Fluid end with modular intake manifold
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a fluid end with a modular intake manifold for use in a pressurized fluid delivery system having two or more modules. According to one embodiment, an intake manifold for a modular multiplex pump includes a reducer coupled to an intake end of each module of the pump, a tee body coupled to a reduced diameter end of each of the reducers, and a damping material disposed within a volume of the reducer.
1. An intake manifold for a modular multiplex pump having a plurality of modules, comprising:
a reducer having a larger diameter end coupled to an intake end of one module;
a tee body coupled to a smaller diameter end of the reducer; and
a damping material disposed within a housing of the reducer.
2. The intake manifold of claim 1 , wherein the reducer comprises a concentric housing.
3. The intake manifold of claim 1 , wherein the damping material comprises a polymeric material.
4. The intake manifold of claim 1 , wherein the damping material comprises closed-cell foam.
5. The intake manifold of claim 1 , wherein each of the tee bodies are coupled together by a bolt-on clamp.
6. The intake manifold of claim 1 , wherein each of the reducers are coupled to the module by a bolt-on clamp.
7. An intake manifold for a modular multiplex pump having a plurality of modules, comprising:
a reducer coupled to an inlet bore of each module;
a tee body coupled to a reduced diameter end of each reducer; and
a damping material disposed within a volume of each reducer and defining a volume therein that is concentric with the inlet bore.
8. The intake manifold of claim 7 , wherein the volume includes a diameter that is substantially the same as a diameter of the reduced diameter end.
9. The intake manifold of claim 7 , wherein each reducer comprises a concentric housing.
10. The intake manifold of claim 7 , wherein the damping material comprises a polymeric material.
11. The intake manifold of claim 7 , wherein the damping material comprises closed-cell foam.
12. The intake manifold of claim 7 , further comprising a valve seat disposed in the inlet bore of each module.
13. The intake manifold of claim 12 , wherein an inside diameter of the valve seat is less than a diameter of the reduced diameter end of the reducer.
14. An intake manifold for a modular multiplex pump having a plurality of modules, comprising:
a reducer coupled to an inlet bore of each module;
a tee body coupled to a reduced diameter end of each reducer; and
a damping material disposed within a volume of each reducer and defining a volume therein that is concentric with the inlet bore, wherein the volume includes a diameter that is substantially the same as a diameter of the reduced diameter end of the reducer.
15. The intake manifold of claim 14 , wherein each reducer comprises a concentric housing.
16. The intake manifold of claim 14 , wherein the damping material comprises a polymeric material.
17. The intake manifold of claim 14 , wherein the damping material comprises closed-cell foam.
18. The intake manifold of claim 14 , further comprising a valve seat disposed in the inlet bore of each module.
19. The intake manifold of claim 18 , wherein an inside diameter of the valve seat is less than a diameter of the reduced diameter end of the reducer.
20. The intake manifold of claim 14 , wherein the damping material comprises a conical shape within the reducer.