HDD operations are limited by pipeline diameter and length as well as by the pull force of the drilling equipment (rigs) and geological conditions. The Pipe Thruster is an important step in gradually expanding the range of applications of HDD technology. It provides additional push force during the pullback of long pipe strings and plays a key role in the development of new tunneling and pipeline construction methods. Case studies will be cited.
Thursday January 21, 2010 9:00am - 9:25am EST
Room 18
