How to Drill a Borewell: Step-by-Step Guide by Al Abrag
Category : Borewell
Drilling and boring techniques have evolved today such that drilling and completing a borewell today take only 4 to 5 days. However, the planning behind these borewells takes place for a much longer period of time. In order to streamline this process for you, Al Abrag brings you the most comprehensive yet compact step-by-step guide to drilling borewells.
- Identifying the Borewell Point
This is the first step in drilling a borewell. Not all locations in Qatar have sufficient groundwater reservoirs. Hence, identifying the right point where a borewell shaft can penetrate an underground aquifer is a key step to drilling a fully functional borewell. There are two types of methods that are used in doing this – the scientific method and the pseudoscientific method.
- Scientific Methods
These scientifically proven methods are often the most accurate. However, due to several procedures being involved, they may be more time-consuming than pseudoscientific methods. Some of the scientific techniques of borewell drilling point identification include Vertical electrical sounding, Very low-frequency sounding, Ground penetrating RADAR survey, and many more.
- Pseudoscientific Methods
These methods are also used as often as scientific methods. While they may not be officially approved by science, they can sometimes be more effective. This is because these methods are less time-consuming, and hence, more efficient for contractors in Qatar. Some of these methods include the l-rod water dowsing method, Coconut dowsing method, and Pendulum water dowsing.
- Borewell Drilling
Once the point has been identified, then comes the step of Earth boring or borewell drilling. However, this also depends on a lot of other factors like topography, depth of groundwater, and many more. Therefore, you can deploy any of the two methods of borewell drilling: Surface drilling and Well drilling. You can find several types of heavy equipment for rent from reputed suppliers in Qatar to ensure you are able to seamlessly deploy surface drilling procedures to make your borewell. Al Abrag is one such establishment that provides high-quality and reliable drilling equipment in Qatar.
- Surface Drilling
This step involves marking the point and the commencement of drilling. A drilling rig is set up in order to begin the drilling process. However, you need to be careful of the required depth of penetration. The type of drill bit to be used usually depends on this. Some of the most efficient drilling rigs in Qatar are available at Al Abrag.
- Scanning and Imaging
One of the last steps in this process is scanning and imaging the borewell that has been drilled. This step ensures there are no undetected problems remaining with the borewell hole. In fact, such post-drilling scanning and imaging have helped capture up to 80% more flaws in the drilled hole that were previously undetectable. If you wish to scan your drilled borewell hole, you can depend upon some of the most advanced imaging and scanning technology available at Al Abrag in Qatar. Some of them include High-definition cameras, Waterproof cabling, Display units, Cable pulley, Cable bobbin, LED lighting, and an analogue to digital converter.
Key Takeaway
Whether you are drilling a deep or a shallow borewell, you will always need to follow these steps. With the help of this step-by-step guide, you will also be able to make a list of all the heavy equipment you are going to need. If you plan to rent this equipment in Qatar, Al Abrag Est. is the most advisable choice. Because Al Abrag brings the latest in boring tech and decades of industry expertise with it.