Presenters
J. Taylor Hood, Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company
The intent of this paper is to cover various types of oil field engines, their advantages and disadvantages, their rating, equipment that is available, installation features, and preventative maintenance, in order that proper selection of the prime mover may be obtained. The proper selection of a prime mover involves many factors other than the make and size of engine required. Too often only these factors are considered.