Learn about water well drilling and the most common well drilling methods. The best option for your specific situation will depend on the ground conditions and other factors.

Jun 9, 2021 · Some drilling rigs are equipped to drill using either method, so the contractor must make the decision as to which method works best in your area, for your well, and at your point …

And a lot of the workshops I’ve given on different drilling techniques, and I’ve talked in this video series previously about dual rotary drilling. There’s a lot of different types.

The air rotary and down-the-hole hammer drilling systems are similar in design and function with the main difference being the ladder system, having the additional cutting action of the air …

The drilling system consists of a truck-mounted drill with a separate deck-mounted engine, which must be capable of generating enough torque to overcome the friction associated with drilling …

Drilling Methods Learn about well drilling methods which include air rotary, bucket auger, cable tool, down the hole, and reverse circulation.

The reverse circulation drilling system is quite unlike any of the other systems profiled in that it is a very large rig requiring a big footprint for both the rig itself, as well as the machine dug settling pit.

The differences between the air rotary system and this drilling system are primarily the cutting action and the resulting cuttings, as shown. The down- the-hole hammer uses the rotary …

The cable tool drilling process typically consists of drilling, removing the cuttings, identifying the geology, monitoring the waterflow, if present, and then advancing the casing. There are two …

View videos of the most common well drilling methods: air rotary, bucket auger, cable tool, down-the-hole, and reverse circulation. Videos are courtesy of Sir Sanford Fleming College.