CHEVRON

SPHERICAL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR ERWY,

BAWE, BAWF & ERWZA PLATFORMS

PUMP MODEL: FMC Q1818

PLATFORM’ NAME AFE

ERWY
BAWE
BAWF
ERWZA

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REVIEW AND APPROVAL RECORD

REV DATE DESCRIPTION OF RELEASE PREP’D REV’D APPR’D
1.0 Purpose:

The purpose of spherical valve replacement procedure is to provide procedure for AR (Abrasion
Resistant) valve replacement of FMC Q1818 plunger pumps on ERWY, BAWE, BAWF and
ERWZA platforms.

2.0 Scope:

 Disassembly and assembly of fluid end.

 Removing of existing AR valve.
 Installation of new spherical valve.
 Fastener Torque Requirement

3.0 Drawings:

3.1 Existing AR Valve

Figure 1: AR Valve

Figure 2: AR Discharge Valve and Suction Valve Dimensions

3.2 New Spherical Valve

Figure 3: Spherical Valve

Figure 4: Spherical Discharge Valve and Suction Valve Dimensions

4.0 Procedures

1. A minimum of approximately 3 feet (0.9 M) of clearance is required above fluid cylinder to

allow valve service without removal of the fluid end. If sufficient clearance is not available, the
fluid end must be removed as in Disassembly Section (4.1) for valve replacement.

!ATTENTION!

BEFORE WORKING ON THE FLUID END ENSURE THE PRESSURE HAS BEEN REMOVED
FROM THE FLUID END AND THE PUMP BLOCKED OUT WITH APPROPRIATE BLOCK VALVES.
ENSURES THE FLUID END IS DRAINED AND ANY POWER SOURCE OR DRIVER IS LOCKED
OUT BEFORE PROCEEDING!

4.1 Disassembly and Assembly of Fluid Cylinder

1. Rotate the crankshaft (2) by hand until one of the plunger rods (7) is fully retracted
from the plunger (49) and push the plunger forward into the stuffing box to provide
adequate clearance for removal.
2. Disconnect the suction and discharge piping.
3. Remove the lock nuts (57) holding the fluid cylinder assembly on to the power frame
(1). Support the weight of the fluid cylinder assembly and slide the assembly away
from the power frame. CAUTION: Stand clear as the fluid cylinder slides off the studs
(54).
4. Disassemble the fluid cylinder assembly as required to inspect or perform service.
Refer to Section 4.2 for valve replacement procedures.
5. Inspect all parts for signs of wear damage. Replace parts if required.
6. Reverse the previous steps to rebuild the fluid cylinder assembly after valve
replacement. Make sure that the dowel pins (39) are in good condition and are in
place before installing the fluid cylinder assembly. It is suggested that all seals or
gaskets that are disturbed during a service procedure be replaced.
7. Insure that all fasteners are tightened to the values specified in Fastener Torque
Requirements, Section 5.0 of this procedure manual. Use a crisscross tightening
pattern in three stages. Tighten to 25%, 50%, and then 100% of the full torque values.
The nuts (57) on the fluid cylinder studs (54) need to be properly torqued to prevent
operating failure.

4.2 Replacing Valves

4.2.1 Removal of existing AR valves

1. Ensure pressure is removed from fluid end and pump is “LOCKED OUT”.
2. Remove the valve covers (50) by loosen up the hex nuts (58).
3. Rotate the pump so the plunger for the cylinder you are working on is all the
way back.
4. Starting with discharge valve, remove the valve cage using special hex drive
tool by turning it counter-clockwise followed by removal of spring and valve
body from the fluid cylinder (41).
 Figure 5: Hex Tool

Figure 6: AR Valve

5. Then use valve puller to remove the valve seat. Attached the seat puller head
into the valve seat and move the bumper upward until it hit the retaining nut.
Repeat until the seat popped loose from the fluid cylinder.

Figure 7: Valve Removal Tool Positions

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the suction valve removal.

 !ATTENTION!

THE SEAT MAY POP SUDDENLY WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED. STAND WITH FEET WIDE AND
HEAD BACK TO AVOID TOOL FROM HITTING THE HEAD WHEN USING. PLACE HAND AT THE
BUMPER HANDLER TO AVOID PINCH POINT WITH THE RETAINER NUT.

4.2.2 Installation of new spherical valve.

1. Thoroughly clean the fluid cylinder taper with a cleaner that will not leave an
oily residue. Do not oil the taper area of the seat or fluid cylinder seating area
as it will cause the seat to “jump out”.
2. Clean the taper on the suction seat using the same precautions as with the
fluid cylinder bore. Confirm the two surfaces are clean and dry before
assembly.
3. Place seat in the suction bore making certain it is straight.
4. With a bar and a driver, tap seat in place with 2 or 3 strokes. NOTE: Seat
does not have to be completely seated. Pump start-up pressure will drive seat
home. (NOV manual states that seat does not have to be completely seated
while FMC state have to)
5. Install valve, spring(s) and spring retainer.

4.2.3 Removal of Spherical Valve

1. Ensure pressure is removed from fluid end and pump is “LOCKED OUT”.
2. Remove the valve covers (50) by loosen up the hex nuts (58).
3. Rotate the pump so the plunger for the cylinder you are working on is all the
way back.
4. Remove the spring retainer by pressing downward on the puller head and
turn counter clockwise about 1/8 of a turn or until retainer stops. See Figure 6.

Figure 8: Removing retainer with retriever

5. Remove spring and valve with a retriever. See Figure 7.

Figure 9: Removal of spring and valve

6. Remove seat by placing the puller head through the seat opening and engage
lugs to the underside of the seat. Pull seat or bump seat loose and remove.
See Figure 8.

Figure 10: Seat Removal

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for suction valve removal.

4.3 Component parts

Figure 11: Power End Parts

Figure 12: Fluid End Parts

5.0 Fastener Torque Requirements