1. The principles of fracturing pumps and plunger pumps
A fracturing pump is a pump used in the fields of oil and natural gas. It is mainly used to press liquid or gas into oil wells or other wells, thereby increasing the pressure in the well and allowing the oil and gas to flow out smoothly. The plunger pump is a pump commonly used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and other industries. Its main function is to inhale, compress and discharge various media through the movement of the plunger.
Fracturing pumps usually use plunger-type high-pressure pumps, because high pressure needs to be generated during the injection process, and plunger-type high-pressure pumps can meet this demand well. The plunger-type high-pressure pump uses the movement of the plunger in the pump body to pump the liquid into the high-pressure pipeline through the valve, thereby achieving the purpose of generating high pressure. The fracturing pump is a special equipment that combines the plunger pump and some other equipment, mainly used in the oil and gas industry.
2. The similarities and differences between fracturing pumps and plunger pumps
Although the two pumps have different fields of action and principles, they also have some similarities. First, both pumps use the movement of the plunger to compress or discharge liquids or gases; second, both pumps require very high pressure to achieve their working purpose.
However, there are also some significant differences between the two pumps. First, fracturing pumps usually require higher flow and pressure to meet their needs in oil and gas production; while plunger pumps require higher precision and compression ratio to meet their needs in various chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries. Secondly, the two pumps are also very different in structure. The fracturing pump has a complex structure, and multiple plunger pumps and other equipment form a large device, while the plunger pump is usually a simpler structure.
3. Is the fracturing pump a plunger pump?
Through the above comparison, it can be concluded that the fracturing pump is not a type of plunger pump, but a large device composed of multiple plunger pumps and other auxiliary equipment. Although the fracturing pump uses the plunger pump as the core component, its structure and use occasions are very different. Therefore, it is inappropriate to regard it as a type of plunger pump.
