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SECTION 2
DESIGN, DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The new Gardner Denver GD 3000 is a high
horsepower, high rod load multi-purpose
pump for various applications such as oil
and gas well fracturing and acidizing and
potentially as a light weight drilling pump.
The pump was designed using modern
analytical and engineering methods and
techniques. The gear drive was designed in
accordance with the most recent standards,
procedures,
and
computer
software
developed by American Gear Manufacturers
Association.
The issue of personnel safety is the most
important topic covered in this manual.
Therefore, in the beginning of this manual
the user is introduced to dangers inherent in
the operation of a high pressure pump. To
avoid accidents and injuries, all safety rules
listed in this section and also all other
applicable safety rules and regulations must
be carefully observed.
The sections on Pump Design, Description,
and Specifications, describe the pump
design, list the pump specifications, and
present drawings depicting the pump
external views and all essential cross-
sectional drawings.
FIGURE 2-1 GD 3000 Pump
