Power drives
Description
The power drive of the drilling rig performs multiple technological operations. First, it provides continuous rotation of the drill string during the drilling of wells. In addition, the system can be used to develop and expand the diameter of the wellbore.
Features of the equipment
The main elements of the power drive are motors, transmission mechanisms from the motor to the actuator and control system devices.
The following types of drives are most widely used in modern drilling rigs:
- electric;
- diesel
- diesel-hydraulic.