Sunday, 14 December 2014

Measures To Drilling Noise Control

By Lucia Weeks


Living in a neighborhood full of trucks and rigs can be a hard time. Having to put up with too much light, foul smell, heavy trucks and traffic and most of all vibrations. These vibrations a times can be synonymous to tremors and accompanied by bangs louder than lightning. Noise for that matter is undoubtedly the most irritating and unbearable of all. There are however ways to which you could go about drilling noise control.

Drilling operations use heavy and sophisticated mechanical equipment. These equipment generate the dreaded noise. From top drive, shale shakers, cooling air systems, pipe handling, draw work, air and fluid power systems, metalwork, hammering, mud pumps, fork lifts and trucks. Just to mention. This could go on for nights, weeks even months. There are cases where such construction takes place even in the summer when all people want, is to relax.

The first method a company can use in mitigating this problem is in the type of equipment they are contracting. There are new and enhanced machinery that one can use. They have been modified in a way to prevent the commotion pollution that has been the norm in drilling. They include sound insulation containers. These are fitted in hydraulics, generators, air compressors and draw works. The metal piper handling which in most cases is the noisiest, roughneck iron fittings are being used.

The science behind the new rig is phenomenal in commotion prevention, a must have for a commotion friendly company. It uses an automated pipe handling system and minimizes the noise caused by elevators. It is internally fitted with vibration dampening fittings that prevent vibrations that can arise. This rig is completely covered with sound proof material which includes the motors and pinions that are noisy in nature.

The nature of transport logistics used in the next option. The time to bring the machinery is also a factor to watch. It is better to move in late at night because the traffic is less. Trucks are known for being noisy in transporting. You could start by switching of the reverse beeps, insulate the steel gratings, compressors and silence the depressurizing vents.

Not all measures used do effectively work. No matter what a drill will in some way make some commotion. For that reason, sound walls can be used to cover up for this loophole. These walls should be insulated to prevent them from being filled with gas and strong enough to withstand vibrations. They also should stand 2 meters tall and run 10 meters wide from the base.

The other way to minimize the noise is to work with your crew in this. They are the ones using this equipment and for a fact they too can play a role in some way. Set peak limits and detectors towards this to guide them through. This will also in a way help you redirect traffic. They should avoid metal caused noise, shouting and whistling and running empty shakers.

Drilling as a whole is diverse. There are a number of choices you could use to reduce the commotion. Get to use the best option that works with your budget and activity.




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