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JET-02 Reciprocating Pumps
Reciprocating Pumps
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JET Manual 02 – Reciprocating
Pumps
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Author: Joe Hubenschmidt, Zhiming Rao
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JET Manual 02 / Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Waste management
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE EQUIPMENT
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JET Manual 02 / Foreword
New releases of this document supersede any other version. The most current
version of the document is in www.InTouchSupport.com.
If you have a printed copy, check the "Release Date" against the content in
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Table of Contents
Foreword _________________________________________________________ v
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
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1-i JET Manual 02 / Introduction 1-i
1 Introduction
1.1 Learning Objectives ____________________________________________ 1-1
1.2 Definition of Terms _____________________________________________ 1-1
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1 Introduction
The purpose of any pump is to convert mechanical energy provided by motors,
engines, and other prime movers into fluid energy (hydraulic horsepower) as
efficiently as possible. The pump should be light, compact, simple, and easy to
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operate and maintain while providing the efficiency and the power required.
Schlumberger Well Services (WS) and Well Intervention Services (WIS) use
low-pressure pumps (also called centrifugal pumps) and high-pressure pumps
(also called reciprocating pumps). Low-pressure pumps use impellers, while
high-pressure pumps use plungers to displace fluid.
This training manual introduces you to two of the most common high-pressure
pumps in the oilfield industry: the triplex pump and the quintuplex pump.
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Due to the many hazards involved in the oilfield industry, all Schlumberger
personnel must be familiar with the relevant safety regulations and precautions.
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Quality Note
Anyone who feels that an operation is unsafe has the right, and the duty to stop
the operation.
2.2 Environment
All employees are responsible for protecting the environment and minimizing the
environmental impact.
Accidental Release
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Any spill, leak, or other loss (pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging,
injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing) of hazardous substances,
chemical, lubricant, crude oil, or produced water into the environment shall
be cleaned up and reported according to local procedures and Schlumberger
QHSE Std S002 HSE: Event Reporting and Management (InTouch content ID#
3260257).
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To reduce this risk, Well Services QHSE Std 05: Wellsite Operations (InTouch
content ID# 3313681) outlines basic rules and procedures that shall be
implemented at all locations that involve Well Services and Well Intervention
Services operations.
2.4.1 STEM
Well Services and Well Intervention Services use the STEM (Standard
Equipment Maintenance) methodology to ensure a systematic, preventative
approach to maintain Schlumberger equipment.
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will be pushed out of the discharge. This is important from a safety standpoint,
because if there is a closed valve downstream, the pump will continue to displace
fluid, building up pressure to potentially dangerous levels.
Reciprocating pumps are named for the reciprocating action of the plunger in the
fluid end (item 2 in Figure 3-1). This back-and-forth movement is created by the
power end (item 1 in Figure 3-1). Reciprocating pumps are used primarily where
high discharge pressures are required and flow is a precise function of pump
speed – both characteristics of positive displacement.
1. Power End
2. Fluid End
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• power end
• fluid end
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1. Power End
2. Fluid End
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1. Crosshead Assembly
2. Connecting Rod
3. Crankshaft
4. Input Shaft
Each power end will have a family of fluid ends (defined by plunger diameter)
associated with it. For example, the 2250 hp triplex pump used on the SPF-343
can be outfitted with fluid ends with plunger sizes from 3 3/4 inch to 6 1/2 inch.
Power ends are rated by maximum input horsepower, number of cylinders (e.g.,
triplex or quintuplex), stroke, and rod load.
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Stroke (shown in Figure 3-4) is the distance that the plungers travel. Rod load
(shown in Figure 3-5) is the maximum force that the plunger, under pressure, can
exert on the power end. This corresponds to the discharge pressure multiplied
by the area of the plunger.
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1. Plunger
2. Packing
3. Suction Inlet
4. Suction Valve
5. Discharge Valve
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As the plunger is drawn toward the power end during the suction stroke, it
reduces the pressure inside the chamber between the suction and discharge
valves. The reduction of pressure causes the suction valve to lift and allow the
fluid to flow into the suction manifold through the suction port, around the suction
valves, and into the chamber. Refer to item 1 in Figure 3-7.
When the plunger moves in the opposite direction toward the fluid end, the fluid
inside the chamber is forced out. This process is also called discharge stroke.
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The suction valve closes immediately and the fluid lifts the discharge valve from
its seat and flows into the discharge chamber. Refer to item 2 in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7: Flow-Through Fluid End: Suction Stroke (Left) and Discharge Stroke (Right).
1. Discharge Valve
2. Suction Valve
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An additional function of the gear box is to create an offset between the prime
mover driveline and the power end crankshaft. This offset allows for more flexible
positioning of the pump on the unit.
Several arrangements are used to accomplish the speed reduction. They include
1. Pinion Shaft
2. Offset
3. Bull Gears
4. Input
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in this conversion. The exact value depends on the details of the unit (prime
mover, transmission, and pump model), but typically the value is 10% to 15% of
the input horsepower. This is expressed as the “mechanical efficiency” of the
unit. A 15% loss would be described as 85% mechanical efficiency. Published
performance curves account for this efficiency.
Hydraulic horsepower (hhp) is directly proportional to flow rate and pressure and
inversely proportional to the efficiency of a system.
Hydraulic horsepower is the product of the flow rate and pumping pressure of
the pump:
P× Q
hhp =
C
where:
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The relationship between rate and pressure (at an example of 1,000 hhp) is
shown in the Figure 3-11. As rate increases, the pressure must drop for constant
horsepower.
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Figure 3-11: Hydraulic Horsepower, Rate, and Pressure (at 1,000 hhp)
Example
For the 2250 quintuplex pump used on an SPF-743 unit, for example, the bbl/rev
values for common plunger sizes are
Therefore, an SPF-743 unit with 4-in plungers operating at 200 rpm will generate:
200 rpm x 0.05026 bbl/rev (0.00799 m3/rev) = 10.1 bbl/min (1.6 m3/min)
These bbl/rev (m3/rev) values are 97% of the theoretical number to match the
calibration of the pumper rate meter. The 97% factor accounts for volumetric
efficiency considerations.
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Note
The 97% value is used as a global average for all conditions and usually is
sufficient.
Each power end and fluid end plunger size combination has a maximum
pressure rating. This pressure rating is determined by the power end rod load
and plunger size.
Example
The Gardner Denver® HD2250 power end on the SPF-343 has a rod load
of 237,000 lbf. If a 4 1/2-in plunger is used (area = 15.9 in2), the maximum
pressure is:
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4 Pump Types
4.1 Pumps Used in Cementing/Completion Services _______________ 4-1
4.1.1 5-in-Stroke PG Series Pump __________________________________ 4-1
4.1.2 6-in-Stroke 600 Compact/Shorty Pump ________________________ 4-3
4.1.3 8-in-Stroke GD1250 Pump ___________________________________ 4-6
4.1.4 MD1000 Pump ______________________________________________ 4-7
4.2 Pumps Used in Stimulation/Fracturing Services _______________ 4-10
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4 Pump Types
The quintuplex and triplex pumps are mainly used in Well Services and Well
Intervention Services, such as
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• cementing/completion services
• stimulation/fracturing services
• coiled tubing services.
Refer to Table 4-1 for PG Series pump head capacities and Table 4-2 for general
specifications.
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5-in-Stroke PG Series Fluid End Plunger Max psi Max bbl/rev bbl/rev
Size (in) (kPa) bbl/min (m3/rev) (m3/rev)
(m3/min) Pinion Main
4.32 ratio, internal gears TSO 2.5 20,000 2.58 (0.41) 0.0017 0.00736
(137,900) (0.0003) (0.0012)
350 rpm max at main shaft
1,512 rpm max at pinion TRO 3 15,000 3.71 (0.59) 0.0025 0.01060
(103,400) (0.0004) (0.0017)
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shaft
Max rod load 110,000 lbf TGO 3.75 10,000 5.79 (0.92) 0.0038 0.01656
(68,900) (0.0006) (0.0026)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Application Completion
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Note
Several years ago, this pump was introduced as a replacement for the PG series
pump. Recently built completion/cementing units use the 600 Shorty pump.
However, there are older units in the field that still use the PG Series pump.
The 600 Shorty pump is a much more compact design and is rated at 600 hp
input, compared with 250 hp for the PG series pump. This is also advantageous
for the new higher horsepower cementers being developed and is more suitable
for continuous pumping operations associated with coiled tubing services. Its
short length allows for back-to-back placement of two pumps on the unit.
The four major suppliers of the 600 Shorty pumps are SERVAgroup, Gardner
Denver®, Weir™ SPM, and MSI® Dixie. Specifically, MSI provides an upgraded
version of the 600 Shorty pump called the MSI Hybrid™. This hybrid pump
utilizes a power end plunger between the fluid end plunger and the crosshead.
The conventional (standard) pump has a common plunger that reciprocates
in both the fluid end and power end. The hybrid design uses a “power end
plunger” to isolate the power end from the fluid end and reduce the chance of
contamination of the power end by the pumped fluids.
Refer to Figure 4-2 for a visual comparison of the MSI 600 Hybrid pump and
the MSI 600 Standard pump.
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Figure 4-2: MSI 600 Hybrid (Top) and MSI 600 Standard (Bottom)
Typical units using the 600 Shorty pumps include both cementing skids and
trailers, such as the CPS-361, CPS-636, CPF-377, CPF-378, and CPF-577.
Figure 4-3 shows a picture of the 600 Shorty pump and Figure 4-4 shows the
600 Shorty pumps in the CPS-361. Refer to Table 4-3 for pump compatibility
information.
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6-in-Stroke SPM TWS 600S Fluid End Plunger Size MAX psi MAX bbl/min bbl/rev (m3/rev)
(in) (kPa) (m3/min) MAIN
4.6 ratio, external reduction TWS600 2 3/4 16,836 4.95 (0.787) 0.01095
(116,000) (0.00174)
450 rpm max at main shaft
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There are three types of fluid end assemblies available: high pressure, medium
pressure, and low pressure. Refer to Table 4-4 for a list of the plunger sizes
associated with these fluid end assembly types.
Figure 4-5 shows the GD1250 pumps on the CPS-679. Refer to Table 4-5 for
pump compatibility information.
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8-in-Stroke GD1250 Fluid End Plunger MAX psi MAX bbl/rev bbl/rev
Size (in) (kPa) bbl/min (m3/rev) (m3/rev)
(m3/min) PINION MAIN
350 rpm max at main shaft EGD 4.5 12,500 12 (1.908) 0.00636 0.03814
(86,200) (0.00101) (0.00606)
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The MD1000 pump consists of three 120° thrust rods connected to an oscillating
plate. Each thrust rod is, in turn, attached to a crosshead, which operates a
plunger. As power turns the gears of the power end, one thrust rod is at the
maximum forward position, while a second is in forward motion, and a third
is in backward motion.
The MD1000 pump has advantages over a traditional triplex pump in terms
of the efficiency, weight per horsepower, and horsepower per volume, but is
mainly used in offshore applications. This pump has been made obsolete by the
supplier, but is still being used in the field.
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Figure 4-6 shows the MD1000 pump. Refer to Table 4-6 for pump compatibility
information and Table 4-7 for general specifications.
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6-in-Stroke MD1000 Fluid End Plunger MAX psi MAX bbl/rev bbl/rev
Size (in) (kPa) bbl/min (m3/rev) (m3/rev)
(m3/min) PINION MAIN
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPTION MX MY
In-Line Allows two pumps to be mounted side-by-side Allows two pumps to be mounted side-by-side
within 8 in within 8 in
Weight — overall 7,930 lbm (3,600 kg) 7,930 lbm (3,600 kg)
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The GD2250T, an upgrade of the HD2250 pump, offers new fluid end and power
end technologies for enhanced service life expectations.
Alternately, the TWS2250 from SPM can provide similar and comparable
performance. The SPM fluid end and GD fluid end are interchangeable, i.e., an
SPM TWS2250 fluid end can be installed in a GD2250T power end for service
and vice versa.
The typical fracturing unit using GD2250T and TWS2250T is the SPF-343 unit.
The GD2250T is also used in the SPS-343 stimulation skid as shown in Figure
4-8. Refer to Table 4-8 for HD2250, GD2250T, and SPM TWS2250 pump
compatibility information.
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FLUID END PLUNGER SIZE MAX psi (kPa) MAX bbl/min bbl/rev (m3/rev) bbl/rev (m3/rev)
(in) (m3/min) PINION MAIN
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SPM provides a pump, the QWS2250, with similar and comparable performance.
The SPM fluid end and GD fluid end are interchangeable, i.e., an SPM QWS2500
fluid end can be installed in a GD2500Q power end for service, and vice versa.
The GD2500Q and the SPM QWS2500 pumps are commonly used in the
SPF-743 as shown in Figure 4-9.
8-in-Stroke PLUNGER SIZE MAX psi (kPa) MAX bbl/min bbl/rev (m3/rev) bbl/rev (m3/rev)
(in) (m3/min) PINION MAIN
Max Input 2,500 bhp 4 15,600 (107,600) 17.2 (2.735) 0.00815 0.05177
(0.00130) (0.00823)
Max rpm 330 Gear
Ratio 6.353 4.5 12,400 (85,500) 21.6 (3.434) 0.01031 0.06547
(0.00164) (0.01041)
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4.2.2.1 Monoblock
The monoblock fluid end (Figure 4-10) has been commonly used in both triplex
and quintuplex pumps. The monoblock fluid end is a one-piece design with
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multiple plunger bores in the block. Conventionally, the fluid end is made of alloy
steel, which is easily available for manufacturing. However, in recent years,
there has been a trend to change to stainless steel for corrosion resistance
to improve the fluid end life.
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bore. The three blocks are assembled together with an endplate on either end of
the fluid end and four stud rods providing the assembly tension.
The split fluid end design enables easy maintenance, interchangeability, and
manufacturing due to the smaller forging size. The fluid end is made of stainless
steel material, which significantly improves the fluid end life and provides greater
resistance to fatigue cracking.
FLUID END PLUNGER SIZE MAX psi (kPa) MAX bbl/min bbl/rev (m3/rev) bbl/rev (m3/rev)
(in) (m3/min) PINION MAIN
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steel material, doubling the life compared to the alloy steel blocks.
For CO2 service up to 5,000 psi (34,500 kPa), a standard header ring packing
and plunger lube can be used. However, CO2 service at pressures above 5,000
psi (34,500 kPa) requires the use of special header rings.
This is because at higher pressures, CO2 gas is entrained in the header ring
during pumping and released after the job. This causes the packing to fail when
a conventional job is performed after a CO2 job.
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As mentioned in Section 4.1.2, the 600 Shorty pump is also widely used in Coiled
Tubing Services, because it is much more suitable for continuous pumping
operations associated with Coiled Tubing Services.
6-in-Stroke OPI600 PLUNGER MAX psi MAX bbl/min bbl/rev (m3/rev) bbl/rev (m3/rev)
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4.6 ratio, external 2 3/4 16,800 4.9 (0.78) 0.002355 (0.000374) 0.01102 (0.00175)
reduction (115,800)
450 rpm max at main shaft 3 1/2 8,000 10.4 (1.65) 0.003810 (0.000606) 0.01783 (0.002835)
The high-pressure cryogenic triplex pump has a power end and a fluid end. The
power end converts the input power from the power source to a reciprocating
action. This action drives each one of the cold end pistons through the
suction and discharge cycle. The cold ends are specifically designed and built
assemblies for pumping liquid nitrogen (LN2). The pressure-containing metal
components are made of stainless steel. Parts used to hold and compress seals
are made of brass. The seals and packing used in the cold end are made from
Teflon™ and other materials capable of withstanding the cold LN2.
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Refer to Figure 4-14 for a picture of the warm and cold ends components of
an LN2 triplex pump.
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Figure 4-14: Warm and Cold Ends Components of an LN2 Triplex Pump.
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Table 4-12 lists information about the available cold end sizes.
Size (in) Manufacturer Used with Warm Max Rate Max Pressure Max Pressure
End (scf/min) (psi) (kPa)†
† Maximum pressure is set by working pressure of the tube bundle of the vaporizer.
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5 Maintenance
5.1 Service and Maintenance Manuals from the Pump Vendor ______ 5-1
5.2 Well Services and Well Intervention Services Requirements ____ 5-1
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5 Maintenance
Like any equipment, maintaining the triplex pump and quintuplex pump ensures
many years of trouble-free service. This section provides guidelines and
references to specific information of pump maintenance.
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The power end maintenance includes the lubrication system, lube pumps, etc.
The major components for maintaining the fluid end assembly are the plunger
lubrication system, the packing assembly, suction and discharge valves and
seats, and fluid end cover retainers.
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6 Operational Guidelines
6.1 Pumping at High Rate/High Pressure ___________________________ 6-1
6.2 Duty Cycle and Pump Life ______________________________________ 6-1
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6 Operational Guidelines
All pumps have maximum ratings for both speed (rate) and pressure. For
information about maximum pressure ratings, refer to Section 3.2.3: Pressure
Rating.
In general, the manufacturer’s maximum speed and rate limits usually exceed
practical field limits. Actual maximum rates in a field application are most likely
limited by suction hook-up, suction pressure and fluid properties (viscosity,
density, etc.).
For the purposes of this discussion, consider the power end and fluid end as
major components, and routinely replaced items like valves, seats, plungers,
and packing as expendables.
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P×Q
HHP =
C
• For a given pressure (load), the pump will have a characteristic life (measured
in cycles).
Note
Horsepower does NOT enter directly into this – horsepower just determines how
quickly the cycles are accumulated.
If you consider two identical pumps operating at the same discharge pressure,
but at different horsepower (therefore, different rates), the life of the major
components will be the same (measured in strokes). However, on a calendar
basis, the higher horsepower unit will accumulate strokes faster and will fail
sooner.
Example
Two identical pumps operating at 200 and 400 horsepower with the same
discharge pressure will experience the same life in terms of strokes, but the 400
hp pumps will last half as long on a calendar basis.
On the other hand, if pumps are operating at the same horsepower, but at
different pressures, the lives, measured as strokes, will vary much more. This is
because the life of pump components is very sensitive to load (pressure).
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The chart in Figure 6-1 shows the decay in life when increasing rate and pressure.
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• The rate versus life relationship is inverse – doubling the horsepower reduces
the life in half.
• However, the pressure relationship is exponential. Doubling the pressure
reduces the life (when expressed in cycles) much more than half of the
original value.
The chart shows that increasing the rate (for a constant pressure) by a factor of
two (horizontal axis) decreases the pump life by a factor of 0.5 (blue curve, read
on vertical axis). Increasing the pressure by a factor of two, however, decreases
life by a factor of 0.125 (red curve).
This discussion is theoretical and the chart shows only general trends. Actual
major component life estimation is difficult, because it includes several
operational factors not discussed in this training manual. Although this concept
also applies to expendables, life estimation is more variable.
Keep these points in mind when considering jobs that require pumping at higher
pressures for extended periods of time. The life of major components, especially
fluid ends, will drop considerably in terms of strokes.
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7-i JET Manual 02 / References 7-i
7 References
7.1 InTouch ________________________________________________________ 7-1
7.2 Books __________________________________________________________ 7-1
7.3 High-Pressure Pumping SIG ____________________________________ 7-1
7.4 WS QHSE Std 05: Wellsite Operations __________________________ 7-1
7.5 WS QHSE Std11: Pumping Nitrogen ____________________________ 7-2
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7 References
7.1 InTouch
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It is also a good source for operating and maintenance manuals. You can search
by manufacturer model (e.g., GD1250).
In addition, InTouch has bulletins and best practices on key pump topics, such as
tie rods, valves and seats, and cover seals.
7.2 Books
You may also refer to the following books for more information:
• Karassik, I.J., Messina, J.P., Cooper, P., Heald, C.C.: Pump Handbook (4th
ed.), U.S.A., McGraw-Hill Publishing Company (2007).
• Miller, J.E.: The Reciprocating Pump: Theory, Design, and Use (2nd ed.),
Melbourne, FL, Krieger Publishing Company (1995).
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Table 8-1: Glossary
Term Definition
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a. to pump slurries.
b. where high discharge pressures are required and flow is a precise
function of pump speed.
c. for jobs requiring high pump rates.
d. where the size and weight of the pump are critical.
3. Select the main components of a reciprocating pump.
a. Engine
b. Fluid end
c. Transmission
d. Power end
e. Gear box
f. Plunger
4. The function of the power end is to _____________________.
a. convert power from the diesel engine or electric motor into hydraulic
power.
b. limit the maximum speed of the pump.
c. convert rotational power into reciprocating power
d. attach the pump to the engine.
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a. Stroke
b. Rod load
c. Weight
d. Input horsepower
e. Number of cylinders
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f. Maximum pressure
6. Is the maximum pressure rating of a pump determined by dividing the rod
load by the plunger area?
a. True
b. False
7. Hydraulic horsepower is proportional to ___________________.
a. 92%
b. 97%
c. 99%
d. 100%
9. The manufacturer’s maximum speed rating can always be used to determine
the pump maximum rate for job design.
a. True
b. False
10. Assuming all other pumping parameters are equal, increasing discharge
pressure reduces pump life more than an equal increase horsepower.
a. True
b. False
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a. Fracturing services
b. CO2 services
c. Cementing, Completion, and Coiled Tubing services
d. Mixed Cement/Frac services
12. Which of the following pump models is ABS, DNV, and CE/PED certified?
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a. 600 Shorty
b. GD1250
c. GD2500Q
d. SPM QWS2500
13. GD2250T and SPM TWS2250 triplex pumps are typically used for fracturing
services.
a. True
b. False
14. An SPM QWS2500 fluid end cannot be installed in a GD2500Q power end
for service or vice versa.
a. True
b. False
15. For a pump with a 10,000 psi (68,900 kPa) maximum working pressure fluid
end, what should the burst disc pressure rating be for the suction valve of the
fluid end per Well Services QHSE Std 05: Wellsite Operations?
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