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Table T7. Hammer drill drilling test data, Hole 1104D.

Time
(UTC)

Flow rate
(gpm)

Pressure
(psi)

Weight
on bit
(lb)

Notes

0450

200

560
8,000


250

930
8,000
Heave off bottom


350

1,620
8,000


350

1,590
8,000


350

1,565
10,000
Torque erratic and increasing

0505

350

1,589
10,000
Top drive stalling

0510




Deploy camera to observe bit and borehole, may have started several new holes

0545




End Hole 1104D drilling test, recover camera, recover hammer

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

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