Pump Jack Flywheel Retrofit for Lower-Emission Drive Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pump jack systems in the oil and gas industry contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions due to inefficiency and high energy consumption, with previous solutions focusing on piecemeal improvements that are not economically viable for widespread retrofitting.
Innovation Solution
A pump jack emissions reduction system comprising a mount, shaft, shaft fly wheels, motor, and adjustable motor mount bracket assembly, which optimizes torque and power transfer through a belt guard assembly, allowing for retrofitting onto existing systems to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional pump jack systems operate with conventional mechanical components, then they can perform the primary oil extraction function, but they generate significant greenhouse gas emissions due to mechanical inefficiency and high energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the pump jack into modular components (motor assembly, belt guard assembly, tensioner assembly, mounting brackets) that can be independently manufactured and retrofitted onto existing equipment. This segmentation enables easier implementation while addressing emissions through optimized mechanical efficiency in each module
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes key mechanical parameters including belt tension, motor mounting position, and component alignment to optimize torque and power transfer. These parameter optimizations reduce mechanical inefficiency and energy consumption, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining ease of retrofitting through standardized adjustment mechanisms
2Productivity
If piecemeal improvements are made to pump jack components, then specific aspects of operation can be addressed, but the system as a whole cannot be adequately improved and solutions are not economically viable for widespread retrofitting
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple functional components (motor mounting, belt guard, tensioner, and alignment mechanisms) into an integrated assembly that can be installed as a single unit. This consolidation improves overall mechanical efficiency while reducing the complexity of installation compared to piecemeal improvements, making it economically viable for widespread retrofitting
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket assembly and tensioner mechanism are designed with universal features that allow them to be applied across different pump jack models. The adjustable design enables the same component to serve multiple functions (motor mounting, belt alignment, tension adjustment) while maintaining system simplicity and economic viability for broad implementation
3Object-generated harmful factors
If alternative methods such as electrification or renewable energy sources are used, then emissions can be reduced, but high initial investment costs and infrastructure requirements limit their applicability
Solution Approach 1:
The invention optimizes the existing mechanical system through improved belt guard design, tensioner mechanisms, and motor mounting arrangements to enhance mechanical efficiency. This mechanical optimization reduces energy consumption and emissions without requiring expensive electrification or renewable energy infrastructure, making it economically viable with lower initial investment costs
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AI summary
A pump jack emissions reduction system is disclosed. Comprising the pump jack emissions reduction system comprises a mount, a shaft having a shaft axis, two or more shaft fly wheels, a motor, and an adjustable motor mount bracket assembly. The mount is configured to attach to a pump jack. The shaft is rotatably attached to a portion of the mount. The adjustable motor mount bracket assembly is configured to receive and hold the motor, and selectively adjust relative to the shaft. The adjustable motor mount bracket assembly comprises a first motor mount bracket and a floating motor mount bracket the floating motor mount bracket is configured to attach to the mount through one or more mounting apertures in the mount. The first motor mount bracket is configured to selectively slide in a longitudinal direction relative to the floating motor mount bracket through one or more alignment apertures.