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A Battle Between Old and New <strong>Technology</strong> - Case #3<br />

Woodward Hill Elementary School<br />

Conventional rigs work<strong>in</strong>g on an extensive geothermal field, under a new<br />

elementary school soccer field, failed due to delays <strong>in</strong> drill<strong>in</strong>g through<br />

overburden. Two sonic rigs completed the project which called for 120 holes to a<br />

depth of 180 ft. each. The client reported that the sonic rigs drilled six times<br />

faster.<br />

Conventional rig:<br />

• Failed on site.<br />

<strong>Sonic</strong> rig:<br />

• Two sonic rigs used.<br />

• Made deadl<strong>in</strong>e by drill<strong>in</strong>g<br />

holes six times faster.<br />

www.sonic-drill.com<br />

www.sonicdrill<strong>in</strong>g.com

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