Diesel Power Units

In a number of applications electrical power in not available in sufficient supply to power electric motor driven hydraulic pumps. For these applications a diesel motor is used. We have utilized diesel motors from 5 to 2,500 horsepower to supply open loop, closed loop and combinations of each.

Our engineers and system designers layout the reservoir, motor/pump assemblies and other components to minimize the floor space required taking into consideration the field connections to the hydraulic system and the power feed for the electric motor. They also determine which of the components are best supplied into a hydraulic manifold to minimize the number of external connections.

In most applications our power units are constructed with an electrical enclosure that contains all the control logic for the hydraulic system. More than half are supplied with the motor starter contactor mounted on the unit. The electrical enclosures are designed by our engineering staff, fabricated in our UL-508 panel shop and installed by our trained technicians. This complete hydraulic and electric capability is unique within most power unit suppliers.

Following fabrication each unit is fully function tested in a fully documented Factory Acceptance Test. Our clients are invited to attend and witness the test procedure. With testing completed the units are painted to our customers specifications and made ready for shipment.

The example shown to the right is a 100 HP diesel unit used to set-up an oil drilling rig prior to the main generators being ready. It is also used to move the drilling rig from well to well and allow the generators to stay off-line. This unit is in operation in Dubai. The other examples below provide a broader cross-section of diesel power units. A “right-click” of the mouse expands each picture and lists the specifications for each unit.