluid to the well head. The fluid conduit includes a base fluid inlet configured to be fluidly connected to the outlet of a frac pump such that the fluid conduit is configured to receive a flow of base fluid from the frac pump. An injection system is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit downstream from the base fluid inlet and upstream from the fracking fluid outlet. The injection system is configured to be fluidly connected to a material source. The injection system is configured to inject at least one material of the fracking fluid from the material source into the fluid conduit downstream from the frac pump to generate the fracking fluid within the fluid conduit.
A valve seat for use in a fluid end of a fracturing pump that includes a first body portion having an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall forms a fluid bore and outer wall is configured to contact an inside surface of a fluid passageway of a fluid end of the fracturing pump for support therein. The seat further includes a second body portion extending from the first body portion, the second body having a frustro-conical portion forming a seating surface for receiving a valve. A portion of the first and second body portion includes a hardened material insert forming a portion of the seating surface and a portion of the inner wall of the first body, and further includes a metallic body portion affixed to the hardened material insert, the metallic body portion forming at least a portion of first body portion outer wall.
A pressure relief valve assembly includes a rupture disc that is shaped to only be inserted into a particular rupture disc cavity in the correct way. The rupture disc includes a cylindrical rupture disc stem and a radially protruding upper lip. A relief valve body in the pressure relief assembly includes an internal radial shoulder at the entrance of the rupture disc that is narrower than the protruding upper lip of the rupture disc but that is wider than the rupture disc stem. The shoulder allows only the rupture disc stem to be inserted into the rupture disc cavity, not the protruding upper lip. Optionally, the relief valve body is marked with some indicia to indicating the direction of inserting the rupture disc stem and/or a shrapnel catcher for trapping shrapnel of the rupture disc upon rupturing.
F16K 17/16 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side with fracturing member with fracturing diaphragm
A valve seat for a reciprocating pump includes a generally cylindrical body that defines a bore axially therethrough and has a tapered outer surface. An annular surface is configured to form a seal with a displaceable portion of a valve. An annular channel is disposed circumferentially around the generally cylindrical body, and it has a floor surface that is delimited by an upper wall and a lower wall, where at least one of the upper wall and the lower wall forms a non-perpendicular angle with the floor surface.
An apparatus according to which a subterranean formation in which a wellbore extends is hydraulically fractured, the apparatus comprising first and second manifolds, the first manifold including first and second flow lines adapted to be in fluid communication with first and second pumps, respectively, the first pump being adapted to pressurize fluid received from the first flow line, and the second pump being adapted to pressurize fluid received from the second flow line, and the second manifold including a third flow line adapted to convey pressurized fluid from the first and second pumps to the wellbore to hydraulically fracture the subterranean formation in which the wellbore extends. The apparatus is adapted to be connected to another apparatus used to hydraulically fracture the subterranean formation in which the wellbore extends by moving one, or both, of the first and second flow lines relative to the third flow line.
A plug valve including a valve body defining an internal cavity, a first passage, and a second passage, a plug defining a third passage and being rotatable within the internal cavity, and an insert extending within the internal cavity between the valve body and the plug. The insert defines an interior surface and an opening aligned with the first passage of the valve body. The insert may also define a sealing surface extending around the opening and standing in relief against the interior surface to sealingly engage the plug. In addition to, or instead of, the sealing surface, the insert may define a projection at least partially defining the interior surface. In addition, a boot may be connected to the valve body and interlocked with the projection to prevent, or at least reduce, rotation of the insert relative to the valve body when the plug rotates within the internal cavity.
F16K 5/00 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 5/18 - Special arrangements for separating the sealing faces or for pressing them together for plugs with cylindrical surfaces
62.
TRANSMISSION FOR PUMP SUCH AS HYDRAULIC FRACTURING PUMP
An apparatus and method according to which a fluid, such as a fracturing fluid, is pressurized. The apparatus includes a motor that produces a first rotational output including a first angular velocity, a pump operably coupled to the motor, the pump comprising a fluid end and a power end operably coupled to the fluid end, and a transmission operably coupled between the motor and the pump. The transmission receives the first rotational output as a first rotational input, the first rotational input including the first angular velocity, and converts the first rotational input into a second rotational output, the second rotational output including a second angular velocity. The power end receives the second rotational output as a second rotational input, the second rotational input including the second angular velocity. In some embodiments, the transmission is directly connected to, or part of, the pump and the motor.
A valve assembly adapted for use in oil and gas operations. In one aspect, the valve assembly includes a valve body defining an internal region, an inlet passageway, and an outlet passageway, the inlet and outlet passageways extending into the internal region: a valve seat connected to the valve body and defining a fluid passageway; a clapper extending within the internal region and defining an annular groove; and a seal extending within the annular groove of the clapper and adapted to sealingly engage the valve seat. In an example embodiment, the clapper is actuable between an open configuration, in which fluid flow is permitted through the fluid passageway; and a closed configuration, in which the seal sealingly engages the valve seat to at least partially restrict fluid flow through the fluid passageway.
According to one aspect, an apparatus adapted to be connected to a component that is part of a pump system or a manifold trailer includes a block defining opposing first and second exterior surfaces. In one aspect, the block includes a recess formed in the first exterior surface and extending towards the second exterior surface, and an opening formed in the second exterior surface. In another aspect, the apparatus also includes an electronic identifying device at least partially accommodated within the recess, the device including a first portion having data stored thereon that provides identification of the component. In one aspect, the electronic identifying device further includes a second portion having data stored thereon that provides one of: information associated with certification of the component; and identification of the pump system or the manifold trailer of which the component is a part.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
E21B 47/01 - Devices for supporting measuring instruments on drill bits, pipes, rods or wirelinesProtecting measuring instruments in boreholes against heat, shock, pressure or the like
G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
The valve member includes a valve body and a seal. The valve body defines a first frusto-conical surface and an outside annular cavity. The seal extends within the outside annular cavity and includes a first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface adapted to sealingly engage the tapered surface of the valve seat. In another aspect, the seal includes an annular bulbous protrusion from which the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface angularly extends, the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface extending between the annular bulbous protrusion and the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body. In another aspect, an offset distance is defined between the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body and at least a portion of the first tapered and circumferentially-extending surface of the seal, the offset distance extending in a direction that is perpendicular to at least the first frusto-conical surface of the valve body.
F16K 1/00 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces
66.
FLUID LINER WEAR INDICATOR FOR SUCTION MANIFOLD OF RECIPROCATING PUMP ASSEMBLY
A manifold through which a fluid is adapted to flow. The manifold includes an elongated member at least partially defining a fluid chamber through which the fluid is adapted to flow, a longitudinal axis, and an interior surface; a fluid liner disposed within the fluid chamber and adapted to dynamically respond to pressure fluctuations within the fluid chamber as the fluid flows therethrough; and a wear indicator positioned radially between the interior surface of the elongated member and the longitudinal axis. The fluid liner is subject to wear and/or erosion due to the flow of the fluid therethrough and/or the dynamic response of the fluid liner to the pressure fluctuations within the fluid chamber. The wear indicator is adapted to indicate the degree to which the fluid liner has been subjected to the wear and/or erosion.
According to one aspect, a hammer union includes a female sub; a male sub; and a wing nut that is concentrically disposed about the female and male subs. The wing nut includes a body having first and second end surfaces, and an exterior surface extending therebetween; a passage extending through the body from the first to second end surface that defines an interior surface of the body; an internal shoulder formed by the interior surface; an internal threaded connection that extends from the first end surface and towards the internal shoulder; and lugs extending radially from the exterior surface. In one aspect, the body has a wall thickness defined between the interior and exterior surfaces, with a greater wall thickness at the internal shoulder than at the first end surface; the internal threaded connection has a full-root radius; and a lug that extends along the axial length of the body.
F16L 19/00 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts
F16L 19/02 - Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member
68.
CONNECTING ROD AND CROSSHEAD ASSEMBLY FOR ENHANCING THE PERFORMANCE OF A RECIPROCATING PUMP
A method and apparatus for a reciprocating pump assembly, including a crosshead and a connecting rod. The crosshead includes a main body having a cylindrical bore formed therethrough and defining a bearing surface, and a window formed through the main body and into the cylindrical bore. The connecting rod includes a small end disposed within the cylindrical bore and a beam portion extending through the window and being connected to the small end. In an exemplary embodiment, a bearing including a tubular body and a cutout is disposed within the cylindrical bore. In another exemplary embodiment, a clamp engages both the main body of the crosshead and the respective opposing end portions of the small end, thus reducing axial displacement of the small end relative to the crosshead.
A dual circuit lubrication system for a power end of a reciprocating pump that includes a lubrication pump that supplies lubrication fluid to a high pressure lubrication circuit and a low pressure lubrication circuit. The high pressure lubrication circuit is fluidly coupled to a crankshaft to supply lubrication fluid to sliding surfaces associated with the crankshaft at a first lubrication fluid pressure. The crankshaft drives a crosshead coupled to a plunger to displace fluid from a fluid end of the reciprocating pump. The low pressure lubrication circuit is fluidly coupled to supply the lubrication fluid to a plurality of rolling surfaces associated with the crankshaft at a second lubrication fluid pressure. The first lubrication fluid pressure is greater than the second lubrication fluid pressure.
An apparatus is adapted to be coupled to a component of a system associated with a wellhead. The apparatus includes a band adapted to be coupled to the component; a buckle coupled to the band and located proximate to a first end of the band; a holder coupled to the band, wherein the holder is positioned, or is adapted to be positioned, proximate to the first end; an electronic identifying device attached to the holder and adapted to identify the component; and an identifying component coupled to the band. The identifying component visually conveys information about at least one of: the electronic identifying device, and the component to which the band is adapted to be coupled. In one embodiment, the system associated with the wellhead is a system for pumping fluid to the wellhead. In one embodiment, the electronic identifying device is, or includes, an RFID chip.
A plate segment for a reciprocating pump power end frame assembly, the power end frame assembly having a pair of end plate segments and at least one middle plate segment disposed between the end plate segments. The plate segment consists of the middle plate segment or one of the pair of end plate segments and includes a plate having a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls and at least one opening forming a bearing support surface, the opening extending through the plate. The plate segment further includes at least one extension extending from at least one of the sidewalls of the plate at a position to align with and contact a corresponding extension on an adjacently positioned plate.
A skid for supporting a reciprocating pump assembly, the reciprocating pump assembly including a power end frame assembly having a pair of end plates and a plurality of middle plates disposed between the end plates. The end plates each have at least a pair of feet and the middle plates each having at least one foot. The skid includes a base and a plurality of pads extending from the base. At least a portion of the plurality of pads correspond to the end plate feet and at least another portion of the plurality of pads correspond to the at least one foot of each middle plate.
A power end frame assembly for a reciprocating pump that includes a first and second end plate segment each including annular bearing support surfaces configured to support a crankshaft bearing assembly. At least one middle plate segment is disposed between the first and second end plate segments and includes an annular bearing support surface configured to support a crankshaft bearing assembly. The annular bearing support surfaces of the first and second end plate segments and the at least one middle plate segment each have a diameter and are coaxially aligned. The diameter of at least one of the first and second end plate segments is different from the diameter of the at least one middle plate segment to facilitate insertion and removal of the crankshaft bearing assembly from the power end frame assembly.
A drive system for a fluid end of a reciprocating pump assembly including a drive member and a power end housing having a crankshaft rotatably disposed therein. The assembly includes a gearbox secured to the power end housing, the gearbox operatively connecting the drive member to the crankshaft for rotation thereof. The assembly further includes at least one arm member extending between the gearbox and the power end housing, the at least one arm member positioned to resist relative movement between the gearbox and the power end housing.
In one aspect, there is provided a damper control system for a reciprocating pump assembly according to which control signals are sent to electromagnets. In another aspect, there is provided a method of dampening vibrations in a pump drivetrain according to which a beginning of torque variation is detected and at least a portion of the torque variation is negated. In another aspect, signals or data associated with pump characteristics are received from sensors, torque characteristics and damper response voltages per degree of crank angle are calculated, and control signals are sent to electromagnets. In another aspect, a damper system includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a magnetorheological fluid; a flywheel disposed at least partially within the fluid chamber and adapted to be operably coupled to a fluid pump crankshaft; and a magnetic device proximate the flywheel. The magnetic device applies a variable drag force to the flywheel.
A ball dropper assembly includes a main body and a ball injector assembly. The main body includes a fluid bore defining a fluid passage and radial bore intersecting the fluid bore. The ball injector assembly includes an inner ball deployment housing and an outer ball deployment housing disposed within the radial bore. The outer ball deployment housing has a plurality of gate members operable between a closed position, to retain the ball within the inner housing, and an open position, to allow deployment of the ball from the inner housing and into the fluid bore. The ball injector assembly is operable to rotate the inner housing with respect to the outer housing to move the plurality of gate members from the closed position to the open position and to deploy the ball into the fluid passage.
A stay rod assembly for reciprocating pump assembly is disclosed. The reciprocating pump assembly includes a power section having a power source to reciprocate a plunger. A cylinder section has a chamber to receive the reciprocating plunger from the power section. The stay rod assembly secures the cylinder section to the power section. The stay rod assembly includes a stud and the sleeve. The stud has a first end, a second end, a middle portion extending between the first end the second end, and a shoulder between the first end and the middle portion. The sleeve surrounds the stud and has a first loading end adjacent the shoulder, and a second loading end adjacent the second end of the stud. The sleeve is configured to be pre-compressed and to pre-tension the stud for reducing cycling stresses.
A valve seat at least partially formed of a ceramic material for use in a fracturing pump includes a first body and a second body. The first body is configured to be inserted into a fluid passageway of the fracturing pump. The first body has an outer diameter, D1. The second body extends radially from the first body and has an outer diameter, D2, greater than the outer diameter, D1, of the first body. The second body is at least partially formed of the ceramic material.
According to one aspect, a manifold assembly includes a skid, a low pressure manifold connected to the skid, and a high pressure manifold connected to the skid. In another aspect, the high pressure manifold has a modular configuration so that the high pressure manifold is disconnectable in whole or in part from the skid, and reconnectable in whole or in part to the skid. In yet another aspect, the high pressure manifold includes high pressure modules, all of which are in fluid communication with each other and each of which is adapted to be in fluid communication with at least one pump. In still yet another aspect, the low pressure manifold includes one or more flow lines, the high pressure manifold includes fittings, and the manifold assembly includes vibration isolators to dampen dynamic loading, the vibration isolators being disposed between the fittings and the one or more flow lines.
A reciprocating pump assembly having a power end housing and a fluid end housing and a cylinder having at least a portion within the power end. A plunger assembly reciprocates between the power end housing and the fluid end housing of the pump assembly, the plunger assembly having a crosshead, a first section limited to movement within the power end and a second section moveable within the fluid end housing. The pump assembly also includes a seal housing disposed within the cylinder, the seal housing having a proximal end adjacent an entrance to the cylinder, and a distal end disposed within the cylinder.
A plug valve including a valve body having an inlet port, an outlet port and a central chamber extending between the inlet port and the outlet port. The valve also includes an inlet seal segment within the central chamber and includes a bore extending therethrough and aligned with the inlet port. An outlet seal segment is disposed within the central chamber having a bore extending therethrough and aligned with the outlet port. A plug member is disposed in the central chamber and is moveable between an open position, to facilitate fluid flow through the plug valve, and a closed position, to block fluid flow through the plug valve.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
A pressure relief valve system (150) for use in a downhole operation may include a pressure relief valve (152) configured to relieve pressure from high pressure tubing (116) extending between a pump and a wellhead, and may include a sensor (158) operably disposed to detect pressure in the high pressure tubing. The pressure relief valve system also may include a controller (162) having a pressure threshold stored therein. The controller may be configured to receive data from the sensor and compare the detected pressure to the stored pressure threshold. A valve actuation system (156) may be in communication with the pressure relief valve and in communication with the controller. The valve actuation system may be configured to change the state of the pressure relief valve from a closed state to an open state in response to a command signal from the controller.
E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
F15B 20/00 - Safety arrangements for fluid actuator systemsApplications of safety devices in fluid actuator systemsEmergency measures for fluid actuator systems
According to one aspect, data identifying a component (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 or 48) is received, wherein the component is part of a system (10, 18, 20, 22 or 24) associated with a wellhead (16). A location at which the component (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 or 48) is positioned relative to one or more other components (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48) is identified. According to another aspect, a model (110) representing at least a portion of a proposed system associated with a wellhead is generated, the model comprising a plurality of objects (110a, 110b and 110c), each of which has a proposed location and represents an existing component (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 or 48).
Loops may be installed on a high pressure flow line and/or well service flow line to reduce movement of components of the flow line in the event of a rupture and/or substantial dislocation of at least a portion of the flow line. At least one restraining link having at least one flexible loop extends across at least one swivel assembly and is secured to adjoining pipes of the flow line. The at least one restraining link is secured while the swivel assembly is in an angled position. A length of the at least one restraining link is less than a horizontal length of the at least one swivel assembly.
A fluid end block for attachment to a power end of a high pressure reciprocating pump includes a main body portion having an outwardly facing body forward face, an outwardly facing body rear face opposite the body forward face, and opposing side surfaces. A web portion protrudes outwardly from the outwardly facing body forward face. The web portion may have an outwardly facing web forward face and a curvilinear side surface. The web portion may be integral with the main body portion. A plurality of bosses protrude from the web forward face and having a forward facing end. The plurality of bosses may be integral with the main body portion and the web portion. A plunger bore extends through one of the plurality of bosses configured to receive a reciprocating plunger.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
86.
PUMP ASSEMBLY INCLUDING FLUID CYLINDER AND TAPERED VALVE SEATS
According to one aspect, a pump assembly includes a fluid cylinder, the fluid cylinder including a fluid passage, the fluid passage defining a tapered internal shoulder of the fluid cylinder, the tapered internal shoulder defining a first angle. A valve controls flow of fluid through the fluid passage. The valve includes a valve seat, which is disposed in the fluid passage and includes a tapered external shoulder, the tapered external shoulder defining a second angle. In one embodiment, the first tapered external shoulder engages the first tapered internal shoulder to distribute and transfer loading.
According to one aspect, a pump assembly includes a fluid cylinder, and the fluid cylinder includes a fluid passage that defines a tapered internal shoulder of the fluid cylinder. The tapered internal shoulder defines a first frusto-conical surface. A valve controls flow of fluid through the fluid passage. The valve includes a valve seat, which includes a seat body disposed in the fluid passage, and a bore formed through the seat body and through which fluid flows. The seat body includes inlet and outlet end portions, wherein the fluid flows into the bore at the inlet end portion and flows out of the bore at the outlet end portion. The inlet end portion of the seat body defines a second frusto-conical surface. In one embodiment, the second frusto-conical surface engages the first frusto-conical surface to distribute and transfer loading.
According to one aspect, a manifold defines an internal region and a first inside surface. A fluid liner is permanently bonded to the first inside surface, and dynamically responds to pressure fluctuations within the internal region during fluid flow therethrough while the permanent bond is maintained. According to another aspect, an end cap is connected to the elongated member and defines a second inside surface. The fluid liner is engaged with each of first and second inside surfaces, and defines a third inside surface. A first thickness of the fluid liner is defined between the first and third inside surfaces, a second thickness of the fluid liner is defined between the second and third inside surfaces, and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. According to another aspect, a plug opening is formed through the fluid liner, and a liner plug extends within the plug opening.
A pressure relief valve assembly includes a body having a passage extending therethrough. The body includes an upstream end adapted to be connected to a source of fluid pressure, an intermediate portion, and a downstream end having a downstream exit. A rupture disk is mounted in the passageway and blocks the fluid pressure of the source from the downstream end. In operation, the rupture disk configured to rupture above a predetermined differential fluid pressure. A catcher is disposed in the passage downstream of the rupture disk. The catcher generally includes a disk portion with at least one opening sized to prevent passage of the rupture disk through the catcher in response to a rupture disk failure while simultaneously allowing fluid flow through the catcher to the downstream exit.
F16K 17/16 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side with fracturing member with fracturing diaphragm
90.
RECIPROCATING PUMP WITH INTERSECTING BORE GEOMETRY
A reciprocating pump housing having a suction valve bore, a discharge valve bore, a plunger bore and an access bore. The suction and discharge bores are disposed on a first centerline and the plunger and access bores are disposed along a second centerline perpendicular to the first centerline. The pump housing includes a first annular transition zone extending between an intersection of the plunger bore and suction bore and an intersection of the access bore and the discharge valve bore. The housing also includes a second annular transition zone extending between an intersection of the suction valve bore and access bore and an intersection of the plunger bore and discharge valve bore.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
A valve assembly is disclosed herein having a valve member and a valve seat body. The valve member is reciprocatingly movable into and out of engagement with the valve seat body. The assembly further includes at least one deformable seal positioned to be at the situs of engagement of the valve member with the valve seat body. The at least one seal is preconfigured with a recess facing the situs to form a pocket to trap fluid therein as the valve member approaches the engagement, which reduces the velocity of the valve member moving toward the engagement and reduces the impact force of the valve member on the valve seat body. Furthermore, the fluid disposed within the pocket also reduces the axial load on the valve member and valve seat body.
Pumps and plunger assemblies are provided. An exemplary pump can have or contain a cylinder mounted in a pump housing, a plunger assembly including a crosshead, a plunger, a stationary bushing having substantial portions fixedly mounted within a laterally extending bore of the crosshead, and a non-stationary pivotally rotating wrist pin mounted within the bushing. The pump can also include a power end seal assembly including a seal housing extending at least partially through an aperture in the sealed fluid end-facing side of the power end of the pump, a power end seal disposed therein in sealing contact with the power end section of the plunger and a splashguard assembly.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
E21B 43/12 - Methods or apparatus for controlling the flow of the obtained fluid to or in wells
F04B 47/00 - Pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for raising fluids from great depths, e.g. well pumps
93.
PLUNGER PACKING WITH WEDGE SEAL HAVING EXTRUSION RECESS
A seal assembly is disposed in an annular recess in a cylinder chamber between a pump cavity and a pump exterior. The seal assembly includes a main seal and a back-up seal and seals to a pump plunger disposed within the cylinder chamber. The back-up seal includes an extrusion recess extending from a surface of the back-up seal adjacent the main seal along an inner or an outer diameter of the back-up seal. During pumping operations the plunger strokes through the cylinder chamber causing the main seal to extrude into the extrusion recess to form a seal between the plunger and the cylinder chamber.
A fluid end (15) for a multiple reciprocating pump assembly (12) comprises at least three plunger bores (61) or (91) each for receiving a reciprocating plunger (35), each plunger bore having a plunger bore axis (65) or (95). Plunger bores being arranged across the fluid head to define a central plunger bore and lateral plunger bores located on either side of the central plunger bore. Fluid end (15) has suction valve bores (59) or (89), each suction valve bore receiving a suction valve (41) and having a suction valve bore axis (63) or (93). Discharge valve bores (57) or (87), each discharge valve bore receiving a discharge valve (43) and having a discharge valve bore axis (63) or (93). The axes of at least one of suction and discharge valve bores is inwardly offset in the fluid end from its respective plunger bore axis.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04B 17/05 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by internal-combustion engines
F04B 53/14 - Pistons, piston-rods or piston-rod connections
A fluid end 15 for a multiple reciprocating pump assembly 12 comprises at least three plunger bores 61 or 91, each for receiving a reciprocating plunger 35. Each plunger bore has a plunger bore axis 65 or 95. The plunger bores are arranged across the fluid end to define a central plunger bore and lateral plunger bores located on either side of the central plunger bore. The fluid end 15 also comprises at least three respective suction valve bores 59 or 89 in fluid communication with the plunger bores. Each suction valve bore can receive a suction valve 41 and has a suction valve bore axis 63 or 93. The fluid end 15 also comprises at least three respective discharge valve bores 57 or 87 in fluid communication with the plunger bores. Each discharge valve bore can receive a discharge valve 43 and has a discharge valve bore axis 63 or 93. At least one of the axes of at least one of the suction and discharge valve bores is offset in the fluid end from its respective plunger bore axis.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
F04B 53/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups or
F04B 17/00 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors
A sacrificial body mitigates cavitation damage to components within a pump. The sacrificial body is mounted in the pump so that flowing fluid passes over the sacrificial body, which causes the sacrificial body to shed electrons into the flowing fluid in the vicinity of the cavitation. The excess electrons tend to suppress hydrogen ions from releasing, which can mitigate cavitation. The sacrificial body is formed of a material having less resistance to corrosion due to the flowing fluid than the components of the pump. Needles are attached to the sacrificial body for immersion in the flowing fluid to facilitate the release of the electrons for the sacrificial body.
F04B 39/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
An apparatus for preventing a threaded nut from unscrewing from a threaded bore of a device. The threaded nut has a circular periphery containing a plurality of apertures. The apparatus has a body with a first pin configured to insert into one of the apertures of the threaded nut, and a retainer that releasably holds the first pin within the aperture.
F16B 39/28 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by special members on, or shape of, the nut or bolt
98.
MACHINES, SYSTEMS, COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS TO TEST AND CERTIFY OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT
Embodiments of machines, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products certify oil and gas well equipment. Embodiments identify a selected well equipment device, a device test specification, and testing sequences to be performed by a corresponding testing apparatus. Embodiments select a testing sequence responsive to the selected device. Embodiments control the testing apparatus for the selected testing sequence so that the corresponding testing apparatus performs the sequence responsive to the device test specification. Embodiments generate testing data for the selected testing sequence and link the testing data for the selected testing sequence to the device identifier for the device so that a certificate can be generated. Embodiments generate a certificate for the selected device responsive to the testing sequences having been performed upon the selected device and link the certificate for the selected device to the device identifier so that the certificate can be readily recalled.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
A check valve assembly has a body having a central cavity intersected by upstream and downstream flow passages. A seat is secured by a threaded engagement in the upstream flow passage. An access bore intersects the cavity and has a support shoulder formed in it. A holder is supported on the support shoulder. A flapper is pivotally secured to the holder and located in the cavity for movement between an open position and a closed position blocking flow through the seat. A straight edge portion in the access bore engages a straight edge portion of the holder to prevent rotation of the holder. A fastener extends through a hole in the support shoulder into engagement with the seat to prevent rotation of the seat.
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