Rigsaver®
Airborne hydrocarbons present a threat to controlled diesel engine operation. These hydrocarbons may be drawn into the air intake system, acting as an ungoverned fuel source and causing the engine to accelerate out of control with the attendant risk of explosion and fire. Conventional shutdown methods (i.e. shutting off the engine's fuel supply) may be ineffective in preventing engine runaway.
The Wood Group Pressure Control Rigsaver, a spring operated air shut-off device mounted in the air intake system, will prohibit airflow from entering the cylinders and positively immobilize the engine, safeguarding personnel and equipment. The Rigsaver can be manually or automatically controlled, responding to a variety of fault or hazard conditions.
The Rigsaver has been used worldwide, providing reliable service on and offshore under adverse conditions associated with locations in the Canadian Arctic, the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, the deserts of Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Our product's quality meets or exceeds the stringent requirements of our broad customer base, which includes leading engine OEM's.
Rigsaver will cut off the air supply to a diesel engine, safely bringing the engine to a stop. Installing an air shut-off device protects both personnel and equipment.
Applications
- Power generation
- Bulk fuel loading facilities
- Mining equipment
- On/Off - highway vehicles
- Offshore platforms
- Marine engine rooms
- Petrochemical plants
- Stationary equipment