How does a water well drilling rig work?

Water well drilling rigs employ different drilling methods, such as cable tool drilling and rotary drilling. In cable tool drilling, a heavy drill bit is repeatedly lifted and dropped to break through the ground. Rotary drilling, on the other hand, uses a rotating drill bit to cut through the soil and rock.

What are the different types of drilling rigs offered by Simco?

With a focus on the specific processes involved in geothermal drilling, geotechnical drilling, and water well drilling, these drilling videos enable you to see the differences between the various drilling rigs offered by SIMCO. A variety of geothermal drilling videos allow you to view Air Rotary DTH Hammer and Mud Rotary drilling.

What is the first step in drilling a well?

The first step in drilling a well is the planning phase. Members of the oil companies, executive staff and senior exploration team meet to review information associated with a prospect and to get an understanding of the scope of work involved.

What types of drilling rigs are available?

The drilling videos featured here on our website showcase the capabilities of various types of drilling rigs, including water well drilling, auger drilling, core drilling, and more.

How do geophysicists evaluate a well?

Geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers begin by reviewing both public and proprietary prospect data. Mapping well logs and any existing seismic is evaluated to provide information on the potential of a prospect. Well logs are studied and interpreted to determine the presence of oil or gas in surrounding wells.

How is a surface casing drilled?

The hole for the surface casing is then drilled. A drill bit is mounted on the end of the drill pipe as the bit grinds away a mixture of water and additives called ‘Mud’ is pumped into the hole to cool the bit and flush the cuttings to the surface. The pipe and bit are then removed and surface casing is inserted into the hole.