Question: A double-acting duplex pump with 6.5-in. liners, 2.5-in. rods, and 18-in. strokes was operated at 3,000 psig and 20 eycles/min. for 10 minutes with

A double-acting duplex pump with 6.5-in. liners, 2.5-in. rods, and 18-in. strokes 

A double-acting duplex pump with 6.5-in. liners, 2.5-in. rods, and 18-in. strokes was operated at 3,000 psig and 20 eycles/min. for 10 minutes with the suction pit isolated from the return mud flow. The mud level in the suction pit, which is 7 ft wide and 20 ft long, was observed to fall 18 in. during this period. Compute the pump factor, volumetric pump efficiency, and hydraulie horsepower developed by the pump. Answer: 7.854 gal/cycle; 0.82; 274.9 hp.

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