Power System

 One of the major component of the rig.

Its primary function is to support all of the other system

by providing a source for the energy requirements of
modern rotary drilling operations.


Success of all drilling operations is dependent upon how
well power requirements are met.
The 2 major Sub-
Components of the
Power System!!
 1.PRIMARY SOURCE
 for a rotary drilling complex is usually
provided by large internal combustion engines
called the “ prime movers”.
 BAIC INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
TYPES
DIESEL ( COMPRESSION ) ENGINES
 Diesel fueled engines are the most
common in use. Diesel engine have
three major advantages over gas
units:
 they do not have spark ignition
system.
 A diesel engine’s efficiency
increases as the power decreases,
so loss is experienced at slower
speeds.
 A diesel engine is more efficient
because it converts a higher
percentage of fuel into energy.
GAS (SPARK-IGNITION) ENGINE
 Gas Fueled Engine have been, for
the most part, placed by diesel
units, although some are still
around. The reasons for their
replacement were that:
1. The units were subject to more
breakdown.
2. The unit provided insufficient
power at slower speeds.
3. The units were not as fuel effficient
as their diesel counter parts.
4. Gas is becoming increasingly hard
to obtain.
 BASIC POWER DISTRIBUTION ON A RIG
COMPLEX
 a modern rotary drilling complex cannot
function unless sufficient power is available
and distributed. Almost no area in the rig is
without power requirement. Most of the
power generated is used by the draw works,
rotary, and mud pumps, additional power is
needed for rig lightning preparation and
conditioning equipment, rig instruments,
engine fans, air conditioners, etc.
 2.POWER TRANSMISSION
 From the prime movers to the major working
system is accomplished by one of two
methods, depending on the type of engines
being used. The methods are:

• Mechanical Transmission
• Electrical Transmission
MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSSION
 It means that the power
generated by the engines must be
mechanically transmitted. This
power is transmitted through an
elaborate sprocket and chain
linking system, which physically
distributes needed power to the
appropriate units.
ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION
 On most modern drilling rigs,
diesel-electric and electric power
units deliver current through
cable at diesel-electric system,
the diesel engine drives electrical
generator, which is mounted on
the front of the block. The
generator produces electricity
that introduced through cables to
a control cabinet. From the cable
cabinet, the electric power is
transmitted through the
conditional cables to electric
motors that are directly
connected to the system’s
equipment.
 PRIME POWER UNIT
 The primary engines that supply power to a
rotary drilling complex are the prime movers.
Almost all rigs use for internal combustion
engines. Rigs are classified as being either gas,
diesel or diesel-electric. The number of
engines used is determined by the anticipated
power requirements at the well, based on the
casing program and well depth.
 Prime Mover Locations
a. Under Rig b. On The Floor
 Their location is dependent on many
factors:

• 1. The Power Transmission System Employed.

• 2. Availability of Space.
c. Next to the Rig d. Away from Rig
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MOST DRILLING OPERATIONS REQUIRE TWO OR THREE ENGINES.

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DEEPER WELLS HAVE GREATER POWER REQUIREMENTS AND MAY NEED

UP TO 4 ENGINES.