Combining Nabors proprietary Smart Suite of automated drilling software with Canrig® robotics on the PACE®-R801 creates an unmanned rig floor that removes crews from red zone areas and delivers consistent, predictable drilling performance. Video from the first well is available here, PACE®-R801.
[pdf] By Mike Price It’s easy to see a water well drilling site as full of potential hazards. One of the more common hazards among these is electricity. A snapshot in time between 1992 and 2000 revealed electricity was.
[pdf] VFD House: This is the main electrical room on the rig. It supplies power to all rig equipment and contains the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) for all motors, and generator control cubicles. It is the central hub where equipment control takes place. 2.
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