Pump Output Calculation for Duplex Pump and Triplex Pump

Rig pump output, normally in bbl per stroke, of mud pumps on the rig is important figures that we really need to know because we will use pump out put figures to calculates many things such as bottom up strokes, wash out depth, tracking drilling fluid, etc. In this post, you will learn how to calculate pump out put for triplex pump and duplex pump.

Triplex Pump Output Formula

Triplex Pump Output in bbl/stk = 0.000243 x (liner diameter in inch) ² X (stroke length in inch)

Example: Determine the pump output in bbl/stk at 100% and 97% efficiency
Linner size = 6 inch
Stroke length = 12 inch
Triplex pump output:
PO @ 100% = 0.000243 x 6² x 12
PO @ 100% = 0.104976 bbl/stk

Adjust the triplex pump output for 97% efficiency:
Decimal equivalent = 97 ÷ 100 = 0.97
PO @ 97% = 0.104976 bbl/stk x 0.97
PO @ 97% = 0.101827 bbl/stk

Duplex Pump Output Formula

Duplex Pump Output in bbl/stk = 0.000162 x S x [2(D)² - d²]

Whrere:
D = liner diameter in inch
S = stroke length in inch
d = rod diameter in inch

Example: Determine the duplex pump output in bbl/stk at 100% and 85% efficiency

Liner diameter = 6 inch
Stroke length = 12 inch
Rod diameter = 2.0 in.

Duplex pump efficiency = 100 %.
PO @ 100% = 0.000162 x 12 x [2 (6) ² -12² ]
PO @ 100% = 0.13219 bbl/stk

Adjust pump output for 85% efficiency:
PO @ 85% = 0.132192 bbl/stk x 0.85
PO @ 85% = 0.11236 bbl/stk

Please find the Excel sheet to calculate triplex pump output and duplex pump output