Monday, October 1, 2018

Strengths And Flaws Of A Horizontal Directional Drilling

By Janet Moore


As you tried to stroll around your city and see those nice architectural structural structures being built, you could somehow say that the world had really advanced. With new different technologies being introduced to humanities, life had become easier and the economy had really progressed. In the field of engineering, different techniques are applied to construct something. And they may use rock and dirt directional drilling.

Technology of drilling had begun long ago. Around 2000 BC, it was the Chinese who first started to use this to drill wells. They used cable tool procedure to generate salt water. As the demand of oil began to rise in the mid 19th century, the application of this technology had advanced especially now the world had entered the modern era. Many oil industries are now rising. As a result, this practice is needed.

Horizontal Directional Drilling or also called as HDD is a construction trenchless technique in installing pipes on underground. It has a minimal impact on the surface and much modernized compared to the traditional techniques before. Electricity as well as water industries can gain benefits on applying this. Nevertheless, it has its strengths and also weaknesses.

Using HDD will result some clean and faster outcome. While digging holes and installing cables or pipes, it does not disturb the surface or the landscape. For that reason, many would utilize this technique and make this as a great option.

Traffics are usually the reason why the mood of some persons is ruined. And traffic sometimes occurs when there are road constructions. By utilizing this drilling method, it could reduce the problem of traffics because engineers will not require some permits from the government because the work can do below the road.

The work will not also be stopped because of a bad weather condition for this method is suitable for any weather. In addition, it has more flexibility compared to trenching methods because it can be installed anywhere. It can also work even if the sizes of the pipes are large, medium or small and can handle different types.

But then again it also has some flaws. Purchasing this technology would be quite pricey. Moreover, you need some crews that are skilful in using the machinery. Barite sag will also be a problem on this because it can cause some difficulties on cementing or on sticking pipe and also can have some poor tools on logging. In addition, it might not work well if the surface has rocks and some cobbles.

The technique is really useful especially for economic growth. However, it gives some disadvantage to the environment. This human activity can affect the wildlife because of its noise pollution. The oil spills can cause dangerous health effects to animals and even humans. The toxic chemicals released by explosion of pipelines and wells could cause pollution to air and water.

Indeed HDD is quite beneficial. You cannot deny how it can help improve the economy. Nonetheless, humans should still be careful and aware of its effects to environment. There should be balance whenever they utilize that technique.




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