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oilyfan · 05-17-2012, 06:58 AM

In directional drilling the minimum radius achievable is around a 100 times the diameter of the pipe used to drill. So for a 4" pipe you make a turn with a radius of 400" or around 35 feet.

05-17-2012, 06:58 AM	#5
oilyfan Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Calgary Exp:	In directional drilling the minimum radius achievable is around a 100 times the diameter of the pipe used to drill. So for a 4" pipe you make a turn with a radius of 400" or around 35 feet.