Sunday, September 30, 2018

Advantage And Disadvantage Of Using Horizontal Drilling

By Janet Moore


In this world, the economy had progressed and technologies became advanced. You could really observe it by observing your city. Tall buildings were made. Different transportations with nice features were created. And many infrastructures were being built. As for that, it really tells that engineering field had absolutely improved. Many techniques are applied by the builders to construct roads, bridges, tunnels and etc. They may also use rock and dirt directional drilling.

Million years ago, Chinese were the first people who began the practice of drilling wells. That happened around on 2000 BC and the tools that they used are cables so it could produce some salt water. And as the world had reached the modern period, many people had started venturing oils, electricity and gas industries. As the requirements of those increased, this technology also changed and innovated sot it would be more convenient to the humans.

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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