Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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 1 10c), 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).
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.