Segmented fluid end module
AssigneeForum US, Inc.
InventorsStephen Patterson, Francis Santos
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Abstract
A segmented fluid end module comprises a first, second, and third body each comprising a bore formed therethrough. The first body is coupled to an upper end of the second body by a first plurality of fasteners that extend through the first body. The bore of the first body is in fluid communication with the bore of the second body. The third body is coupled to a side of the second body by a second plurality of fasteners that extend through the third body. The bore of the third body is in fluid communication with the bore of the second body. A pump system comprises the segmented fluid end module, a suction manifold coupled to the first body, a discharge manifold coupled to the third body, and a power end comprising a plunger that extends into the second body.
Claims15
A segmented fluid end module, comprising:
- a segmented first body comprising a bore formed through the segmented first body;
- a segmented second body comprising a bore formed through the segmented second body;
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- a segmented third body comprising a bore formed through the segmented third body, wherein the segmented first body is coupled to an upper end of the segmented second body by a first plurality of fasteners that extend through the segmented first body, wherein the first plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of threaded rods and nuts, wherein the nuts are recessed within an upper end of the segmented first body, wherein the bore of the segmented first body is in fluid communication with the bore of the segmented second body, wherein the segmented third body is the only body coupled to a side of the segmented second body by a second plurality of fasteners that extend through the segmented third body, and wherein the bore of the segmented third body is in fluid communication with the bore of the segmented second body.
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