Copenhagen HDD Capabilities

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COPENHAGEN CONTRACTORSMaghater Complex * Building 31,3rd Floor, Office 19

Farwaniya , KuwaitWWW.CPHCON.COM * [email protected]

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD),

MICROTUNNELING

PIPE JACKING

TRENCHLESS INSTALLATION PROGRAM


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Contents

Company Overview..................................................................................................................... 2

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) ........................................................................................ 2

Microtunneling ........................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Pipe Jacking and Auger Boring .............................................................................................. 11

Completed Projects .................................................................................................................. 15

Key Personnel ........................................................................................................................... 16


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Company Overview

Background

Copenhagen Contractors is a customer focused construction and contracting company, which

undertakes all contracted works to relevant Western European, US or other InternationalStandards, according to the demands of the individual client.

Copenhagen Contractors,WWW.CPHCON.COM, was established in 2004 with a mission to

supply and support international organizations around the globe with turnkey construction

solutions and to generate the most efficient and effective results. Today, Copenhagen

Contractors is recognized as a leading supplier of contingency logistics, specialized

construction solutions, infrastructure projects and O&M services to civilian contractors,

international organizations and governmental bodies.

Together with our trusted partners Vadnais Microtunneling L.L.C.,WWW.VADNAISLLC.COM,

our team has a strong, established presence and many years experience of providing acomplete range of timely services in support of electrical, oil and gas companies, municipalities,

governments and international organizations worldwide. This experience ensures that not only

have our systems and procedures been developed and refined over time to optimize support to

locations throughout the world. We have also in place the personnel with the right technical

experience and ability of operating in demanding environments in many parts of the globe.

Copenhagen Contractors brings staff with a wealth of experience in construction, infrastructure

projects and trenchless utilities installations in the Balkan region, the Middle East and Asia.

For further information on Trenchless installation of utilities (by means of Horizontal Directional

Drilling (HDD), Micro tunneling and Pipe Jacking) please contact:

Mr. Jay Hicks

Regional Manager, Middle East

COPENHAGEN CONTRACTORS

Maghater Complex Bld 31 Office 19,

Farwaniya, Kuwait

Mobile Kuwait: (+965) 65133508

Mobile UAE: (+971) 508088323

Office: (+965) 24773770

Fax: (+965) 24773771

E-mail:[email protected]

Mr. Mahmoud Khader

General Manager, Kuwait

COPENHAGEN CONTRACTORS

Maghater Complex Bld 31 Office 19,

Farwaniya, Kuwait

Mobile Kuwait: (+965) 65135001

Office [ +965] 24773770

Fax: [+965] 24773771

E-mail:[email protected]

I am confident you will find Copenhagen Contractors to be a reliable and professional partner

in any construction project as well as an innovative and flexible sparring partner for future

business opportunities

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
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Pipe/Cable-laying by Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is one of the most innovative

construction methods today. With the ever growing need for infrastructure around the globe,

Copenhagen Contractors A/S is pleased to provide turnkey trenchless routing projects for

infrastructural networks, installation of conduits to carry electric and fiber optic cable, pipelines

carrying water, sewage, fuel and other products.

Due to the versatility of the system the installation can be carried out under roads, buildings,runways, pipeline corridors and waterways and through even the most difficult soil conditions,

cobblestone and pure rock.

Technology Overview and BenefitsDirectional borings are fast and have the least environmental impact of any alternate method.

The technology also allows conduit placement under obstacles and provides maximum

protection and minimizes maintenance costs. During installation normal business operations

are not interrupted which is of utmost importance in any operational environment.

Directional borings have a predictable and short construction schedule and the major benefits

are:

Continuation of normal operation

Avoidance of identified infrastructure installations

Maintain integrity of roadways, buildings, and natural features

Little or no disturbance to wetlands or nature conservators.

Minimum site restoration

Copenhagen Contractors HDD at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan


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Technology and ServicesCopenhagen Contractors A/S owns, maintains and operates a fleet of state-of-the-art horizontal

drilling rigs. The D16X20, D36X50 and D100x120 II Series rigs and Drilling Fluid Mixing

Systems are manufactured by Vermeer in Pella, Iowa, USA. The range of capacity in these

rigs combined with a series of specialized drill bits and the R.A.T.T. (Rock Adaptable Terrain

Tool) provide the opportunity to match the equipment to any field conditions in the Middle East,

including rock and cobblestone conditions.

Vermeer D16x24 Series II NAVIGATOR rig

Vermeer D16x20 Series II NAVIGATORLoaded with many intelligent features on a compact frame, the D16x20 Series II is powered by

a 65 hp/48 kW Kubota diesel engine, giving you 2,000 ft-lb/2,700 Nm of rotational torque and

1,600 lbs/71 kN of thrust/pullback. The onboard pump provides high flow in large-diameter

bores for more efficient backreaming.

Vermeer D36x50 Series II NAVIGATOR rig.

Vermeer D36x50 Series II NAVIGATORWith the highest power-to-size ratio in its class the D36x50 Series II is powered by a 140 hp

(104 kw) engine and delivers 4928 ft-lb (6681 Nm) of rotary torque and 33,000 lb (14,969 kg) of

thrust with 36,000 lb (16,329 kg) of pullback. It's narrowly designed rack and pinion design

helps to maintain a small footprint for access into congested areas. The D36x50 is built to

perform a wide range of medium diameter, moderate-to-long distance utility installations (up to

450 / 137 meters).


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Vermeer D36x50 Series II NAVIGATOR rig.

Vermeer D100x120 Series II NAVIGATORPower through a wide range of bores, even in difficult ground conditions, with the D100x120Series II. Equipped with a 225 hp/150 kW John Deere 6068 Tier 3 diesel engine, the D100x120

Series II offers 12,000 ft-lb./16,270 Nm of rotational torque and 100,000 lbs/445 kN of

thrust/pullback force.

Due to its compact design the HDDdrilling rigs are able to operate incongested and hard-to-reach places.

Precision multiple pipe installationin three separate crossings.


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Copenhagen Contractors HDD Assets

MX240 Drilling Fluid Mixing SystemThe MX240 Modular Drilling Fluid System is designed to

provide fast mixing of high volumes of drilling fluid for

large-diameter and long-distance HDD applications. The

system features a 25 hp (18.6 kw) Kohler gas or 22 hp

(16.4 kw) Hatz diesel engine supporting a 1000 gallon

(3785 L) mixing tank.

Rock Adaptable Terrain Tool (R.A.T.T)

Especially for very demanding soil conditions

Copenhagen Contractors provides the Rock Adaptable

Terrain Tool (R.A.T.T.). The R.A.T.T. offers operators

the ability to drill and steer through varying soil

conditionsincluding soft soil, gravel, cobblestone and

solid rock.

Drilling Bits, Reamers and Spare Parts

Copenhagen Contractors uses Genuine Vermeer parts

exclusively. All drill bits, reamers, shark teeth, cutters

etc. are precision-crafted to match our Vermeer

equipment exactly. This ensures that our HDD system

runs as smoothly as possible, with the least amount of

service and maintenance.

Bore Planning

Copenhagen Contractors uses the Vermeer Atlas Bore

Planning system to efficiently plan our bores. The bore

planning software heightens professionalism by aiding

the operator in preplanning the bore and comparing the

planned bore path with the actual bore path.


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Locating System:

The locating system is a system that

verifies the proposed drill route

establishing surface navigational

systems (tolerance and accuracy) andtesting of the survey systems to be used

as down hole.

The position of the underground drilling

head is determined by the locator. To

bore straight, steer and rotate the angle

of direction and forward thrust will be

applied.

Drilling Fluid (Bentonite)

Bentonite based drilling fluids are used

in both vertical and horizontal drilling. It

is a colloidal clay mineral, compsed

primarily of montmorillonite, especially

chosen for its capacity to absorb

enormous quantities of water. The

absorption increases the distance

between individual clay platelets and this

mechanism in turn increases the

viscosity of the fluid


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HDD fleet specifications

D16x20 Series II D36x50 Series II 15' D100x120 Series II

Weight10,500 lbs (4,762.72

kg)

21,850 lbs (9,910.99

kg)

21,850 lbs (9,910.99

kg)

Engine make

and modelKubota 3,600

John Deere PowerTech

4,045HF275John Deere 6,068

Gross

Horsepower65 hp (48.47 kw) 140 hp (104.4 kw) 225 hp (167.78 kw)

Thrust 16,000 lbs (7,257 kg) 33,000 lbs (14,968 kg)100,000 lbs (45,359

kg)

Pullback 16,000 lbs (7,257 kg) 33,000 lbs (14,968 kg)100,000 lbs (45,359

kg)

Minimum Bore

Diameter3.5" (8.89 cm) 3.5" (8.89 cm) 5" (12.7 cm)

Auxiliary PumpFlow at

Maximum

Engine RPM

26 gpm 47 gpm 20 gpm

Auxiliary Pump

Relief Pressure

3,300 psi (227.53 bar) 3,000 psi (206.84 bar) 3,000 psi (206.84 bar)

Thrust/Pullback

Pump Flow at

Max Engine RPM

36 gpm (136.27

L/min)

33.06 gpm (125.3

L/min)

45 gpm (170.34

L/min)

Thrust/Pullback

Pump Relief

Pressure

3,335 psi (229.94 bar) 2,650 psi (182.71 bar) 2,650 psi (182.71 bar)

Beside the HDD rigs Copenhagen Contractors owns and operates a fleet of support vehicles,

including but not limited to:

Water Tankers,

Tractors

Trucks
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HDD Method StatementOur HDD works can be divided into 3 independent stages, namely:

1. Pilot Bore

The pilot bore is the first phase in any HDD project. The pilot bore is executed by

directionally guiding the drill head along a determined path from entry point (rig side) to the

exit point (pipe side).

Machinery utilized for drilling the pilot bore in hard rock conditions are available and

includes the R.A.T.T (Rock Adaptable Terrain Tools) to penetrate into hard rock

conditions. During the pilot bore a sonde (transmitter) and a tracking (receiver) device are

utilized to be able to precisely locate and steer the drill string underneath the surface.

2. Pre-Reaming

Pre-Reaming is done with the same machine as the machine that was used for drilling the

pilot bore. Once the pilot bore is completed the drill head and tracking system is

disconnected from the drill string and back reamers are installed. Back reaming is usually

performed in stages until the final desired diameter of hole is reached, hence the pipe isready to be pulled. The stages vary from site to site and from job to job depending on the

specific circumstances of each.

Copenhagen Contractors owns back reamers of various types and models and are

selected as per the ground conditions they are to be operated in. In hard rock conditions

Rock Back reamers will be utilized due to the higher performance and efficiency required

3. Pipe Pulling

Pipe pulling is the last phase before the job is done. The pipe is connected to the drill

string and it is then pulled from the exit pit side towards the entry pit side (rig side).

Copenhagen Contractors offers a wide variety of Pipes/Pipe Sleeves/Cables to be pulled

depending on the project specifications.


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HDD Design Rules of thumb:

Every site is unique and every installation method will be selected to draw on the experience of

Copenhagen Contractors A/S HDD engineer to meet the exact needs of the client and address

the characteristics of the site. With this as a caveat, the following guidance has been described

by directional boring designers and constructors:

Mobilization and set up of the drilling equipment usually takes one day and includes site

preparation and excavation.

Under good conditions Copenhagen Contractors A/S can install 50-80 meters of pipe per

day.

A crew of one operator, one locator and two to three helpers shall be working on each

rig. The locator shall take readings in short intervals and lead the operator drilling path

A setback is needed for entrance and exit points and must be included in the length ofthe borehole. Setbacks range from 1 to 2 meters for each meter below grade of the

installation. For example, for a placement 2 meters below grade, include 5 to 8 meters of

boring on each side of the installation for the setbacks.

To cool the drill head and flush the debris out of the hole drilling fluid mix (bentonite and

other additives) are pumped into the drill string throughout all phases of the drilling.

Cobblestones are the nemesis of directional drills and can deflect drill strings. Difficult-to-

penetrate conditions may increase the time needed to complete a project.

Safety on site is ensured at all times, and safety gloves, shoes, reflective jackets are

worn by the entire crew.

De-mobilization usually takes one day and includes backfilling and compaction of the

soil.

The provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and implementation of Health &

Safety (H&S) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures are vital to a successful project.


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Pipe Jacking and Auger Boring

Copenhagen Contractors is proud to provide pipe jacking as part of our range of services. Pipe

Jacking and Auger boring are specialist tunneling methods for installing underground pipelines

with a minimum of surface disruption. The techniques are primarily used for sewer replacement

and relining, gas and water mains, oil pipelines, electricity and telecommunication installations,

culverts and subways. Where pipelines are laid at depths greater than five metres for lengths

longer than 50 metres, concrete pipe jacking is always considered as an economic alternative

to trenching.

Benefits of Pipe Jacking and Auger Boring include but are not limited to:

Safety during installation. Remote controlled, mechanical excavation

Cost effectiveness

Long drive lengths

Minimal, gasketed flexible joints

Structural soundness and Engineering integrity

Watertight, maintenance free pipelines

Continuous ground support

Good flow characteristics

Environmental benefits include:

Reduces disruption and damage to services.

Highway protected

90% less vehicle movements

Less spoil

Less quarried material

The techniques require no second lining and is the Economic alternative to a disruptive, deep

open cut. The laser guidance system allows for Real-time line and level checks, Maintains

accuracy in difficult ground and allows remote operations.


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Method Statement Conventional Jacking System

Method of Construction:

1. Depending on soil conditions, this method may require deep-wells for dewatering

purposes to be drilled at intervals along the span according to existing water level.

2. A rectangular shaft is excavated of max. 6,700 x 5,000 mm or min. 5,700 x 3,500 mm to

suit site conditions. A separate drawing will be submitted for each location.

3. 200 mm thick concrete base will be provided at the bottom of each shaft.

4. Pre-fabricated jacking rail is lowered into the shaft.

5. A leading pipe steel sleeve is then lowered into the shaft and set on the rail.

6. The leading pipe is then jacked into the soil by two hydraulic jacks, 300 tones each.

7. Skilled miners then carry forward the face excavation until sufficient clearance is achieved.

The jacking operation is then repeated.

8. This action of excavation and jacking continues until the leading pipe is fully buried into the

ground.

9. When the leading pipe is fully buried the next section of the sleeve (each between 2,000 or

3,000 mm in length depending on the shaft size) is lowered and connected to the tail end

of the leading pipe by a steel collar to give some flexibility to the directional operation.


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Method Statement Auger System

An Auger Boring Machine (ABM) is used to bore horizontally through soil or rock with a cutting

head and auger. The majority of ABMs are used to install pipe casings under railroads,

highways, airport runways, creeks or any area of ground that cannot be open cut or disturbedin any way.

The machine bores through the earth with a cutting head and the jacking force is provided by

the hydraulic thrust. The pipe casing and auger sections are added as the machine advances.

Spoil is removed from the auger through the casing to a door located on the side of the

machine.

Method of Construction

1. Depending upon soil conditions this method may require a dewatering system if the

existing water table level is above the drilling line.

2. A rectangular shaft is excavated of min. 8,000 x 3,000 mm to suit site conditions. A

separate drawing will be submitted for each location. This will be the starting pit.

3. A 200 mm thick concrete base will be provided at the bottom of each shaft as a base for

the Auger machine.

4. The Auger machine is lowered into the shaft.

5. A leading pipe steel sleeve with the required diameter is lowered with the crushing head

into the shaft and set on the rail.

6. The auguring process is then started until the leading pipe is fully buried into the ground.

7. When the leading pipe is finished another sleeve will be lowered and welded to the end of

the leading sleeve.

8. The auguring process then continues until the sleeve is fully buried into the ground.

9. Steps 6-7-8 are repeated until the sleeve reaches the exit pit.


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Equipment description

Auger Boring Machines (ABM)

Main advantages:

Large Deutz or CAT diesel engines for more power. Split design with easy connecting features.

Heavy duty sub-frame for more stability.

Pressure compensated load sensing system.

Base can be used as pipe jacking unit.

Steering head and grade indicator for accurate borings.

All ABMs are equipped with:

Rapid track and Rapid split.

Auto hook roller engagement.

Hydraulic clutch.

Electronic anti-tilt switch. Pushbar engagement lights.

Rugged, easy to use proportional controls.

Several sizes of ABMs are readily available:

Descript ion Uni t ABM 36 ABM 48 ABM 60 ABM 72

Engine CAT 3054C CAT 3056C CAT 3126B CAT 3126B

Engine Power kW 80 117 154 192

Torque kNm 166 271 280 375

Clutch dia. Mm 343 343 365 (2 plate) 365 (2 plate)

Drive hex 4 4 5 5

Hydraulics l/min 144 144 236 236

Cylinder ram stroke Mm (2) 914 (3) 914 (4) 914 (4) 914

Ram thrust kN 2830 4250 5660 5660

Length mm 3658 3962 3962 3962

Width mm 1524 1689 2134 2438

Heigth mm 1676 1676 1854 2184


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Kuwait Al OmaraSleeve Installation of4 Way 6& 8" HDPEPipes

1128 HDD 2011

Afghanistan USIDCINCInstallation of SteelSleeve 36" x 0,5"

59.37 Pipe Jacking 2011

KuwaitCombinedGroup Cont.Co.

Installation of 9 Wayx 110mm UPVCPipes

100 HDD 2011

Kuwait KNETCOHDD Installation of 3Way UPVC Pipes

500 HDD 2011

Kuwait Al- Jahra Co.Installation of 315mmHDPE pipe - KOCProject

350 HDD 2011

KuwaitBurhan Int.Co.

Installation of1800mm DiaConcrete Pipe- MPWProject

90 Pipe Jacking 2011

KuwaitHOTEngineering &Construction

Installation of100/150mm (2 way)UPVC Pipe- MPWProject

810 HDD 2011

Key Personnel

Senior Management:

Mr. Jeppe Handwerk, CEO, Owner,[email protected]

Mr. Jeppe Handwerk established Copenhagen Contractors in 2004. During the following years the

company has developed rapidly to encompass a wide variety of construction services, including

design engineering, trenchless technology and building construction. Mr. Jeppe Handwerk served

as a personal assistant for Kuwaiti Sheik Jasim al Homaizi and has in depth knowledge of the

country.

Mr. Brad Hester, Regional Director, Middle East/Africa, Copenhagen Group A/S,

[email protected]

Mr. Hester provides management direction to Copenhagen Group subsidiaries operating in Middle

East region, with specific focus on HDD operations. He joined the company in 2009 as Director of

Communications and Administration. Prior to that he served in numerous management positions

within US government agencies, both in the United States and abroad.

Mr. Jay Bryan Hicks. General Manager,[email protected]

Mr. Jay Hicks has been training clients for Vermeer Middle East in the trenchless industry as the

trenchless manager. Projects are numerous and include projects in Lebanon, UAE, Oman. Kuwait,

Qatar, Sudan, Philippines, for all industries oil and gas, telecommunications, water, storm and

sanitation drains, electrical, and fiber projects which includes all types of products and pipe.

Field Management:

Mr. Makhmoud Khader, Project Manager HDD,[email protected]

Mahmoud Khader has a long record of successful Horizontal Directional Drilling projects in

Kuwait. He is responsible for finding and offering the HDD jobs by meeting with the client to
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introduce the work in presenting HDD jobs (method of statement, previous and current projects,

approvals and equipment details) and provide other technical clarification details to the clients.

Furthermore, Mahmoud Khader is liable in finalizing the sub-contract agreement, purchase

order or work order with the sub-contractor before commencing HDD jobs. On the job site he is

responsible for ensuring that the work is properly done before and while commencing the majorstages of HDD works. The job involves in procuring and meeting the supplier for HDD materials

and equipment for negotiation and order finalization.

Mr. John Salem, Project Manager Pipe Jacking and Microtunelling,[email protected]

John Salem is a results-driven Project Manager with demonstrated expertise in managing,

controlling and overseeing technical operators in pipe jacking and micro tunnelling. Responsibilities

include supervision of site management team and ensuring that QA / QC, Health, & Safety and

Environmental procedures are followed. John Salem has worked as Pipe Jacking project Manager

on major Cross Country Pipeline Projects.

Furthermore, he offers design support and estimating, planning, field supervision, quantity

surveying, contracts administration, cost control, scheduling, budget administration, valuations,contractual assessment and variance analysis; Q.C. inspection on: - welding, coating, painting,

building works, and civil works.

Admin and Logistics

Mr. Sivaprasad Ramanputty, Admin Manager,[email protected]

Sivaprasad is in charge of Administration Department. His responsibilities include but are not limitedto maintaining and keeping personnel file, Staff db, mobilization, R/R, Permits and passes, travelarrangements, visa, Salary conciliation, handling of petty cash, B/P, B/R, preparing invoices and

other required official letters

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