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- the present invention generally relates to hydraulic fracturing pump systems and, more particularly, to the fluid ends of multiplex reciprocating fracturing pumps.
- Multiplex reciprocating pumps are generally used to pump high pressure fracturing fluids into wells for recovery of oil and gas trapped in shale formations and the like.
- these pumps have two sections, a power end which is coupled to a diesel engine and transmission that drives the pump and plungers in the fluid ends in which a mix of water, sand and chemicals are pressurized up to 15,000 psi or more.
- multiplex reciprocating pumps are commonly in the form of triplex pumps having three fluid cylinders and quintuplex pumps that have five cylinders. It will be appreciated, however, that the present disclosure has application to pumps which can utilize the features thereof in forms other than the triplex and quintuplex pumps.
- the fluid ends of these pumps typically comprise a single block having cylinders bored therein and are commonly referred to as monoblock fluid ends or an assembly of individual bodies with cylinders, referred to as modular fluid ends.
- the pumping cycle of a fluid end is composed of two stages, a suction cycle during which a piston moves outward in a bore, thereby lowering the fluid pressure in the inlet to a fluid end and a discharge cycle during which the plunger moves forward in the plunger bore, thereby progressively increasing the fluid pressure to a predetermined level for discharge through a discharge pipe to a well site.
- Fluid ends used in well site applications for oil and gas exploration have limited service life due to fatigue crack failures. These failures are a result of operating pressures, mechanical stresses, erosion and corrosion of the internal passages which have been addressed in prior art efforts with limited success.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,786,729 is directed to a liner seal for the plunger bore and does not address the protection of high stress areas such as those associated with intersecting bores.
- This disclosure is generally directed to a system for substantially protecting the portions of the fluid end body flow passages from impingement by high pressure fracking fluid passing therethrough to provide enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and extended service life.
- a first aspect of this disclosure is directed to sleeve and cartridge components which cooperate to protect fluid end body portions surrounding the outer surface thereof from direct impingement thereon by high pressure fracking fluid passing through said fluid end.
- a second aspect of this disclosure is directed to a sleeve that is received in a plunger bore of a fluid end body which sleeve includes a pair of apertures that are connected to, and in flow communication with, the outlet of the suction bore and the inlet of in the discharge bore.
- a kit which includes one or two sleeves, a cartridge, and a plug is provided for installation in a conventional fluid end steel body which, when installed therein, cooperate to protect the fluid end body portions surrounding the outer surfaces thereof from impingement by high pressure fracking fluid passing through said fluid end.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a power end and fluid end of a reciprocating pump used in the recovery of oil and natural gas;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the block component of the fluid end shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side elevational view as seen from the mounting flange surface of the fluid end block shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 ;
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the fluid end block shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the fluid end block shown in FIG. 3 taken along the sectional line 5 - 5 of FIG. 3 which has been modified to accept the components of the first embodiment described herein, but prior to the installation of such components;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a sleeve component suitable for use in accordance with the first embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 7 is an end view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the sleeve shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 ;
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the sleeve shown in FIGS. 6-8 taken along the section line 9 - 9 of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a cartridge component suitable for use in the first embodiment of this disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the cartridge shown in FIG. 10 ;
- FIG. 12 is an end view of the cartridge component shown in FIGS. 10-11 ;
- FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the cartridge shown in FIGS. 10-12 ;
- FIG. 14 is a sectional view of the cartridge shown in FIGS. 10-13 taken along the line 14 - 14 of FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a plug suitable for use in the first embodiment of this disclosure.
- FIG. 16 is a top plan view of the plug shown in FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 17 is a side elevational view of the plug shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 ;
- FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of the plug shown in FIGS. 15-17 ;
- FIG. 19 is a sectional view of the plug shown in FIGS. 15-18 taken along the section line 19 - 19 of FIG. 16 ;
- FIG. 20 is a schematic sectional view illustrating a procedure of installing the sleeve component shown in FIGS. 7-10 in a fluid end in accordance with the first embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 21 is a schematic view illustrating a procedure for installing the cartridge of FIGS. 10-14 in a fluid end block in accordance with the first embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 22 is a schematic view, partially in section, illustrating the assembly of the components of the first embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 23 is an assembly drawing, partially in section, illustrating another embodiment of the present disclosure which utilizes a single sleeve component
- FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a sleeve which can be used in accordance with the embodiment of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a retainer nut suitable for use with the embodiment shown in FIG. 23 .
- the subject invention is particularly suited for use in existing fluid end designs, however, it is not restricted to those designs and can be utilized in other high pressure pumping applications where operating pressures, mechanical stresses, erosion and corrosion of internal passages are a concern.
- FIGS. 1-5 For the purpose of illustration, however, it will be described in conjunction with a conventional triplex fluid end such as is generally shown in FIGS. 1-5 .
- a triplex reciprocating pump system is generally designated by the reference numeral 10 and includes a power end 11 , typically driven by a diesel engine and transmission, which is coupled to a pump body or fluid end 12 that is supplied with water and other ingredients for the fracking fluid via an inlet 13 . It is pressurized in the fluid end and discharged through a high pressure outlet 14 therein.
- Fluid end 12 includes a mounting surface 16 which can be used to directly secure the fluid end to the power end by plurality of bolts 17 .
- the fluid end 12 includes, a block 12 a formed from a high strength steel forging, which is machined to provide a first or plunger bore 18 , a second or suction bore 19 , center chamber 20 for pressurization of the fracking fluid and a third bore or high pressure discharge bore 21 ,
- a block 12 a formed from a high strength steel forging, which is machined to provide a first or plunger bore 18 , a second or suction bore 19 , center chamber 20 for pressurization of the fracking fluid and a third bore or high pressure discharge bore 21 .
- Each of the high pressure discharge bores 21 shown in FIG. 5 feeds into a common internal high pressure discharge passage 22 which directly communicates with the high pressure discharge outlet 14 .
- the components of this first disclosed embodiment include a sleeve component, the details of which are shown in FIGS. 6-9 , a cartridge component, the details of which are shown in FIGS. 10-14 , a combination retainer/positioning plug, the details of which are shown in FIGS. 15-19 and the assembly of these components with conventional internal valves, seals, etc. are shown in FIG. 22 .
- the cylindrical sleeve component of the first disclosed embodiment is designated by the reference numeral 25 and can be composed of stainless steel, Inconel® and Incoloy® and other metal and alloys exhibiting suitable corrosion and erosion resistance and strength. If desired, coatings and surface treatments may be applied to the surfaces of the sleeves to improve the corrosion and erosion characteristics thereof. As shown, sleeve component 25 includes a first sleeve portion 25 a , a second sleeve portion 25 b which are coupled to each other by integral interconnecting bridge portion 25 c and 25 d .
- the outer surfaces of the first and second sleeve portions 25 a and 25 b are configured to be respectively received in direct contact with a first portion of the first bore, the plunger bore and a second portion of the first bore that can also be referred to as an access bore.
- Sleeve 25 also includes a pair of flow passage apertures 26 and 27 defined by inner edges of bridge portions 25 c and 25 d which are configured to be in alignment with the second or suction bore 19 and third or high pressure discharge bore 21 when the sleeve is installed in a fluid cylinder of the fluid end 12 .
- first tubular sleeve portion 25 a and second tubular sleeve portion 25 b may be in the form of two separate sleeves (without the interconnecting bridge portions) which are respectively received in the first and second portions of the first bore, namely the plunger and access bores.
- cartridge component 30 the cylindrical cartridge component of the first disclosed embodiment is designated by the reference numeral 30 .
- cartridge component includes a first portion 30 a which is configured to be received in the second or suction bore 19 , a pair of apertures 30 b and 30 c , an upper portion 30 d are configured to be received in the third or high pressure discharge bore 30 d and a bottom edge 30 e that engages a removable plug which will be more fully described below.
- the cartridge 30 can be composed of stainless steel, Inconel®, Incoloy® as well as other metals and alloys. Correspondingly, coatings and surface treatments may be applied to the surfaces of the cartridge to improve the corrosion and erosion characteristics thereof.
- Apertures 30 b and 30 c are positioned to be in alignment with the first and second portions of the first bore and the center chamber 20 for accommodating the reciprocal movement of a plunger 31 ( FIG. 23 ).
- each aperture 30 a and 30 b includes a full perimeter groove in which a gasket is received.
- gaskets can be formed from a suitable material which can withstand the high pressures, chemicals and other conditions associated with fracking operations and can include elastomers and synthetic fluorocarbon polymers which exhibit these properties.
- the sleeves and cartridges can be machined and/or surface treated prior to their assembly into the block. This feature provides greater flexibility in shaping the internal cylinder contours, resulting in improved performance and durability of the fluid end.
- the mating fluid end bore surfaces and the outside surfaces of the sleeves and cartridge inserts may be machined to standard dimensions while machining the internal surfaces to address the required configurations.
- stress in the fluid end block may be reduced by increasing the thickness of the sleeve and cartridge cylinder to optimize the contours of the interfacing surfaces of the fluid end block. For example, by having a larger radius between intersecting bores of the block.
- the plug component of this disclosed embodiment is separately shown in FIGS. 15-19 and designated by the reference numeral 32 which includes top end face having an annular rim 32 a configured for direct contact with cartridge bottom edge 30 ( e ) and a threaded annular sidewall 32 b that is matingly received in the threaded lower end of the second or suction bore 19 of fluid end 20 .
- Plug 32 is sized to secure cartridge 30 in a fixed operating position in the second and third bores with the apertures 30 b and 30 c in alignment with the first or plunger bore 18 .
- wrench-receiving recesses 33 - 36 can be provided in the bottom end face 32 c of plug 32 to facilitate its installation and removal in and to the fluid end 12 .
- Installation of the sleeve 25 into the first or plunger bore can be made from either end.
- first bore 18 and sleeve 25 are larger than the diameter of the open end of the bore opposite the mounting flange, access to the bore can be made through the mounting flange surface 16 ( FIGS. 2-4 ). It will be appreciated, however, that if the relative dimensions of bore 18 and sleeve 25 are appropriate, access to the interior of the bore and insertion of the sleeve could be done by removal of the retainer nut 53 ( FIG. 22 ) covering at that open end.
- the surface of the bore 18 and sleeve 25 are machined to provide a smooth surrounding surface and to an equally smooth outer surface of the sleeve.
- the sleeve can, if desired, have a slightly larger outer diameter than the bore. A differential temperature between the two is created to provide the necessary clearance during insertion and an interference fit when the temperature of both are normalized.
- the cartridge is also machined to have outer diameter which is again slightly larger than the machined diameters of the second and third bores.
- a differential temperature between the cartridge and these bores is then created to provide the assembly clearance during this insertion and, when allowed to normalize, to provide a tight, interference fit between the cartridge and the second and third bores.
- FIG. 22 illustrates a fluid cylinder assembly 40 in which the sleeve, cartridge and plug components have been incorporated along with the internal working elements (e.g., plunger, suction valve, high pressure discharge valve, etc.).
- plunger 31 is received in the first bore 18 and reciprocates to effect pressurization in the chamber 20 to draw fracking fluid therein, at low pressure from the second or suction bore 19 containing a suction valve 41 and associated intake mechanism 42 .
- the third high pressure discharge bore 21 receives pressurized fracking fluid from chamber 20 and discharges the same into the internal high pressure passage 22 via discharge valve 43 and associated discharge mechanism 44 .
- Plunger packing assembly 49 and associated O ring seals in seal carriers 46 and 47 function to prevent or at least minimize passage of fracking fluid to the fluid body portions which surround the sleeve 25 and cartridge 30 components.
- corrosion resistant material strips and beads 48 composed of a titanium-reinforced epoxy putty such as Devcon® (ITW Devon, Danvers, Mass.) can be utilized to minimizeor eliminate seepage of fracking fluid into the portions of the fluid end body portions surrounding the sleeve 25 and cartridge 30 .
- the regions designated by reference numeral 51 represent the highest stress location in the assembled sleeve and cartridge.
- the region designated by the reference numeral 52 represents the highest stress location in the block which is lower than the stress at region 51 . Since the sleeve and cartridge components by reason of their composition (e.g., high strength stainless steel, Incone®, Incoloy®, etc.) provide greater resistance to erosion and corrosion as well as mechanical stresses and fatigue than is provided by the forged steel block, it follows the greater service life results.
- high strength stainless steel, Incone®, Incoloy®, etc. provide greater resistance to erosion and corrosion as well as mechanical stresses and fatigue than is provided by the forged steel block, it follows the greater service life results.
- each of apertures 30 b and 30 c in the cartridge 30 has a perimeter groove in which a gasket is received.
- Those gaskets provide an effective seal between the outer surface of the cartridge and the edges of apertures 26 and 27 of the sleeve 25 which withstand the high pressure of the fracking fluid in the flow passages.
- an access opening 18 a at one end of bore 18 receives a removable retaining nut 53 to provide selective access to the interior of the first bore, when desired.
- FIGS. 23-25 depict a further embodiment of the present invention where like parts have like reference numerals.
- This embodiment is designated by the reference numeral 60 and includes a modified block 61 formed from a high strength steel forging, a modified first plunger bore 62 and a modified sleeve 63 ., composed of high strength stainless steel, Inonel®, Incolon® and equivalent metals and alloys. It does not require a cartridge like the cartridge 30 of the first embodiment.
- the modified bore includes a first section 62 a with an enlarged diameter and a second co-axially aligned reduced diameter section 62 b .
- the sleeve 63 includes a first portion 63 a which is sized to be tightly received in the bore section 62 a and a second portion 63 b sized to be received in bore section 62 b with an interference fit between surfaces of bore sections 62 a and 62 b and the corresponding cylindrical surface of sleeve portions 63 a and 63 b.
- a seal carrier plate 64 has a lip 64 a which contacts an outer end face of sleeve portion 63 a . As shown, an annular shoulder 62 c in the bore 62 between bore section 62 a and 62 b is in direct contact with an annular back face 63 e . Lip 64 a of seal carrier 64 and the shoulder 62 c serve to maintain the sleeve 63 in a fixed position during fracking operations.
- sleeve 63 has a pair of apertures 63 c and 63 d , each of which is defined by a full perimeter groove in which a gasket is received.
- the gaskets are formed from a suitable material which can withstand the high pressures and chemical erosion associated with fracking operations and can include elastomers and synthetic fluorocarbon polymers that exhibit these properties which are known to those skilled in the art.
- the sleeve apertures 63 d and 63 c can be located in the outer surface of bore 62 a at locations designated by reference numeral 65 and 66 and provide an effective seal between the sleeve and fluid end body portions in contact therewith.
- the reference numerals 67 and 68 identify high stress locations in the sleeve interior portions in the area adjacent the sleeve apertures 63 d and 63 c and pressurization chamber 20 . As such, these areas are in locations wherein the resistance to erosion, corrosion, high stress and fatigue provided by high-strength stainless steel, Inconel®, Incoloy® and equivalents as contemplated by this disclosure is important.
- an access opening 70 is enclosed by a removable retaining nut 69 .
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Abstract
This application describes systems for protecting steel fluid end body flow passages from direct impingement by high pressure fracking fluid. This fluid end body flow passages are protected by components in the form of cartridges and sleeves in one embodiment, a sleeve in another embodiment and a sleeve with dual cartridges in a further embodiment. This disclosure also describes kits which utilize these systems to provide enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and extended service life to these fluid ends.
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- This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/800,852, filed Mar. 15, 2013, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention generally relates to hydraulic fracturing pump systems and, more particularly, to the fluid ends of multiplex reciprocating fracturing pumps.
- Multiplex reciprocating pumps are generally used to pump high pressure fracturing fluids into wells for recovery of oil and gas trapped in shale formations and the like. Typically, these pumps have two sections, a power end which is coupled to a diesel engine and transmission that drives the pump and plungers in the fluid ends in which a mix of water, sand and chemicals are pressurized up to 15,000 psi or more.
- These multiplex reciprocating pumps are commonly in the form of triplex pumps having three fluid cylinders and quintuplex pumps that have five cylinders. It will be appreciated, however, that the present disclosure has application to pumps which can utilize the features thereof in forms other than the triplex and quintuplex pumps. The fluid ends of these pumps typically comprise a single block having cylinders bored therein and are commonly referred to as monoblock fluid ends or an assembly of individual bodies with cylinders, referred to as modular fluid ends.
- The pumping cycle of a fluid end is composed of two stages, a suction cycle during which a piston moves outward in a bore, thereby lowering the fluid pressure in the inlet to a fluid end and a discharge cycle during which the plunger moves forward in the plunger bore, thereby progressively increasing the fluid pressure to a predetermined level for discharge through a discharge pipe to a well site.
- Fluid ends used in well site applications for oil and gas exploration have limited service life due to fatigue crack failures. These failures are a result of operating pressures, mechanical stresses, erosion and corrosion of the internal passages which have been addressed in prior art efforts with limited success.
- International Application No. PCT/IB2011/002771 (International Publication No. WO 2012 052842 A2 entitled “Fluid End Reinforced With Abrasive Resistant Insert, Coating or Lining”) describes the use of inserts in wear prone areas only and, as such, does not provide erosion, corrosion and fatigue crack protection throughout the entire flow passages in the fluid end.
- U.S. Patent Publication 2008/0080994 A1, “Fluid End Reinforced With a Composite Material,” is directed to a fluid end of a reciprocating pump wherein carbon steel thin base material is formed into three tubes which are welded and then hydroformed to give a cross-like configuration. That structure is reinforced with a composite that provides some additional stress resistance and reduced weight, however, it does not utilize the inherent benefits of the originally designed high strength steel in the fluid block.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,786,729 is directed to a liner seal for the plunger bore and does not address the protection of high stress areas such as those associated with intersecting bores.
- This disclosure is generally directed to a system for substantially protecting the portions of the fluid end body flow passages from impingement by high pressure fracking fluid passing therethrough to provide enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and extended service life.
- A first aspect of this disclosure is directed to sleeve and cartridge components which cooperate to protect fluid end body portions surrounding the outer surface thereof from direct impingement thereon by high pressure fracking fluid passing through said fluid end.
- A second aspect of this disclosure is directed to a sleeve that is received in a plunger bore of a fluid end body which sleeve includes a pair of apertures that are connected to, and in flow communication with, the outlet of the suction bore and the inlet of in the discharge bore.
- In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, a kit which includes one or two sleeves, a cartridge, and a plug is provided for installation in a conventional fluid end steel body which, when installed therein, cooperate to protect the fluid end body portions surrounding the outer surfaces thereof from impingement by high pressure fracking fluid passing through said fluid end.
- A further aspect of the present invention is directed to a method of installing one or more components in the flow passages of a fluid end body of a reciprocating pump used in the recovery of oil and gas for the purpose of extending the service life thereof and to minimize the effects of erosion, corrosion and fatigue, such components being configured and located within one or more bores in said fluid end body to protect the portions of said fluid body surrounding those components including portions associated with high stress areas such as the corners of intersecting bores.
- It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and provided for purposes of explanation only and are not restrictive of the subject matter claimed. Further features and objects of the present disclosure will become apparent in the following description of the example embodiments and from the appended claims.
- In describing the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawing figures or in like parts have like reference numerals and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a power end and fluid end of a reciprocating pump used in the recovery of oil and natural gas; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the block component of the fluid end shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view as seen from the mounting flange surface of the fluid end block shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 ; -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the fluid end block shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the fluid end block shown inFIG. 3 taken along the sectional line 5-5 ofFIG. 3 which has been modified to accept the components of the first embodiment described herein, but prior to the installation of such components; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a sleeve component suitable for use in accordance with the first embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 7 is an end view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the sleeve shown inFIGS. 6 and 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the sleeve shown inFIGS. 6-8 taken along the section line 9-9 ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a cartridge component suitable for use in the first embodiment of this disclosure; -
FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the cartridge shown inFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 12 is an end view of the cartridge component shown inFIGS. 10-11 ; -
FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the cartridge shown inFIGS. 10-12 ; -
FIG. 14 is a sectional view of the cartridge shown inFIGS. 10-13 taken along the line 14-14 ofFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a plug suitable for use in the first embodiment of this disclosure; -
FIG. 16 is a top plan view of the plug shown inFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 17 is a side elevational view of the plug shown inFIGS. 15 and 16 ; -
FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of the plug shown inFIGS. 15-17 ; -
FIG. 19 is a sectional view of the plug shown inFIGS. 15-18 taken along the section line 19-19 ofFIG. 16 ; -
FIG. 20 is a schematic sectional view illustrating a procedure of installing the sleeve component shown inFIGS. 7-10 in a fluid end in accordance with the first embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 21 is a schematic view illustrating a procedure for installing the cartridge ofFIGS. 10-14 in a fluid end block in accordance with the first embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 22 is a schematic view, partially in section, illustrating the assembly of the components of the first embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 23 is an assembly drawing, partially in section, illustrating another embodiment of the present disclosure which utilizes a single sleeve component; -
FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a sleeve which can be used in accordance with the embodiment ofFIG. 23 ; and -
FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a retainer nut suitable for use with the embodiment shown inFIG. 23 . - In accordance with an important aspect of the present disclosure, the subject invention is particularly suited for use in existing fluid end designs, however, it is not restricted to those designs and can be utilized in other high pressure pumping applications where operating pressures, mechanical stresses, erosion and corrosion of internal passages are a concern. For the purpose of illustration, however, it will be described in conjunction with a conventional triplex fluid end such as is generally shown in
FIGS. 1-5 . - Referring to
FIG. 1 , a triplex reciprocating pump system is generally designated by thereference numeral 10 and includes apower end 11, typically driven by a diesel engine and transmission, which is coupled to a pump body orfluid end 12 that is supplied with water and other ingredients for the fracking fluid via aninlet 13. It is pressurized in the fluid end and discharged through ahigh pressure outlet 14 therein.Fluid end 12 includes amounting surface 16 which can be used to directly secure the fluid end to the power end by plurality ofbolts 17. - As best shown in
FIGS. 2-5 , thefluid end 12 includes, ablock 12 a formed from a high strength steel forging, which is machined to provide a first orplunger bore 18, a second orsuction bore 19,center chamber 20 for pressurization of the fracking fluid and a third bore or highpressure discharge bore 21, Each of the highpressure discharge bores 21 shown inFIG. 5 feeds into a common internal highpressure discharge passage 22 which directly communicates with the highpressure discharge outlet 14. - The components of this first disclosed embodiment include a sleeve component, the details of which are shown in
FIGS. 6-9 , a cartridge component, the details of which are shown inFIGS. 10-14 , a combination retainer/positioning plug, the details of which are shown inFIGS. 15-19 and the assembly of these components with conventional internal valves, seals, etc. are shown inFIG. 22 . - In
FIGS. 6-9 , the cylindrical sleeve component of the first disclosed embodiment is designated by thereference numeral 25 and can be composed of stainless steel, Inconel® and Incoloy® and other metal and alloys exhibiting suitable corrosion and erosion resistance and strength. If desired, coatings and surface treatments may be applied to the surfaces of the sleeves to improve the corrosion and erosion characteristics thereof. As shown,sleeve component 25 includes afirst sleeve portion 25 a, asecond sleeve portion 25 b which are coupled to each other by integral interconnectingbridge portion second sleeve portions -
Sleeve 25 also includes a pair offlow passage apertures 26 and 27 defined by inner edges ofbridge portions fluid end 12. - If desired, first
tubular sleeve portion 25 a and secondtubular sleeve portion 25 b may be in the form of two separate sleeves (without the interconnecting bridge portions) which are respectively received in the first and second portions of the first bore, namely the plunger and access bores. - In
FIGS. 10-14 , the cylindrical cartridge component of the first disclosed embodiment is designated by thereference numeral 30. As shown, cartridge component includes afirst portion 30 a which is configured to be received in the second or suction bore 19, a pair ofapertures upper portion 30 d are configured to be received in the third or high pressure discharge bore 30 d and abottom edge 30 e that engages a removable plug which will be more fully described below. As withsleeve 25, thecartridge 30 can be composed of stainless steel, Inconel®, Incoloy® as well as other metals and alloys. Correspondingly, coatings and surface treatments may be applied to the surfaces of the cartridge to improve the corrosion and erosion characteristics thereof.Apertures center chamber 20 for accommodating the reciprocal movement of a plunger 31 (FIG. 23 ). - As will be described more fully later in conjunction with
FIG. 22 , the perimeter of eachaperture - In accordance with an important aspect of this disclosure, the sleeves and cartridges can be machined and/or surface treated prior to their assembly into the block. This feature provides greater flexibility in shaping the internal cylinder contours, resulting in improved performance and durability of the fluid end.
- In some applications, it may be preferred to machine the mating fluid end bore surfaces and the outside surfaces of the sleeves and cartridge inserts to standard dimensions while machining the internal surfaces to address the required configurations. If desired, stress in the fluid end block may be reduced by increasing the thickness of the sleeve and cartridge cylinder to optimize the contours of the interfacing surfaces of the fluid end block. For example, by having a larger radius between intersecting bores of the block.
- The plug component of this disclosed embodiment is separately shown in
FIGS. 15-19 and designated by thereference numeral 32 which includes top end face having anannular rim 32 a configured for direct contact with cartridge bottom edge 30(e) and a threadedannular sidewall 32 b that is matingly received in the threaded lower end of the second or suction bore 19 offluid end 20.Plug 32 is sized to securecartridge 30 in a fixed operating position in the second and third bores with theapertures plug 32 to facilitate its installation and removal in and to thefluid end 12. - Installation of the
sleeve 25 into the first or plunger bore can be made from either end. For example, in the sleeve installation step shown inFIG. 20 of the illustrated embodiment, since the diameters offirst bore 18 andsleeve 25 are larger than the diameter of the open end of the bore opposite the mounting flange, access to the bore can be made through the mounting flange surface 16 (FIGS. 2-4 ). It will be appreciated, however, that if the relative dimensions ofbore 18 andsleeve 25 are appropriate, access to the interior of the bore and insertion of the sleeve could be done by removal of the retainer nut 53 (FIG. 22 ) covering at that open end. - The surface of the
bore 18 andsleeve 25 are machined to provide a smooth surrounding surface and to an equally smooth outer surface of the sleeve. In order to insure intimate surface-to-surface direct contact between the bore and sleeve, the sleeve can, if desired, have a slightly larger outer diameter than the bore. A differential temperature between the two is created to provide the necessary clearance during insertion and an interference fit when the temperature of both are normalized. - As schematically depicted in
FIG. 21 , after thesleeve 25 is installed, the cartridge is also machined to have outer diameter which is again slightly larger than the machined diameters of the second and third bores. A differential temperature between the cartridge and these bores is then created to provide the assembly clearance during this insertion and, when allowed to normalize, to provide a tight, interference fit between the cartridge and the second and third bores. -
FIG. 22 illustrates afluid cylinder assembly 40 in which the sleeve, cartridge and plug components have been incorporated along with the internal working elements (e.g., plunger, suction valve, high pressure discharge valve, etc.). As shown,plunger 31 is received in thefirst bore 18 and reciprocates to effect pressurization in thechamber 20 to draw fracking fluid therein, at low pressure from the second or suction bore 19 containing asuction valve 41 and associatedintake mechanism 42. Correspondingly, the third high pressure discharge bore 21 receives pressurized fracking fluid fromchamber 20 and discharges the same into the internalhigh pressure passage 22 viadischarge valve 43 and associateddischarge mechanism 44. -
Plunger packing assembly 49 and associated O ring seals inseal carriers sleeve 25 andcartridge 30 components. As shown inFIG. 22 , corrosion resistant material strips andbeads 48 composed of a titanium-reinforced epoxy putty such as Devcon® (ITW Devon, Danvers, Mass.) can be utilized to minimizeor eliminate seepage of fracking fluid into the portions of the fluid end body portions surrounding thesleeve 25 andcartridge 30. - As schematically depicted in
FIG. 22 , during operation, the regions designated byreference numeral 51 represent the highest stress location in the assembled sleeve and cartridge. Correspondingly, the region designated by thereference numeral 52 represents the highest stress location in the block which is lower than the stress atregion 51. Since the sleeve and cartridge components by reason of their composition (e.g., high strength stainless steel, Incone®, Incoloy®, etc.) provide greater resistance to erosion and corrosion as well as mechanical stresses and fatigue than is provided by the forged steel block, it follows the greater service life results. - Correspondingly, because the stress at the 52 location is less than that at the 51 location it follows that the overall stress on the block is reduced.
- As previously noted, each of
apertures cartridge 30 has a perimeter groove in which a gasket is received. Those gaskets provide an effective seal between the outer surface of the cartridge and the edges ofapertures 26 and 27 of thesleeve 25 which withstand the high pressure of the fracking fluid in the flow passages. - As shown, an access opening 18 a at one end of
bore 18 receives aremovable retaining nut 53 to provide selective access to the interior of the first bore, when desired. -
FIGS. 23-25 depict a further embodiment of the present invention where like parts have like reference numerals. This embodiment is designated by thereference numeral 60 and includes a modifiedblock 61 formed from a high strength steel forging, a modified first plunger bore 62 and a modified sleeve 63., composed of high strength stainless steel, Inonel®, Incolon® and equivalent metals and alloys. It does not require a cartridge like thecartridge 30 of the first embodiment. - As shown in
FIG. 23 , the modified bore includes a first section 62 a with an enlarged diameter and a second co-axially aligned reduceddiameter section 62 b. Thesleeve 63 includes afirst portion 63 a which is sized to be tightly received in the bore section 62 a and asecond portion 63 b sized to be received inbore section 62 b with an interference fit between surfaces ofbore sections 62 a and 62 b and the corresponding cylindrical surface ofsleeve portions - A
seal carrier plate 64 has alip 64 a which contacts an outer end face ofsleeve portion 63 a. As shown, anannular shoulder 62 c in thebore 62 betweenbore section 62 a and 62 b is in direct contact with anannular back face 63 e.Lip 64 a ofseal carrier 64 and theshoulder 62 c serve to maintain thesleeve 63 in a fixed position during fracking operations. - In accordance with an important feature of this disclosure,
sleeve 63 has a pair ofapertures cartridge 30 of the first embodiment, the gaskets are formed from a suitable material which can withstand the high pressures and chemical erosion associated with fracking operations and can include elastomers and synthetic fluorocarbon polymers that exhibit these properties which are known to those skilled in the art. - As shown in
FIGS. 23 and 24 , thesleeve apertures reference numeral - The reference numerals 67 and 68 identify high stress locations in the sleeve interior portions in the area adjacent the
sleeve apertures pressurization chamber 20. As such, these areas are in locations wherein the resistance to erosion, corrosion, high stress and fatigue provided by high-strength stainless steel, Inconel®, Incoloy® and equivalents as contemplated by this disclosure is important. - As shown, an
access opening 70 is enclosed by aremovable retaining nut 69. - While the subject invention has been disclosed and described with illustrative examples, it will be appreciated that modifications and/or changes may be made to those examples by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims.
Claims (19)
1. A fluid end of a reciprocating pump for delivery of a fracking fluid at high pressure into a well to extract and recover oil and natural gas trapped in shale rock formations, said fluid end having at least one fluid cylinder assembly comprising:
a chamber formed therein;
a first bore in communication with said chamber, said first bore including a reciprocating plunger for effecting pressurization in said chamber to draw fracking fluid therein at low pressure and to discharge said fracking fluid at high pressure therefrom;
a second bore formed in said fluid end in communication with said chamber, said second bore including a suction valve for receiving fracking fluid at low pressureinto said chamber;
a third bore formed in said fluid end in communication with said chamber, said third bore including a discharge valve for release of high pressure fracturing fluid through an outlet in said fluid end;
a first tubular sleeve having an interior edge portion received in a first portion of said first bore, the outer surface of said tubular sleeve being in direct contact with the inner surface of said first bore surrounding said first tubular sleeve;
a second tubular sleeve having an interior edge portion received in a second portion of said first bore adjacent a terminal portion thereof, said second tubular sleeve being in direct contact with the inner surface of said terminal portion of the inner surface of said first bore surrounding said second tubular sleeve;
the interior edge portions of said first and second sleeves being in opposed relation to each in said chamber;
a tubular cartridge received in said second and third bores, the outer surface of said cartridge configured to be in direct contact with the inner surfaces of said second and third bores and with interior edge portions of said first and second tubular sleeves, said tubular cartridge having an opening therein configured to accommodate reciprocating movement of said plunger in and out of said chamber; and
whereby, said first and second sleeves and cartridge cooperate to protect the fluid end body portions surrounding said sleeves and cartridge from direct impingement thereon by high pressure fracking fluid passing therethrough, providing said fluid end with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and extended service life.
2. The fluid end of claim 1 wherein the interior edge portions of said first and second sleeves are coupled to each other by integral bridging portions.
3. The fluid end of claim 1 wherein at least one of said first and second sleeves and cartridge is composed of material with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue resistant properties.
4. The fluid end of claim 1 wherein at least one of said first and second sleeves and cartridge has a protective coating or surface treatment applied to enhance the erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue properties thereof.
5. The fluid end of claim 1 wherein a gasket is provided between said sleeve and cartridge.
6. The fluid end of claim 5 wherein said gasket is received in an aperture in said cartridge which provides an effective seal between an outer surface of said cartridge and an axial-interior facing edge of said sleeve.
7. The fluid end of claim 1 wherein a corrosion resistant material seals the outside surfaces at a junction between said cartridge and said first or second tubular sleeves.
8. A kit for enhancing the service life of a fluid end of a reciprocating pump used in the recovery of oil and natural gas trapped in shale rock formations, said fluid end with at least one fluid cylinder including: a body having a first bore which includes a reciprocating plunger; a second bore which includes a suction valve; and a third bore which includes a discharge valve, said first bore being generally perpendicular to both said second and third bores which are in flow communication with each other, an outlet of said second bore and an inlet of said third bore defining a chamber in alignment with said first bore that receives said reciprocating plunger for drawing fracking fluid into said chamber at low pressure and discharging said fracking fluid at high pressure, said kit comprising:
a first tubular sleeve adapted to be received in a first portion of said first bore, the outer surface of said first tubular sleeve configured to be in direct contact with the surface of said first bore that surrounds said first tubular sleeve;
a second tubular sleeve adapted to be received in a second portion of said first bore adjacent a terminal portion of said first bore, said second tubular sleeve configured to be being in direct contact with the surface of the terminal portion of the first bore surrounding said second tubular sleeve;
a tubular cartridge adapted to be received in said second and third bores, the outer surface of said cartridge being configured to be in direct contact with the inner surface of said second and third bores, said tubular cartridge having an aperture for accommodating the movement of said plunger in and out of said chamber;
said sleeve and cartridge when installed in said fluid body cooperating to protect the fluid end body portions surrounding the outer surfaces of said sleeve and cartridge from impingement by high pressure fracking fluid passing through said fluid end to provide said fluid end with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and with extended service life.
9. The kit of claim 8 wherein said first and second tubular sleeves are coupled to each other by integral bridging portions.
10. The kit of claim 8 wherein at least one of said first and second sleeves and cartridge is composed of a material with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue properties.
11. The kit of claim 8 wherein at least one of said first and second sleeves and cartridge has a protective coating or surface treatment applied to enhance the erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue properties.
12. A fluid end of a reciprocating pump for delivery of a fracking fluid at high pressure into a well to extract and recover oil and natural gas trapped in shale rock formations, said fluid end having at least one fluid cylinder assembly comprising:
a chamber formed therein;
a first bore in communication with said chamber, said first bore including a reciprocating plunger for effecting pressurization in said chamber to draw fracking fluid therein at low pressure and to discharge said fracking fluid at high pressure therefrom;
a second bore formed in said fluid end in communication with said chamber, said second bore including a suction valve for receiving tracking fluid at low pressure;
a third bore formed in said fluid end in communication with said chamber, said third bore including a discharge valve for release of high pressure fracturing fluid through an outlet in said fluid end;
a tubular sleeve received in said first bore and extending through said chamber, the outer surface of said tubular sleeve being in direct contact with the inner surface of said first bore surrounding said tubular sleeve;
first and second flow passage apertures in said tubular sleeve in alignment with said second and third bores;
a discharge outlet of said suction valve in contact with the surrounding edge of said second aperture;
an inlet of said discharge valve in contact with the surrounding edge of said second aperture;
said sleeve being configured to protect the fluid end body portions surrounding said sleeve from direct impingement thereon by high pressure fracking fluid passing therethrough;
thereby providing said fluid end with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and extended service life.
13. The fluid end of claim 12 wherein said sleeve is composed of material with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue resistant properties.
14. The fluid end of claim 12 wherein at least said sleeve has a protective coating or surface treatment applied to enhance the erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue properties thereof.
15. The fluid end of claim 12 wherein each of said first and second apertures include a perimeter groove in which a gasket is received, each said gasket having a composition and configuration which respectively provides an effective seal with said discharge outlet of said suction valve and inlet of said discharge valve.
16. A kit for enhancing the service life of a fluid end of a reciprocating pump used in the recovery of oil and natural gas trapped in shale rock formations, said fluid end with at least one fluid cylinder including: a body having a first bore which includes a reciprocating plunger; a second bore which includes a suction valve; and a third bore which includes a discharge valve, said first bore being generally perpendicular to both said second and third bores which are in flow communication with each other, an outlet of said second bore and an inlet of said third bore defining a chamber with said first bore that receives said reciprocating plunger for drawing fracking fluid into said chamber at low pressure and discharging said fracking fluid at high pressure,
said kit comprising:
a tubular sleeve adapted to be received in said first bore and configured to extend through said chamber, the outer surface of said tubular sleeve configured to be in direct contact with the inner surface of said first bore that surrounds said first tubular sleeve;
first and second flow passage apertures in said tubular sleeve being configured to be in alignment with said second and third bores when said tubular sleeve is installed in said first bore;
the surrounding edge of said first flow passage aperture being configured to be in contact with a discharge outlet of the suction valve;
the surrounding edge of said second flow passage aperture being configured to be in contact with an inlet of said discharge valve;
said sleeve when installed in said fluid body being configured to protect the fluid end body portions surrounding the outer surfaces of said sleeve from impingement by high pressure tracking fluid passing through said fluid end to thereby provide said fluid end with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and with extended service life.
17. The kit of claim 16 wherein the first bore includes the first and second bore portions, the diameter of said first bore portion being larger than the diameter of said second portion.
18. The kit of claim 16 wherein said sleeve is composed of a material with enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue properties.
19. The kit of claim 18 wherein said sleeve has a protective coating or surface treatment applied to enhance the erosion and corrosion resistance and fatigue properties.
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