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Table T5. Hammer drill drilling test data, Hole 1104C attempt.

Time
(UTC)

Flow rate
(gpm)

Pressure
(psi)

Weight
on bit
(lb)

Rotary
speed
(rpm)

Torque
(ft-lb)

Notes

1310

100

90

10,000

15
2,000
Hammer not cycling


125

150

10,000

15
2,000
Hammer not cycling


175

250

10,000

15
2,000
Hammer not cycling


200

290

10,000

15
2,000
Hammer not cycling


250

400

10,000

15
2,000
Hammer not cycling


190

10




Lift bit off bottom to open by-pass and flush hammer, lower bit back to seafloor


100

60

10,000

0
0
Hammer not cycling


150

180

10,000

0
0
Hammer not cycling


200

280

10,000

0
0
Hammer not cycling

1345






Switch to pump 1 to confirm downhole, POOH

Notes: Water depth = 739 mbrf; bit = SDS concentric.

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