Trenchless drilling is one of the fastest growing areas for shale shaker use other than in drilling oil and gas wells. Many of these shakers are used in conjunction with hydrocyclones, creating a mud cleaner.
1. Microtunneling
Microtunneling has become very popular in Europe and is being used more and more in the United States. Microtunneling is horizontal boring of a large-diameter hole (from 27 inches up to 10 feet) while
simultaneously laying pipe. This is typically done in cities for laying or replacing water and sewer pipe under buildings and heavily traveled roads.
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