METHOD OF

STATEMENT FOR
HORIZONTAL
DIRECTIONNAL
DRILLING (HDD)
 METHOD OF STATEMENT

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD)

1.0 Introduction

i. This method of statement describes a proposed design to be carried out during

implementation of civil infrastructure by HDD method. The HDD method is intended
for the installation of steel pipe and HDPE duct to act as cable ductway. In this proposed
method, steel pipe will act as casing duct while HDPE duct will act as cable ducting.

ii. Major ducts installation proposed in this method of statement:

a) Installation of casing pipe in a configuration of 2-way steel pipe, diameter 12-inch

(305 mm) by HDD method.

b) Installation of product pipe (it can be referred also as secondary duct or cable duct)
in a configuration of 2-way HDPE, diameter 8-inch (203 mm) by HDD method.

iii) To ensure safety of existing underground infrastructure, an adequate information with

regards to the proposed alignment to be obtained by Utility Detection Mapping (UDM)
on standard width of the proposed route. This is to ensure any existing utilities beneath
can be detected and work to be carried out with precaution.

2.0 Material

i) Steel Pipe, 12-inch (305 mm) diameter

ii) HDPE, 8-inch (203 mm) diameter

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3.0 Machinery and Equipment

3.0.1 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Machine

i) The proposed HDD machine that to be used for this project is DW TXS model DDW-
12040. A 120-tonnes in design of HDD rig, this machine able to produce a high
pullback force for an installation of various type of utility infra.

ii) DDW-12040 with a 800 kilo-Newton (82 ton-force) of maximum pullback force, this
machine specification have enough force in constructing and implementing the
proposed design as well to adapt with various soil foundation.

Specification of DDW-12040:

Dimensions
Length/Width/Height 11050*2500*3000 mm
Entry angle 14-16º
Machine weight 22.5 ton
Track width 450 mm
Engine
Make Cummins
Gross power rating 250 kW
Rated speed 2100 rpm
Fuel tank capacity 540 L
Drilling unit
self-propelled on track crawler with rubber
Travel
shoe assembly
Speed 0-5 km/h, forward & reverse
Rear stabilizer 2
Hydraulic hose carrier chain type
Lighting system cabin, rotary head
Hydraulic system
Max pressure (rotary & carriage) 35 Mpa
Max pressure (control sys.) 25 Mpa
Hydraulic tank capacity 750 L
Operator station
Cabin Full closed, climate control with A/C
Rotation 0-400
Control system Electronic self-diagnostic PLC
Visualization 10" inch touch screen monitor
Operation controls joystick 2

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Rotary drive

Maximum rotary torque 40000 Nm

Maximum rotary speed 140 r/min
Drive shaft floating 100mm
Carriage
Carriage system rack and pinion drive
Maximum thrust/pullback force 800kN
Max travel speed 50 m/min
Max travel distance 6.4 m
Wrench assembly
Wrench design open-top style
Max breakout torque 90000 Nm
Max makeup force 600 kN
Clamp/grip range 27 -130 mm
Pipe loader
Type Semi-automatic
Crane
Lifting capacity 2 ton
boom extention Hydraulic
Mud pump
Onboard mud pump triplex piston pump
Volume rate 800 L/min
Maximum pressure 9 Mpa
Mud minxing unit
Tank capacity 10 m3
Mud pipe inlet 5" * 8 m
Drill pipe
Length ( each section) 6000 mm
Outside tube diameter 114 mm
Thread type NC38
Pilot drill bit
Beacon housing suitable for wireless/wireline transmitter
Tools
Back reamer Diameter 330, 430, 530, 630, 730, 820, 920, 1050 mm
Table 1: DDW-12040 HDD machine specification

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Picture 1: DDW-12040 HDD machine

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3.0.2 HDD Piloting / Locator System

i) Locator and transmitter to be used in the proposed HDD works is as below:

Type of Equipment Equipment Model

Locator DigiTrak Falcon F5
Specifications:

Increased depth and data range – 180/220 ft (55/67m) combined with

more frequencies.
Multi-power selectable power modes for deeper bores, longer battery
life, and faster data rates.
Receiving frequencies 4.5-45 kHz. Accuracy ±5% up to max depth
range.
Transmitter depth range up to 180ft (55m).
Transmitter data range up to 220ft (67m).

Transmitter DigiTrak Falcon F5 transmitter

Specifications:

Wire-line DC power operating.

Increased depth and data range – 180/220 ft (55/67m).
Wideband, selectable power modes.

HDD guidance services: Paratrack

Table 2: Locator and transmitter system

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Picture 2: DigiTrak Falcon F5 locator and transmitter

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4.0 Proposed Design for HDD

The proposed design is as below:

No. HDD Sequence Proposed Design Remark(s)

Number
1 Sequence 1: HDD, 2-way, steel i) One (1) cycle of HDD
HDD, casing pipe pipe, 12-inch (305 mm) procedure for each of
diameter steel pipe installation.
Two (2) cycle of HDD
procedure for
installation of 2-way
steel pipe. This sequence
is for the installation of
casing pipe.
2 Sequence 2: HDD, 2-way HDPE, 8- i) One (1) cycle of HDD
HDD, product inch (203 mm) procedure for each of
pipe (secondary diameter HDPE installation. Two
duct/cable duct) (2) cycle of HDD
procedure for
installation of 2-way
HDPE. This sequence is
for the installation of
cable duct inside each of
casing pipe.
Table 3: Proposed HDD design

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5.0 HDD Work Procedure

i) HDD method comprises of three stages:

a) Pilot hole drilling

b) Pre-reaming
c) Pipe & cable pulling

ii) Pilot hole drilling:

a) The first stage consists of drilling a small diameter pilot hole. Drilling fluid is
pumped through the drill pipe to the drill bit where high-pressure jets and the bit
will grind the soils ahead of the drill stem. The drilling fluid will also carry the
cuttings back to the entrance pit at the drill rig. Tracking of the pilot hole can be
done in several ways depending on the size and complexity of the shot. Smaller
shots are done using a walkover guidance system whereas the larger more complex
shots have a wire line type system. With both methods there is a transmitter or
steering tool located near the drill head which sends a signal to the location engineer
giving the exact coordinates of the drill stem. Readings are constantly taken which
check the depth, alignment and percent slope of the drill head.

Illustration 1: Pilot hole drilling

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iii) Pre-reaming:

a) The second step is to pre-ream the pilot hole and enlarge it to a size sufficient to
safely install the product lines. A reamer is pulled back and rotated while pumping
drilling fluid to cut and remove solids to enlarge the hole. Pre-reaming speeds will
vary depending on existing soil conditions and the number of cuttings that are
removed from the hole.

Reamer size sequence is as below:

Reaming sequence 1: 10-inch (cutter)

Reaming sequence 2: 16-inch (cutter)
Reaming sequence 3: 20-inch (compact)
Reaming sequence 4: 24-inch (cutter)
Reaming sequence 5: 24-inch (compact) – drill bore hole cleaning

b) Bentonite and other additives will be used to ensure a clean and stable hole.
Bentonite is used to create a layer around the outside of the hole during pre-
reaming. This will help with the stability of the bore hole and with fluid loss or
infiltration. Additives such as polymers are used to help break up the clay soils. A
more evenly mixed drilling fluid will prevent any blockages inside of the bore hole.

Illustration 2: Pre-reaming process

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iv) Pipe pulling:

a) The final step is the pullback of the pipe within the pre-reamed hole. The drill rod
and reamer will be attached to a swivel, which is utilized between the product line
and the reamer to prevent any torsional stress from the rotating drill string being
transferred to the product pipe. As the product pipe is pulled into the drill hole,
drilling fluid is pumped downhole to provide lubrication to the product pipe.

b) During pullback process, 24-inch (compact) reamer will be used.

Illustration 3: Pullback process / pipe pulling works

v) After casing pipe installation completed, secondary duct / cable duct (HDPE) will be pulled
through in the casing pipe. HDPE duct will act as cable ductway.

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6.0 HDD Gyroscopic Mapping

i) After casing pipe have been pulled through, the alignment and depth of the HDD
will be checked by gyroscopic mapping. This is to check that the alignment and
depth of HDD is as per desired HDD profile.

ii) Gyroscopic mapping provides XYZ data and provide accurate measurement of the
bend radius or inclination along a segment of a pipe or duct.

Picture 3: Gyroscopic mapping data collection process

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Picture 4: Gyroscopic

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7.0 Cable Pulling via HDPE duct

i) Cable pulling process through HDPE ductway will be executed by using a cable
winch.

ii) Prior to cable pulling works, messenger rope will be installed through the HDPE
duct.

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