Pump and Fluid Systems
Chapter 1: Introduction
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MP-16 2-Piece 5000 psi January 2013
Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual is designed to provide instruction in the use of the Weatherford MP-16 pump.
All personnel tasked with pump operation and maintenance should study all relevant sections
in order to ensure the pump continues to operate at peak efficiency.
1.1
Product Details
The Weatherford MP-16 Pump is a single acting triplex piston pump rated at 1,600
horsepower in continuous duty service. It is offered in a wide variety of design options, and
as a result, some components may vary from unit to unit. Check the specifications sheet
included with this manual to determine the exact configuration of your particular pump.
1.1.1
Specifications
General Information
Operational Statistics
Pump Type
Triplex
Maximum Rated Power
1,600 HP
Pump Weight
59,700 lbs.
Maximum Discharge
5,000 psi
Oil Capacity
100 gal
Maximum Rated Speed
120 SPM
Max Fluid Temp.
140° F
Minimum Rated Speed
20 SPM
Mechanical Efficiency
90%
Stroke Length
12 IN
Liner
Size
(in/mm)
Rated
Pressure
(psi/Mpa)
Rated Capacity GPM (BPD)
120 RPM 115 RPM
110 RPM
105 RPM
100 RPM
95 RPM
90 RPM
1,600 HP
1,520 HP
1,454 HP
1,388 HP
1,322 HP
1,255 HP
1,189 HP
7.00
3,360
720
690
660
630
600
570
540
178
23.20
24,689
23,660
22,631
21,603
20,574
19,545
18,517
6.50
3,900
621
595
569
543
517
491
465
165
26.890
21,294
20,403
19,511
18,619
17,728
16,836
15,945
6.00
4,575
529
507
485
463
441
419
397
152
31.50
18,139
17,385
16,631
15,876
15,122
14,368
13,613
5.50
5,000
444
426
407
389
370
352
333
140
34.50
15,223
14,608
13,956
13,339
12,687
12,070
11,419
5.00
5,000
367
352
337
321
306
291
275
127
34.50
12,583
12,069
11,554
11,006
10,491
9,977
9,429
4.50
5,000
297
285
273
260
248
235
223
114
34.50
10,183
9,771
9,360
8,914
8,503
8,057
7,646