Caterpillar Oil & Gasoline has developed its new Caterpillar® Gasoline Mechanical System (GMS), a totally built-in energy answer, purposefully constructed to carry optimum mechanical effectivity and ease to frac operations, whereas using 100% pure fuel. Engineered for high-horsepower stress pumping functions, the GMS options the subsequent technology 3600 hp Cat® G3520 engine and the brand new TH55G-E90 transmission, each dependable applied sciences with a confirmed observe document and tens of millions of hours of area operation. Its scalable design requires fewer trailers on-site, will increase the facility density per trailer, and reduces gasoline consumption, in comparison with various frac operation strategies.
“This answer embodies the collaborative strategy that has strengthened our buyer relationships for years,” stated Derek Kamp, Vice President of Cat Oil and Gasoline. “We started by deeply understanding the challenges particular to stress pumping operations. Leveraging our intensive portfolio throughout various industries, we developed a tailor-made answer that addresses these ache factors straight. Our clients sought to capitalize on the abundance of low-cost pure fuel for energy technology, aiming to boost operational effectivity and cut back their greenhouse fuel emissions.”
Together with proprietary built-in {hardware} and built-in management logic, the GMS was engineered from the bottom up. With a deal with fewer elements and easier expertise, this scalable system might be simply deployed with current personnel skillsets. The GMS has been designed to pair seamlessly with any SPM™ frac pump or current high-horsepower pump for an optimized frac website answer.
Present area testing within the Permian Basin has proven the GMS attaining manufacturing charges as much as 13 barrels per minute whereas sustaining over 20 pumping hours per day. The GMS will proceed to be examined throughout main North American basins.
“By optimizing and simplifying the conversion of gasoline into workable energy, we have created a streamlined structure that empowers our clients to leverage their trade experience, cut back complexity, and totally understand the worth of 100% pure fuel utilization,” added Kamp.
The GMS continues Caterpillar’s confirmed dedication to develop transformative options that assist oilfield firms hold tempo with the trade’s dynamic adjustments. The system’s capacity to lower working and capital bills in addition to GHG emissions in comparison with various applied sciences, makes the GMS a compelling choice in right this moment’s aggressive oilfield surroundings.
