Systems and methods to enhance the flow of fracturing fluid into a wellhead during a high-pressure fracturing operation may include providing a pump frame and a crankshaft. A plurality of first plungers may be connected to the crankshaft and may reciprocate in a first plane. The hydraulic fracturing pump also may include a plurality of second plungers connected to the crankshaft and positioned to reciprocate in a second plane. The first plane and the second plane may define a non-zero offset angle between the first plane and the second plane. The crankshaft may include a plurality of crankpins, and each of the crankpins may be connected to one of the first plungers and one of the second plungers. The first plungers may pump a first fracturing fluid and the second plungers may pump a second fracturing fluid different from the first fracturing fluid.

Systems and methods to enhance the flow of fracturing fluid into a wellhead during a high-pressure fracturing operation may include providing a pump frame and a crankshaft. A plurality of first plungers may be connected to the crankshaft and may reciprocate in a first plane. The hydraulic fracturing pump also may include a plurality of second plungers connected to the crankshaft and positioned to reciprocate in a second plane. The first plane and the second plane may define a non-zero offset angle between the first plane and the second plane. The crankshaft may include a plurality of crankpins, and each of the crankpins may be connected to one of the first plungers and one of the second plungers. The first plungers may pump a first fracturing fluid and the second plungers may pump a second fracturing fluid different from the first fracturing fluid.

A radial hydraulic wind turbine pump system incorporates: 1) a concentric, multi-lobed cam that produces multiple strokes per revolution; 2) a piston profile that maximizes the number of large-diameter pistons arranged radially around the centerline axis; 3) a flexible piston base 50 with internal oil flow; 4) hydraulically connected cylinders which counter displacement issues raised in item 2 above; 5) variable stroke capability leading to infinitely variable output the ability to disengage unneeded cylinders from the cam; 6) integral reservoir and accumulator capacity; 7) compact, external pressure and return manifolds; 8) axially-oriented pressure and return manifolds 60, 70, and 9) a hydraulic reservoir and pressure tank integrated into the body of the pump.

A tappet assembly (100) used in mechanical equipment includes a tappet body (108) having a cylindrical shape and including a lower carrier portion (152) and an upper shell portion (158) having a cavity (150) defined by an inner wall (160) of the upper shell portion (158) and a top surface (154) of the lower carrier portion (152). The lower carrier portion (152) and the upper shell portion (158) are integrally formed as a single-piece unit. A post (162) extends upwardly from the top surface (154) of the lower carrier portion (152) and is configured to reduce a peak contact pressure associated with the tappet body (108).

A compressor moves a fluid from an inlet to an outlet and provides a pressure differential there between due to respective pistons moving in and out of a plurality of piston chambers via a piston rod. A rotating shaft extends through a grooved end plate, and the rotating shaft is connected to either the grooved end plate or the piston rod. The grooved end plate defines an off center or eccentric groove. A bearing extends from the piston rod and fits within the groove such that when the rotational motion of the shaft rotates either the piston rod or the grooved end plate, the piston rod slides back and forth relative to the rotating shaft. Each position of the bearing within the groove determines a corresponding position of the piston rod relative to the rotating shaft. Each pair of pistons may extend from a single, continuous piston rod.

A compressor moves a fluid from an inlet to an outlet and provides a pressure differential there between due to respective pistons moving in and out of a plurality of piston chambers via a piston rod. A rotating shaft extends through a grooved end plate, and the rotating shaft is connected to either the grooved end plate or the piston rod. The grooved end plate defines an off center or eccentric groove. A bearing extends from the piston rod and fits within the groove such that when the rotational motion of the shaft rotates either the piston rod or the grooved end plate, the piston rod slides back and forth relative to the rotating shaft. Each position of the bearing within the groove determines a corresponding position of the piston rod relative to the rotating shaft. Each pair of pistons may extend from a single, continuous piston rod.

Embodiments of the invention provide a pump assembly for a hydraulic tool. The pump assembly can include a reciprocating element that is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position, a cam surface in the reciprocating element that can engage cam followers, a rotating element that can receive rotational input, and a base that can at least partially surrounds the rotating element. Movement of the cam followers along the cam surface can move the reciprocating element from the retracted position to the extended position.

Embodiments of the invention provide a pump assembly for a hydraulic tool. The pump assembly can include a reciprocating element that is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position, a cam surface in the reciprocating element that can engage cam followers, a rotating element that can receive rotational input, and a base that can at least partially surrounds the rotating element. Movement of the cam followers along the cam surface can move the reciprocating element from the retracted position to the extended position.

A pumping assembly includes at least one removable unit barrel pumping assembly coupled to a housing of the pumping assembly. The pumping assembly further includes a drive member having a roller configured to engage a portion of the unit barrel pumping assembly during operation of the pumping assembly. The roller is configured to include a plurality of geometric shapes to distribute load forces during operation of the pumping assembly.

Non-limiting exemplary embodiments of a pumping system and methods for operating the pumping system in a region of high pressure or a region of high flow are disclosed. The pumping system includes a piston disposed within a piston cylinder, a drive shaft, an eccentric coupled to the drive shaft, a connecting arm having opposing first and second ends, and a controller for controlling the rotation of the drive shaft such that the piston oscillates within a region of high pressure or a region of high flow.