Surge Protection for Shale Oil and Gas Production
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Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) |
OVERVIEW
Today's increased reliance on very sensitive electronics makes surge protection an important topic for Shale Oil & Gas Production Systems. Shale extraction equipment necessary for upstream operations such as production are constantly exposed to environmental conditions. During peak storm seasons, equipment is subjected to increased lightning events. Frequent switching events within the systems during normal operation combined with lightning events from inclement weather can cause electrical surges that can negatively impact the equipment runtime.
This page discusses how to best protect your Shale Oil & Gas Systems. Each section will conclude with a Surge Protective Device (SPD) Protection Point which identifies where and what SPD to use.
Recommended SPDs for AC Incoming Power
Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
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| Automatic Transfer Switch Line Side / Service Entrance | 277/480Vac |
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Automatic Transfer Switch Load Side | 277/480Vac |
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Automatic Transfer Switch Line Side Genset | 277/480Vac |
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Genset Line Side | 277/480Vac |
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| Distribution Panel | 277/480Vac |
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Recommended SPDs for Controls
Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
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| VFD AC Input | 480Vac (3W+G) |
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| AC Control Power | 120Vac |
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| Battery Backup | 24Vdc |
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| Instrumentation | 4-20mA |
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| PLC | Ethernet Ports |
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| PLC | RS-485 |
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Radio | SCADA |
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