For test and INJECTION Systems 10,000 to 30,000 psi, 700 to 2,000 Bar |
PROBLEM 1, 2, & 3. Below
The National Oilwell ("O.W.E.C.O.") well head test rig A below, was re-deployed to 11,500 psi METHANOL and INHIBITOR pumping, to prove injection systems. The fast return / suction stroke of pump B prevented the suction from fully filling. The discharge stroke began with a huge acceleration until the plunger hit the liquid and sent a shock into the system.
1. The pressure set valve C was blasted off its seat.
2. The chart recorder D was ruptured.
3. The certified gauge E immediately lost calibration.
ANSWER - F "PiG" PIPEGUARD
Pt. No. Pig / 0.25 Lt. / 1000Br. / 9/16"AutoClave
From inventory in DUPLEX SS, intercepted the shocking "pulsation". |
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RESULTS
Three day of procedures were then performed with no loss of calibration, nor disturbance of the pressure set valve, and with complete legibility of the chart recorder.
6% max residual shock.
a PIPEGUARD Pig/SS-LP was added tot eh suction supply line from the tank, and resulted in:
1. A further 70% reduction in pulsation
2. A 225% increase in pumpable rate.
3. One year before recalibration was required. |