Formula 2.161

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.