DocumentCode
1348033
Title
Application of D-C machines to oil-weil drilling
Author
Hefner, B. H.
Author_Institution
General Motors Corporation, La Grange, Ill.
Volume
76
Issue
6
fYear
1958
Firstpage
345
Lastpage
352
Abstract
BECAUSE OF their flexibility, portability, and ease of operation, diesel-electric units are particularly well suited as power plants for drillings rigs. The diesel engine has long been recognized for its efficiency, reliability, and economy of operation. In many cases, the diesel engine has all but replaced other types of prime movers.
Keywords
Coils; Drilling machines; Engines; Generators; Relays; Torque; Traction motors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0097-2185
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAI.1958.6367370
Filename
6367370
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