Difference between revisions of "Jetting - Engine powered rotary jetting"
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Engine powered rotary jetting is a [[Jetting - general| jetting technique]] in which engine power is used to rotate the drill stem and pump the mud. A large variety of engine powered rotary jetting rigs are used. Examples of commercial versions used in developing countries are the Lone Star 100, the PAT Drill 201 and the Deep Rock Hydra drill; but many more exist. | Engine powered rotary jetting is a [[Jetting - general| jetting technique]] in which engine power is used to rotate the drill stem and pump the mud. A large variety of engine powered rotary jetting rigs are used. Examples of commercial versions used in developing countries are the Lone Star 100, the PAT Drill 201 and the Deep Rock Hydra drill; but many more exist. | ||
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Suitable for weakly cohesive sands and silts. | Suitable for weakly cohesive sands and silts. | ||
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[[File: Drilling Method Selection.jpg|thumb|none|750px|This table may be used as a guide in the selection of the most appropriate drilling methods. Credit: WEDC.]] | [[File: Drilling Method Selection.jpg|thumb|none|750px|This table may be used as a guide in the selection of the most appropriate drilling methods. Credit: WEDC.]] | ||
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A self made engine-driven rotary rig is not very difficult to make, although drill bits, drill pipes and engine may have to be specially imported. | A self made engine-driven rotary rig is not very difficult to make, although drill bits, drill pipes and engine may have to be specially imported. | ||
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The price of these rigs depends and varies between US$ 3000 and US$ 5000. | The price of these rigs depends and varies between US$ 3000 and US$ 5000. | ||
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Engine operated rotary jetting is mainly used in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Mauritania, Madagascar and Nicaragua. | Engine operated rotary jetting is mainly used in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Mauritania, Madagascar and Nicaragua. | ||
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* [http://www.pat-drill.com PAT-Drill] - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines. | * [http://www.pat-drill.com PAT-Drill] - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines. | ||
* [http://www.lonestarbit.com Lone Star Bit] - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines. | * [http://www.lonestarbit.com Lone Star Bit] - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines. | ||
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* [http://www.drillingfab.com Drillingfab] - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines. | * [http://www.drillingfab.com Drillingfab] - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines. | ||
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* [http://www.lboro.ac.uk/well/resources/technical-briefs/43-simple-drilling-methods.pdf 43. Simple drilling methods.] WEDC. | * [http://www.lboro.ac.uk/well/resources/technical-briefs/43-simple-drilling-methods.pdf 43. Simple drilling methods.] WEDC. | ||
Revision as of 05:07, 3 October 2013
Engine powered rotary jetting is a jetting technique in which engine power is used to rotate the drill stem and pump the mud. A large variety of engine powered rotary jetting rigs are used. Examples of commercial versions used in developing countries are the Lone Star 100, the PAT Drill 201 and the Deep Rock Hydra drill; but many more exist.
Although one would expect a large advantage over manual jetting, engine operated rotary jetting requires the same time and reaches the same depths as the manual operated rotary jetting. The systems show better performance only with regard to ergonomic aspects.
Suitable conditions
Suitable for weakly cohesive sands and silts.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| - Better performance with regard to ergonomic aspects than manual jetting rigs | - Does not increase speed or depth as compared to manual operate rotary jetting rigs. |
Construction, operations and maintenance
A self made engine-driven rotary rig is not very difficult to make, although drill bits, drill pipes and engine may have to be specially imported.
Costs
The price of these rigs depends and varies between US$ 3000 and US$ 5000.
Field experiences
Engine operated rotary jetting is mainly used in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Mauritania, Madagascar and Nicaragua.
Manuals, videos and links
- PAT-Drill - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines.
- Lone Star Bit - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines.
- Deep Rock - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines.
- Drillingfab - Engine powered drilling equipment and small machines.
