Monday, October 1, 2018

Advantage And Disadvantage Of Using Horizontal 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.

If you want a neater work with faster result, HDD is your ideal option. Working with this could not disturb the landscape or surface as you dig some holes to install some pipes. Because of that, some would really utilize this method.

When constructing roads, builders should ask some permits for road opening. Because of that, it would cause some heavy traffics and troublesome for the residents. With this method, engineers would not need some permits anymore because the project can still work underneath the road without causing traffic.

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.

Nevertheless, HDD still has its own flaws. The common one is weight material sag or Barite sag. With that condition, it cause poor logging instruments, has some difficulties in sticking pipes or cementing and has no control on wells. The process of this may also be limited the land or soil contains some rocks or cobble. For some people, HDD is quite costly as it will require some special crews and equipment.

Regardless of its advantages and disadvantages to humans and economy, this method contains some flaws to environment. The noise pollution coming from the machines can cause disruption for the wildlife. In addition, when wells and pipelines exploded per chance, it releases dangerous chemicals that can have bad consequences to animals and also humans. Not only it pollutes the water and air, humans and animals would suffer some health problems.

Technologies nowadays bring improvement to the lifestyle and benefits for the people and the economy. Without them, the world will still be stuck up on the ancient period without progressing. But overusing them can cause negative impact on the environment. Humans must also be aware with this.




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