Can The Rotary Drilling Rig Work in Bad Weather?

In construction, when the construction period is tight, many people will think about whether the rotary drilling rig can continue to operate in bad weather. In fact, bad weather brings many challenges to rotary drilling rig operation, which is related to construction safety and equipment life. The following is to analyze the operation feasibility and precautions of rotary drilling RIGS in all kinds of bad weather.

1. Heavy rain weather: Heavy rain may lead to water accumulation on the working site, causing the rig to tilt or sink. At the same time, rain into the electrical system, easy to cause short circuit fault, so heavy rain should not be forced to work, should be suspended construction and equipment protection.

2. Lightning weather: In lightning weather, the towering drill pipe of rotary drilling rig is easy to become a lightning target. To avoid equipment damage and casualties, operations must be stopped and the rig moved to a safe area, away from open fields.

3. Windy weather: over a certain wind speed, the stability of the rotary drilling rig will be seriously affected, and may even be blown down. When the wind reaches or exceeds the specified limit, the operation should be stopped immediately and the rig should be fixed to prevent accidents.

4. Heavy snow weather: Heavy snow will make the road and work site snow and ice, increase the difficulty of drilling rig movement and operation. Moreover, the snow may cover key components and affect the normal operation of the equipment, so the operation should be suspended and the snow should be cleared in time.

5. Dust weather: Dust particles are easy to enter the engine, hydraulic system and other key parts of the rig, aggravating component wear. When the sand and dust are serious, the operation should be stopped and protective devices should be installed for key parts of the equipment to reduce the intrusion of sand and dust.

6. Extreme low temperature: In an extremely low temperature environment, the viscosity of the rig's lubricating oil increases, and the battery performance decreases, which may lead to difficulties in starting the equipment and operating faults. It is necessary to preheat the equipment and take warm measures to ensure its normal operation.

In general, rotary drilling RIGS operate in bad weather with high risks. In the face of bad weather, construction personnel must take safety as the first consideration, carefully decide whether to operate, and do the corresponding protection and response measures.