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Pump type for sandy liquid

Pump type for sandy liquid

Pump type for sandy liquid

(OP)
Hi all!
Could you please advise me which type of pump can be used for liquid (oil) which has sand content about 14pttb.
Thank you.

RE: Pump type for sandy liquid

I know that PCPs (pregesssive cavity pumps) are used to pump slurries, so are pretty tolerant of solids.

RE: Pump type for sandy liquid

DrillerNic ...is correct (except his spelling! *G*) "Moyno" makes a progressive cavity pump that I've used a number of times in sandy water service. Try the link below.

http://www.moyno.com/

RE: Pump type for sandy liquid

seepex is also a wellknown manufactor of PCP:

www.seepex.com

I have bought pumps from them and received good service.

Best regards

Morten

RE: Pump type for sandy liquid

Weatherford make a downhole PCP- driven by a submersible motoer like an ESP, instead of the more common PCP setup with a surface motor and sucker rod drive shaft to a downhole pump.

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