ASTM D5781/D5781M-18
(Guide)Standard Guide for Use of Dual-Wall Reverse-Circulation Drilling for Geoenvironmental Exploration and the Installation of Subsurface Water Quality Monitoring Devices
Standard Guide for Use of Dual-Wall Reverse-Circulation Drilling for Geoenvironmental Exploration and the Installation of Subsurface Water Quality Monitoring Devices
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Dual-wall reverse-circulation drilling can be used in support of geoenvironmental exploration and for installation of subsurface water quality monitoring devices in unconsolidated and consolidated sediment or bedrock. Dual-wall reverse-circulation drilling methods allows for the collection of water quality samples at most depth(s), the setting of temporary casing during drilling, and continual sampling of cuttings while drilling fluid is circulating, if warranted or needed. Other advantages of the dual-wall reverse-circulation drilling method include, but are not limited to: (1) the capability of drilling without the introduction of any drilling fluid(s) (for example, drilling mud or similar) to the subsurface; (2) maintenance of borehole stability for sampling purposes and monitoring well installation/construction in poorly-indurated to unconsolidated sediment.
4.1.1 The user of dual-wall reverse-circulation drilling for geoenvironmental exploration and monitoring-device installations should be cognizant of both the physical (temperature and airborne particles) and chemical (compressor lubricants and other fluid additives) qualities of compressed air that may be used as the circulating medium.
4.2 The application of dual-wall reverse-circulation drilling to geoenvironmental exploration may involve soil or rock sampling, or in situ soil/sediment, rock, or pore-fluid testing.
Note 2: The user may install a monitoring device within the same borehole wherein sampling, in situ or pore-fluid testing, or coring was performed.
4.3 The subsurface water quality monitoring devices that are addressed in this guide consist generally of a screened- or porous-intake device and riser pipe(s) that are usually installed with a filter pack to enhance the longevity of the intake unit, and with isolation seals and low-permeability backfill to deter the vertical movement of fluids or infiltration of surface water between hydrologic units penetrated by the borehole (see Pr...
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers how dual-wall reverse-circulation drilling may be used for geoenvironmental exploration and installation of subsurface water quality monitoring devices. The term reverse circulation with respect to dual-wall drilling in this guide indicates that the circulating fluid is forced down the annular space between the double-wall drill pipe and transports soil/sediment and rock particles to the surface through the inner pipe.
Note 1: This guide does not include considerations for geotechnical site characterizations that are addressed in a separate guide.
1.2 Dual-wall reverse-circulation for geoenvironmental exploration and monitoring-device installations will often involve safety planning, administration, and documentation. This guide does not purport to specifically address exploration and site safety.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this ...
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5781/D5781M − 18
Standard Guide for
Use of Dual-Wall Reverse-Circulation Drilling for
Geoenvironmental Exploration and the Installation of
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Subsurface Water Quality Monitoring Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5781/D5781M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of
a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
1.1 This guide covers how dual-wall reverse-circulation
document be applied without consideration of a project’s many
drilling may be used for geoenvironmental exploration and
unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
installation of subsurface water quality monitoring devices.
document means only that the document has been approved
The term reverse circulation with respect to dual-wall drilling
through the ASTM consensus process.
in this guide indicates that the circulating fluid is forced down
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
the annular space between the double-wall drill pipe and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
transports soil/sediment and rock particles to the surface
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
through the inner pipe.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
NOTE 1—This guide does not include considerations for geotechnical
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
site characterizations that are addressed in a separate guide.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 Dual-wall reverse-circulation for geoenvironmental ex-
2. Referenced Documents
ploration and monitoring-device installations will often in-
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volvesafetyplanning,administration,anddocumentation.This
2.1 ASTM Standards:
guide does not purport to specifically address exploration and
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
site safety.
Fluids
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each Used in Engineering Design and Construction
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining D4428/D4428M Test Methods for Crosshole Seismic Test-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance ing
with the standard. D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment
Used at Waste Sites
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5092 Practice for Design and Installation of Groundwater
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Monitoring Wells
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D5434 Guide for Field Logging of Subsurface Explorations
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
of Soil and Rock
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D5521 Guide for Development of Groundwater Monitoring
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information
Wells in Granular Aquifers
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific
D5608 Practices for Decontamination of Sampling and Non
course of action. This document cannot replace education or
Sample Contacting Equipment Used at Low Level Radio-
experienceandshouldbeusedinconjunctionwithprofessional
active Waste Sites
judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all
circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of general terms used
within this standard, refer to Terminology D653.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.21 on Groundwater and
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Vadose Zone Investigations. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2018.PublishedJuly2018.Originallyapproved contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D5781 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D5781_D5781M-18. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D5781/D5781M − 13 D5781/D5781M − 18
Standard Guide for
Use of Dual-Wall Reverse-Circulation Drilling for
Geoenvironmental Exploration and the Installation of
1
Subsurface Water-Quality Water Quality Monitoring Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5781/D5781M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This guide covers how dual-wall reverse-circulation drilling may be used for geoenvironmental exploration and installation
of subsurface water-quality water quality monitoring devices. The term reverse circulation with respect to dual-wall drilling in this
guide indicates that the circulating fluid is forced down the annular space between the double-wall drill pipe and transports
soilsoil/sediment and rock particles to the surface through the inner pipe.
NOTE 1—This guide does not include considerations for geotechnical site characterizations that are addressed in a separate guide.
1.2 Dual-wall reverse-circulation for geoenvironmental exploration and monitoring-device installations will often involve
safety planning, administration, and documentation. This guide does not purport to specifically address exploration and site safety.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course
of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment.
Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace
the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied
without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the
document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D1452 Practice for Soil Exploration and Sampling by Auger Borings
D1586 Test Method for Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
D1587 Practice for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Fine-Grained Soils for Geotechnical Purposes
D3550 Practice for Thick Wall, Ring-Lined, Split Barrel, Drive Sampling of Soils
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D4428/D4428M Test Methods for Crosshole Seismic Testing
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.21 on Groundwater and Vadose
Zone Investigations.
Current edition approved May 1, 2013June 1, 2018. Published June 2013July 2018. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20062013 as
D5781 – 95D5781 – 13. (2006). DOI: 10.1520/D5781_D5781M-13.10.1520/D5781_D5781M-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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