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A Winning Combination for Critical Land Drilling Requirements: Smart Technology and the 3512E
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As drilling companies strive to meet shifting industry guidelines, reliable engine technologies that satisfy U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards are essential to remain competitive and compliant. With this in mind, the Cat® 3512E Tier 4 Final Land Electric-Drive Drilling Engine is engineered to address drillers’ critical operational needs.
The 3512E Tier 4 eliminates the need for secondary fluid with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solution. This reduces the costs and complexities associated with storing, shipping, stocking and handling diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) on-site.
The Tier 4 engine also provides fuel cost advantages, as it consumes up to 4% less diesel compared to the Tier 2 model for a comparable drilling load profile. When paired with the Cat EMCP 4.4 control panel, further operational savings and benefits can be realized. The EMCP 4.4 monitors the complete generator set and provides full-text fault codes in 16 languages to streamline diagnostics. The user-friendly EMCP 4.4 not only empowers drillers to access and leverage all drilling data in decision making but also serves as the foundational component for the Cat Smart EMS. The Smart EMS promotes additional fuel savings, as it enables engines to automatically operate at optimal load factors as well as shuts down engines as needed to efficiently manage available power.
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Eliminating DEF storage and building the EGR into the engine itself allows drillers to experience minimal master skid design changes. Maintaining a footprint that’s similar to the Tier 2 model simplifies drilling equipment packaging.
Additionally, the Tier 4 engine delivers the same dependable performance as the Tier 2 to produce reliable power in the field. With just a +/-1.5 Hz fluctuation with more than 50% block load, drillers can confidently experience the output of the trusted 3500 engine platform.
Drilling companies can reduce nonproductive time (NPT) and maximize drilling hours with the 3512E Tier 4 as well. The Tier 4 model extends service intervals significantly while leveraging the familiar maintenance protocols of the Tier 2 model. With the Tier 4 engine, one top-end overhaul at 16,500 hours replaces the traditional top-end overhauls required at 11,000 and 22,000 hours.
As the industry evolves, the drilling landscape is increasingly challenging companies to maintain rigorous uptime schedules while achieving climate-related objectives. Power and performance must be maintained as diesel consumption is reduced. Leveraging the 3512E Tier 4 with the EMCP 4.4 provides drillers the ability to meet dynamic changes in the field.
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