Pneumatic drilling fluid (or gas-based mud; air-based mud) is used to drill in areas where the use of conventional drilling fluids is not feasible. They are used to drill in depleted zones, areas with low reservoir pressures, and where a loss of circulation is predicted. Pneumatic drilling fluid… View Full Term
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If you need to install a straight, level pipeline, then horizontal auger boring (HAB) just might be the method for you. In this method, casing is installed in the tunnel as the auger progresses forward.
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