Valve Leakage Detection in Mud Pumps

摘要

As an integral part of onshore and offshore drilling, mud pumps circulate drilling fluids to facilitate drilling oil and natural gas wells. Mud pumps stabilize pressure and support the well during the drilling process. The drilling fluids reduce friction and remove drill cuttings. A team from a mud pump manufacturer created a leak detection system for hex pumps. A hex mud pump has six pistons, six suction valves and six discharge valves. The six pistons are driven by a rotating, asymmetric cam. The leak detection system monitors the suction and discharge valves using accelerometers.