MAD 304E - Drilling Techniques

Course Objectives

1. Fundamentals of Drilling, Physical and Mechanical properties of rocks
2.Teaching the drilling methods (rotary, core, percussive drilling)
3.Design and selection of drill rigs, equipments and drill bits
4. Problems encountered in drilling and overcoming these problems
5. Drilling applications for various purposes

Course Description

Fundamentals of Drilling, Physical and Mechanical properties of rocks, Rotary table drilling, Drill rigs and equipment, Core drill rigs and equipment, Percussive drilling, Drill bits. Drill hole flushing, Fishing operations, deviation of drill holes, directional drilling, Lining, Drilling standards, Application of drilling (Spring water, water borehole, large hole for mining), New developments in drilling.