Transfer Pumps & Texsteam

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Contents

Transfer pumps, different types and capabilities.

Texsteam pump.
Safety.

Transfer Pumps
In the test setup.
Situated to pump
from tank to oil
manifold
Note the check
valve

Types of Transfer Pumps

Positive displacement pumps
employ a moving piston and either a plunger, diaphragm or
rotor to move a fixed volume of liquid per revolution of the
pump.: eg Welden pump
reciprocating pump
diaphragm pump
rotary pump

Types of Transfer Pumps (cont.)

Centrifugal Pumps
A centrifugal pump contains a central rotating wheel, the
impeller, that uses centrifugal force to impart high velocity to
the liquid, and then converts most of this velocity to pressure.
Centrifugal pumps operate at relatively high rotation speeds
(3600 rpm).
Axial Flow Pump
Radial Flow Pump

Transfer Pumps, Principal of operation

Gear Type Transfer Pump

Transfer Pumps, Principal of operation

Screw Type Transfer Pump

Transfer Pumps, Principal of operation

Screw Type Transfer Pump with bypass valve

Transfer Pumps, Principal of operation

Centrifuge Impeller

Types of Transfer Pumps

Viking Pumps
Electrical (13 kW)/ Diesel
(15 HP) / 2 000 BLPD
Positive displacement
WP=200 psi
Non H2S (only upon
special modifications)
3 602 inlet x 2 602 outlet

Types of Transfer Pumps

Sundyne Pumps
Electrical
90kW / 8000 bopd,
132kW / 10000 bopd
Centrifuge impeller
Max press. 415 psig
H2S proof
3 602 inlet , 3 602 outlet
Need 200 Amp on start up

Types of Transfer Pumps

Moineau Pumps
Electrical (35 kW) / 4 000
bopd
Diesel (52 HP)
Positive displacement
(Screw type)
Max press 300 psig
H2S proof
3 602 inlet x 3 602 outlet

Types of Transfer Pumps

Gould Pumps
Capasity from 1 600 bopd to 10 000 bopd
WP=200-550 psig
Electrical only
Centrifuge
H2S proof

Transfer Pump, Selection Guidelines

Pumping capacity required, rates.

H2S presence
Burning Efficiency, discharge pressure required.
Wellsite electric capacity (starting current, 3 phase
supply,)
Electric cable required. The 10,000 bopd pump needs a
heavy and expensive electric cable.
Diesel supply (for diesel version)
Local regulations

Most UsedTransfer Pump, Comparison

Viking

Moineau

Sundyne

Engine

Electrical or Diesel

Electrical orDiesel

Electrical

Type

Rotary

Rotary

Centrifuge

Operation

Low viscosity oil / No

H2S

All ranges of
viscosity/ particles
H2S
Advantages Relatively inexpensive, function well over
wide range of flow rate, NPSH, oil viscosity

All ranges of oil /

Impurities
H2S
High flowrate, wide
range of liquid,
impurities

Drawbacks

Not suitable for water (need lubricant fluid),

large suction pipe

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)

Texsteam Pump, OPERATION

Texsteam Pump, OPERATION

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

Transfer Pumps & Texsteam

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