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Choosing The Right Generator For
Your Drilling Rig

2. There is a seemingly endless amount of rigs and compatible
generators. For each combination, there seems to be an equal
amount of diverse and far-off oil fields to drill. Naturally, the mix-
match nature of rigs, generators and oil fields can leave some of
us in the industry, even seasoned experts, completely perplexed
about which combination is best.
WPP have found that regardless of whether a generator is meant
for more desolate conditions, or a fairly routine drilling
location, you can never consider enough variables. This is
primarily due to the fact that once you commence drilling, a
number of things can happen to throw you for a loop, which most
notably include environmental factors, varying terrain, and any
other unforeseen circumstances.
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The Essentials To Look For In The Right Generator
Throughout our years in the industry we have come to realize
that regardless of the job, conditions, or rig, there are always a
few common things an on-site generator should have. To give
you a better idea of what we mean, here are the things WPP look
for in a good on-site generator.
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Adaptability: A reliable generator is one that can prove itself in
practically any situation, and under any circumstances. In other
words, versatility is key when it comes to operating under varying
environmental conditions, such as harsh heat, and other extreme
weather.

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Alternative Fuel Sources: Another useful quality that more
modern and versatile generators share is the ability to run off
other fuel sources than just diesel. For the longest time diesel
generators dominated the industry, however, more recent
innovations have been made, allowing generators to run off
alternative fuel sources like methane and natural gas.
Reliability: Drilling in the middle of nowhere can be ironic in that it
is one of the most remote forms of work, yet it requires the most
reliability in terms of power. If you and your team are hundreds of
miles away from civilization and suddenly lose power, it can be
catastrophic. For such reason, reliability in a generator is
paramount.

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Additional Things To Consider In A Generator
Whether it is a single diesel generator, or several natural gas
generators, a reliable model must provide power in the most
extreme conditions, and in the most remote locations. In addition
to performing under pressure, a good generator will require little
maintenance, and hopefully zero downtime. In terms of operating
expenses, maintenance can be costly, and downtime in the field
can be even more expensive.
Regardless of extra initial cost, a quality generator that does not
breakdown, or require much maintenance, is crucial to the
success of drilling.
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From my experience, one of the most underestimated traits of a
quality generator is toughness. Powering a drill site is a lot
different than powering a municipality or similar facility. On the
job, a generator must withstand unstable and rough terrain, as
well as constantly being surrounded by dirt and debris.
Lastly, in the new age of strict regulatory standards, it is
important to consider such performance aspects of a generator.
In other words, if a generator is not performing properly, then it
should either undergo necessary maintenance, or be replaced
entirely in order to fulfill the regulations and requirements
expected of it.
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Conclusion
As high of expectations as we have for all the diesel and natural
gas generators we sell at Worldwide Power Products, we are
also absolutely amazed at how well they standup to harsh
conditions and performance tests.
A solid generator will never let you down under such
conditions, and if it does, you need to find a better option.
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and generator sets for the industrial, marine, and petroleum
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