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POWER 'UNIT'
Operation
and Service
Instructions
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2. N S A A N ,P W ER N
General Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. P E R A N ,P W ER N
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating-Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.S E R V C N ,P W ER N
Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pressure Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjustment Procedure, Diesel Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjustment Procedure, Electric Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. R ES N AN R E P A R ,P W ER N
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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List of Illustrations
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1-1 DPU-6530, Hydraulic Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-2 EPU-6530, Hydraulic Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-3 EPU-6530 Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-4 Hydraulic Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2-1 DPU-6530 Power Unit Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2 EPU-6530 Power Unit Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3-1 Control Panel, DPU-6530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3-2 Engine Control Circuit Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6-1 DPU-6530 Power Unit, Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6-2 EPU-6530 Power Unit, Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6-3 Hydraulic Components (DPU-6530 or EPU-6530) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
List of Tables
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1-1 Specification, EPU-6530 Hydraulic Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1-2 Specifications, DPU-6530 Hydraulic Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3-1 Control and Indicator Functions, DPU-6530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5-1 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6-1 DPU-6530 Power Unit, Parts List - Figure 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6-2 EPU-6530 Power Unit, Parts List - Figure 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6-3 Part List, Hydraulic Components (DPU-6530 or EPU-6530) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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General
Description,
Power Unit
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1 General Description
Section 1
General Description, Power Unit
N R C N PAR transport of a hydraulically operated tong,
and a metal rack provides for storage of
Part I describes the function, the interconnecting hoses. A centrally-
operation and maintenance of the SARA located lifting eye facilitates hoisting the
DPU-6530 Diesel Driven Power Unit and unit to the drill floor or to other desired
the EPU-6530 Electrically Driven Power location.
Unit. Although the manual is designed to
cover these specific units, the same E P -6530 Y R A C P W ER
general principles apply to other power N .the EPU-6530, Figure 1-2 is a skid-
units in the SARA line. The major mounted hydraulic power unit driven by an
variations between units consist chiefly ofelectric motor. The unit consists of the
type of drive (electric or diesel) and electric drive and starter; hydraulic
hydraulic volume. In particular, functions reservoir which encloses the hydraulic.
and parts of the hydraulic system are pump and pressure regulating
practically identical from unit to unit. components; a heat exchanger with
blower, blower motor, and starter; and
P W E R N S , VE R A hoses for interconnection to the tong or
E SCR P N other equipment to be powered. The unit
components are installed on a skid having
a centrally-located lifting eye to facilitate
Overall descriptions of the two
hoisting the unit to the drill floor or to
power units are presented in the two sub-
another desired location. Figure 1-3 is an
topics which follow, Because the hydraulic
electrical schematic of the EPU-6530 unit.
functions of the two units are almost
identical, these are covered in a separate
topic titled Hydraulic System Function. Y RA C S YS E
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Refer to the Parts List, Section 6 for
locations and part numbers of the power Except that the electric unit has a
unit components, a['ld refer to the engine heat exchanger not normally present on
manufacturer's manual for service and diesel units, the hydraulic systems are
repair of the diesel engine. functionally identical for diesel and
electrically driven power units. The heart
P -6530 Y R A C P W E R of the hydraulic system is a two section
hydraulic pump having a high-volume,
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low-pressure section and a low-volume,
high pressure section with associated
The DPU-6530, Figure 1-1, is a unloading and relief valves. In operation,
skid mounted hydraulic power unit driven both pump sections provide pressure to
by a diesel engine. The unit consists of the the tong until 1,000 PSI is obtained. When
diesel engine, hydraulic reservoir, pump, this pressure is attained, the low pressure
and other components mounted on a skid. section is unloaded and the high pressure
A mount- is provided for storage' and
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section continues to deliver hydraulic unloader valve control knob, the unloader
pressure to the tong until the desired valve opens the flow path from the low-
pressure is obtained at the tong. Should pressure section of the pump back to the
the required torque be higher than the reservoir.
capability of the tong and power unit
combination, the high pressure pump In of Duration, as spon as the
section will relieve at the maximum pressure reaches the setpoint (nominally
pressure for the power unit (normally 1,000 PSI), only the high-pressure side
2,500 to 3,000 PSI) and the tong will delivers fluid under pressure to the tong or
develop no higher torque. other device being operated. The power
unit continues to deliver hydraulic
Figure 1-4 is a schematic diagram pressure to the tong until sufficient
of the hydraulic system for the electrically pressure is obtained or until the maximum
driven EPU6530 system. The schematic output pressure set by the high-pressure
for the DPU-6630 Diesel Unit is identical relief valve is obtained. When the
except that the latter does not have the maximum pressure is obtain, the high-
heat exchanger. As indicated in the pressure relief valve bypasses the excess
diagram, all the hydraulic components flow back to the hydraulic reservoir and
except toe hoses and the heat exchanger "no higher pressure may be developed at
are located in the, hydraulic reservoir. the tong. When the pressure again drops
below 1,000 PSI, the pilot line permits the
During operation, hydraulic fluid unloader valve to be reset and· the
from the reservoir is drawn through the sequence starts over.
strainer to enter both sections of the
hydraulic pump. The motor drive the pump In practice, the operator runs the
at approximately 1,500 RPM, delivering tong in high speed until maximum
full volume from both sections of the pump pressure is reached then shifts the tong to
until the load on the tong requires 1,000 low speed and again lets the pressure
pounds of pressure. At this point, the build up until the required torque is
unloader valve in the output of the low- developed. Under normal operating
pressure side of the pump opens and conditions, sufficient torque is developed
unloads the flow from that pump section for the task being performed before the
back to the reservoir. A check valve in the maximum pressure of the power unit is
manifold between the two pump sections achieved.
inhibits the high pressure from bypassing
through the unloader valve. At this point, In the schematic diagram note· that a heat
only the high-pressure section delivers exchanger is located in the return fluid line
pressure to the tong, and the volume is from the tong. Such heat exchanger is
decreased so that the tong slows down. normally used with the electric unit
The unloader valve is a pilot- because the motor operates continuously
operator bypass valve which operates at full speed developing considerable
from the output pressure of the power unit. heat. A spring-loaded check valve permits
The pilot line from the unloader valve is the return flow to bypass the exchanger
connected from a port on the relief valve should the heat exchanger clogged.
through a hose to a port on the unloader
valve. When the output pressure reaches A heat exchanger normally is not used in
the set pressure as controlled by the diesel power units because the pump
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im io : o to .............................................1,500 RPM,
................................................. Explosion Proof
Width .............................................40 Inches (1 02cm)
d u li u t u t:
W ig h t: 70 GPM @ 1,000 PSI
265 Umin @ 70.3 Kg/cm2
Approximately .............................*3,460 Jbs .
................ .....................................(1569.4 Kg.) 30 GPM@ 3,000 PSI
125 Umin @ 210.9 Kg/cm2
k C it ............................70 gal. - 525 Ibs .
.............................................. (265 L.) (238 Kg.) tE x h g :
S t t .........................................Explosion Proof
*(without tong and hydraulic fluid)
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SP E C F CA NS, P -6530
The specifications for the DPU-6530 diesel driven power unit are presented in Table .1-2:
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R t d C o ti u o u . .P .:
Length ................................ 122" (310 em) 2000 R.P.M. - 80 S.H.P.
1800 R.P.M. - 73 S.H.P.
Width .47" (119 em) 1500 R.P.M. - 61 S.H.P.
W ig h t: d u li u t u t:
Approximately *3788 Ibs. 70 GPM @ 1,000 PSI
(7(l3 Kg/em)
.......................................... (1720 Kg)
i lF u lC it : A o x .F u l C o um tio @ 1,800 R .P . .
36 gal. - 270 Ibs.
4.5 gal/hr
(136 L) (123 Kg)
(17 L/hr)
*(without tong, hydraulic & diesel fluid)
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Section 2
Installation
Power Unit
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Section 2
Installation, Power Unit
GENERAL CONSIDERATION C NNEC N E Y RA C NES.
In applications where electrical power is The hydraulic couplings, Figure 6-3, contain check
limited or not available: a diesel unit is employed. valves to prevent loss of hydraulic fluid when the
Where a power or line power is available to operate lines are disconnected. Proper tightening of the
a power unit, the electrically driven unit is normally hydraulic hose connectors opens these check
used. The selection of a power unit, of course, valves. In making up the connections, you must be
depends upon the job to be accomplished. sure that the connectors are fully tightened in order
to open the check valves and avoid blockage at the
connectors.
SPACE C NS ERA NS.
Use of a hydraulic power unit requires
Connect these hoses in accordance with
consideration of the space available, distance from
the following steps :
tong or other device to be driven, handling
1. Hook up pressure hose to 1-inch fitting on
equipment required to lift the unit, etc. The
power unit by forcing connectors together
dimensions of the DPU-6530 unit are shown in
while turning the fitting.
Figure 2-1 and the dimensions of the EPU-6530
2. Hook up return hose from tong to 1-14 inch
unit are shown in Figure 2-2. Within practical
connector on power unit, as for 1inch fitting
limitations, hoses may be ordered in the length
above.
required for a particular service. The handling
CAUTION
capacity for lifting the unit may be determined from
To be sure connectors are completely tight, first
the weights given in the specifications.
tighten each connector until travel is restricted
and the end of thread travel appears to be
P W ER C NS ERA NS. reached. Then try to tighten the connector
While the diesel power unit required no further to be sure first restriction was not a false
external electrical source, the electrically driven tightness. Finally, continue to tighten the lifting
power unit requires a source of line power or rig until connection is tight. Failure to tighten the
power capable of delivering the amperages stated return hose will cause back pressure and lead
at the voltage given in Section I, specifications. to seal failure in the hydraulic motor.
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Section 3
Operation,
Power Unit
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Section 3
Operation, Power Unit
GENERAL OPERATION specified in engine manufacturer's
instructions.
Operation of a hydraulic power unit consists of
4. For diesel driven power unit, start up diesel
performing the pre-operational checks and
engine as described in following topic, or for
adjustments and starting up the power unit. Once
electrically operated power unit, turn on power
the pow~r unit is started, it requires very little
circuit breaker on motor starter.
attention, and the crew can devote their attention
to operating the tong or other hydraulically 5. Permit hydraulic fluid to circulate sufficiently
powered device. long to reach operating temperatures
(nominally 15 minutes).
P E R A N C N R S AN
N CA R S . The operating controls and E gi S t t-u P o du . To
indicators differ considerably between the units start the diesel engine refer to Figure 3-1 and
due to the fact that the DPU-6530 is powered by proceed as follows:
the diesel engine.
1. Open manual bypass. (Figure 6-1, Item 3)
P -6530 C o t o l d di to .
2. Insert starter key, turn clockwise to detent and
The controls and indicators for the DPU-6530 are
check that alternator failure lamp is on.
located on a control panel as illustrated in Figure
3-1. The functions of the controls and indicators 3. Push start button and hold until engine starts
are given in Table 3-1. A schematic of the engine firing.
control circuit is illustrated in Figure 3·2.
NOTE
EP -6530 C o t o l d di to .
The only operating control on the electrically Do not leave starter motor running for more
operated hydraulic power supply is the main than 10 seconds. Also, battery life will be
power switch on the motor starter enclosure. prolonged if an interval of about one minute is
allowed between successive starting
PERA N PR CE RE attempts.
To operate the hydraulic power unit, . 4. The alternator failure lamp should be now
proceed as follows : have gone out. Allow engine to idle a few
minutes.
1. Verify that power unit pressure setting have
been performed in accordance with 5. Close manual bypass (Figure 6-1, Item 3).
.instructions in Section 4.
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2. Verify that tong to be operated is connected as
instructed in Section 2. Do not shut the engine down suddenly from full-
load running, but let it idle for some time to allow for
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Be sure that tong control lever is in neutral 1. Operate stopping lever on injection pump until
position and that personnel are clear of the engine comes to stop, wherafter alternator
tong jaws before operating power unit. failure lamp will light up.
3. If power unit is diesel operated, be sure that 2. Turn starter key fully anti-clockwise and pull out
pre-operating checks have been performed as switch key.
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2. Oil pressure gauge and shut- Monitors engine oil pressure and shuts down engine if oil
pressure drops below 20 PSI.
4. Temperature gauge Monitors engine cylinder temperature and shuts down engine
if temperature exceeds 280°F.
6. Engine shutdown indicator Button moves to extended position upon engine malfunction.
Must be reset before engine can be restarted.
8. Blank
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Section 4
Servicing,
Power Unit
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Section 4
Servicing, Power Unit
Servicing the power unit consists of A J S EN P R CE RE,
inspection, lubrication, and adjustments. For ESE P W ER N . The pressure
diesel driven units, servicing also includes adjustment procedure for the diesel power unit is
servicing the diesel engine according to the as follows:
manufacturer's instructions, Should servicing
reveal requirements for repair, refer to the 1. Install pressure gauge (0 to 5000 PSI, 0 to
appropriate portions in Sections 5 and 6. 351.5 Kg/cm2) in plug port of the pilot cap on
the relief valve. (Item 3).
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2. Turn adjustment knob (3A) on relief valve
The power units should be inspected at the until there is no spring " compression on
start of every job. Inspect the power unit needle valve.
according to the following steps and perform any
necessary maintenance or repair: 3. Turn adjustment knob on unloader valve (Item
4) until there is no spring compression on
1. For diesel driven unit, inspect diesel engine
needle valve.
in a c c o r d a n c e w i t h m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s
instructions.
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2. Inspect mechanical, electrical,· and hydraulic
Be sure all personnel are clear of the tong
components for any obvious damage.
jaw area.
3. Inspect hydraulic system for any leaks, broken
or worn hoses, etc. 4. Start engine.
The following procedure presumes that 6. Close relief valve just enough to rotate tong ..
the power unit is being operated to power a
hydraulic tong. However, should you wish to 7. Rotate tong approximately 15 minutes to
adjust the relief valves without a tong installed, circulate air out of system and bring oil to
you may improvise a pressure loop including a operating temperature.
method for closing off the flow to develop back
pressure in the power unit.
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Refer to Figure 6~3 fOJ component Do not attempt step 8 until hydraulic fluid
location. The adjust~ent procedure, with tong is thoroughly warmed.
installed is given separately below for the diesel Stop engine and remove one-inch pressure line from
tong 0 that pump discharge is blocked from coupling.
power unit and the electric power unit.
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10. Turn unloader adjustment knob (Item 4A) 4. Turn motor on.
until unloader valve closes. When
unloader valve closes, you will hear 5. Shift tong to high gear and operate tong
engine load up. The reading on pressure control lever.
gauge indicates the setting of valve.
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11. Increase system relief valve setting to Tong will not operate until sufficient system
1,000 PSI. Note than unloader valve will pressure is obtained.
open again while pressure is being
'increased as evidenced by decreased· 6. Rotate tong approximately 15 minutes to
load on engine. circulate pir out of system and bring oil to
operating temperature.
12. Increase unloader setting until unloader
valve closes again. At this point:' unloader CA N
valve is'- adjusted correctly. Lock
unloader valve knob." Do not attempt step 7 until hydraulic fluid is
thoroughly warmed.
13. Adjust relief valve (Item 3A) to desired
system pressure setting (2,500 to 3,000 7. Stop electric motor and remove oneinoh
/ PSI, 175.7 to 210.9 Kg/cm2). pressure line from tong so that pump
discharge is blocked at coupling.
A J S EN P R CE RE;E EC R C
P W ER N . The pressure adjustment 8. Turn motor on (pressure gauge should be
procedure for the electric power unit is as approximtely 150 to 200 PSI, 10.5 to 14.0
follows : Kg/cm2).
1. Install pressure gauge (0 to 5000 PSI, 0 to 9. Turn relief valve adjustment knob until
351.5 Kg/cm2) in plugged part of pilot cap maximum desired pressure is reached.
on relief valve (Item 3). (2,500 to 3,000 PSI, 175.7 to 210.9
Kg/cm2). Lock knob into position.
2. Turn adjustment knob (Item 3A) of relief
valve counterclockwise until there is no 10. Install gauge in gauge port of unloading
spring compression on needle valve. valve. 11.
3. Turn adjustment knob (Item. 4A) of 11. Turn unloading adjustment knob until
unloading valve counterclockwise until desired' unloading pressure is obtained
there is no spring compression on needle (1,000 PSI, 70.3 Kglcm2). Lock knob into
valve. position.
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Section 5
Troubleshooting,
Repair and
Overhaul
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Section 5
Troubleshooting,
Repair and Overhaul
This section contains instructions for REPA R
troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of theIn general, repair consists of replacing
tong. After any major repair or overhaul, worn or broken parts. When a part is
the tong should be serviced as outlined in determined to be faulty, either. through
Section 4. inspection or through an operational
check, you should remove the part and
R ES N replace it with a new part according to the
Power troubleshooting consists of locating procedures and instructions in the
observed symptoms on the Trouble- following topics. The component parts are
shooting Chart, Table 5-1, determining the illustrated and identified in Section 6.
probable cause, and correcting the
problem as suggested.
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SY P PR A E CA SE C RREC VE A C N
o F lo F om P o it Relief valve stuck open Inspect valve for debris under seat.
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Section 6
Parts List
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Section 6
Parts List, Power Unit
This section contains lists for the includes a heat exchanger not used on
Figure 6.1 Illustrates the Diesel Power Unit diesel unit, the hydraulic components are
DPU-6530, and the major components of identical for the diesel unit and the
this power unit are listed in table 6-1. electrical unit. The hydraulic components
Figure 6-2 illustrates the Electric Power are illustrated in Figure 6.3 and listed in
Unit EPU-6530, and the major Table 6.3.
components of this power unit are listed in
Table 6-2. The Engine Control Panel for DPU-
6530 is illustrated in Figure 3-1 and the
Except that the electrical power unit components are listed in Table 3-1.
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N E PAR N E SCR P N
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