Science Of Mud, Systems In HDD Ops

摘要

The old adage "don't muddy the water" doesn't ap ply to horizontal directional drilling (HDD) where the water is supposed to be muddy. Drilling fluid (mud) extracts particles and cut tings from the bore hole, as well as stabi lizes the hole itself. Mud has always been an essential element to a successful drilling operation. Along with the drilling fluid, a reliable method of delivery to the drill is needed.