01 - Transfer Pumps & Texsteam
01 - Transfer Pumps & Texsteam
01 - Transfer Pumps & Texsteam
Pump
Reservoir Development
Well Completion and Productivity
Testing Services
Schlumberger
Contents
Transfer Pumps
In the test setup.
Situated to pump
from tank to oil
manifold
Note the check
valve
Centrifuge Impeller
Moineau
Sundyne
Engine
Electrical or Diesel
Electrical orDiesel
Electrical
Type
Rotary
Rotary
Centrifuge
Operation
All ranges of
viscosity/ particles
H2S
Advantages Relatively inexpensive, function well over
wide range of flow rate, NPSH, oil viscosity
Drawbacks
Expensive, requires
high current
Texsteam Pump
Texsteam Pump
Features:
Air or gas driven injector using a diaphragm
Max. 50 psi air supply
Positive displacement
High pressure (up to 20 000psi with 1/4 plunger)
Used to:
Pump inhibitors (chemicals)
Pressure test
Texsteam Pump
Our Texsteam:
-Plunger size: 1/2 (typical)
-Max. air supply: 50psi
-Max. discharge pressure: 12 000psi (for plunger)
-Max. volume: 85 GPD (continuous)/ 105GPD (intermittent)
-Stroke length: 1 1/4 (long) / 1/2 (short)
-Strokes per minute: 5 (Minimum) /
75 (Max.continuous) / 60 (Max. intermittent)
Pumps, Safety
Pumps must only be operated by experienced personnel.
It is advisable to mark lines.
To prevent electrical shocks, the electrical starting box
should always be closed when switching the pump on
or off.
Electric pumps must be correctly grounded.
Electric cables, plugs, and sockets must be in good
condition.
Because electric pumps require a lot of power, the power
supply to the pump must be equipped with a circuit
breaker.
Pumps, Safety
Rotate the pump shaft by hand to ensure it turns freely.
If the operating voltage of the pump is changed, verify
that the pump is rotating in the right direction.
When the pump is rotating, never try make any
adjustments or repair; turn off the pump first.
Verify that the suction valve is open before starting the
pump. Running the pump without fluid will destroy the
pump.
When starting the pump, make sure it turns in the correct
direction. The correct direction is usually indicated by an
arrow stamped on the pump.
Pumps, Safety
To ensure that the suction is flooded at all times, set the
tank supplying the pump at sufficient elevation above the
inlet of the pump.
Use pressure gauges mounted on suction and discharge
lines to quickly verify that the pump is working properly.
Right after starting the pump, bleed off the air or vapors
that could be trapped in the pump.
If the pump does not deliver fluid at the discharge port
within 30 seconds, stop the pump and verify step-by-step
the recommended starting procedure.
Pumps, Safety
Verify that the suction and discharge pressures are
within the pressure range specified by the manufacturer.
Don't apply pressure that's higher than that required for
efficient operation.
If all the fluid is diverted to the pump, the pump will
required a lot of power. Open bypass valves while
starting (Moineau, Sundyne). When the motor reaches
normal speed, close gradually bypass.
Use check valve after pump outlet.
Pumps, Safety
CHECK VALVE
PLACE