A bank, whose name is being kept confidential in the interest of bank. Horizontal directional drilling plan february 29, 2012. Nastts horizontal directional drilling hdd good practices. Horizontal directional drilling services toronto plumbing. Applications of directional drilling directional drilling is used in a number of operational situations, the most recurrent of which are listed below. Horizontal directional drilling is often used where open cut installations are not feasible, such as road and river crossings. Work described inthis section includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, procedures and supplies necessary for installation of below grade sewage force main under existing right of ways by the approved construction methods. Geothermal lines under buildings are often used via directional drilling methods to get under building and driveways. The development of domestic horizontal drilling machine is in middle or small scale development level. Horizontal directional drilling hdd wells utilize open hole technologymeaning that drilling fluid is required to hold the borehole open during drilling and construction. Guidance note horizontal underground directional drilling 6 p a g e regulation 3. Briefly, the hdd process begins with boring a small, horizontal hole pilot hole under the crossing obstacle e.
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. Horizontal directional drilling at m5 north petherton overhead line removal. Today, hdd is a recognized and often preferred method for installing all types of underground utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electric, and telephone. 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. The multistage operation consists of drilling a pilot hole along a designed path, then enlarging the pilot hole by reaming in stages, and followed by pulling of hdpe pipe into the enlarged hole. Years of research have resulted in one of the first design codes for horizontal directional drilling, as well as a. Drill pipe and downhole tools are generally interchangeable and drilling. The significance of using horizontal directional drilling in utility services article pdf available january 2011 with 1,312 reads how we measure reads. Richard carden, alan hippman, larry wolfson this course builds a firm foundation in the principles and practices of directional drilling, calculations, and planning for directional and horizontal wells.
The course first establishes the theory and applications of directional drilling. National directional drilling are a canberra based horizontal directional drilling, rock trenching and excavation company. He has authored numerous technical papers on directional drilling and underbalanced drilling. This solution is applied both offshore and onshore. The significance of using horizontal directional drilling in.
This horizontal directional drilling hdd good practices guidelines, fourth edition is presented by the north american society for trenchless technology nastt, a nonprofit educational organization. The process generally includes five distinct phases as follows. A threedimensional mathematical model of directional drilling. The underground directional drilling technology and. 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. Inaccurate pilot bore drilling can cost a contractor dearly, due to the necessity to rapidly eliminate the consequences of an accident. The hdd industry is divided into three major sectorslargediameter hdd maxihdd. Thus, public safety and ensuring the protection of the underground infrastructure are the most important hdd goals.
Throughout all stages of the horizontal directional drilling hdd process a drilling fluid is pumped down the bore to the drill head or reaming tool. Pros and cons of horizontal directional drilling horizontal directional drilling or hdd is a method of drilling or trenching without the use of old traditional tools and methods. Directional, horizontal, and multilateral drilling petroskills. Hydrotech engineering are one of the pioneers of horizontal directional drilling hdd in the u. Attached to the front of the rods is a cutting head and transmitter, which is controlled by a locator to achieve the correct line and level required. Horizontal directional drilling hdd was pioneered in the united states for an innovative road boring contractor who successfully completed a 183 m river crossing using a. Carden has taught drilling, horizontal drilling and underbalanced drilling seminars in the united states and internationally for more than 20 years. Directional drilling procedure overview the installation of underground services by direction drilling is often faster and more economical than traditional open trenching techniques but it does come with some unique risks that must be addressed to work safely. Prior to beginning work, the contractor must submit to the. Michels completed a record setting horizontal directional drilling hdd reaming and pullback installation of an 18inch diameter steel gas pipeline for an unbelievable milestone of 12,459 feet under the expansive houston ship channel. Hdd can be applied in different soil conditions, for deep laying of different pipeline diameter and long drives. No matter the requirements of foreign marketing or state environmental protection policy, the market prospect of hdd is very good. Cyclic productivity for horizontal directional drilling hdd. He was a contributing author to the underbalanced drilling manual published by gri.
Horizontal directional drilling hdd is a construction process that is used in the pipeline construction industry to install pipelines under water bodies, steep or unstable slopes and other environmentally sensitive areas. Technical report tr46, guidelines for use of minihorizontal directional drilling for placement of high density polyethylene pipe, represents a comprehensive set of information supporting the placement of hdpe pipe by minihdd. They aim to provide exceptional service for their clients whilst attempting to reduce the social and environmental externalities derived from drilling, trenching and excavation. Principles of directional and horizontal drilling the 5day course equips the participant to help design and support directional drilling operations. Horizontal directional drilling faculty of extension. It is a low disturbance approach for accurately and efficiently crossing roads, railways, rivers, bays and a variety of other obstacles with minimal environmental impact. Directional data requirements for forms 2, 4, and 5 for directional wells 1 application for permit to drill, form 2 a. Cyclic productivity for horizontal directional drilling. Methods can be varied, with deep projects requiring specials.
Horizontal directional drilling at river skerne crossing, bedford street, darlington. Horizontal directional drilling directional drills. A set of guidelines for the use of minihorizontal directional drilling minihdd has recently been developed by the plastics pipe institute. One trenchless technology is horizontal directional drilling hdd. Directional drilling procedure utilities infrastructure nz ltd. Electronic submittal of directional drilling information. Drilling fluid system onboard pressure, max 750 psi 51. Horizontal directional drilling horizontal directional drilling has been used on a large scale since the eighties.
Pdf file of the deviated drilling plan the planned directional coordinate data and two 2 wellbore deviation plots, one depicting the plan view and one depicting the side view of the proposed wellbore b. Horizontal directional drilling hdd bore plan template. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is a method used to install pipes or ducting of various sizes and distances, without causing disruption to ground surfaces. Directional, horizontal, and multilateral drilling dhd. Anta plumbing offers specialist horizontal directional drilling services throughout toronto. They were easy to weld, and very easy to pull in thanks to their flexibility. Chapter 12 horizontal directional drilling plastics pipe institute. With minimal impact on the surrounding area of the drill site, hdd is a. Trenchless technologies, in particular the construction method of horizontal. This is a technique used to install an underground infrastructure pipelines, water supply systems, sewerage, and power lines by overcoming natural or arti cial obstacles such as streets, buildings, railways, rivers, and lakes. Hydrotech engineering ndrc division directional drilling. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is widely used for belowground pipeline and utility installations that require a trenchless solution. Hdd is a surfacelaunched drilling technique using bentonite slurry to support the drilled hole.
Equipments for kilometer deep borehole with mwd in. Bartononsea horizontal directional drilling project. Development tendency of horizontal directional drilling mud. All construction activities must comply with csxts interim guidelines for horizontal directional drilling hdd. Horizontal directional drilling directional drills hdpe. Horizontal directional drilling hdd technique for undersea.
Horizontal directional drilling is used for installing underground infrastructure such as telecommunications and power cable conduits. The central advantage of drilling directionally is that significantly more of the production formation is ex posed to the well, compared to vertical wells figures dd1. Residential owners going through microfit program often use directional drilling to install the conduit for their solar application. Horizontal drilling can be referred to as the directional drilling of an oil well in a horizontal direction rather than vertical. Basics of horizontal directional drilling during the past six years, horizontal directional drilling hdd has revolutionized the underground utility installation industry. The trenchless technique horizontal directional drilling. Any type of underground installation of conduit can be routed along through and passed by vid hdd. Astm f1962 11 standard guide for use of maxihorizontal directional drilling for placement of polyethylene pipe or conduit under obstacles, including river crossings. The shortrange response is associated with the dimensions of the bit, the small scale of the. Horizontal directional drilling capabilities the crossing group.
Hdd is used when trenching or excavating is not practical in the area and it avoids extensive open trenching. Materials used for the manufacturer of polyethylene pipe and fittings shall be pe3408 high density polyethylene meeting cell classification 345464c per astm d3350. Directional and horizontal drilling have been used to reach targets beneath adjacent lands, reduce the footprint of gas field development, increase the length of the pay zone in a well, deliberately intersect fractures, construct relief wells, and install utility service beneath lands where excavation is impossible or extremely expensive. Horizontal directional drilling archives trenchless. Pdf the significance of using horizontal directional. Since most oil wells are drilled in a vertical direction, horizontal drilling helps in stimulating the well in a different way. Jun 16, 2014 the industry of horizontal directional drilling, including pictures, tips, recommended products, and more see more ideas about drill, drilling machine and hdd. One source reported that the number of units in use increased by more than a hundred.
When a drilling job needs to be done under or around existing infrastructure, watercourses, dikes or other obstacles, horizontal directional drilling hdd becomes the best course of action. Our recordsetting drills are supported by an unrivaled fleet of 84 drilling rigs of all sizes, including the largest fleet of 1. Once the bore enters csxt property, the work must be continuous until the drilling is complete and the pipe is pulled in place. Discussions and activities expose the participants to the reasons for and applications of differing wellpath designs and drillstring configurations. The construction works of this section involve the installation of twin 600mminternal diameter high density polyethylene hdpe of 1. 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. Plastics pipe institute guidelines for use of minihorizontal directional drilling for placement of high density polyethylene pipe tr46 2009. Guidelines for use of minihorizontal directional drilling. Horizontal directional drilling hdd was pioneered in the united states for an innovative road boring contractor who successfully completed a 183 m river crossing using a modified rod pushing a.
From 12 hdd units manufactured in 1984, about 32,5 units were manufactured and sold in 2011. It is the modern method and very useful for the oil gas water and electricity industries for installing the pipes and cables without any hectic. As techniques and working methods have improved, the horizontal directional drilling operation has become a major contribution to the ndrc division. Jan 01, 20 rs means will only estimate the cost of directional drilling of a 12in. Directional drilling hdd, have played a critical role in executing this project by.
In the former case, where it has been systematically used for. Bartononsea pushreamed hdd outfall with major environmental factors the project. The hdd equipment arrives on site aboard multiple trucks. Using directional drilling techniques to guide a drill string along a bore path under obstacles such as rivers, lakes, railway crossings or highways, enables replacement of existing water lines, or installation of new. The objective of this publication is to provide contractors, engineers, and utility owners with information that will assist with the completion. Since the seventies deltares has been involved in the development and execution of trenchless technologies. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is considered as the most applicable and cost effective technology among trenchless technologies known. Hdd pilot hole operations are not unlike those involved in drilling a directional oil well. Directional drilling or slant drilling is the practice of drilling nonvertical wells. Drill pipe and downhole tools are used to advance the borehole while drilling fluid is used to cool and lubricate the bit, stabilize the borehole, and carry cuttings formation material to the surface fig. Pipelines and horizontal directional drilling webinar pdf. After the implementation of horizontal directional drilling the head of drilling rig exits to a.
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. Whenever trenching or open excavating is not possible, hdd is the best alternative. It is the modern method and very useful for the oil, gas, water and electricity industries for installing the pipes and cables without any hectic. Horizontal directional drilling hdd is a less impactful method to install underground pipes rather than digging an open trench to bury the pipe. Drilling process control is very important when drilling the pilot bore. Horizontal directional drilling archives trenchless technology.
It is mainly used for crossing waterways, roadways, shore approaches, congested areas, environmentally sensitive areas, and areas. The bore must be tracked constantly, with the location and depth marked every 10 feet. American leader in horizontal directional drilling hdd, and we are determined to stay on top. Wire and cable needs for horizontal directional drilling hdd. Finfinger3 abstract this report describes a project conducted by the bureau of mines in which the accurate directional drilling of a borehole was demonstrated. Horizontal directional drilling pilot bore simulation. Horizontal directional drilling at yankee taxiway gatwick airport. We focus on developing strategies that drastically improve drilling experiences, by reducing the frequency and length of. Horizontal directional drilling hdd project case studies.
The use of this method greatly reduces the environmental impact and disruption to roadways and other existing infrastructure during construction. Our fully trained, licensed and insured team follows the industrys best practices to ensure that your most complex direct drilling projects are completed skillfully and reliably. Finfinger3 abstract this report describes a project conducted by the bureau of mines in which the accurate directional drilling. This was a very demanding project, with no drilling access to the exit side of the crossing. As drilling environments rapidly increase in difficulty, while drilling expeditions need to be severely shorter and more accurate, the most costeffective solution is highlyspecialized, adaptive and durable technology that will be your insurance against costly failures. Horizontal directional drilling hdd was established for the installation of pipes, conduits, and cables. Method pertaining to directional drilling method the initial drill out is carried out using highpressure water through drill rods. There was restricted access both in poole harbour for the welding and string working and at the designated sssi area and golf course, for the construction works. A comparative analysis of horizontal directional drilling. Construction methods horizontal directional drilling. Development tendency of horizontal directional drilling.