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1 Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Universal Bohranlagen im russischen Mining Sektor Applications of Multi purpose drilling rigs in the Russian Mining sector Dr. Dierk Wagenschein PRAKLA Bohrtechnik GmbH 1

2 The Construction segment carries out specialist foundation engineering work all over the world as well as providing related construction services. In its Equipment segment, in which it is the world market leader, Bauer offers an extensive range of machinery, equipment and tools for specialist foundation engineering and furthermore for mining. Resources segment is concentrating on products and services related to water, energy, resources and environment. PRAKLA Bohrtechnik GmbH, D Peine, Germany 05/2011 2

3 Multi purpose drilling rigs? Applicable for different drilling methods Applicable for any kind of geological conditions High mobility under any conditions Applicable for various operations

4 PRAKLA Product Range 2016 Multi purpose drilling rigs Hook load capacity t Drilling depths m Drilling diameters mm RB 10 T RB 50 RB T 100 4

5 Applications for Mining & Exploration Exploration: Wireline Coring Exploration: Mineral Bulk sampling Production wells: In Situ leaching Shaftsinking: Freezing boreholes Dewatering of Mines Aereation of Mines CBM coalbedmethane Miner s Rescue drilling 5

6 Exploration: Wire line Coring core sample Multi purpose drilling rigs are suitable to archive big diameter core samples mm core diameter 6

7 Exploration: Wire line Coring Uranium Exploration PRAKLA RB 40 in Kazakhstan Drilling depth: m; Drilling diameter: 122mm Core diameter 79 mm Geology: sedimentary rocks e.g. silt and sandstone, clay, marl Potassium Exploration PRAKLA RB 50 in Russia Drilling depth: max m Drilling diameter: 122mm Core diameter 78 mm Geology: sedimentary rocks e.g. silt and sandstone, limestone, marlstone, anhydrite, salt 7

8 Exploration: Wire line Coring Diamond Exploration PRAKLA RB 50 in Yakutia, Russia Drilling depth: up to 300m Drilling diameter: 213 mm Core diameter: 153mm Geology: sedimentary rocks, kimberlites Drilling under arctic conditions Coal Exploration PRAKLA RB 15C in Czech Republic Drilling depth: up to 380m Drilling diameter: 146 mm Core diameter: 102mm Geology: sediments, clay, coal

9 Exploration: Wireline Coring Oil Shale Exploration PRAKLA RB50 in Jordan Drilling depth: m Drilling diameter: 156mm / 122mm Core diameter 102mm / 85mm Geology: sedimentary rocks, siltstones, sandstones, clay shist 9

10 Exploration: Mineral Bulk Sampling RC Reverse Circulation by Air Lift 10

11 Exploration: Mineral Bulk Sampling Samples achieved by method of Reverse circulation Diamond Exploration PRAKLA RB 40 in Lesotho Drilling depth: 250m Drilling diameter: 445mm Drilling method: RC Air Lift Drilling with mud Geology: sedimentary rocks, kimberlites 11

12 Production Wells: In situ leaching Uranium Production Wells Operations in Kazakhstan 12

13 Production Wells: In situ leaching Uranium Production Wells PRAKLA RB 40 in Kazakhstan Drilling depth: max. 500m Drilling diameter: 311mm / 215mm Drilling method: RC Air Lift Drilling, DC drilling Geology: sedimentary rocks e.g. silt and sandstone, clay, marl 13

14 Shaft sinking: Freezing boreholes Freezing boreholes for Shaftsinking PRAKLA RB 50 FM in Russia Drilling depth: up to 700 m Drilling diameter: 216 mm Drilling method: DC high performance drilling with Down Hole Motors to obtain high verticality, Installation of Casing Tubes Geology: sedimentary rocks e.g. silt and sandstone, limestone, marlstone, anhydrite, salt 14

15 Shaft sinking: Freezing boreholes Triplex pump X-2000 Mission Magna 4x3x13 Pressure Line Working platform Mud Pump BP-125 Mud Hopper PRAKLA RB50 PRAKLA RB50 Freezing shaft Mud tank RB-V26 Shale Shaker ES-250-T Suction hose Desilter BDS Mud pump BP-125 Suction basket Sedimentation pond

16 Dewatering of mines Dewatering well in lignite mine PRAKLA RB 25 in Serbia Drilling depth: max. 130 m; average 80m; Drilling diameter: 33.1/2 (850mm) Drilling method: RC Air Lift, RC Suction jet 16

17 CBM Coal Bed Methane

18 CBM Coal Bed Methane Vertical CBM well PRAKLA RB 60 in China Drilling depth: m Drilling diameter: max. 311mm Drilling method: DC Mud, DTH Hammer Directional CBM well PRAKLA RB T90 in Botswana Drilling depth: m Drilling diameter: 8 Drilling method: DC Mud with MWD Equipment for directional drilling 18

19 Miner s Rescue Drilling Many accident occurs in underground mines around the whole world. e.g. Chile 2010 China 2015/2016 Professional drilling equipment may protect life! 19

20 Miner s Rescue Drilling China Coal Group 7 PRAKLA RB T 90 / RB T 100 rigs are located in different mining regions Drilling depth: max. 700m Drilling diameter: 711mm Drilling method: DTH Hammer RC (Reverse Circulation) with Double Walled Drill Pipe 20

21 Benefits of multi purpose drilling rigs Different applications and operations are possible, depending on demand! Working under any geological conditions! Working under any environmental conditions! Additional PRAKLA benefits: + Highest performance and long term durability + Consulting for Projects: Pre and After Sales + Drilling supervision services

22 Our satisfied customers: and many more 22

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