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Drilling Rig Power Supply System

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What is the primary function of the prime mover in a drilling rig?

To regulate the flow of natural gas to the engines

To transmit power from the engines to the drawworks

To convert the energy released by the combustion of a fuel into energy of motion and force (correct)

To generate steam for operating a drilling rig

What is the main difference between mechanical and electric rigs?

Mechanical rigs are used for drilling on land, while electric rigs are used for drilling offshore

Mechanical rigs are more expensive to maintain than electric rigs

Mechanical rigs transmit power through chains and pulleys, while electric rigs transmit power through electric motors (correct)

Mechanical rigs use diesel engines, while electric rigs use natural gas

What is the purpose of the compound in a mechanical drive system?

To transmit power from the engines to the drawworks (correct)

To regulate the flow of natural gas to the engines

To convert AC current to DC current

To generate electricity for the drilling rig

What is the primary source of power for modern drill ships?

Diesel fuel Signup and view all the answers

Which type of current is used in diesel-electric rigs?

Alternating current (AC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the generator in a diesel-electric rig?

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of diesel engines in drilling rigs?

They can be used for large equipment on a rig Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the drive system in a drilling rig?

To transmit power from the prime movers to the rig components Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the power system on a drilling rig?

Transformer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the power system on a drilling rig?