Overall efficiency - Diesel engines to mud pump
Input(s)
\(\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{e}}\): Engine Efficiency (unitless)
\(\mathrm{n}\): Electric Motor Efficiency (unitless)
\(\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{m}}\): Mud Pump Mechanical Efficiency (unitless)
\(\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{v}}\): Mud Pump Volumetric Efficiency (unitless)
Output(s)
\(\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{o}}\): Overall Efficiency (unitless)
Formula(s)
\[
\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{o}}=\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{e}} * \mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{l}} * \mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{m}} * \mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{v}}
\]
Reference(s)
Samuel. E Robello. 501 Solved Problems and Calculations for Drilling Operations. Sigma Quadrant. 2015. Houston, Texas, Page: 49.