Dual plate motor support for horizontal pumping system
AssigneeGE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.
InventorsAndrew Michael NELSON, Johnathan Edward PETERSON
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Abstract
A frame for supporting a horizontal pumping system includes a base assembly and a motor support assembly connected to the base assembly. The motor support assembly includes an upper support plate having a top and a bottom, a first lower support plate connected to the upper support plate, and a second lower support plate connected to the upper support plate. The first and second lower support plates are connected to the upper plate with bolted and welded connections.
Claims20
A frame for supporting a horizontal pumping system, the frame comprising:
- a base assembly;
- and
- a motor support assembly connected to the base assembly, wherein the motor support assembly comprises:
- an upper support plate having a top and a bottom;
- and
- one or more lower support plates connected to the upper support plate.
A method for manufacturing a motor support assembly useable for supporting a motor within a horizontal pumping system, the method comprising the steps of:
- creating one or more weld access apertures in a lower support plate;
- aligning an upper support plate on top of the lower support plate;
- and
- welding the lower support plate to the upper support plate through the one or more weld access apertures.
A horizontal pumping system comprising:
- a frame, wherein the frame comprises:
- a base assembly;
- and
- a motor support assembly connected to the base assembly, wherein the motor support assembly comprises:
- an upper support plate having a top and a bottom;
- a first lower support plate connected to the upper support plate;
- and
- a second lower support plate connected to the upper support plate;
- a motor supported by the motor support assembly;
- and
- a pump driven by the motor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.