Atlas Copco rd20 in the permian Basin

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Atlas Copco rock drilling Tools
Atlas Copco works tirelessly to develop down-the-hole equipment because we
know that value comes from productivity and endurance. Atlas Copco has all you
need for drill bits, hammers, hydrocyclones, jet subs and even oils and drill pipes.
inducer – Spins water/air mixture.
Water is more dense, so it is forced
to the outside of the backhead bore.
Separator – forces water to expulsion chamber.
hydrocyclone
expulsion ports – Channels water to annular area. (Well bore)
hydrocyclone: keeps the hammer dry from injected fluids
Because a dry hole equals better performance, Atlas Copco developed and patented the hydrocyclone feature.
• Expels liquids!
• Available as integrated part of the down-the-hole hammer.
• Or, Hydrocyclone can be purchased as an adapter that fits above existing hammer.
Adapters available in 3 1 /2 inch (89 millimeters) API and 4 1 /2 inch (114 millimeters ) API connections.
When fluids have to be injected to clean a drilled hole, drilling speed can be compromised. With Atlas Copco
Secoroc’s exclusive, patented system, those injected fluids are expelled just above the down-the-hole hammer.
The result?
• As much fluid as necessary can be injected without worrying about loss of performance.
• The hole stays clean and the hammer runs as if it were operating dry.
12 deep hole driller 2 / 2010