Transcript Cummins* Development of Global Engineering Skillset

Grand Challenges in My
World at Cummins
ME290
September, 2009
Chris Hobbs
Executive Director, Application Engineering
Cummins Inc.
Filtration
16%
Power
Generation
Systems
25%
Cummins Inc. Sales
Engine
Sales &
Support
59%
Other
13%
Europe
13%
Asia
13%
North
America
61%
Cummins Engineers’ Scope of
Work
 Worldwide Customer Support
 Worldwide Manufacturing Facilities
 Worldwide Research and Development
Centers
 Global Suppliers
CalFrac Cummins Powered
Nitrogen Pumper working in Canada
This trailer mounted unit can either pump fluids or Nitrogen or both. A
perfect unit for nitrified acid jobs, foamed cleanouts, or most treatments
where CTU is involved, as fluid can be pumped to perform the treatment
through the CTU and at the end of the job the coil can be purged with
N2. This very versatile unit will save the operator set-up and travel
charges when compared to two units required to do the same work.
The fluid pump is rated to 1.66 m3/min and has a maximum working
pressure of 55 MPa. The nitrogen pump can deliver 85 m3/min and is
rated to a maximum working pressure of 69 MPa.
Drilling Market Overview
Applications
Drilling Applications
 Directional Drilling
Effect of New Well Servicing Techniques
Mining –
Cummins High Horsepower
Engines working in Chile and Australia
Mineral Rich Regions
The Business
 Changing the face of the Earth
Reclaimation Plans
Mines vs. Environment
 New mines are more
protective of the
environment
 Engine emissions are
now a concern
 Extended oil and filter
change intervals are
highly desired
High Altitude Mines are Typical
Challenges at Altitude
 Air Filter Plugging -Dustouts
 Black Smoke
 Control of turbo speed
excursions
 Fuel Quality
 Health Risks to
Personnel
Aftertreatment System:
Scope of Supply - Preliminary
Engine Mounting
 Mounting System has Three Main Functions:
 Support the engine
 Isolate for vibration & noise
 Break the load path to the vehicle body
 AEB 24.28 – Designing the Engine Installation to
Minimize Installed Vibration
Service and Diagnostics
Communication
Communication
Sharing Images
Spoken
Communication
Written
Characteristics of Engineers
Who Succeed Globally
 Treats others with Dignity and Respect
 Understand the culture – the big dos and don’ts.
 Respect their culture
 Learn a bit of language and history
 Is Receptive to People and their Ideas – leads to acceptance
of your leadership
 Has Experience Integrating into a culture different than their
own
 Flexible, open-minded
 Understands that they’re not doing it to upset you, it’s the way
they work. Gently get on with it.
 Is less directive outside own culture.
 Treats international interaction as an adventure!