Inventors:
Robert Douglas CRYER - Erie PA, US
Ajith Kuttannair Kumar - Erie PA, US
Hien Pham - Houston TX, US
Ramesh K. Krishnan - Mississauga, CA
International Classification:
H02J 3/32
Abstract:
Embodiments relate to a system for controlling the storage and distribution of energy on a drill rig. The system includes a drill rig having a power consuming device, a power source for providing electrical power, a power storage device, and an electrical power bus. The power bus is electrically connected to the power source, the power consuming device, and the power storage device and is configured to provide an electrical pathway between one or more of the power source, power consuming device, and power storage device.