For work to be conducted efficiently and safely in the oilfield, special equipment is required to include diesel engines. These engines have a specific purpose based on the internal combustion design but also the way they operate with the assistance of the Diesel Cycle, a name representing the developer, Dr. Rudolph Diesel.
When comparing all types of engines, those that depend on diesel fuel have the highest rating for thermal efficiency and in fact, whether internal and external combustion, diesel engines are rated as the best. Another unique feature of these engines is the compression ratio as part of the design. With compression used to start the ignition process for burning fuel, the kind of heat produced is what sets them apart from other engine types for certain uses.
Another significant difference between diesel engines and gas powered engines, also referred to gasoline or petrol engines, has to do with oil in that diesel engines have oil injected. Additionally, using a unique “Otto-cycle”, which uses a mixture of air or fuel lighted by a spark plug diesel engines are the best choice for use within the or oilfield industry. (more…)