Mechanized Percussion Well Drilling Mast Superstructure and Temporary Casing Tools Tyler Collier, Calvin Dunmire, Damaris Gehman, John Hannon Temporary Casing Tools Mast Superstructure Introduction The goal of the Mechanized Percussion Well Drilling project is to develop an engine powered system that re‐
duces the labor required to manually drill wells, while re‐
taining portability and low capital investment. Percussive well drilling technology is currently used by our client in Burkina Faso, West Africa, to drill wells that provide ac‐
cess to water during the dry season for agricultural pur‐
poses. During the 2015‐2016 school year the team worked to improve the current technology by designing a mast su‐
perstructure, equipment to drive and pull casing, drill bit attachments, a jar, and by testing our current system. Clients During the fall of 2015 the team decided to transition the superstructure from a steel tripod to a steel mast. The benefit of this de‐
cision allows a single operator to perform all steps of the drilling process by positioning him or her beside the hole. The system was conceptualized, designed, and reviewed and is ready to be manufactured during the sum‐
mer and fall of 2016. The Burkinabe well drillers have been experiencing significant diffi‐
culties with temporary casing during drilling. The team concluded that systems to drive and pull casing can eliminate these problems and re‐
duce labor. Pulley subassembly: Designed with two pulleys to create space between the hole and the base of the mast Manufactured Casing Driver SolidWorks Model of Casing Driver Engine During the fall of 2015 the team created and reviewed designs for both systems. The de‐
signs were then finalized and manufacturing was completed on the driving system this se‐
mester, with future plans to manufacture the pulling system and test the equipment in the fall of 2016. Capstan Engine integration: mechanized rig is contained within the mast frame. Tension on the rope around a spinning capstan utilizes the rotational work done by the engine to raise the drill bit. SolidWorks conceptualized design of the completed casing driving and pulling systems Matt Walsh with Open Door Development, SIM Matt Walsh was the first Collaboratory Manager. He is now a missionary with SIM in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Open Door Development ODD is an SIM community development ministry based in Mahadaga, Burkina Faso. Their mission is to share the gospel by equipping the local church for community service and by ministering to human needs. ODD was officially founded by Dale Johnson and Matt Walsh, in 2012. Fully designed steel mast superstructure. Our Team
Matt & Julie Walsh with their children Front: Amanda Luger, Katie Moyer, Dan Eckman, Althea Mavros, Damaris Gehman, John Hannon
Back: Luke Betteridge (Student Project Manager), Joseph Longenecker (Project Manager), Greg Shirk,
Calvin Dunmire, Tyler Collier, David Wilson
Conclusions Goal: Create a mechanized drilling system that reduces the labor required by manual well drillers, while retaining the benefits of low capital investment and portability. Acknowledgements Project Manager: Joseph Longenecker
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Research Mentors: Tony Beers, Brendon Earl
Progress: Designed a mast superstructure and equipment to drive and pull casing. Be‐
gan manufacturing the casing equipment. Consulting Engineers: John Meyer, Dr. Brian
Swartz, Dr. Tim Van Dyke
Plans: A prototype of the mast and casing equipment will be manufactured and tested before the site team trip to Burkina Faso in the summer of 2017. MVP Panelists: Bruce Hulshizer, Josh Joyce,
Andrew Lippert, Jonathan Shenk, Dr. Thomas
Soerens, Dr. Tesfayohanes Yacob