Epiroc Canada Inc.
Measure While Drilling
Visual and numerical analysis based on accurate data registering of the drilling process parameters for each hole. Used together with software Underground Manager and geological information to optimize drilling, charging and blasting plans.
Extraction of rock mass properties while drilling
Knowledge of characteristics of the rock mass surrounding the tunnel is essential to every worksite. It affects probe drilling, grouting rock reinforcement and last but not least safety. There are several methods to gain information, such as geological mapping, analysis of drill cuttings, diamond drilling, bore hole geophysics, single rock samples, visual hole inspection and MWD (Measure While Drilling).
The MWD technology consists of two separate processes: registration of data and evaluation/interpretation of data. The parameters recorded are:
• Penetration rate
• Percussive pressure
• Feed pressure
• Rotation pressure
• Rotation speed
• Damper pressure
• Flushing water pressure
• Flushing water flow
Measure While Drilling system from Epiroc
The solution from Epiroc consists of an MWD rig system with instrumentation and RAW data logging intergrated in the RCS (Rig Control System).
The software comes in two different versions:
Underground Manager Pro
• Store individual MWD logs
• Present individual MWD logs
• Document individual MWD logs
Underground Manager MWD
• Tunnel Manager Pro +
• Evaluate Rock Hardness index
• Evaluate Rock Fracturing index
• Present Tunnel Slicing
• Present Tunnel Mapping
Together with the rig system and the software, a requirement is also to use any of the Advanced Boom Control options, ABC Regular or ABC Total.
Measure While Drilling - a part of 6th Sense Insight
Data is key in our modern world. Today, massive data amounts are being generated in daily operations. It only turns into true value if retrieved, stored and analyzed in a timely manner.
6th Sense Insight is a product family that includes solutions for collecting, transferring, storing, visualizing and analyzing the data, transforming it into useful information for data based decision making.
Source: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/innovation-and-technology/automation-and-information-management/automation-and-information-management-underground/measure-while-drilling
