Oil drilling is just as complex as rocket science, but instead of exploring alien worlds, engineers explore what’s lurking below the earth’s surface. In this case, we’re of course talking about oil and how to get it out of the ground. And just like guiding a rocket ship deep into the oblivion of space, guiding a drill bit into the earth’s crust takes special diagnostic measurement equipment to help keep the ship, or bit on track. They need to understand the bit’s inclination and details about the bore wall, so it doesn’t get off course. But how can engineers guide the bit if they remain on the surface and can take accurate measurements?
Petroleum engineers rely on special diagnostic equipment to allows them to take measurements while drilling (MWD). Gyroscopes, magnetometers and accelerometers send real time data from the drill, encode the vibrations and pulsating data before sending it to the surface where electrical equipment can decode it and make sense of it for engineers. Measuring equipment used to gauge the bit’s course must rely on battery packs for downhole drilling because running powerlines or turbines down the shaft is simply out of the question. To power diagnostic equipment, drill technicians use lithium downhole battery packs to get the job done with MWD equipment. And like the equipment it powers, these battery packs must be able to withstand tremendous heat and pressure deep below the surface. Such durable technology also requires top tier chemical storage protection. U.S. Hazmat Rentals can accommodate fire-rated protection for downhole battery storage.
Industrial Strength Storage Protection for MWD and LWD Batteries
As you already know, battery packs for MWD and LWD equipment can take up a lot of space. In some cases, these towering packs measure up to four meters in height, which comes as elementary considering the strength needed to survive such blistering conditions beneath the earth’s surface. These powerful packs need to be able to withstand extreme heat and pressure. These battery packs are also as complex as they are durable. Most downhole battery packs contain hundreds of tiny intricate cells, uniquely designed to handle the complexity of oil drilling operations. When not in use, it’s important to safely store downhole battery packs in a climate controlled environment as to not violate the chemical integrity of the packs. U.S. Hazmat Rentals can provide temporary, climate control storage of downhole batteries and MWD equipment.
Prevent Downhole Battery Fires With Fire-Rated Protection
Most lithium based batteries catch on fire due to structural element within their chemical constitution. To prevent downhole battery fires, these massive power cells must be kept away from persistent UV exposure and fluctuating temperatures. Our chemical storage lockers can provide temporary, compliant on-site downhole battery storage for powerful lithium cells. We also understand the relative transient nature of oil drilling operations and our downhole battery storage lockers can provide a temporary storage solution to meet the rapidly changing demands of the oil drilling industry.
