JET 02 Triplex Pump Flashcards
“1. The power end converts energy from
_________.”
rotational power to reciprocal power
- Is the volumetric efficiency of all triplex pumps the same value?
FALSE
“3. What important functions do chain cases
have? Select two that apply.”
“C. Provide flexibility in mounting.
D. Convert rpm to torque.”
- A triplex pump is a _________.
“C. high-pressure positive displacement
pump consisting of three plungers”
“5. The maximum fluid end pressure
limitations is based on _________.”
“A. metal used in the construction of the
fluid end”
“6. For coiled tubing operations, use a
_________ .”
“C. 6-in stroke OPI600 pump
D. PG/Butterworth pump”
“7. The correct level for oil in the power end is
_________.”
“B. ½ in below the bottom of the main
bearing’s caps.”
- The maximum flow rate of a triplex pump is calculated on _________.
C. 97% volumetric efficiency
- Low-pressure in the power end is caused by _________, _________ and _________.
“A. high discharge pressure
B. low engine rpm
D. worn components”
- Crosshead seals are used to _________ and _________.
“A. prevent leakage of oil from the power
end via the pony rods
B. keep oil in and dirt out of the power end”
“11. Reusing packing oil is recommended to
reuse packing oil”
FALSE
12.- The divider block _________. Of a triplex pump do?
divides equal oil to each plunger
“13. A block divider that is coded 24 has
_________.”
“B. two outlets: must discharge from both
ends”
“14. A discharge stroke occurs when the
plunger is drawn toward the power end”
. false
- One of the most damaging factors for a pump fluid end is _________.
. pump cavitation
“16. Cavitation can be the result of _________,
_________, or _________.”
“B. worn or damaged pressurizing pump not maintaining adequate pump suction manifold pressure
C. pumping too fast for the pressurizing pump to keep up
D. not keeping the fluid end chambers full of fluid”
“17. During a STEM 1 inspection if a triplex pump, it is essential
to_________, _________ and ________.”
“B. drain all water in cold weather after
washing the pump
C. check for oil leaks in the crosshead
seals
D. check the oil level in the chain cases,
power ends, and packing lubricant”
“18. Unusual noises in the power end could
indicate _________.”
"A. damaged bull or pinion gears B. worn or damaged main bearings C. crosshead, or connecting rod bushings D. damaged crankshaft E. cracked eccentric"
- Cavitation is more likely to occur when pumping oil than water.
TRUE
- Burst disk valves are designed to last at least 500,000 pressure cycles.
TRUE