Under What Circumstances Will A Rotary Drilling Rig Increase Its Fuel Consumption

Rotary drilling RIGS play a crucial role in construction, and their fuel consumption is directly related to the construction cost. Understanding which situations can lead to increased fuel consumption of rotary drilling RIGS can help construction teams take targeted measures and reasonably control costs. The following is a detailed introduction to the relevant situation for you.

1. Complex geological conditions: When encountering hard rocks or highly viscous soil, rotary drilling RIGS need to output greater power to overcome resistance. When working in granite strata, compared with ordinary soil layers, the engine needs to run at high load for a long time, which naturally leads to a significant increase in fuel consumption.

2. Improper selection of drilling tools: If the drilling tools do not match the geological conditions, such as using heavy drilling tools in loose sand layers, it will reduce the drilling efficiency and increase the work done by the equipment. Moreover, unsuitable drill tools can easily cause situations such as stuck drill, and the equipment needs to be repeatedly adjusted and started, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

3. Poor operating habits: Frequent sudden acceleration and braking by the operator, or leaving the equipment idling for a long time, are all bad operating habits. Sudden acceleration and braking cause significant instantaneous power changes in the engine. Even when idling, the equipment is not in operation but still consumes fuel. Over time, fuel consumption increases significantly.

4. Poor equipment maintenance: The air filter is too dirty, reducing the amount of air entering the engine, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion and increased fuel consumption. If the engine oil is not changed for a long time, its lubricating performance will decline, the friction between components will intensify, the operating resistance of the equipment will increase, and fuel consumption will also rise.

5. Equipment aging and wear: After years of use, the performance of key components such as the engine and hydraulic system of the rotary drilling rig declines. The internal parts of the engine wear out, the sealing performance deteriorates, the power output weakens, and more fuel is consumed to maintain operation. Leakage in the hydraulic system can also lead to energy loss and increase fuel consumption.

6. Poor working environment: In high-temperature conditions, the engine has difficulty dissipating heat. To ensure normal operation, the cooling system needs to consume more energy, indirectly increasing fuel consumption. At low temperatures, the viscosity of fuel increases and its fluidity deteriorates. As a result, more fuel is needed for the engine to start and operate.

Many factors can increase the fuel consumption of rotary drilling RIGS. The construction team should attach importance to equipment maintenance, optimize operation procedures, and rationally select drilling tools based on actual conditions, so as to reduce fuel consumption and improve construction efficiency.