Two field excerpts · 7.9 sec

Core handling at the surface

Distinguish surface core handling from the drilling stage.

In this video

  1. Follow the barrel position and its relationship to the exposed rock core.
  2. Identify which tool handles the core after the cutting stage.
  3. Record cutting, clearing and core-handling time separately when reviewing the cycle.
Discuss your core-barrel setup

This clip shows surface core handling. Record cutting, clearing and core-recovery time separately when comparing the complete cycle.

Video description

The first view shows a barrel being handled at the surface. The second shows the barrel changing position and rock remaining on the ground.