PROJECT: Enhanced Drilling Performance with Complex42™
SUBSTRATE : Very hard basalt
PLACE : VIC, Australia
DATE : June/July 2024
COMPANY : Browns Piling
DRILL RIG : Soilmec SR50 & SR60
SUMMARY OF RESULTS USING 1% COMPLEX42™
|
Parameter |
Soilmec SR60 |
Soilmec SR60 |
Soilmec SR50 |
Soilmec SR50 |
Soilmec SR50 |
Soilmec SR50 |
|
Pile No. (600mm) |
24 |
25 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
|
Total Depth mm |
9300 |
10100 |
8400 |
8400 |
9000 |
9700 |
|
Duration/Hole Minutes |
630 |
180 |
840 |
300 |
420 |
390 |
|
Rate of penetration |
14.76 mm/min |
48 mm/min |
10 mm/min |
48 mm/min |
49 mm/min |
50 mm/min |
|
Fuel Consumed/Hole |
436 |
216 |
400 |
144 |
180 |
108 |
|
Teeth Consumed |
68 |
12 |
36 |
9 |
36 |
24 |
|
Complex42™ Consumed |
|
5L |
|
3L |
|
3L |
In this case study, we compare the performance and cost-effectiveness of the Soilmec SR50 and SR 60 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 5 litres of Complex42™, per hole.
Methodology
Separate trials in close proximity were conducted using the Soilmec SR50 and SR60 rig to evaluate the effectiveness of Complex42™. The first trial used conventional drilling methods, while the second trial incorporated Complex42™ at a concentration of 1% in a water tank (Furfey). The made-up solution was fed into the hole at regular intervals. Key performance indicators measured included total depth, duration per hole, rate of penetration, fuel consumption per hole, teeth consumed.
