Patent ID: 7524173
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a fluid end for a duplex pump, comprising: coupling a first set of suction valve blocks to a side portion of a first liner block; coupling a second set of suction valve blocks to a side portion of a second liner block; coupling the first and second sets of suction valve blocks to a suction manifold; coupling a first discharge valve block to a first end of a top portion of the first liner block; coupling a second discharge valve block to the first end of a top portion of the second liner block; coupling a first discharge connector to the first discharge valve block; coupling a second discharge connector to the second discharge valve block; coupling a third discharge valve block to a second end of the top portion of the first liner block; coupling a fourth discharge valve block to the second end of the top portion of the second liner block; coupling the first discharge connector to the third discharge valve block; and coupling the second discharge connector to the fourth discharge valve block.