Power Systems

Drives

As an original equipment manufacturer with a deep understanding of our equipment’s power distribution requirements, NOV has designed and manufactured drive systems for countless onshore and offshore drilling applications. With the largest selection of AC and DC integrated drive systems available to the drilling industry, our product lines for our AC drives and DC drives are highly reliable, improve performance, and are designed for the ruggedness of the oilfield. And with an estimated 80% of the installed customer base, we are the largest provider of SCR drives in the drilling industry. For customers looking to change out their DC technology and SCR drives with AC power with variable frequency drives (VFDs), we have a successful track record of installing and commissioning those upgrades.

Motors

NOV motor products include induction, synchronous, and permanent magnet motor technologies that provide consistent and reliable performance. NOV provides the best purpose-built motors available to the drilling and petrochemical industries.

PowerBlade Energy Recovery System

PowerBlade™ is an energy recovery system that captures electrical braking energy from drilling or hoisting systems and provides that recycled energy back to the power grid to enable peak shaving. During operation, PowerBlade captures energy from the drawworks, crane, or winch during braking and stopping the hook load. This energy is stored using a flywheel and/or battery system. Stored energy is then supplied back to the power grid as needed.

EcoBooster

EcoBooster™ is a hydraulic energy storage system that stabilizes ringline pressure and enables peak shaving on the HPU, enhancing performance and reducing the number of active
pumps. Fewer active pumps reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions, maintenance, and costs.