Stand-alone, information-packed chapters of the 12th edition of the definitive rig operations manual, the new IADC Drilling Manual, are now available in convenient electronic form. More than 100 renowned technical experts contributed to the first major rewrite of the IADC Drilling Manual in 22 years.
[pdf] A rotary drilling rig works by rotating a drill string, which applies downward pressure to a drill bit that grinds the earth. Drilling fluid or air is pumped down the drill string to cool the bit, carry cuttings to the surface, and stabilize the borehole.
[pdf] An auger drill is a spiral-shaped tool. Its main function is the drilling of holes in the ground and other materials - or surfaces such as ice, wood, etc. The design of an auger depends on the kind of material it's meant to drill into, hence there are different types of auger drills. Auger drills come in varying sizes and can drill holes up to a depth of 95 feet below the ground. They are known to be quite versatile, saving time and energy during construction work or even personal projects. T.
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