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BRIEF DESCRIPTION

TPK – with chain drive

3.1 General.......................................................................................3
3.2 Pump Unit...................................................................................3
3.3 Power End ..................................................................................3
3.4 Fluid End / Valves ......................................................................4
3.5 Pressure Manifold / Pulsation Dampener ...................................4
3.6 Suction Manifold.........................................................................4
3.7 Chain Lubrication .......................................................................4
3.8 Gear Lubrication.........................................................................4
3.9 Liner Cooling ..............................................................................4
3.10 Pre-charging Pump (not scope of WIRTH) ................................5
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3.1 General
WIRTH triplex piston pumps (TPK) are single-acting pumps. They are provided with the well-proven
and patented WIRTH hydraulic systems. Besides a high-degree operational safety they allow the
easy and quick installation and removal of the wear parts. Configuration of the triplex pumps –
especially those of the fluid ends – considers the best accessibility and inspection possibilities. Each
pumps has been subject to a test run in the manufacturer’s works and can directly be operated on the
drilling platform to its full efficiency.

A detailed description of the pump as well as its maintenance and installation instructions are
contents of the separate instructions.

DANGER
BEFORE STARTING ANY OPERATION, THOROUGHLY READ THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS
AND ADHERE TO THE PRESCIPTIONS GIVEN IN THE ENTIRE PUMP MANUAL.

3.2 Pump Unit

The pump is mounted on a base skid, completely with its 1 or 2 drive main motors and all secondary
equipment.

Delivery volume of the pump is proportional to its number of strokes. The performance data chart (see
chapter – Technical Data) indicates the interdependency of delivery, liner size, maximum pressure
and number of strokes.
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3.3 Power End

The pump is driven by 1 or 2 rear / top mounted electric motors (AC / DC). Cooling blowers provide
constant air circulation through the motor independently of the motor speed.
Each motor transfers its power via a multiple strand roller chain drive onto the main drive shaft.
The main drive shaft, complete with pinion, is geared directly to the crankshaft via a herringbone
pattern gear.
Besides providing a very smooth operation, the herringbone teething permits heavy gear tooth
loading in the gear string between drive shaft and crank shaft.

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3.4 Fluid End / Valves

The pump has three identical high-strength steel fluid ends (suction and discharge valve housings).
Each fluid end is supplied with fluid by its own dedicated piston.
The valve chambers are designed such that they fulfill the requirements of valve installation acc. to
API.
Spring-loaded inlet and outlet valves automatically determine the flow path. The inlet and outlet valve
covers and all pertinent parts are identical in construction and can be interchanged. The valve covers
are provided with a hydraulically functioning stud tensioner system allowing a quick and safe release
of flange connections.

3.5 Pressure Manifold / Pulsation Dampener

The pressure manifold (discharge block) can be bolted to the right or left at the end port of the
discharge valve housing. High-pressure flow of the fluid and supply to the pulsation dampener are
done through the three 5000 / 7500 PSI outlet connections of the pressure manifold. The unused
outlet port is capped with a blind flange.
The pulsation dampener reduces the pulsation in the pipeline system.

3.6 Suction Manifold

The three suction valve housings are connected to the suction manifold. Normally, the suction
manifold is provided with a suction dampener. It is the user’s job to make a line from the charging
pump to the central inlet of the suction manifold.

3.7 Chain Lubrication

The drive chains are supplied by a pressurized lubrication system. The lubrication oil is supplied by
an electrically driven pump to the chains.
For monitoring the lubrication circuit, mechanical or electrical sensors or indicators can be provided,
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3.8 Gear Lubrication

All bearings and the cross-head guides are provided by pressurized lubrication. The lubrication oil is
supplied by an electrically driven pump to all bearing surfaces. A pressure filter is part of the
lubrication system.
For monitoring the lubrication circuit, mechanical or electrical sensors or indicators can be provided,
depending on the scope of order.

3.9 Liner Cooling

The liners are cooled by a dedicated cooling water system. The cooling water is supplied by an
electrically driven centrifugal pump from a tank to the liners.

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3.10 Pre-charging Pump (not scope of WIRTH)

A pre-charging pump must be used to deliver fluid to the mud pump suction inlet at a flow and
pressure sufficient to ensure the cylinders are completely filled on all operating conditions. The
minimum pre-charging pressure is 1,5 barg, but the recommended pre-charging pressure for normal
operation is 3 barg.
This pre-charging pump is not part of WIRTH’s scope of supply.

The use of a pre-charging pump provides the following benefits:

• Increase in effective pressure to ensure complete filling of the liners and smoother operation of the
pump. This is more critical at high pumping rates.
• Increase in volumetric efficiency.
• Avoiding of vapor generation when pumping hot fluids.
• Increased lifespan of pump consumables.
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