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BENTEC
High performance electrical equipment and
advanced control systems.

Many years of experience have led Bentec to become one of the world’s Bentec’s highly sophisticated electrical equipment and control systems
leading manufacturers of high-quality drilling rig solutions and best-in- are perfectly aligned with both external and company-own mechanical
class drilling rig components. products and standards.
Bentec’s headquarters are located in Bad Bentheim, Germany, with
additional production and service facilities in Tyumen, Russia and Nizwa, The Bentec Power Control Rooms and Control Systems, including all re-
Sultanate of Oman. quired VFD and SCR Systems for main drives, were developed by Bentec.

As a fully vertical integrated systems provider, Bentec offers a unique Bentec infoDrill is our drilling information and data management
combination of resources. This, together with our industry experience system.
and expertise, enables us to deliver customer-focused drilling solutions
that include the design, engineering and manufacture of fully customized Bentec’s software products Soft Torque and Soft Pump were developed
drilling rigs, all types of mechanical drilling equipment and all electrical in collaboration with some of our our clients and set a new industry
drilling and control systems. standard for Top Drive and Mud Pump Controls.

As a result, Bentec rigs successfully operate in all of the world’s major All our products are developed in-house with the aim of achieving best-
oil and gas fields. in-class status, increasing drilling efficiency, exceeding health, safety
and environmental targets, and maximizing value for customers and life
cycle economics. Our rigs can be certified according to API, ATEX,
GOST and other standards. bentec solutions
• Design, engineering and manufacture of fully customized
One of Bentec’s core competencies and main USPs is our fully integrated drilling rigs including Rig Masts and Substructures
approach. This enables us to put together rig packages, which include • Full range of mechanical drilling equipment
the installation of all drilling systems, and to deliver comprehensive, • Main electrical drilling and control systems
qualified rig solutions. • 24 / 7 field support service
• Repair and overhauling
Bentec’s best-in-class drilling solutions help to reduce our customers’ • Spare parts supply and logistics
cost of ownership due to their highest quality standards and efficiency • Rig and equipment upgrades
“Made in Germany”. • Re-certification
• System integration and commissioning
All main components in our electrical systems have been developed • Global project management
in-house on the basis of Bentec’s engineering, manufacturing and service
expertise, and are field-proven.
POWer control UNIQUE FEATURES
• Customized design and equipment
• Safe and reliable system

room • Compact size

• Backup onboard air conditioning
• Own development of VFDs and SCRs
• Remote access available
Bentec POWER CONTROL ROOMS are • Field-proven equipment
perfectly aligned AC- or DC-based • Configurable for either onshore or offshore rigs

power distribution systems built from • Available for either arctic and desert environments
• DNV, GL, and ATEX compliant
self-developed main components
• Available for all rigs
and are designed for handling rough
drilling applications.

Bentec is committed to manufacturing safe and reliable systems that On request, a remote access client can be installed in the POWER
provide all the power and control electronics needed to power up all of CONTROL ROOM. In case of failure, a Bentec service technician can log
the electric units on a drilling rig. The Bentec POWER CONTROL ROOM into the system and rectify the problem, wherever the operation is
provides a high-quality solution for electric distribution in the drilling based in the world, without any need for travelling time.
business.
A combination of the Bentec POWER CONTROL ROOM and other Bentec
In addition to PLC controlled SCR or VFD units, the Bentec POWER systems such as the Driller’s Control room with the infoDRILL,
CONTROL ROOM contains all of the required components such as a Anti Collision System, the Soft Torque Rotary System, and
main switchboard, generator control, motor control center, small power many more offers a perfectly aligned solution for controlling and
distributions, and transformers to power up all of the electrical indicating all of the parameters on a drilling rig.
consumers on the rig. Each POWER CONTROL ROOM has a customized
assembly due to meet customer requirements. Our Generator Power Management System in combination with our
regenerative drawwork braking control will assure the best energy con-
The modern dedicated assignment of the AC or DC drive units enables sumption in class for the safest and most economic operation of the rig.
simultaneous use of all motors, avoiding contactors and switches. The
container can be supplied either by the generator or grid container. Bentec has more than 30 years of experience in developing, manufactu-
ring and commissioning power control rooms in every conceivable
The main components such as the generator control, main switchboard, environment on earth. This assures an absolutely safe, reliable and
SCR and VFD units, etc. are Bentec’s own developments which ensure service-friendly product that is perfectly aligned for use on both
a perfectly aligned and highly reliable system with no interfaces to 3rd onshore and offshore drilling rigs.
party equipment. All components are specially developed and field
proved for harsh drilling environmental conditions. A special backup air
conditioning system, developed by Bentec, ensures interruption-free
operation in any environmental condition on earth.
Grey: Substructure and mast
Red: Electrical equipment
Blue: Mechanical equipment
Top Drive Unique Features
• Compact MCC
• Safe and reliable system

control room • Redundant onboard air conditioning

• Own development of VFDs
• Remote access
• Field-proven equipment
The Bentec TOP DRIVE CONTROL ROOM • Available for 3rd party Top Drives
offers an absolutely reliable standalone • Available for onshore and offshore rigs

solution for powering up electrically driven • Available for arctic and desert environment
• DNV, GL, and ATEX conformity
Top Drives.
• Available for electrically driven Top Drives with
an AC asynchronous motor

The Bentec TOP DRIVE CONTROL ROOM provides a high-quality

standalone solution for powering up each electrically driven Top Drive.

In addition to the PLC-controlled VFD unit, the Bentec TOP DRIVE

CONTROL ROOM contains all the components required for operating
a Top Drive. These include an MCC for auxiliary drives, a step down
transformer, a harmonic filter, and a range of other controls. All of the
Top Drive’s parameters are accessible via an HMI inside the TOP DRIVE
CONTROL ROOM. The driller’s controls are located on the drill floor and
serve to control all functions of the Top Drive. The plugged connections
located outside the container significantly reduce the rig move time.

The VFD unit, a Bentec-own development, is a perfectly aligned and

highly reliable system. Featuring a redundant air conditioning system
designed by Bentec, it ensures that operation is possible in any environ-
mental conditions.

On request, a remote access client can be installed in the TOP DRIVE

CONTROL ROOM. In the event of failure, a Bentec service technician
can log into the system for troubleshooting purposes.

Bentec combines all of the experience it has gained from more than 30
years of developing and enhancing power control rooms to offer a safe,
reliable and user-friendly TOP DRIVE CONTROL ROOM.
Variable Available Power Range:
Up to 3 300 hp / 2 400 kW

Frequency drive UNIQUE FEATURES

• Bentec-own development
• Water or air-cooled compact system
Bentec VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE is • Available for onshore and offshore rigs
an own-developed adjustable AC motor drive • Field-proven equipment
system for drilling machinery. • Full load-tested
• Built-in cubicle solution
• Remote access available

The Bentec VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE is a state-of-the-art converter

technology developed for the special operational requirements on drilling
units. Because it has been self-developed by Bentec, the VARIABLE
FREQUENCY DRIVE provides an absolutely reliable system for drilling
applications.

The Bentec VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE can be combined with the

Bentec AC motor to create a perfectly aligned configuration able to meet
all high power drilling requirements on rigs. Moreover, the system can
also be adjusted to work with different types of motors such as ABB, GEB
22, Reliance, etc.

All parameters of the Bentec VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE can be

accessed remotely. Therefore, in the event of a failure, a service engineer
can access the Bentec VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE for troubleshoo-
ting purposes. Each Bentec VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE is full load-
tested before installation.

The Bentec VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE is available as a water- or air-

cooled version, and meets all the requirements for operating main drives
– such as Top Drives, drawworks, mudpumps, Rotary Tables, etc. – on
drilling rigs.
SOFt torque UNIQUE FEATURES
• Eliminates the stick-slip effect

Rotary System
• Extends Top Drive performance due to optimized torque use
• Significantly increases the rate of penetration
• Reduces drill bit wear
• Reduces the number of round trips
• Improves well quality
Saves costs by eliminating drill string • Protects the bottom-hole assembly
stick-slip effects. • Approved by SHELL
• Field-proven equipment
• Available for all rigs with AC driven Top Drive or Rotary Table
• Available for onshore and offshore rigs
• Easy to retrofit

The Bentec SOFT TORQUE ROTARY SYSTEM is designed to significantly The system is also available as a retrofit package which can be easily
enhance drilling performance by preventing the stick-slip effect. The installed in existing drilling rigs. The SOFT TORQUE ROTARY SYSTEM
stick-slip effect refers to torque fluctuation depending on the weight on can either be delivered with an additional human machine interface or
bit and the drive speed. This effect causes extremely high operating integrated into the Bentec infoDRILL system.
cost due to higher bit wear, decreased rate of penetration, increased
wear of the bottom hole assembly, and more round trips. SHELL confirms that the Bentec Soft Torque Rotary System
complies with SHELL requirements.
The SOFT TORQUE ROTARY SYSTEM is based on the worldwide
accepted Shell algorithm which was developed to counteract drill string Bentec combines all of the experience it has gained from more than
fluctuation. The algorithm precisely calculates set parameters for the 20 years of developing and enhancing soft torque rotary systems
drive controller by taking into account the behavior and conditions of to offer a highly reliable and field-proven SOFT TORQUE ROTARY SYSTEM.
drill string and drive system dynamics. The combinations of the SOFT
TORQUE ROTARY SYSTEM and Top Drive act as a damper for torsional
vibrations. This results in a significant reduction of torque fluctuations
and stick-slip behavior, which in turn increases the rate of penetration,
protects the drilling equipment, and results in significant cost savings.
Furthermore, if the SOFT TORQUE ROTARY SYSTEM is active, the drill
torque can be increased.
Results of STRS measurements on competitive drilling rig
Driller’s UNIQUE FEATURES
• Custom-made solutions

CONTROL ROOM
• Plug & play connections
• Available for onshore and offshore rigs
• Available for arctic and desert environments
• ATEX zone 1 certified equipment
• Soundproofed security glass
Safe and reliable system to control • Field-proven equipment
and indicate all of the rig application’s • Available for all drilling rigs
parameters. • High quality stainless steel

The Bentec DRILLER’S CONTROL ROOM provides a comfortable high-

quality solution which is perfectly in line with the requirements of
offshore and onshore drilling rigs.

The Bentec DRILLER’S CONTROL ROOM is a custom-made solution

which contains all of the control and indication instruments required for
the specific application. A specially aligned air conditioner makes the
Bentec DRILLER’S CONTROL ROOM suitable for application in arctic
and desert environments.

The Bentec DRILLER’S CONTROL ROOM housing consists of top-grade

stainless steel which requires no additional painting. The specially
processed surface of the stainless steel ensures glare-free operation on
the drill floor and inside the cabin. Special soundproofed security glass
ensures maximum personnel safety and stress-free working. Pluggable
connections between the Power Control Room, the rig’s drilling
equipment, and the DRILLER’S CONTROL ROOM minimize rig move
duration significantly.

The Bentec DRILLER’S CONTROL ROOM can be retrofitted in existing

drilling rigs. A combination of the Bentec DRILLER’S CONTROL ROOM,
Bentec Power Control Room, and Bentec infoDRILL system provides
a perfect solution for indicating and handling all of the drilling rig’s
parameters without interface problems.
Color camera Available cameras:
- Pan tilt zoom camera

system
- Zoom camera
- Dome camera
- Compact camera

Bentec COLOR CAMERA SYSTEMS for safe Unique Features

and reliable rig monitoring. • Complete overview of all drilling rig activities
• Four different camera types for all conceivable applications
• ATEX certified equipment
• Easy to retrofit
• Available for desert and arctic environments
• Available for onshore and offshore applications
• Field-proven equipment

The Bentec COLOR CAMERA SYSTEM allows users to monitor the whole
drilling rig from one central point and view places with limited visibility in
a safe and reliable way.

Four different types of camera, the pan tilt zoom camera, the zoom
camera, the dome camera, and the compact camera, allow users to
adapt the system based on their desired application. Up to four cameras
can be integrated into a single system. Customers can also request a
customized version of the Bentec COLOR CAMERA SYSTEM, which
incorporates more than four cameras.

The human machine interface is a state-of-the-art TFT touch-operated

monitor. The cameras are either controlled via touch screen or function
keys underneath the display. The operating software allows users to view
two or four cameras at the same time when in split screen mode.

The complete system is suitable for arctic temperatures and desert

temperatures. The housing of each component is heated to prevent
condensation.

The Bentec COLOR CAMERA SYSTEM complies with the strictest

standards for the drilling industry and is suitable for use in ATEX zone 1,
which ensures maximum safety.
InFO Available for onshore and offshore
drilling rigs.

DRILL UNIQUE FEATURES

• Available for onshore and offshore drilling rigs
• Simple and intuitive user interface
• Real-time PC-based drilling information system (SCADA)
• Easy to retrofit
Drilling information system for all • Real-time and historical drilling data recording
relevant drilling parameters with • PLC-based drilling instrumentation system (DAQ)
intuitive user interface. • The user language and measuring units can be changed
at any time during operation
• WITS/WITSML Interface available
• IADC Based Reporting available
• Electronic Pipe Tally available

The Bentec infoDRILL provides a state-of-the-art drilling information

system on a very competitive price level. infoDRILL has a simple and
intuitive user interface which comes with drilling data indication and
hard disk recording. All drilling instrumentation data can be accessed
by the driller in the driller’s control room or by other rig personnel via
remote client access. All settings like alarm points, scaling, zoom, etc.
can be performed without using a keyboard. Different screen layouts
for drilling, tripping, etc. provide only the information needed for the
current operation. Languages and measurement units are adjustable at
any time.

infoDRILL replaces the “old school” mechanical drilling recorder.

Whenever needed, a manually generated report, which shows all
relevant drilling data, can be printed. The report design is based on the
mechanical recorder style. Every print-out could be done based on time
with up to 10 channels at time on paper or electronically stored file on
the hard disk drive in pdf-format.

infoDRILL opens the horizon to the service personnel, when it comes to

troubleshooting in case of a failure.
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DRIVE PRESSURE
PRESSURE
SPEED
SPEED SPEED
SPEED SPEED
SPEED STANDPIPE
STANDPIPE
TORQUE
TORQUE TORQUE
TORQUE TORQUE
TORQUE ANNULAR
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Anti collision UNIQUE FEATURES
• Redundant PLC-controlled safety surveillance system

System
• Prevents damage from collision of mast and drill floor equipment
• Ensures safety by controlling the position of the traveling
block with precisely predictable stops in any position within
the safety zone
• Freely programmable upper and lower limit of safety zone
Safe and collision-free operation • Round trip time significantly reduced
of the traveling equipment. • Field-proven equipment
• Easy to retrofit
• Available for all rigs

The Bentec ANTI COLLISION SYSTEM protects the mast and drilling
equipment in the center line from collisions and damage when operating
the traveling equipment. The system continuously monitors all of the
traveling equipment’s movements in the mast. Safety is achieved by
controlling the position of the traveling equipment with precisely
predictable stops in any position within the safety zone. This provides a
high level of protection to prevent personnel injury and damage to the
mast or drill floor equipment. Any differences in calculations made by
two independent control systems immediately initiate emergency
braking in case of a system failure.

The Bentec ANTI COLLISION SYSTEM can be extended with the Rig
Control System, which prevents collision with all other drilling
equipment on the rig such as pipe handling systems, casing stabbing
boards or cherry pickers. Movement of the traveling equipment within
the safety area depends on the position of the interlocked equipment,
the desired direction, and the hook position. If it enters the minimum
safety distance, movements are automatically stopped in order to safely
prevent any collisions with the crown block, Top Drive or Rotary Table
and any additional rig equipment in between.

Bentec combines all of the experience it has gained from more than
25 years of developing and enhancing ANTI COLLISION SYSTEMS to
offer a highly reliable and field-proven safety system.
Service Available POWER RANGES:
up to 2 682 hp / 2 000 kW

Loops Unique Features

• Suitable for most commercially available Top Drive brands
• High traction and torsion force resistance
Retrofitting of Top Drive service loops • Smallest possible bending radius
that withstand extreme operation and • Made-to-measure insulation material

harsh conditions. • Climate range -45°C to +55°C, also when in motion

• Suitable for arctic and desert environments
• Suitable for onshore and offshore rigs
• Suitable for all common AC and DC Top Drives
• UL, VDE, IEC certified cables
• Customized power range and design
• Field-proven equipment

Bentec SERVICE LOOPS provide a highly reliable power and control

supply solution for all common Top Drives and are interchangeable with
the OEM service loops. By casting the power plugs and the end of the
outer tubes, Bentec SERVICE LOOPS are able to withstand harsh
environments and highest mechanical tractive forces.

A special coating material provides high impact strength, oil and

chemical resistance, ultraviolet resistance, and low flammability. The
special wire insulation of the power cables also comes with extremely
high elongation characteristics. Bentec SERVICE LOOPS are equipped
with EX-Zone plugs at Top Drive end that meets all common EX-Zone
requirements for use on drilling rigs.

Bentec SERVICE LOOPS are ideal for use with most commercially
available Top Drives in all power ranges up to 2 682 hp / 2 000 kW.
Bentec has more than 40 years of experience when it comes to cabling
drilling rigs and drilling equipment.
Soft pump
Available for all
electrically driven pumps

system
UNIQUE FEATURES
• Optimized pump pressure
• Improved MWD / LWD thanks to control of frequency and
amplitude of pressure pulses
• Reduced stress of pulsation dampener bladder
Precisely coordinates the output of all • Reduced stress of high pressure piping, valves, etc.
mud pumps and synchronizes the timing • Reduced vibration within the mechanical part of the mud pumps
of the pump strokes. • Increased lifecycle of mud pump components and drive motors
• Easy adjustment of mud pump stroke per minute by the driller
• Can be installed on all electrically driven pumps
• Simple operation via HMI
• Field-proven equipment
• Easy to retrofit

The Bentec SOFT PUMP SYSTEM is a software solution which is The Bentec SOFT PUMP SYSTEM allows all pumps to be controlled with
developed to precisely coordinate the output pump pressure of up to just one adjusting knob. In this parallel mode, the slave pumps adjust
four mud pumps into the common high-pressure mud line and through their speed depending on the speed of the master pump.
the borehole.
The Bentec SOFT PUMP SYSTEM is either controlled via an additional
The Bentec SOFT PUMP SYSTEM synchronizes the timing of the pump human machine interface or it can be integrated into a Bentec
strokes and leads to equal peak distances. This eliminates uncoordinated infoDRILL system. Stroke per minute indicators allow the number of
high pressure peaks due to asynchronous pump strokes which can strokes of every pump or each single pump to be counted. An alarm can
harm the high-pressure mud lines. also be set which indicates when a predefined number of pump strokes
has been reached.
The resulting continuous low-peak pressure amplitude enables the
filtration of mud pressure pulsation signals from the Measurement Bentec combines all of the experience it has gained from more than
While Drilling or Logging While Drilling tools. This also helps to extend 17 years of developing and enhancing SOFT PUMP SYSTEMS to offer a
the lifespan of the entire mud line equipment such as mud pumps, high- highly reliable and field-proven system.
pressure mud lines and pressure pulsation dampeners, which in turn
minimizes maintenance and repair costs significantly. As a retrofit
package the Bentec SOFT PUMP SYSTEM can be used for all types of
electrically driven mud pumps.
Soft pump system OFF Soft pump system On
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AC MOTORs
Available capacities:
805 hp / 600 kW
1 140 hp / 850 kW
1 609 hp / 1 200 kW

The Bentec AC MOTORS are specially

designed for safe and reliable operation UNIQUE FEATURES
in rough drilling conditions. • Available for onshore and offshore rigs
• Available for arctic and desert environments
• Field-proven equipment
• Bentec’s own development
• ATEX certified
• Easily interchangeable with competitors’ motors due to
same footprint and shaft height
• Continuous full-load torque
• Compact design

Bentec is commited to manufacturing safe and reliable equipment for

use on drilling rigs. The Bentec AC MOTORS provides a high-quality
solution designed for rough ambient conditions in drilling and oilfield
systems.

Bentec AC MOTORS have the same footprint and shaft height as com-
petitors’ motors and are thus easily interchangeable. Bentec offers AC
MOTORS in different power ranges for use with drawworks, mud
pumps, Top Drives, Rotary Tables and cementing units.

Bentec AC MOTORS have continuous full-load torque ranging from

zero to the nominally rated speed. They are designed in line with the
requirements of both onshore and offshore drilling rigs anywhere on
earth. Bentec AC MOTORS are ATEX certified and suitable for operation
in EX zone 1.

Bentec combines all of the experience it has gained from 25 years of

commissioning, maintaining and repairing electrical AC and DC motors
to develop a more reliable, robust and service-friendly product for safe
drilling operation.
Bentec GmbH Drilling & Oilfield Systems
Deilmannstrasse 1 Phone: +49 (0)5922 72 80
48455 Bad Bentheim E-mail: [email protected]
Germany www.bentec.com

Issue: February 2016

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