Dynamic characteristics analysis of long stroke reciprocating pump combined crank-linkage with rack-pinion mechanism

Abstract

Drilling pump is the heart of drilling rig, its core structure is crank-linkage mechanism. However, the drilling pump is criticized for its short stroke and high stroke frequency. Aiming at these defects, a long stroke reciprocating (LSR) pump combined the crank-linkage with a rack-pinion mechanism is proposed, and its dynamic and flow characteristics are researched. The results reveal that the stroke of the LSR pump is extended twice when the crank radius stays the same. The stroke frequency and flow pulsation rate are lowered under the same rated power. A new multi-fulcrum crankshaft is designed to extend its fatigue life, and the reaction forces of each fulcrum are solved by simulation. The influence of the fulcrums position on the crankshaft modal frequency is further investigated. The flexible characteristics of the multi-fulcrum crankshaft are studied by rigid-flexible coupled analysis. The results show that more fulcrums can effectively reduce the stress of crankshaft, and the maximum stress of the multi-fulcrum crankshaft is only 178.6 MPa. The modal frequency of the multi-fulcrum crankshaft is increased due to more fulcrums, which proved its stiffness and stability are improved. The fatigue life of the multi-fulcrum crankshaft is predicted to reach 30,000 h by finite element analysis. This study would provide a theoretical basis for further development of the LSR pump.