Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) – Equipment

  • Author: Technical Toolboxes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Study time: 1 hour
In this one-hour self-paced training, you’ll gain foundational knowledge of the equipment used in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). Topics include HDD drill rig types and components, downhole tools like drill bits and mud motors, reamers and hole openers, transmitter housings, and drilling fluid systems. Whether you're new to HDD or looking to refresh your understanding of rig capabilities and equipment selection, this course provides essential insights for safe and effective field application.
  • Video time: 1 hour
  • Exams: 1

David Willoughby

Content SME for Horizontal Directional Drilling
ABOUT David
Mr. Willoughby has 40 years of experience in engineering, pipeline design, corrosion control, and management in the petroleum and utilities pipeline industry. His experience includes gas transmission and distribution systems, petroleum facilities, and water/sewer pipelines from conception through design, construction and testing, economic evaluation, and project field supervision.
Mr. Willoughby has been responsible for the design, permitting, inspection, and construction administration of numerous horizontal directional drills (HDD) on pipeline projects.
He is the author of several articles and two books published by McGraw-Hill, The Plastic Piping Handbook (2002) and Horizontal Directional Drilling (2005).
Mr. Willoughby provides HDD training to the pipeline and utility industries. He has presented at the engineering workshop at N.C. Utilities Commission Office of the Pipeline Safety Conference and the Southern Gas Association Annual Conference.
Mr. Willoughby’s HDD training is used to provide Professional Development Hours (PDU) for professional engineers in many states, including Texas.