Scientific use of mud pump

As an important equipment in drilling operations, mud pumps deliver circulating high-pressure drilling fluid to the bottom of the well during operation, flush the bottom of the well, break rocks, cool and lubricate the drill bit, and carry cuttings back to the surface.
Mud pump installation
The mud pump should be installed on a horizontal or slightly tilted base toward the liquid end (inclination ≤3°) to facilitate the flow of lubricating oil.

The installation position of the pump should be as low as possible and the position of the mud pool should be as high as possible to improve the suction efficiency of the mud pump.

The inlet end of the suction pipe of the pump should be about 300mm higher than the bottom of the mud pool, and the inner diameter of the suction pipe must be consistent. The inlet end of the suction pipe cannot be directly opposite the entrance of the mud pool (the same is true for the mud tank).

Correctly install the safety valve and discharge manifold according to the instructions.

Support all suction and discharge lines securely so that they are not subject to unnecessary stress, also to reduce vibration, and never allow lines to hang from the pump without adequate support.

Preparations before starting the mud pump for the first time
Check the bottom of the power end frame, drain the lubricating oil and clean the oil pool.
Check whether the clearance between the crosshead and the upper and lower guide plates is acceptable.
Check whether the cooling lubricant in the spray pump water tank meets the requirements.
Check whether all threaded connections are tight and whether there is any debris in the pump.
Check that all valves on the mud line are in the correct position.
Check whether the inflation pressure of the discharge air bag is between 4±0.5MPa.
Open the inlet and outlet valves of the spray pump system and perfusion system.
Check whether the safety valve and pressure gauge are complete and sensitive.
Fill the suction pipe cavity with water or mud and drain out the air.

Mud pump starts
It should be started at a low speed and gradually increased to improve volumetric efficiency.
If high pump speed is required, a perfusion pump must be used.
Check whether the reading of the power end lubricating oil pressure gauge is normal.
Pay attention to check the temperature of each part, and there should be no local overheating.
The relevant operating and inspection personnel must be contacted before starting the pump.
When turning on the pump, the inspector must watch the pressure change on the pressure gauge.

Monitoring of mud pump during operation
It should be started at a low speed and gradually increased to improve volumetric efficiency.
If high pump speed is required, a perfusion pump must be used.
Check whether the reading of the power end lubricating oil pressure gauge is normal.
Pay attention to check the temperature of each part, and there should be no local overheating.
The relevant operating and inspection personnel must be contacted before starting the pump.
When turning on the pump, the inspector must watch the pressure change on the pressure gauge.

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