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A must-read for beginners! How to make exploration drilling rigs "fuel-efficient and easy to operate"?

For many novice drilling rig operators, balancing fuel consumption and operational efficiency is a major challenge. Today, we'll share some practical tips to make your drilling rig both fuel-efficient and easy to operate.

I. Fuel-Saving Techniques for Drilling Rigs: Saving is Earning

Without affecting construction efficiency, making your drilling rig more fuel-efficient not only saves costs, but proper operation also allows the equipment to perform at its best.

1. Operating Technique is Key
Apply Pressure Evenly: When using small piling rigs, apply pressure evenly and avoid excessive pressure. This not only reduces fuel consumption but also protects related components and improves work efficiency.
Use the Drill Bit Skillfully: Select the appropriate drill bit according to different construction conditions. This can effectively reduce fuel consumption during the lifting and lowering of the drill bit. Before raising the drill bit, slightly reverse it to reduce resistance, which also helps reduce fuel consumption.

2. Oil Selection and Maintenance
Use Suitable Hydraulic Oil: The hydraulic oil viscosity should be moderate, and the viscosity-temperature index should not be lower than 90. Good hydraulic oil should have excellent oxidation resistance and hydrolytic stability.

Regular hydraulic oil changes are essential: Hydraulic oil is to the hydraulic system what blood is to the human body. Besides transmitting energy, it performs seven major functions: lubrication, cooling, protection, sealing, cleaning, and vibration damping. 70% of drilling rig failures are caused by unclean hydraulic oil; regular hydraulic oil changes can extend the life of the drilling rig.

II. Improving Efficiency and Safety through Operating Techniques

Correct operating procedures not only improve efficiency but also ensure safety.

1. Pre-Operation Preparation

Comprehensive Equipment Inspection: Before operation, check the oil level, hydraulic system, drill bit, and drilling tools to ensure the equipment is in good working order. Also check that all safety devices and emergency stop devices are functioning correctly.

Correct Positioning: Based on the exploration results, select a suitable drilling location. Move the drilling rig to the target location and adjust the vehicle level to ensure stability.

2. Standardized Operating Procedures

Proceed Step-by-Step: Before starting rock drilling, use the pusher to advance the rock drill until the drill bit is at the hole position on the working face. Close the drill chuck, support the drill rod, and open the water valve. Begin with gentle pushing and impact to open the hole. Once the hole depth reaches 10-15mm, then switch to full operation.

Real-Time Monitoring: Pay attention to changes in the drilling rig's vibration, sound, and temperature, and adjust parameters promptly. Record the drilling depth continuously for later analysis.

3. Drilling Method Selection
Choosing the appropriate drilling method can significantly improve efficiency for different geological conditions:

Reverse Drilling: Drilling is performed using a ring-shaped drill bit with a hard alloy welded to the bottom. Appropriate production pressure is applied to ensure the drill bit cuts into the soil and rock layers during rotation.

Percussion Drilling: Utilizing the weight of the drill string and the impact force generated during its descent, the drill bit impacts and damages the soil and rock at the bottom of the hole.

Vibration Drilling: Utilizing the vibration force generated by mechanical power, transmitted through the drill string and connecting rod to the drill bit, the vibration can better break up the soil and rock layers.

III. Routine Maintenance is Crucial

Regularly check fasteners: Inspect all exposed bolts, nuts, safety pins, etc., for secure fastening. Add lubricating oil or grease as needed.

Keep equipment clean: Clean dirt and grime from the chuck teeth and smooth them. Clean oil and grime from the inner surface of the brakes.

Professional maintenance: Add grease every 8 hours of operation, and check the hydraulic oil and gear oil levels, as well as the tightness of the bolts.

IV. Technological Innovation Facilitates Fuel-Efficient Operation

Choosing technologically mature equipment can also lead to better fuel economy. Compared to fully hydraulic transmission, traditional mechanical core drilling rigs have higher transmission efficiency, requiring less power for the same drilling capacity, resulting in lower diesel fuel consumption.

Data shows that correctly applying these techniques can reduce drilling rig fuel consumption by at least 20%. This not only saves costs but also protects the equipment, significantly extending the rig's lifespan.

Fuel efficiency and ease of operation are not unattainable. By mastering the correct methods and developing good habits, every operator can become a fuel-efficient and highly efficient operator.

Shandong Xinhao Drilling Rig Co., Ltd. specializes in the production of water well drilling rigs, core drilling rigs, air-lift reverse circulation drilling rigs, and truck-mounted water well drilling rigs, committed to providing customers with high-efficiency and energy-saving products and services. Company Address: Yunmeng Road, Mengyin County, Linyi City, Shandong Province. Welcome to contact us.

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