Auxiliary electric power system for well stimulation operations

Abstract

In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, a system and method for using a central electric power generating system on a well stimulation location to drive the lower powered auxiliary systems on one or more mobile well stimulation equipment units is provided. The disclosed system may include an external electric power generating system for generating and outputting electric power, and a separate well stimulation equipment unit coupled to the external electric power generating system. The well stimulation equipment unit may include an on-board engine which provides motive energy to a high power component of the well stimulation equipment unit. The well stimulation equipment unit also includes a low power auxiliary system, which can be electrically coupled to the central electric power generating system. The central electric power generating system provides electric power for operating the low power auxiliary system.

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