An Overview of Horizontal Directional Drilling Process

Anyone who has some knowledge about various drilling processes must be aware that the techniques and tools used in HDD process are an outgrowth of the best oil & gas drilling tools and techniques. Other than the exception that a horizontal drilling rig comes with an inclined ramp, the similarities between the components of a horizontal drilling rig and those of an oil well drilling rig are unavoidable.

Drill pipe and downhole tools such as HDD PDC hole openers are generally interchangeable and drilling fluid is used throughout the operation to transport drilled spoil, reduce friction, stabilize the hole, and more. The process of horizontal direction drilling is carried out in three stages: drilling a pilot hole along a designed directional path, enlarging the pilot hole to a diameter suitable for installation, and pullback.

PDC hole openers are given a higher preference over other kinds of hole openers for horizontal directional drilling processes because of the following advantages:

1.  Straighter holes

2.  Larger holes with smaller rigs

3.  Minimal cost replacement of cutters

4.  Flexibility

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