Energy storage device in drilling remote control room

Can electric energy storage systems be used for drilling rigs?

The work to develop electric energy storage systems for drilling rigs has been underway worldwide for the last 5 years, however, mainly targeting isolated offshore rigs.

Which rigs have energy storage systems for onshore drilling?

The energy storage system developed for onshore drilling is among the world’s first ones. As a foreign analog, only the project of the German rig manufacturer Bentec implemented in Oman can be highlighted. In 2017, the container-type 0.9 MW Bentec ESS with a storage capacity of 0.3 MW was put into trial operation on the KCA Deuteg T-94 rig.

Can electric energy storage be used for drilling based on electric-chemical generators?

The article outlines development of an electric energy storage system for drilling based on electric-chemical generators. Description and generalization are given for the main objectives for this system when used on drilling rigs isolated within a single pad, whether these are fed from diesel gensets, gas piston power plants, or 6–10 kV HV lines.

What is a Bentec power control room?

rough drilling applications. Bentec is committed to manufacturing safe and reliable systems that provide all the power and control electronics needed to power up all of the electric units on a drilling rig. The Bentec Power Control Room provides a high-quality solution for electric distribution in the drilling business.

Why do drilling rigs need a permanent energy source?

An energy source permanently integrated into the rig circuit will allow drilling contractors to compensate for voltage dips and surges, which will reduce emergency shutdowns and downtime of drilling equipment (Chervonchenko and Frolov 2020), minimize drilling hazards, and improve the DPS operation stability.

Can a remote access client be installed in the power control room?

On request, a remote access client can be installed in the Power Control Room. In case of failure, a Bentec service technician can log into the system and rectify the problem, wherever the operation is based in the world, without any need for travelling time.