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International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT )

E-ISSN 2504-8848
P-ISSN 2695-2149
VOL. 10 NO. 3 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijemt.v10.no3.2024.pg40.65

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Drilling Methods and Applications in Engineering and Geology: A Review

Amadike, M.P., Nwanesi, F.O., Anochie, U.E., Kalu, A.O, Okoli, E.M., and Okeke, O.C.

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Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the common drilling methods and their applications in geology and engineering. The five-drilling methods discussed in the paper are auger drilling, rotary drilling, percussion drilling, core drilling and directional drilling. This paper highlights the geological and engineering application of these drilling methods, including mineral exploration, geotechnical investigation, oil and gas exploration, and underground infrastructure development. The choice of drilling method depends on geological and engineering objectives, the depth of the target and type of rock formation. This paper also includes some case histories lighting some problems associated to drilling.

keywords:

Drilling, Percussion, Directional Drilling, Wellbore, Geotechnical, Petroleum Oil/Gas exploration/development.

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