A piston fuel pump for an internal combustion engine includes a pump housing, a piston, and a non-return discharge valve. The non-return discharge valve has a valve element and a guide element configured to guide the movement of the valve element. The guide element is at least indirectly pressed in a radial manner into an opening in the pump housing.

A system and a method for use of electric motors in fracturing operations are disclosed. The system includes an electric motor, a turbine generator, an encoderless vector control subsystem, and at least one pump. The turbine generator is adapted to generate electric power for the system. The encoderless vector control subsystem is coupled between the turbine generator and the electric motor to control the electric motor using determined parameters that are based in part on vibration induced in a feature associated with the turbine generator. The at least one pump is adapted to receive torque input from the electric motor.

The oil quality in an oil reservoir of a pump is monitored using the disclosed oil-monitoring sensor. The oil-monitoring sensor includes a first capacitive portion for measuring oil level and a second capacitive portion for measuring dielectric constant of the oil. Changes in dielectric constant of the oil are indicative of degradation of the quality of the oil (e.g., due to contaminants, oxidation, etc.) So oil-monitoring sensor is used to indicate various parameters about the oil quality to an operator. Using the disclosed sensors, the quality of the lubricant and/or cooling oil used by the pump may be monitored without needing to be present at the pump, or without needing to access the interior of the pump (or oil reservoir).

The oil quality in an oil reservoir of a pump is monitored using the disclosed oil-monitoring sensor. The oil-monitoring sensor includes a first capacitive portion for measuring oil level and a second capacitive portion for measuring dielectric constant of the oil. Changes in dielectric constant of the oil are indicative of degradation of the quality of the oil (e.g., due to contaminants, oxidation, etc.) So oil-monitoring sensor is used to indicate various parameters about the oil quality to an operator. Using the disclosed sensors, the quality of the lubricant and/or cooling oil used by the pump may be monitored without needing to be present at the pump, or without needing to access the interior of the pump (or oil reservoir).

A fluid end for use with a power end. The fluid end comprises a plurality of fluid end sections positioned adjacent one another. Each section includes a single horizontally positioned bore. A plunger is installed within the bore and includes a fluid passageway. Low-pressure fluid enters the bore through the plunger and high-pressure fluid exits the fluid end through an outlet valve installed within the bore. The intake of low-pressure fluid within the fluid end section is regulated by an inlet valve installed within the plunger. Low-pressure fluid enters the plunger through an inlet component attached to both the plunger and an inlet manifold.

Hydraulic fracturing systems and methods that are configured for enhanced mobility. The hydraulic fracturing systems and methods utilize power supply components, power generating devices, and electrically powered devices that are relatively small and lightweight, thereby making the systems they are used in more easily transportable without sacrificing system performance when delivering pressurized fracturing fluid to one or more wellbores. Due to their relatively small size, the hydraulic fracturing systems may require less maintenance and may therefore be relatively inexpensive to own and operate.

A reagent cartridge including (a) a support having reservoirs; (b) a main channel within the support, the channel having first and second ends exiting the support; (c) a pump channel that connects to the main channel between the first and second ends; (d) a valve manifold in the support, including (i) a first passage at the first end of the main channel, (ii) a second passage at the second end of the main channel, (iii) a first master valve between the pump channel and the first end of the main channel, (iv) a second master valve between the pump channel and the second end of the main channel, and (v) reservoir valves for regulating flow from individual reservoirs to the main channel. The valves can be normally closed diaphragm valves formed by magnetic pistons attached to an elastomeric sheet that is sandwiched in the support.

A reagent cartridge including (a) a support having reservoirs; (b) a main channel within the support, the channel having first and second ends exiting the support; (c) a pump channel that connects to the main channel between the first and second ends; (d) a valve manifold in the support, including (i) a first passage at the first end of the main channel, (ii) a second passage at the second end of the main channel, (iii) a first master valve between the pump channel and the first end of the main channel, (iv) a second master valve between the pump channel and the second end of the main channel, and (v) reservoir valves for regulating flow from individual reservoirs to the main channel. The valves can be normally closed diaphragm valves formed by magnetic pistons attached to an elastomeric sheet that is sandwiched in the support.

The present invention discloses a super-power five-cylinder plunger pump, including a power end assembly, a hydraulic end assembly and a reduction gearbox assembly. The power end assembly is designed as a segmented structure including a crankcase, a crosshead case and a spacer frame. One end of the crosshead case is connected to the crankcase, and the other end of the crosshead case is connected to the spacer frame. The hydraulic end assembly is disposed at an end of the spacer frame and is connected to the crankcase through bolts sequentially passing through the spacer frame and the crosshead case. The reduction gearbox assembly is connected to the crankcase. A crankshaft in the crankcase is forged from alloy steel and includes six axle journals and five bellcranks. One bellcrank is disposed between every two adjacent axle journals, and the distance between the center of rotation of the bellcrank and the center of rotation of the crankshaft is 110 to 160 mm. Beneficial Effects: The super-power five-cylinder plunger pump has a rated input power of 5000 hp to solve the problem that there is no existing plunger pump of a specification matching high-power electric motors in electric drive fracturing, and solve the conflict between the limited well-site conditions in the oil and gas fields and the need of multiple matched fracturing equipment.

The present invention discloses a super-power five-cylinder plunger pump, including a power end assembly, a hydraulic end assembly and a reduction gearbox assembly. The power end assembly is designed as a segmented structure including a crankcase, a crosshead case and a spacer frame. One end of the crosshead case is connected to the crankcase, and the other end of the crosshead case is connected to the spacer frame. The hydraulic end assembly is disposed at an end of the spacer frame and is connected to the crankcase through bolts sequentially passing through the spacer frame and the crosshead case. The reduction gearbox assembly is connected to the crankcase. A crankshaft in the crankcase is forged from alloy steel and includes six axle journals and five bellcranks. One bellcrank is disposed between every two adjacent axle journals, and the distance between the center of rotation of the bellcrank and the center of rotation of the crankshaft is 110 to 160 mm. Beneficial Effects: The super-power five-cylinder plunger pump has a rated input power of 5000 hp to solve the problem that there is no existing plunger pump of a specification matching high-power electric motors in electric drive fracturing, and solve the conflict between the limited well-site conditions in the oil and gas fields and the need of multiple matched fracturing equipment.