Horizontal directional drilling plan february 29, 2012. Horizontal directional drilling hdd company michels. Horizontal directional drilling market size hdd industry. Trenchless technologies, in particular the construction method of horizontal. Communication is a critical ingredient of any successful horizontal directional drilling project. An introduction to directional drilling free download as pdf file. Pipeline design for installation by horizontal directional. The trenchless technique horizontal directional drilling. Asce manuals and reports on engineering practice no.
Since the seventies deltares has been involved in the development and execution of trenchless technologies. Cyclic productivity for horizontal directional drilling. In practice, directional drilling is the practice of drilling nonvertical wells. Development of a standard specification for horizontal. The hdd equipment arrives on site aboard multiple trucks.
In 1995, the pipeline research committee at the american gas association published a manual titled installation of pipelines by horizontal directional drilling, an engineering design guide. This horizontal directional fracout contingency plan provides specific procedures and steps to contain the inadvertent releases of drilling mud fracouts for water bodies that are crossed using horizontal direction drilling hdd techniques. One source reported that the number of units in use increased by more than a hundred. Each rig will have a spread of equipment including a field power unit, a mud system drilling fluid.
Guidance note horizontal underground directional drilling 6 p a g e regulation 3. This manual of practice addresses the design of major pipeline or duct segments to be installed by horizontal directional drilling hdd. Drill pipe and downhole tools are generally interchangeable and drilling. This is a complete sourcebook of information on horizontal directional drilling, the installation of pipelines and utilities beneath obstacles such as water and roadways. We reached out to the hdd rig manufacturers to share with our readers their product fleet that includes compact, midsize and maxi rigs. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is a construction technique whereby a tunnel is drilled under a waterway or other designated area, and a pipeline or other utility is pulled through the drilled underground tunnel. Horizontal directional drilling, or hdd, is an infrastructure construction process that is often deployed when installing underground utility lines such as pipelines, electric transmission lines, cable. The components of a horizontal drilling rig used for pipeline construction are similar to those of an oil well drilling rig with the major exception being that a horizontal drilling rig is equipped with an inclined ramp as opposed to a vertical mast. Drilling fluid system onboard pressure, max 750 psi 51. Faqs for horizontal directional drilling empire hdd. Michels is regarded as the north american leader in horizontal directional drilling hdd, and we are determined to stay on top. During the drilling operation, our automated drilling platform enables directional drillers to make quick, smarter decisions in realtime, helping you to stay on.
Pdf pipeline shore approach installation by horizontal. He has authored numerous technical papers on directional drilling and underbalanced drilling. A maxirig directional drill will be of the similar size or likeness as an american augers dd440t, a dd660rs, or a dd1100rs to be used on the usace crossings. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is defined as a steerable system for the installation of pipes, conduits, and cables in a shallow arc using a surfaced launched drilling rig. Directional drilling hdd, have played a critical role in executing this project by. He worked for grace, shursen, moore and associates gsm. Actively engaged in horizontal directional drilling for minimum of 3 years. Hdd can be applied in different soil conditions, for deep laying of different pipeline diameter and long drives.
The horizontal directional drilling the horizontal directional drilling method figure 2. First, a pilot bore is made with a suitablesized drilling rig. Horizontal directional drilling consists of several installation steps. It is imperative that the drill locator and the drill rig operator have an understanding of the job prior to commencement of the work. Horizontal directional drilling can be used to install pipes under an obstruction, such as a road plate 26 c, railway or river. Horizontal directional drilling techniques drilling in.
Briefly, the hdd process begins with boring a small, horizontal hole pilot hole under the crossing obstacle e. He was a contributing author to the underbalanced drilling manual published by gri. They should walk the planned borepath with the tracking equipment to evaluate any potential. From 12 hdd units manufactured in 1984, about 32,5 units were manufactured and sold in 2011. Hdd is a trenchless technology that uses surfacelaunched equipment to drill underground horizontally and install pipes, conduits, and cables. Logs must be kept intact referencing all forces exerted on the pipeline during the project. Chapter 12 horizontal directional drilling plastics pipe institute. The growth of the segment can be attributed to surging demand for efficient rigs in hdd projects for distant pipeline installations. A comparative analysis of horizontal directional drilling. Directional drilling an overview sciencedirect topics. Pdf pipeline design for installation by horizontal directional drilling. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is a basic trenchless technology that involves drilling into the earth to create a horizontal bore under the surface along a planned pathway through which pipes and conduits may pass. The pullback continues until the reamer exits the bore path by the directional drill rig and the pipeline is in place.
What is horizontal directional drilling horizontal directional drilling hdd is a method of installing underground pipelines, cables and service conduit through trenchless methods. Horizontal directional drilling system fast drops and quick shots shown with st250 modular drilling fluid system. Specialized construction for large waterways and sensitive. Norseman directional drilling safe work practice copy. Horizontal directional drilling 421 chapter 12 horizontal directional drilling introduction the horizontal directional drilling hdd industry has experienced so much growth in the past two decades that hdd has become commonplace as a method of installation. Drilling rigs thrustpulling capacity pinion and rack driven with two shifts adjustable step less.
In order to discuss the basics of a horizontal well, lets refer to the sample directional plan below. Hdd may be used when an underground utility crosses under a roadway, river or stream, or other environmentally sensitive area. As developed by the asce technical procedures committee, july 1930, and revised march 1935, february 1962, and april 1982 a manual or report in this series consists of an orderly presentation of facts on a particular subject, supplemented by an. Thus, horizontal drilling allows for greater production at a much smaller surface footprint. Carden has taught drilling, horizontal drilling and underbalanced drilling seminars in the united states and internationally for more than 20 years. Pdf the important of horizontal directional drilling standard. Hdd is used in several industries, such as utilities and telecommunications, at sites with limited space e.
Horizontal directional drilling hdd is a construction technique whereby a tunnel is drilled under a waterway or other designated area, and a pipeline or other. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is considered as the most applicable and cost effective technology among trenchless technologies known. An introduction to directional drilling oil well nature. Years of research have resulted in one of the first design codes for horizontal directional drilling, as well as a. Pdf horizontal directional drilling hdd was pioneered in the united states for an innovative road boring contractor who successfully completed a 183. The directional drilling rig then begins the pullback operation, rotating and pulling on the drill string as well as circulating drilling fluids. The information provided in this section comes directly from the manufacturers to give you just a.
One of them is detailed on the left and bottom of the page. Appendix c hdd construction plan hdd contingency plan. Horizontal directional drilling 4 chapter 12 horizontal directional drilling introduction the horizontal directional drilling hdd industry has experienced so much growth in the past two decades that hdd has become commonplace as a method of installation. This work shall include all necessary services, equipment, materials, and labor for the complete and proper. The specifications for the maxirig directional drills are attached in appendix a. This method also can be applied when laying gravity pipelines, but there are some features. Our recordsetting drills are supported by an unrivaled fleet of 20 large rigs with up to 1. Section includes requirements for horizontal directional drilling hdd of highdensity polyethylene hdpe pressure sewer pipe. Michels has successfully completed hdd crossings in all 50 states, canada. This sample shows a well pad that has multiple horizontal wells planned. Horizontal directional drilling and boring 02415 4 immediately. Get ebooks directional drilling on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. An essential resource for anyone working in the trenchless industry, this authoritative guide provides complete technical information on the design, permitting, construction bid documents, specifications, and construction of hdd applications.
Horizontal directional drilling guide from tip to tail. The contractor shall provide adequate supports along the stringing area to protect the pipe and allow free movement of the pipeline during pullback. Horizontal directional drilling is one of the most popular trenchless technologies. Once the hdd creates a bore of suitable size which may require one or multiple passes by the drilling apparatus the. Comprehensive coverage of horizontal directional drilling hdd technologies and applications. Stage 4 of the horizontal directional drilling process. The aim of this article is to present a new approach in the design of hdd trajectories in twodimensional. Horizontal directional drilling horizontal directional drilling has been used on a large scale since the eighties. D6x6 navigator horizontal directional drill literature. Hdd is a trenchless excavation method that is accomplished in three phases and uses a specialized horizontal drilling rig with ancillary tools and equipment. Hdd pilot hole operations are not unlike those involved in drilling a directional oil well. It involves the use of a directional drilling machine, and associated attachments, to accurately drill along the chosen bore path and back ream the required pipe.
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