Optimization of Hot-Water Drilling in Ice with Near-Bottom Circulation

Hot-water drilling in ice with near-bottom circulation is more advantageous than traditional hot-water drilling with all-over borehole circulation in terms of power consumption and weight. However, the drilling performance of this type of drill has been poorly studied. Initial experiments showed tha...

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Main Authors: Gaoli Zhao, Pavel G. Talalay, Xiaopeng Fan, Nan Zhang, Yunchen Liu, Ting Wang, Yanji Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/1/127