In addition to the PLC, computer, modem, and 120VAC-24VDC power supply putting out heat, there is a heated head pump, a heated filter, and a heated valve. This train is connected with 1/4" stainless tubing with Swagelok fittings. All three devices maintain 375F and are insulated. The tubing...
Ambient in a West Texas August on a well pad is 110F. We are able to maintain 76F in the compartment with two 2200BTU HVAC units, but they are running all the time. We run all the internal equipment on shore power at 15A 120VAC.
Attached is a picture showing the two sides of the compartment with the most exposure to the sun and the gravel pad.https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=39863271-1185-4f6b-8498-8ae362e8e9e7&file=Production_Skid-14.JPEG
We built our first production skid and are working to reduce the heat load in the electronics compartment. Referring to the attached CAD drawing, the bottom right of the skid is the compartment. Currently the external walls/panels are 20-gauge steel sheet powder coated yellow. There is 1-inch of...
