One (1) hole was abandoned and re-collared due to drill
hole deviation.
Here are the most common factors in
hole deviation and general fixes.
Hole deviation was monitored by multi-shot down hole camera and a representative population probed with a gyroscopic tool for QA/QC purposes.
In cases where a weak rock mass is present or where discontinuities in the rock are persistent, open and frequent, "unanticipated" drill
hole deviation may result.
The LS600 rig claims to deliver more accurate core sampling, less than 1 percent
hole deviation, reduced waste, and faster penetration than conventional methods.
The strong effect of the diameter size on the
hole deviation is evident, with a confidence level of more than 99%.
Step-less control of feed and percussion pressure avoids overfeeding and excessive tightening of connections that contribute to
hole deviation and accessory wear.
Furthermore, although the forces on the tool are somewhat reduced, significant mechanical force is still required, bringing back the problems of bit wear and
hole deviation.
You begin to talk with the blaster or the powder salesman and they keep offering the same answer, "geology." Questioning how geology could cause these problems, you get the typical answers, such as mud seams and structures, one might even explain how drill
hole deviation could have been worsened by the "new" structure that only occurred in the middle of the pattern.