Drilling Techniques

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Description

Different methods have been developed because of different geological conditions, and type of borehole that is needed.  Common drilling techniques include: cable tool, direct rotary, reverse circulation rotary, air rotary, augering, jet drilling and core drilling.

Why are drilling techniques important?

Drilling techniques allow the drilling of different types of boreholes in different geological settings.

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