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mud drilling

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mud drilling [′məd ‚drilĀ·iŋ]
(mining engineering)
Drilling operations in which a mud-laden circulation fluid is used. Also known as mud flush drilling.


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Later, the TwinAir compressors will also be used for mud drilling and nitrogen purging applications, said Achamveetil.
Mud drilling can fill cracks of deep geologic formations with the mud, causing a loss of pressure and a potential collapse of the hole.
The second hole began on November 13th using a combination of DTH, RC, and rotary mud drilling to reach the target depth of 150m.
 
 
 
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