Abstract: A bottom hole assembly comprising a downhole tool known as a cutting tool is provided for use within a subterranean well for severing tubulars. The cutting tool comprises a fluid source, a gas-driven rotatable motor and a cutting head including one or more cutters. The fluid source supplies pressurized fluid and thereby energy to the gas-driven rotatable motor which is disposed to generate thrust to set the gas-driven rotatable motor in motion. The cutting head is coupled to the gas-driven rotatable motor and rotates while cutting the tubular. The cutting tool can be deployed in a subterranean well by a variety of deployment methods, and the pressurized fluid may be supplied from a surface system, generated inside the cutting tool or bottom hole assembly, or input within the cutting tool or bottom hole assembly prior to deployment. The invention further relates to associated methods.

Abstract: A stirring device is adapted to be used for a water storage system. The stirring device includes a tube unit and a stirring unit. The tube unit includes a rigid tube member, and a flexible tube member adapted for interconnecting the rigid tube member and an inlet of the water storage system. The stirring unit includes a center rod extending rotatably into the rigid tube member along an longitudinal direction of the rigid tube member, a support subunit positioning the center rod within the rigid tube member, a driver fan subunit mounted to the center rod and adapted to be driven by water for actuating rotation of the center rod, and a stirring member mounted co-rotatably to the center rod and adapted for stirring sediments in the water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a drilling system and method of a submarine drilling rig, relating to the technical field of drilling equipment. The system includes a barge, an umbilical cable, a submarine device and a drilling device; where the barge is loaded with a pneumatic-electric-hydraulic control device and a mud treatment device which are respectively connected to the submarine device through the umbilical cable; and the submarine device includes a submarine traveling device, a coiled tubing roller, a derrick, a centralized valve seat, a drill bit replacement device, a wellhead device and a casing rack. The centralized valve seat is connected to the umbilical cable for shunting mud, cement and electrical signals conveyed by the umbilical cable. The derrick is installed above the wellhead device, respectively matched with the drill bit replacement device and the casing rack for replacing drill bits and conveying and withdrawing casings.

Abstract: Downhole core sampling apparatus including first and second sealing elements and at least one pump configured to pump wellbore fluid from the annular space defined by the sealing elements. The downhole core sampling apparatus is capable of obtaining formation fluid saturated core samples for laboratory testing and reservoir evaluation. Method and system for obtaining formation fluid saturated core samples from the sidewall of subterranean wellbores is provided.

Abstract: A system includes a first jacket that contains seawater and a first tank storing a first fluid under pressure. A second jacket contains seawater and a second tank storing a second fluid under pressure. An actuator cylinder defines a space that receives the fluids from the first and second tanks. The actuator cylinder includes an actuator piston that divides the space into a first volume for the first fluid and a second volume for the second fluid. A hydraulic cylinder includes a hydraulic piston configured to move and change an amount of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic cylinder, wherein the hydraulic piston is fixedly coupled to the actuator piston. A buoyancy plug changes a position in connection with the amount of the hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic cylinder, wherein the position of the buoyancy plug affects a buoyancy of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a pressure-retaining cap screwing and unscrewing device for a marine natural gas hydrate pressure-retaining rock-core barrel, wherein it comprises a cap-unscrewing chuck, a support cylinder, a pressure-retaining cap screwing and unscrewing head, a spring, a screwing and unscrewing shaft, and a pressure-retaining cap screwing and unscrewing sleeve, a reducer and a motor; an input shaft of the reducer is connected to the motor, an output shaft of the reducer is the screwing and unscrewing shaft which is a tubular structure with a plurality of guide holes provided on a side wall thereof. The device is simple in structure, compact, light in weight, and convenient to control, and the pressure-retaining cap can be discarded.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sediment core-drilling process for a submarine wire-line coring drill rig, including 1) lowering the drill rig; 2) drilling in a pressure-suction mode; 3) drilling in a rotation-pressure-suction mode; 4) cutting sediment cores; 5) recovering a core inner tube; 6) cleaning bottom of hole; 7) punching before adding a drill pipe; 8) lowering another core inner tube; 9) adding the drill pipe; 10) punching after adding the drill pipe; 11) repeating the steps 2)-10) until a given hole depth is reached; 12) recovering the drill pipe and a wire-line coring outer tube drilling tool; 13) recovering the submarine wire-line coring drill rig. The core-drilling process provided herein is suited to working conditions without mud lubrication and mud protection for hole wall. This invention has advantages of low disturbance and high efficiency in coring and is suitable for remote operation.

Abstract: Provided is an undersea mining base capable of corresponding with slopes and undulations of seabed ore deposits. The undersea mining base includes a seabed mineral mining device configured to form a pit in a seabed ore deposit and a platform equipped with the seabed mineral mining device and capable of self-traveling in at least one of an X direction and a Y direction.

Abstract: A process for drilling natural gas hydrates. A drilling rig is placed in seawater. A suction-press core drilling mode is adopted in a soft sediment formation, a suction-rotary core drilling mode is adopted in a medium-hard sediment formation, or a pumping direction circle-rotary core drilling mode is adopted in a hard sediment formation. A core is extracted. An inner tube for wireline pressure coring is recovered. A holding seal cap is tightened, and the inner tube is stored in a pipe storage rack. Punching is carried out. An inner tube for wireline pressure coring which is hollow is captured to disengage the holding seal cap. The inner tube is lowered. A drill rod is added. The punching is carried out again. The above steps are repeated until the core drilling reaches a given drilling depth. The drill rod, the drill and the corer are recovered.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for solid-state fluidization mining of seabed shallow layer non-diagenetic natural gas hydrates. The device comprises a hydraulic jet nozzle set, a coiled tubing, a hydrate collecting ship arranged on the sea surface, a transfer station arranged in sea water and a riser arranged in a seabed surface layer. A guide seat is arranged in the riser. The hydraulic jet nozzle set is arranged in the guide seat. A delivery pipe connected with the transfer station sleeves a nozzle body. An opening is formed in a position where the delivery pipe is in contact with the nozzle body. The transfer station is connected with the hydrate collecting ship. The present invention further discloses a method for collecting seabed shallow layer non-diagenetic hydrates.

Abstract: Implementations of energy harvester systems may include: an accumulator having an air bladder separated from water by a membrane; one or more hydro turbines coupled with the accumulator; two or more check valves each coupled with one of the one or more hydro turbines; a system battery coupled to the power conditioner; and an electronic load coupled to the system batter through the power conditioner; wherein the two or more check valves are configured to be in contact with water.

Abstract: A method of forming a supported subterranean well bore in which, in one disclosed embodiment, a first drill bit is mounted on a first string of casing tubulars via a steerable tool, and the drill bit is used to form a first bore. Upon reaching the required depth the casing string is cemented in place to support the formed bore and a second drill bit is mounted on a second casing string and is inserted into the first casing string. The second drill bit is used to drill through the wall of the first casing string and proceed to form a second, deeper bore. Once the second drill bit has reached the required depth, the second casing string is cemented in place to support the second bore.

Abstract: A system and method for obtaining soil samples is described. A coring system includes a suction carrier, a pump and a corer. The suction carrier comprises a body defining a cavity and a top portion having an aperture. The pump is positioned adjacent to the aperture and constructed and arranged to deliver fluid from the cavity. The corer is constructed and arranged to releasably engage with the suction carrier.

Abstract: A method of forming a supported subterranean well bore in which, in one disclosed embodiment, a first drill bit is mounted on a first string of casing tubulars via a steerable tool, and the drill bit is used to form a first bore. Upon reaching the required depth the casing string is cemented in place to support the formed bore and a second drill bit is mounted on a second casing string and is inserted into the first casing string. The second drill bit is used to drill through the wall of the first casing string and proceed to form a second, deeper bore. Once the second drill bit has reached the required depth, the second casing string is cemented in place to support the second bore.

Abstract: A dual gradient drilling system comprises a primary riser that is coupled to a drilling rig and a subsea wellhead and an auxiliary riser that is coupled to the drilling rig and to the primary riser by a fluid conduit that is disposed at a point between the drilling rig and the wellhead. The fluid conduit provides fluid communication between the primary riser and the auxiliary riser. A pump system is disposed within the auxiliary riser and is in fluid communication with the fluid conduit. A drive string is disposed within the auxiliary riser and is coupled to the pump system so as to operably couple the pump system to the drilling rig.

Abstract: An undersea anchor that includes a frame that is fixed to the seafloor by one or more pile anchors, for example grouted pile anchors. The frame is configured to permit it to function with one or more seabed drills to allow the pile anchor(s) to be installed at an angle relative to horizontal so the pile anchors can take horizontal and vertical loads.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for introducing a foundation element into a bed of a body of water comprising a submersible working platform for placement onto the bed of a body of water, several ground contact elements which are arranged in an adjustable manner on the working platform for aligning the working platform on the bed of a body of water, and at least one guide pipe for receiving and guiding the drilling tool. For an improved anchoring provision is made according to the invention for the guide pipe to be supported in a longitudinally displaceable and rotatable manner on the working platform and for a guide pipe drive to be provided on the working platform for driving the guide pipe in a rotating manner.

Abstract: A remotely operable drilling apparatus (6) comprises a body such as frame (10) and drive means arranged to drill annular pile (8), which is loaded in the drilling apparatus (6) into the floor of a body of water. The annular pile comprises a cutting shoe (24). The drive means comprises a power swivel (12) which attaches to the top of the annular pile (8) by means of a drive head. Delivery means is also provided which comprises at least one nozzle to enable flushing fluid and grout to be injected around annular pile (8). The power swivel (12) is raised and lowered by rack and pinion means 14 disposed on either side of the power swivel (12).

Abstract: A system for drilling a subterranean bore at a subsea location is provided, the system comprising a drilling unit for location on the seabed and remotely operable from the water surface to drill a bore using a drill string; a transport assembly moveable between the water surface and the drilling unit when at the location on the seabed, wherein the transport assembly comprises a receptacle for receiving a downhole tool; first transfer means for transferring a first downhole tool from the drill string to the transport assembly; and second transfer means for transferring a second downhole from the transport assembly to the drill string; whereby the first and second transfer means are operable to recover from the drill string a first downhole tool and deliver to the drill string a second downhole tool in a single deployment of the transport assembly from the water surface to the drilling unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for making a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river, having a service platform which can be lowered for positioning on the lake, sea or river bed, a guide tube which is mounted so that it can be rotated, axially moved as well as fixed on the service platform, a drill rod with drill head which is arranged in the guide tube and can be driven via a drill drive, and a guide tube drive which is arranged on the service platform for incorporation of the guide tube in the lake, sea or river bed. In order to reduce the friction which arises upon incorporation of the guide tube between the outer shell surface of the guide tube and the earth material of the lake, sea or river bed, the guide tube has a sliding support means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement for making a bore in the bed of a lake, sea or river with a platform which can be lowered for positioning on the bed of the lake, sea or river, a drill drive which is arranged on the service platform and a drill rod with drill head which can be driven in rotation via the drill drive. It is provided that the service platform comprises a guide tube, on the inner side of which at least one linear guide is arranged, along which at least one part of the drill drive is guided axially displaceably and the guide tube is held so that it can be adjusted and fixed in a mount of the service platform. The invention further relates to a method for creating a bore in the bed of a lake, sea or river.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for drilling with casing. In an embodiment, methods and apparatus for deflecting casing using a diverter apparatus are disclosed. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a motor operating system disposed in a motor system housing, a shaft operatively connected to the motor operating system, the shaft having a passageway, and a divert assembly disposed to direct fluid flow selectively to the motor operating system and the passageway in the shaft. In another aspect, methods and apparatus for directionally drilling a casing into the formation are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for measuring the trajectory of a wellbore while directionally drilling a casing into the formation are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for making a bore in a bed of a lake, sea or river, having a service platform which can be lowered for positioning on the lake, sea or river bed, a guide tube which is mounted so that it can be rotated, axially moved as well as fixed on the service platform, a drill rod with drill head which is arranged in the guide tube and can be driven via a drill drive, and a guide tube drive which is arranged on the service platform for incorporation of the guide tube in the lake, sea or river bed. In order to reduce the friction which arises upon incorporation of the guide tube between the outer shell surface of the guide tube and the earth material of the lake, sea or river bed, the guide tube has a sliding support means.

Abstract: A drilling system including a drill head. The drill head defines a drill head bore and includes a drill head bore closure device. An inner core barrel and an inner core barrel retrieval device may be passed through the interior of the drill string and the drill head bore when the drill head is connected with the drill string and the drill head bore closure device is actuated to an open position. A method of wireline core drilling which includes passing an inner core barrel retrieval device through the drill head bore and into the interior of the drill string when the drill head is connected with the drill string, and removing an inner core barrel and the inner core barrel retrieval device from the interior of the drill string through the drill head bore when the drill head is connected with the drill string.

Abstract: A sea-bed anchor of the plug-and-socket type, in which the depth of the socket (2) needed to keep the plug in the socket against tidal force is reduced by the downwards force from a hydrofoil (5). The same force is used to lock the plug and socket positively together. The effective area of hydrofoils (5) can be increased when the tide is flowing and reduced when it is not. Downwards force from the hydrofoils is also used to enable submersible vessels to drill sockets in rock or to embed suction anchors in sediment.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater drilling arrangement and a method for introducing a foundation element into a bed of a body of water comprising a submersible working platform for placement onto the bed of a body of water, several ground contact elements which are arranged in an adjustable manner on the working platform for aligning the working platform on the bed of a body of water, and at least one guide pipe for receiving and guiding the drilling tool. For an improved anchoring provision is made according to the invention for the guide pipe to be supported in a longitudinally displaceable and rotatable manner on the working platform and for a guide pipe drive to be provided on the working platform for driving the guide pipe in a rotating manner.

Abstract: There is provided a high power laser assisted blowout preventer and methods of use. In particular, there are provided systems and assemblies for utilizing high power laser energy within a blowout preventer to cut tubulars that are present within the bore of the blowout prevent, reducing the risk that such tubulars will inhibit the ability of the blowout preventer to seal a well.

Abstract: An improved method and/or apparatus for completing a wellbore is provided. In one embodiment, a method of lining a pre-drilled wellbore is provided. The method includes the act of providing a casing assembly, the casing assembly including a string of casing; and a retractable joint comprising an inner tubular and an outer tubular. The method further includes the acts of running the casing assembly into the pre-drilled wellbore and actuating the retractable joint, thereby reducing the length of the casing assembly through movement between the inner and outer tubulars.

Abstract: A subsea drilling system comprises a pressurized drilling capsule that is sealed against the subsea environment and houses equipment for manipulating a drillstring that extends through an opening in the drilling capsule to the exterior of the capsule. A drilling fluid handling assembly is contained within the drilling capsule that communicates drilling fluid through the drillstring and returns the drilling fluid to the water's surface via a drilling fluid conduit. A seafloor unit engages the seafloor and the drilling capsule to position the drilling capsule relative to the seafloor, and includes an opening for passing the drillstring into the seafloor. A pressurized transport unit is movable between the drilling capsule and a support vessel at or near the water's surface for delivering personnel and supplies to the drilling capsule. A method of drilling using the subsea drilling system is disclosed.

Abstract: A drilling rig device (1) situated on the seabed (11), where the drilling rig (1) is sealingly enclosed against the surroundings, wherein the drilling rig (1) is liquid-filled and provided with a separator (16) arranged to separate material (17) from the liquid.

Abstract: A drilling placed on the seabed and arranged for drilling of oil and gas wells is remote controlled from a light drilling vessel (2) through pipes and signal cables (3). The main structure of the drilling rig is made up of two cylindrical structures (1 and 10), in connection with which there is provided a number of cylindrical silos (8) for storing drill pipe magazines (23). A complete drilling module (17) can be lowered and retrieved through hatchways (11) at the top of the first cylindrical structure 10 The drilling rig is anchored to a foundation frame (7) by hydraulic legs (9). A cylindrical skirt (34) encloses the BOP (33) to prevent pollution of the environment.

Abstract: A water bottom ore sampler includes a submersible housing for positioning on or near a water bottom, a riser duct mounted within the submersible housing and movable vertically relative to the submersible housing, a drilling assembly disposed within the riser duct for excavating the water bottom, a passage defined within the riser duct through which a particulate fluid mixture produced by the excavation can flow up the riser duct and into an interior of the submersible housing, and a sample container disposed within the submersible housing for collecting ore from the particulate fluid mixture received in the submersible housing.

Abstract: A drilling rig device (1) situated on the seabed (11), where the drilling rig (1) is sealingly enclosed against the surroundings, wherein the drilling rig (1) is liquid-filled and provided with a separator (16) arranged to separate material (17) from the liquid.

Abstract: A method for drilling formations below the bottom of a body of water includes disposing a drilling system on the bottom of the body of water. The formations are drilled by rotating a first drill rod having a first core barrel latched therein and advancing the drill rod longitudinally. At a selected longitudinal position, an upper end of the first drill rod is opened and a cable having a latching device at an end thereof is lowered into the first drill rod. The winch is retracted to retrieve the first core barrel. The first core barrel is laterally displaced from the first drill rod. A second core barrel is inserted into the first drill rod and latched therein. A second drill rod is affixed to the upper end of the first drill rod. Drilling the formation is then resumed by longitudinally advancing and rotating the first and second drill rods.

Abstract: A modular transfigurable drilling rig comprises one or more transfigurable containers with drilling equipment to form an operational drilling rig. The transfigurable containers include a first and second load bearing support and a load bearing bottom disposed between the first and second load bearing supports, thereby forming a space. The container includes drilling equipment rotatably attached to the load bearing supports or the load bearing bottom. The drilling equipment is disposed within the space. The drilling rig further includes one or more connectors adapted to engage at least two transfigurable containers together. The drilling rig further includes piping adapted to connect the drilling equipment together, cabling adapted to provide communication between the drilling equipment, and a power source connected to the drilling equipment, wherein the power source is adapted to provide power to the drilling equipment.

Abstract: Improved method for the drilling of the initial phase of deep water oil wells with an underwater well head consisting in the positioning and cementation of the conductor pipe and anchorage casing by means of a single drilling phase. A tapered hole (with a double diameter) is drilled using a drill string consisting of a motor driven pilot bit and a reaming bit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a downhole rotary coring device placeable in a drill string and comprising a head section, a motor, and a core barrel having an outer motor comprising a rotor connected to the outer barrel and a stator to the head section, whereby the rotor and the stator are movable with respect to each other in the longitudinal direction of the drill string.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a coiled tubing unit at the ocean floor to perform operations previously not possible, or performed in a less efficient manner from the surface of the ocean. The operations of the present invention involve, sub sea drilling, salvage operations, and sub sea pipeline cleanout.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A method for drilling a well below a body of water as disclosed which includes injecting into the well, at a depth below the water surface, a liquid having a lower density than a density of a drilling mud producing a mixture of drilling mud and low-density liquid in the well. The mixture of drilling mud and low-density liquid is withdrawn from an upper end of the well. The drilling mud and the low-density liquid are separated, with at least a portion of the separated low-density liquid returned to the depth below the water surface and at least a portion of the separated drilling mud returned to an upper end of the drill string.

Abstract: A hydrostatic working device for taking samples from the bottom of the sea. The working device has an outer tube (1), the cylinder tube (1), the cylinder tube with lead-through (5 and 7), and an inner tube (2), the sampling tube with a piston, whereby the space between the outer tube (1) and the inner tube (2), with the piston at the upper end, constitutes a low pressure chamber (29) filled by air under a moderate pressure, in order to keep the sampling tube (2) in an upper position until the valve opens for a working stroke. When the working device is used as a corer the sampling tube is at its lower end equipped with a catcher (4). When the tool is used as a CPT the lead-throughs (5 and 7) are replaced by (20 and 40) and the piston (3) with a piston (19), and the sampler tube (2) is replaced by a probe, and a choke valve (14) is replaced by a pressure compensated volumetric flow valve (39).

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: Drilling fluids are stored in the ballast compartments of drilling vessels to reduce the dependency of a drilling operation on the supply of drilling fluids from work boats. The composition of the brine-based drilling fluid stored in the ballast compartment is designed to provide a biostatic environment and a density appropriate for the environment in which the well is to be drilled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for installing anchors on the bottom of the sea. Wires (4) and a suction anchor (2) are attached to a frame (1). Through the centre of the frame's vertical axle a mounting device (6) for an anchor holder (7) is placed. The frame (1) works as a driving ramp for different shaped anchor holders and anchors (5, 15, 20). With the mounting device (6) the anchor penetrates the bottom of the sea at a certain position. A remote operated vehicle (ROV) and/or a hydraulic motor and pump gives a hydraulic torque for boring screwing, pressing and stamping effects. A helical screw-anochor is used for rotary screwing into the bottom of the sea (3). The span and the gradient are varied given to geological data for achieving holding forces. After use the anchor is released with a releasing mechanism (13, 14) and is left on the bottom of the sea.

Abstract: A remotely actuated clamping apparatus for obtaining a secure coupling between a vibration unit generating longitudinally directed driving forces and a probe designed for penetrating the earth, such as into underwater sediments at water depths too great for direct human intervention.

Abstract: Apparatus for drilling a large diameter hole in the surface of a material includes an upper body; a lower body rotatably connected to the upper body; a motor for rotating the lower body relative to the upper body; cutting discs, connected to the lower body for cutting the material and moving the material toward a casing; the casing, extending through the upper and lower bodies, for receiving the cuttings from the cutting disk and carrying the cuttings through the bodies; and an engagement assembly for limiting downward travel of the casing and the bodies so that the casing is securable in a preselected position of downward travel and is removable through the upper side of the upper body. The engagement assembly engages the casing with the lower body so that the casing is rotated with the lower body. An auger having a hollow interior can be provided at the lower end of the casing.

Abstract: Method for driving a hydraulic submerged tool whereby the hydraulic pressure energy is generated in a submerged power converter, being driven by pressurized surrounding water which after the energy transfer is exhausted into the surrounding water, said power converter consisting of one or more work cylinders (1, 2), each by means of a floating piston (3, 4) being divided in a space (5, 6) filled with the pressurized surrounding water and a space (7, 8), filled with a hydraulic work medium, switching means (17, 18) being provided, for alternately connecting said space (5, 6) either to a feed conduct (13) for pressurized surrounding water, or to an exhaust (14).

Abstract: A submergible electrohydraulic drive unit is a multi-purpose device for driving different underwater ramming and working devices and has a housing with a throughgoing central receiving space for a ramming pile or a respective ramming or working device, ring-shaped upper and lower supporting plates, an outer wall, an inner wall which forms the receiving space, and a plurality of pump units arranged between the inner wall and the outer wall and each having a hydraulic pump and an associated electric motor and individually or jointly limitedly movably spring-biased relative to the housing, one supporting plate having means for exchangeably mounting said device adjusted relative to said receiving space.