Saving diesel fuel in the oil field

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Diesel Gas Turbine Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5816915

Elder, B

Describes how diesel electric SCR (silicon controlled rectifier) drilling rigs are helping drillers save fuel expense in the oil fields, along with other energy conservation methods. Compares SCR to conventional drilling rigs. Points out that on conventional rigs, diesel engines drive rig components directly, while on the SCR electric rigs, diesel engines turn a.c. electric generators which supply energy to d.c. electric motors for rig component power. Components of the SCR rigs include drawworks, mud pumps, rotary table, compressors, shakers, blenders and the camp load. Recommends economic principles such as supplying generators large enough to handle the low p.f. (power factor) as well as peak power requirements; and keeping the work load on diesel engines as high as possible for fuel economy. Presents tables of fuel consumed per 100 kW at various load factors; effect of power factor on engine hp required; electric drilling rig power modules; and engine and generator selection guide. Emphasizes consideration of the competitive difference in diesel engine economy.

• OSTI ID: 5816915
• Journal Information: Diesel Gas Turbine Prog.; (United States), Journal Name: Diesel Gas Turbine Prog.; (United States) Vol. XLVIII:11; ISSN DGTPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
020300* -- Petroleum-- Drilling & Production
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320301 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Energy Sources
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DIESEL ENGINES
DIESEL FUELS
DRILLING RIGS
ELECTRIC GENERATORS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
FUEL ECONOMY
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
HEAT ENGINES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
MINERAL RESOURCES
MOTORS
OIL FIELDS
PEAK LOAD
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
POWER FACTOR
RECTIFIERS
RESOURCES
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES
SILICON DIODES