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Chapter 2: Storage & Installation
This section shall provide a basic guide to all of the non-operational aspects of utilizing the
MP-16 triplex pump. It includes general guidelines and procedures for installing the pump, as
well as a general guide to storing the equipment, including recommendations for dealing with
severe environments.
Installation
2.1
The proper installation of the MP-16 triplex pump is essential to ensuring optimal
performance and a long service life, as well as significantly reducing required maintenance.
This can require some precise values, and so it is important to plan ahead before the pump is
brought to location and the rig-up is made. It is difficult, expensive and time consuming to
correct errors in piping, pulsation dampener mounting and tie downs after they have been
fabricated and welded in place.
2.1.1 Transport Skid
The MP-16 comes mounted on a small I-beam style oilfield skid. This skid is designed to
protect the pump during transport, but may be incorporated into the larger structural skid on
site. However, this is not required, and users may remove the transport skid and mount the
pump directly to a larger skid, usually one with power and inlet piping to reduce the overall
size and weight of the equipment package.
2.1.2 Location and Orientation
Always make sure pumps are mounted on a level surface and are locked down
CAUTION
evenly. Failure to do so can cause twisting, which places unnecessary strain on
the frame and the pump, and can result in equipment damage and injury.
Pumps should be mounted on a flat, level surface in a clean, dry, well-illuminated and
well-ventilated area for optimum performance. Ensure that the mounting surface is at least
strong enough to withstand the forces and vibrations generated during pump operations.
Temporary Installations
For temporary installations, the pump may be mounted on a mat of 3" x 12" boards laid
crosswise to the skid. These boards should be a few feet wider than the width of the skid
runners. Wet, marshy or otherwise unstable location may require a more stable foundation.
Permanent Installations
The pump should be secured using clamps or the bolt holes provided in the skid base. If
there are any gaps between the pump skid and the foundation, never draw the skid down to
the foundation. Instead, apply shims to the skid until the pump sits solid with all bolts loose,
then affix to the surface. Shims should extend the full width of the skid and must have a
minimum length of 12 inches (305 mm).
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