The LSG-10 well survey laboratory based on the KrAZ-5233НЕ chassis is another partner project of ООО “PGK KB” Pozhspetsmash” and “AutoKrAZ” for “Ukrgazdobycha”. Special vehicles have been built and shipped in compliance with contract awarded through bidding announced by “Ukrgazdobycha” and won by ООО “Biltim”. The KrAZ-5233НЕ chassis used as base for special vehicle has standard engine and basic equipment. Additional equipment includes engine heater for winter operation, analog tachograph, seats with seat belts.
This special vehicle will be used for borehole observations at oil and gas fields during geophysical and hydrodynamic research held using bottom-hole apparatus to be brought into wells. Van box of laboratory is heat-insulated and provided with A/C unit, heater, lighting and ventilation, offering comfortable environment for personnel. Sofa with locker, sink and water tank with water heater, clothes cabinet, table, seat for operator and driver will add comfort. Well survey equipment includes winch and round trip control system. 10 000 N hydraulic winch has automatic wire rope layer, shoe brake, mechanical tachometer, winch control panel, etc.
The control system includes depth sensing element, penetration and strain gage sensor, tripping display and recording unit, memory card for transmitting information to computer, software disk.
Similar laboratories have been in service with “Ukrgazdobycha” branches almost for a year. Last year “KrAZ” won bid for supply of these vehicles, built them in partnership with ООО “PGK KB” Pozhspetsmash” and shipped to Ukrainian gas workers.