F04B7/0038

SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING WORKING FLUID FLOW ACROSS INLET PASSAGES OF RECIPROCATING PUMPS

A system for distributing a fluid flow across multiple inlet passages of a reciprocating pump includes an auger configured to be positioned into a suction manifold fluidly coupled with the multiple inlet passages of the reciprocating pump. The auger defines an axis, a first axial end, a second axial end, and a helical body extending between the first axial end and the second axial end. The auger is receivable into the suction manifold such that the first axial end is positioned to receive the fluid flow and force the fluid to move along a helical path defined by the helical body to introduce an angular momentum into the fluid flow. The system includes an end flange fixedly coupled to the second axial end proximate the opening. The system further includes a clamp arrangement for the auger wherein the clamp arrangement is movable between a clamped state and an unclamped state.