System for detecting leakage in a pump used in hydraulic fracturing

    公开(公告)号:US09650882B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-16

    申请号:US14571758

    申请日:2014-12-16

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    IPC分类号: G01M3/26 E21B47/00 E21B47/10

    摘要: A system for detecting leakage in a pump includes a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, multiple third pressure sensors, and a controller. The first pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure value associated with a suction manifold of the pump. The second pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure value associated with a discharge manifold of the pump. The third pressure sensors are configured to output a pressure value associated with the cylinders of the pump. The controller is disposed in communication with the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors. The controller is configured to determine amplitude of a leak, and a location of the leak in the pump on the basis of pressure values received from the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A MODE OF FAILURE IN A PUMP USED IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A MODE OF FAILURE IN A PUMP USED IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING 审中-公开
    用于识别在液压破碎中使用的泵中的故障模式的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160168979A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14571727

    申请日:2014-12-16

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    IPC分类号: E21B47/06 G01M10/00 E21B43/26

    摘要: A method for identifying a mode of failure in a pump includes receiving and recording a first set of flow rate pressure values over a specified time period to determine an existing hydraulic signature of the pump. The method then includes receiving and recording real-time flow rate pressure values over a subsequent period of time to determine a current hydraulic signature of the pump. The method further includes comparing the real-time flow rate pressure values to the first set of flow rate pressure values to detect variances in the hydraulic signature and output a mode of failure for the pump.

    摘要翻译: 用于识别泵的故障模式的方法包括在指定时间段内接收和记录第一组流量压力值,以确定泵的现有液压特征。 该方法然后包括在随后的时间段内接收和记录实时流量压力值,以确定泵的当前液压特征。 该方法还包括将实时流量压力值与第一组流量压力值进行比较,以检测液压特征中的变化并输出泵的故障模式。

    PROGNOSIS AND DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM FOR A PUMP USED IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
    3.
    发明申请
    PROGNOSIS AND DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM FOR A PUMP USED IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING 审中-公开
    用于液压破碎的泵的预处理和诊断系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160168953A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14571782

    申请日:2014-12-16

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    IPC分类号: E21B41/00 G01M99/00 E21B43/26

    CPC分类号: E21B41/00 E21B43/26 G01M99/00

    摘要: A prognosis and diagnosis system for a pump includes a reference dataset, a historical dataset, a data acquisition engine (DAE), and a comparison engine. The reference dataset includes theoretical values obtained for at least one performance parameter pertaining to the pump. The historical dataset includes data values for the at least one performance parameter based on historical performance of the pump when the frac rig pump was operating under healthy and normal operating conditions. The DAE is configured to obtain real-time values for the at least one performance parameter that are measured during a current operating condition of the pump. The comparison engine is configured to selectively output a mode of failure based upon a comparison between the real-time values and at least one of the theoretical values from the reference dataset and the data values from the historical dataset.

    摘要翻译: 泵的预后诊断系统包括参考数据集,历史数据集,数据采集引擎(DAE)和比较引擎。 参考数据集包括对于与泵相关的至少一个性能参数获得的理论值。 历史数据集包括当压裂钻机泵在健康和正常运行条件下运行时基于泵的历史性能的至少一个性能参数的数据值。 DAE被配置为获得在泵的当前操作条件期间测量的至少一个性能参数的实时值。 比较引擎被配置为基于实时值与来自参考数据集的理论值和来自历史数据集的数据值的至少一个之间的比较来选择性地输出故障模式。

    Cost Configurable Hystat Drive System
    4.
    发明申请
    Cost Configurable Hystat Drive System 有权
    成本可配置的Hystat驱动系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150057119A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-26

    申请号:US14010160

    申请日:2013-08-26

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    IPC分类号: F16H47/07

    摘要: A cost configurable drive system for machines having dual/tandem axle drive systems employs a split hystat power system. The system performance can be easily adjusted by the removal or installation of a planetary gear set and a clutch box. In this way, the system is configurable with components removed or substituted to allow for a less capable but lower cost offering, while allowing for very simple upgrade to a fully capable system.

    摘要翻译: 具有双/串联轴驱动系统的机器的成本可配置驱动系统采用分体式hystat电源系统。 可以通过拆卸或安装行星齿轮组和离合器箱来轻松调整系统性能。 以这种方式,系统可配置,删除或替换组件以允许较低能力但较低成本的产品,同时允许非常简单的升级到完全功能的系统。

    Hybrid Engine Assembly and Method
    5.
    发明申请
    Hybrid Engine Assembly and Method 有权
    混合动力发动机总成和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140171265A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:US13716873

    申请日:2012-12-17

    申请人: CATERPILLAR, INC.

    IPC分类号: B60W10/24

    摘要: A hybrid engine assembly may include an engine having a crankshaft, a supplemental shaft mechanically coupled to the crankshaft, a flywheel energy storage assembly, and an auxiliary device. A flywheel clutch may selectively couple the flywheel assembly to the crankshaft. The assembly may be selectively operated in an engine restart mode by directly coupling the flywheel energy storage assembly to the crankshaft prior to starting the engine, and in an auxiliary power mode by directly coupling the flywheel energy storage assembly to the auxiliary device.

    摘要翻译: 混合动力发动机组件可以包括具有曲轴,机械联接到曲轴的补充轴,飞轮储能组件和辅助装置的发动机。 飞轮离合器可以选择性地将飞轮组件联接到曲轴。 可以通过在起动发动机之前将飞轮储能组件直接耦合到曲轴,并且通过将飞轮储能组件直接联接到辅助装置的辅助动力模式,来选择性地在发动机重启模式下操作该组件。

    Power transfer assembly
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10066700B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-04

    申请号:US15218173

    申请日:2016-07-25

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    摘要: A power transfer assembly for an engine is provided. The power transfer assembly includes a first flywheel coupled to a crankshaft of the engine. The power transfer assembly includes a second flywheel selectively coupled to the first flywheel. The power transfer assembly also includes a first transmission unit coupled to the first flywheel and the second flywheel. The first transmission unit is adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between the first flywheel and the second flywheel. The power transfer assembly further includes a second transmission unit coupled to the first transmission unit, the second flywheel, and an engine accessory. The second transmission unit is adapted to selectively transfer mechanical power between any one of the first transmission unit and the second flywheel, and the engine accessory.

    SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE IN A PUMP USED IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE IN A PUMP USED IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING 有权
    用于检测在液压破碎中使用的泵中的泄漏的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160168976A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14571758

    申请日:2014-12-16

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    IPC分类号: E21B47/00 G01M3/26 E21B47/10

    摘要: A system for detecting leakage in a pump includes a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, multiple third pressure sensors, and a controller. The first pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure value associated with a suction manifold of the pump. The second pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure value associated with a discharge manifold of the pump. The third pressure sensors are configured to output a pressure value associated with the cylinders of the pump. The controller is disposed in communication with the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors. The controller is configured to determine amplitude of a leak, and a location of the leak in the pump on the basis of pressure values received from the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, and the third pressure sensors.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测泵中的泄漏的系统包括第一压力传感器,第二压力传感器,多个第三压力传感器和控制器。 第一压力传感器构造成输出与泵的吸入歧管相关联的压力值。 第二压力传感器构造成输出与泵的排放歧管相关联的压力值。 第三压力传感器被配置为输出与泵的气缸相关联的压力值。 控制器设置成与第一压力传感器,第二压力传感器和第三压力传感器连通。 控制器被配置为基于从第一压力传感器,第二压力传感器和第三压力传感器接收的压力值来确定泄漏的幅度和泄漏的位置。

    FLYWHEEL EXCAVATOR
    8.
    发明申请
    FLYWHEEL EXCAVATOR 审中-公开
    FLYWHEEL挖掘机

    公开(公告)号:US20150063968A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-05

    申请号:US14019005

    申请日:2013-09-05

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    IPC分类号: E02F9/20 E02F3/32

    摘要: A hybrid construction machine is provided. The machine includes a prime mover, at least one fluid pump, at least one fluid actuator, a swing motor, a first flywheel, and a second flywheel. The prime mover drives the at least one fluid pump. The fluid pump provides pressurized fluid to drive the at least one fluid actuator. The returning fluid from the at least one fluid actuator can be used to drive a swing motor, which in turn drives a swing structure. Further, the second flywheel is also coupled with the prime mover. The second flywheel can be configured to store the energy when the prime mover is driven by the at least one fluid pump. The at least one fluid pump is driven by the return fluid from the at least one fluid actuator.

    摘要翻译: 提供混合式建筑机械。 该机器包括原动机,至少一个流体泵,至少一个流体致动器,回转马达,第一飞轮和第二飞轮。 原动机驱动至少一个流体泵。 流体泵提供加压流体以驱动至少一个流体致动器。 来自至少一个流体致动器的返回流体可以用于驱动回转马达,其又驱动摆动结构。 此外,第二飞轮还与原动机耦合。 当原动机由至少一个流体泵驱动时,第二飞轮可被构造成存储能量。 至少一个流体泵由来自至少一个流体致动器的返回流体驱动。

    Drivetrain system implementing predictive control

    公开(公告)号:US10029686B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-24

    申请号:US14987397

    申请日:2016-01-04

    申请人: Caterpillar Inc.

    摘要: A drivetrain system is disclosed for use with a machine having a work tool. The drivetrain system may have a transmission with a plurality of clutches. The drivetrain system may also have an input device movable by an operator to generate a first signal indicative of a desired selection of a park setting or one of a plurality of travel settings, a sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of loading of the work tool, and a controller in communication with the input device, the sensor, and the transmission. The controller may be configured to anticipate completion of a loading cycle based the second signal, and to selectively cause at least a first of the plurality of clutches to engage in a combination that produces one of the plurality of travel settings based on the anticipated completion of the loading cycle, notwithstanding the desired selection from the input device being the park setting.