CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX

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TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to a method and apparatus for repairing equipment that supplies pressurized fluids. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods and devices for accessing seals on reciprocating devices for pumping fluids into a wellbore.

BACKGROUND

High-pressure pumps having reciprocating elements such as plungers or pistons are commonly employed in oil and gas production fields for operations such as drilling and well-servicing. For instance, one or more reciprocating pumps may be employed to pump fluids into a wellbore in conjunction with activities including fracturing, acidizing, remediation, cementing, and other stimulation or servicing activities. Due to the harsh conditions associated with such activities, seals and other pump components are susceptible to wear and may be replaced during servicing and maintenance of the pump. Access to the seals and other pump components is made by removing a packing screw from the fluid end. One or more seals may be replaced on location. Seals may be replaced during a scheduled maintenance at a servicing location.

