Friday, 12 July 2013

The Various Seismic Drilling Products

By Carmella Watts


Seismic drilling is a common practice that has been in existence for several years now. It is a practice that is conducted as a part of seismic survey for certain geological information required by the personnel involved. The process is also referred as short hole drilling. In such activities the team on the ground carries out a series of surveys to generate vibrations that are recorded on a map showing the nature of the subsurface structures. The map is essential to indicate where there are possible resources for exploitation such as oil and gas. Seismic drilling products are very essential for exploration purposes.

The drill is the most common and major equipment necessary for the process. There are various types of this digging up machine for example the air and the water drills. Technology has enabled the production of new modern such machines. The equipment digs up a hole at the ground for the relevant required depth. The machine may be mounted on a sledge or even on the mobile platforms.

The mobile platforms are majorly used especially for large scale survey purposes. This is because the machine can easily be moved from one location to the other. This enables the team at surface to be able to conduct the activity much faster and efficiently. The equipment has to be well manufactured with very strong components to with stand even hard rocks on the ground.

Other essential products used in this process are high end explosives. The explosives are used to trigger vibrations in the dug holes. These vibrations in turn cause some recordings to take place on the teams recorders. The team can then follow up the information to construct a map of the underground features and formations.

The vibrations generated are used to generate a map that is used by the personnel on ground. This may entail geologists among other expert surveyors. The explosives require great care to handle because they may have adverse effects if not well used. Their use requires permits and licenses in order to avoid wrongful usage.

Another crucial tool is the seismic detector in this process. The tool is made in such a way that it records the vibrations stimulated on the ground. It has a rotating drum and a pen that draws up lines on it to form a map when the drum rotates. The lines drawn up in the paper or another special surface are later analyzed to draw up major final conclusions.

Another essential product is the smart switch. Pipes on the drilling sites can easily burst when there is an occurrence of a 5 and above vibration event. The smart switch is crucial because its purpose is to contain the spill from pipes that carry liquids, chemicals and even gas. This is very important during any digging activity.

Technology has really influenced the nature of the seismic drilling products being manufactured in the world today. The equipment is safer and reliable. The tools can be used for large scale purposes and can also be used to draw almost accurate information. They are of high quality and very long lasting.




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