Dams

Wassaras water-powered drill hammer has proven to be benign, as well as giving high performance and creating high boreholequality.

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Suitable for most Dam applications

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Suitable for most dam drilling applications

The Wassara technology has several benefits regarding
both different dam rehabilitation methods and construction of new dams:

High accuracy and minimal deviation

The Wassara-technology uses high pressure water to power the DTH hammer. Water gives a high frequency and high energy per blow.

Case studies

See our featured Case studies below to learn what real world Dam-projects our technology has been a part of.

  • Dams

    Water-powered drilling in the very sensitive Wolf Creek Dam

    The rehabilitation of the Wolf Creek Dam in Kentucky, USA, started in 2007. Wassaras waterpowered drilling equipment was chosen for …

  • Dams

    Water-powered drilling Changuinola 1 RCC Dam

    The Wassara technology was used for drilling the foundation drainage and grouting holes and was chosen as it has delivered …

  • Dams

    Water-powered drilling in confined galleries in Angostura Dam

    When complete, the Angostura Hydroelectric Plant will deliver power to around 300 000 households. The bedrock needed water-proofing, this was …

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