Course description

It's designed for drilling applications and is known for its ability to handle high pressures and flow rates.

Key Features and Specifications:
  • Power Rating: 1300 horsepower.
  • Strokes per Minute: 140.
  • Stroke Length: 10 inches.
  • Triplex Design: Features three pistons for high-volume fluid displacement.
  • Fluid End: The fluid end of the pump is responsible for handling the drilling fluid and can be configured with different liner sizes to adjust flow rates and pressures.
  • Expندable Parts: Documents on Scribd list expendable parts like pistons, liners, and seals along with their specifications.
  • Performance Data: Performance data, including discharge pressure, flow rates, and volume per stroke, is available for different liner sizes and pump speeds.
  • Gear Ratio: 2.853:1. 


What will i learn?

  • key functions and features
  • applications
  • components
  • working principle
  • troubleshooting etc.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Frequently asked question

A mud pump or drilling mud pump is used to circulate drilling mud on a drilling rig at high pressure. The mud is circulated down through the drill string, and back through the annulus at high pressures. Mud pumps are typically positive displacement pumps, otherwise known as reciprocating pumps.

The formula for mud pump output is: Pump Output = Displacement per Stroke × Stroke Rate. Displacement per stroke is the volume of fluid a pump moves in one stroke, and stroke rate is the number of strokes per minute.

The fluid end transmits the reciprocating force from the power end to the piston rod, causing the piston to move back and forth within the liquid cylinder. This movement generates the suction and discharge processes. The one-way suction and discharge valves deliver mud in a single direction through the pipeline.

Mud pumps, commonly used in drilling, operate on the principle of converting rotational power into reciprocating motion to create high-pressure mud flow. This flow is essential for cooling the drill bit, removing cuttings, and stabilizing the wellbore during drilling operations.

Shyam.al (Maintenance Manager)

I am Mechanical Engineer by profession and a part-time freelancer who loves beautiful codes & designs. Currently working as a Maintenance Manager at South Asia Consultancy.

A Assam-based web/app designer & developer who breathes life into user interfaces. With over 12+ years of industry experience, I’ve partnered with startups and established brands alike to create digital experiences that tell a story. When I’m not coding or pushing pixels, i am working full time as a Maintenance Manager in South Asia Consultancy.

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Lectures

4

Skill level

Freshers

Expiry period

Lifetime

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