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Description: MUD PUMPS

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1.0 Documentation, Certification and Performance Data
Check that all relevant instruction manuals, workshop manuals and spare
parts manuals are on file with the installation.
1.1 COMMENT:
Not Received
Check the volumetric performance is as listed in the documentation. Not
1.2 Received
2.0 Mechanical Installation Verification
Ensure all relevant personal protection equipment and procedural
requirements have been satisfied prior to accessing the equipment. This
2.1 may include, but is not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, ventilation, work permits
and safety barriers.
Check the installation of the mud pump on the skid. Check that the mud pump is
2.2 well secured with locating blocks and bolted foundations.

2.3 Check the liner cooling water tank for proper capacity for the pump. COMMENT:
Check that the liner cooling water pump is correctly piped in with pressure gage
2.4 installed on the discharge side.
COMMENT:
Check that a screen element is fitted on the mud pump block end closest to
2.5 the discharge end.
Discharge dampener to be placed at the end where the HP discharge line
2.6 starts.
Pressure gage to be installed in a position upstream of the screen, to ensure
2.7 that the pressure is sensed, even if the screen is blocked COMMENT:

Verify that the oil of correct grade is filled in the power end. Check the dip stick
2.8 to ensure that the correct volume of oil is filled
Check the rotation of the oil pump motor and verify that 40 psi
2.9 pressure is building up in the system.
COMMENT:

Check that the second oil pump , inside the power end is working and pressure
2.10
is being created.

2.11 Pressure relief Valve should be bolted and/ or flanged type. Not threaded.

Outlet pipe, downstream from the pressure relief valve should be sloped
2.12
towards the tank to make sure that there is no accumulation of solids
2.13 Verify that there are no threaded connections in the HP piping

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2.14 Discharge line of the relief valve should be anchored in secure manner
Verify that the belt is installed correctly and does not interfere with the guards
2.15
Check if strainer plate is installed in the suction strainer pot
2.16 COMMENT :
Visually Check the suction and discharge connections on the mud pump
2.17 modules and manifolds to ensure that all bolting is correctly installed

2.18 Check that covers are installed on the pony rod wells
3.0 Electrical Installation Verification
Inspect the motor connections for the main AC Drive motors, blower motors;
3.1 lube oil motor, liner wash pump motor, super charging pump motor.
3.2 Verify that all motors are good for 55 deg C ambient temp service
3.3 Verify that all cables are sufficiently protected against damage
3.4 Check that AC Motor lock out switches have been installed
Check that all openings in the junction box for each AC motor have been
3.5 used or properly plugged back.
3.6 Verify that each AC motor has a spark arrestor that is installed
3.7 Check each AC motor for correct rotation direction
3.8 Verify grounding cable is fitted for all AC Motors.
Install the stroke counter, check that the cables are properly routed
3.9 COMMENT:
4.0 Maintenance and Repair Equipment Assessment
4.1 Equipment Fail Description

4.1

4.2 Recommended Corrective Maintenance

4.2

4.3 Comments on Maintenance

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5.0 Performance Acceptance testing
5.1 Check that the tension of the belt is adequate
5.2 Check that pressure gages are installed that are liquid filled
5.3 Check that guards are installed on all the shafts & couplings
Check the skid for proper containment bunding to be provided to control
5.4
spills. COMMENT : NO
5.5 Check the precharge of the pulsation dampeners.
Verify that only nitrogen has been filled in the dampeners. Use a gas tester.
5.6
5.7 Check that pressure relief valve is set to correct pressure.
Hook up the suction and discharge lines. Fill the pump with water to
5.8
displace air
Carry out running tests of the mud pumps under pressure. Endurance
test of 4 hours continuous running is recommended. Flow thru the HP
5.9
piping and back to the suction tank using a choke to create back
pressure in the system. COMMENT:
Verify that the stroke counter is working with display at rig floor DCR cabin
5.10
as well as at the Automatic Choke control panel.
Check the AC motor and blowers for abnormal sounds / noises while the
5.11
pump is running. Trouble shoot any noises
6.0 COMMENTS & REMARKS
6.1 Need to improve the installation for the liner spray system.
6.2
6.3

7.0 Sign off

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