Simple Is Better: This unique drilling machine is powered by 2 lawn mower size engines.
One gas powered engine drives
the drill bit through a 18:1 reduction transmission; the other powers a circulating
mud pump.
The test well is to be finished with PVC casing. A simple windmill generator that powers an
electric pump will complete the assembly. This demonstration test is very important
in proving the feasibility of low cost (shallow, small bore) wells that can be completed
for a small fraction of usual well costs.
As quickly as the operation can be tested and debugged, this drilling rig (belonging to CITAM) will be air
frieghted to Kenya for immediate use. This equipment is to be shared in Maasai
Land, until African Restoration can purchase its own equipment.
