SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE IN A PUMP USED IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING

摘要

A system for detecting leakage in a pump includes a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, multiple third pressure sensors, and a controller. The first pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure value associated with a suction manifold of the pump. The second pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure value associated with a discharge manifold of the pump. The third pressure sensors are configured to output a pressure value associated with the cylinders of the pump. The controller is disposed in communication with the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors. The controller is configured to determine amplitude of a leak, and a location of the leak in the pump on the basis of pressure values received from the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors.

主权项

1. A system for detecting leakage in a pump, the system comprising:
a first pressure sensor located in a suction manifold of the pump and configured to output a pressure value associated with the suction manifold; a second pressure sensor located in a discharge manifold of the pump and configured to output a pressure value associated with the discharge manifold; a plurality of third pressure sensors, wherein at least one third pressure sensor is located in each cylinder of the pump such that the third pressure sensors are configured to output a pressure value associated with the cylinders of the pump; and a controller disposed in communication with the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors, the controller configured to determine an amplitude of a leak, and a location of the leak in the pump on the basis of pressure values received from the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors.