What Standpipe Pressure Gauges Are Used For And How They Work

Much like other oilfield instrumentation, standpipe mud pump pressure gauges are vital to the drilling process. It’s a system that measures the loss of pressure due to fluid friction. It aggregates the pressure loss that occurs across the bit, in the drill string and bottle home assembly (BHA).

Installation And Operation

The motor is situated at the bottom, to calculate the standpipe pressure as it adds up to 400 psi. When the drilling operation begins, the total pump pressure falls and rises according to the motor torque. It’s important to ensure there’s sufficient torque—twisting force—to cause rotation, with an equivalent liquid flow rate through the motor.
There can be various complications with motor stall when you use compressible fluids. It can get hard to detect the right reasons for increased pressure when the motor stalls out. This is why standpipe pressure gauges must be accurate and operational at all times.

Specifications

· The standpipe pressure gauge comes with a 6″ dial face that’s visible from a distance as far as 60 feet.
· The liquid-filled mechanism keeps shocks and vibration in check.
· The pressure gauge is designed to handle over-pressure situations with its blow-out safety plug.
· The pressure gauge offers these standard capacities:
o 0 – 1,000 p.s.i.
o 0 – 3,000 p.s.i.
o 0 – 5,000 p.s.i.
o 0 – 6,000 p.s.i.
o 0 – 10,000 p.s.i.
o 0 – 15,000 p.s.i.
o 0 – 20,000 p.s.i.
· The gauge can also adapt to additional pressure ranges of kPa, kg/cm², MPa, and BAR units of measure.
· The dial comes with dual-scale calibrations that give accurate and detailed readings.
· The gauge has a 2" threaded connection in the threaded line pipe.


Significance And Uses

These mud pump pressure gauges are also called Standpipe Manifold Gauges. They offer the same utility as the standard 6-inch gauges with a fluid-filled dial that’s easy to read from a distance. The dial is full-faced (unlike the half-moon shapes) which offers greater clarity in harsh conditions. The dial comes with a built-in damper that improves visibility of minor fluctuations in pressure readings. The movable pointer records even the slightest changes in pressure with enhanced visuals.
The safety features such as the blow-out plug help maintain operations in case of rig vibrations, tremors, and turbulence in over-pressure situations. This makes standpipe pressure gauges ideal for choke manifolds, pump trucks, mud pumps as well as oilfield operations.
Are you looking for reliable hydraulic and electronic solutions for your oil business?
You’ve come to the right place for standpipe mud pump pressure gauges as well as other mud pressure gauges, custom cables, or clipper weight indicators.
Contact Instruments is the only manufacturer of OEM drilling instrumentation in Canada with a production facility in Leduc, Alberta. They're dealing with hydraulic and electronic drilling equipment for oil and gas companies.
Call them at 780-955-8998 for more information.

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