HDD Design Specification - UK / European

[SKD_BW]

Hi all.

I regularly undertake trenchless crossing design for projects predominantly in the UK however the specifications I reference are not UK specs, most notably; API RP 1102, ASTM F1962, NEN 3650. I also use the Drill Contractors Association (DCA) Technical Guidelines. I have been informed that there are UK / European standards specific to HDD design, however when pushed the person who stated this did not have a reference and I can't find reference to any online. I have seen the EN 16228 series, but this is more related to equipment than design.

I have a series of calculations with assess; pull-stress, downhole pressures, rate of penetration etc. Which I know to be reasonably representative from observations on-site and are compliant with the aforementioned specifications, however I would like to make sure I am complying with UK / European best practise if at all possible.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give on this.

 

[1503-44]

I dont know of one.

This one is not on your list.

https://standards.globalspec.com/std/13493802/dnvgl-st-f121

 

[LittleInch]

If its there its quite hidden.

See

https://global.ihs.com/search_res.c...l=Y&eqid=163617675&sort=RELEVANCE&start_row=1

and scan through it, though once you've gone past the first two pages it seems to go into non HDD areas.

Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.

 

[HTURKAK]

Hi SKD BW,

Try this; ASCE Manual No. 108 Horizontal Directional Drilling Design Guideline Task Committee, P.E. Eric R. Skonberg, Pipeline Design for Installation by Horizontal Directional Drilling..

https://www.techstreet.com/standards/asce-manual-of-practice-no-108?product_id=1881075

 

[SKD_BW]

Thanks guys, that is much appreciated and puts my mind at rest.

I will review the DNV, IADC & ASCE standards and make sure I am compliant - cheers.