PROJECT: Enhanced Drilling Performance with Complex42™
SUBSTRATE : Slightly weathered basalt
PLACE : 598B Geelong Road, Brooklyn, VIC, Australia
DATE : May/June 2024
COMPANY : BK2 Data Centre
DRILL RIG : Soilmec SR105
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
|
Parameter |
Soilmec SR105 Pair 1 |
Soilmec SR105 (Complex42™) Pair 1 |
Soilmec SR105 Pair 2 |
Soilmec SR105 (Complex42™) Pair 2 |
|
Pile No. (900mm) |
52 |
41 |
407 |
395 |
|
Total Depth |
5300mm |
5570mm |
16000mm |
13040mm |
|
Duration/Hole |
144 minutes |
116 minutes |
258 minutes |
163 minutes |
|
Rate of penetration |
36.8 mm/min |
48 mm/min |
62.0 mm/min |
80 mm/min |
|
Fuel Consumed/Hole |
114.4 Litres |
76.92 Litres |
177.59 Litres |
110.9 Litres |
|
Teeth Consumed |
11 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
Hardfacing Consumed |
0.71mm |
0.1mm |
N/A |
N/A |
*Data extracted from Soilmec DMS Software.
*Note this includes idle time when not drilling.
*On the second pair, the reference marks wore of the drill and a measurement was not taken.
In this case study, we compare the performance and cost-effectiveness of the Soilmec SR105 drilling rig using conventional methods against the same rig utilising Complex42™. The objective was to highlight the significant savings in fuel consumption, duration per hole, and wear on equipment achieved by using only 3 to 4 litres of Complex42™, per hole.
Methodology
Separate trials in close proximity were conducted using the Soilmec SR105 rig to evaluate the effectiveness of Complex42™. The first trial used conventional drilling methods, while the second trial incorporated Complex42™ at a concentration of 0.8% in a water tank (Furfey). The made-up solution was gravity-fed into the hole whilst drilling. This process was repeated near the end of the pad in less competent ground. Key performance indicators measured included total depth, duration per hole, rate of penetration, fuel consumption per hole, teeth consumed, and hard facing consumed.
