Horizontal directional drilling equipment is a specialized drilling tool used to boreholes in the earth for oil and gas. Vertical directional drilling equipment usually has a long bit and drags it back and forth, while horizontal directional drilling can boreholes at any angle. The equipment is used in the drilling process for both drilling and well maintenance and is used in oil and gas production.
The design of the horizontal directional drilling equipment is that it has two sets of drill pipes, which allows it to be flexible. When it goes through the drilling fluid, the tool will be rotated by the direction of the drill bit. As the tool moves through the drilling fluid, it transfers to the rotation of the drill pipe.
The drilling fluid is used to lubricate the drill bit and the hole inside. It also serves as a reserve for absorbing rock particles, thus reducing wear on the equipment. The drilling fluid can be mixed with other additives to assist in some ways. In some cases, the agent is used to lower the fluid’s viscosity as a way of helping with the removal of the drill pipe upon completion.
The method of drilling holes in horizontal directional drilling is by using a rotary bit. The tool has many rotating parts, such as the drill bit itself and also gearing. The drilling fluid is constantly circulating to help remove the drill cuttings. The capacity of the drilling fluid tank has to be enough so that the machine can continue working continuously.
This horizontal drilling equipment can drill in both soft and hard rocks
Both hard and soft rocks can be drilled using this type of equipment. It can drill in sandstone, granite, chalk, limestone, dry sandstone, shale, and hard rock formations.
Horizontal directional drilling equipment is widely used worldwide for drilling holes in the earth to get oil and natural gas. The main reason for this is that it is very efficient in drilling holes. It can also be used to maintain the well. In the drilling process, the drilling equipment is used to drill a straight borehole, which can be used as a guide for other operations such as cementing.
In the oil field, directional drilling is beneficial because it can drill from many different angles from one location. This helps in the reduction of surface area exposure.
Using this type of equipment can assist in the formation of an oil well in a short period without any significant failure. The bit used in drilling can be used for many years and does not need to be replaced frequently. The equipment has a high-efficiency level which reduces the cost of drilling. Compared to other methods of drilling, the equipment is also easy to repair.
Horizontal directional drilling is vital to the world’s energy supply
The world should be thankful because of the technology behind horizontal directional drilling. Horizontal directional drilling has become a necessity. It is also very efficient and can drill oil and natural gas wells in just a short period at the most. With vertical directional drilling, it is not guaranteed that there will be enough oil. With horizontal directional drilling, the chance of finding oil is better.
