<p>The assignment given to us by NCC was to compose a degree project based on ground excavations for power cables. The aim of the study was to examine suitable excavation methods depending on different possible terrain conditions. The amount of previously written material within this subject is nearly non- existent and therefore there is a genuine interest by the NCC to receive a compilation of different production methods. The greater part of this study is based upon interviews with several companies active within this area of expertise. The technique of placing the electricity grid beneath ground for safety is today getting more and more common. The aftermath of the hurricane “Gudrun” has forced several power companies to re-evaluate their electric supply network, which has lead to more placements of power cables underground.</p><p>We have come to the conclusion that there are several factors that would affect the method of choice for cable excavations. Costumer demands, obstacles and the difference in ground conditions are vital factors behind the verdict for suitable production methods.</p>

Goal of the diploma thesis is to explain what does the term of controlled horizontal drilling mean and where it can be performed. Furthermore, it wants to show what to pay attention to during designing as well as during the actual pilot drill. Additionally, to show that pilot drill cannot be performed based on the project in all scenarios. Theoretical part of the thesis explains how the technology works and which auxiliaries are necessary to successfully perform controlled pressure. This technology is explained step by step in the practical part of the thesis to show how to proceed during the realization of controlled pressure.

Submitted by ARTHUR VALLE (arthurvalle.f@gmail.com) on 2014-02-25T15:54:39Z No. of bitstreams: 1 ARTIGO SHALE FINAL (atual FGV-OS).pdf: 455344 bytes, checksum: 3be4fa41a18545524133c57cfb9e5de6 (MD5) / Rejected by ÁUREA CORRÊA DA FONSECA CORRÊA DA FONSECA (aurea.fonseca@fgv.br), reason: Prezado aluno, Substituir a folha de alterações nº 2 pela folha de aprovação com assinatura dos membros da banca e submeter novamente. ÁUREA SRA on 2014-02-26T13:41:40Z (GMT) / Submitted by ARTHUR VALLE (arthurvalle.f@gmail.com) on 2014-03-08T14:26:34Z No. of bitstreams: 1 ARTIGO SHALE FINAL (ENTREGUE - FGV).pdf: 600365 bytes, checksum: 3a72197ea83d5df9f9e396366e535e1e (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by ÁUREA CORRÊA DA FONSECA CORRÊA DA FONSECA (aurea.fonseca@fgv.br) on 2014-04-04T17:04:35Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 ARTIGO SHALE FINAL (ENTREGUE - FGV).pdf: 600365 bytes, checksum: 3a72197ea83d5df9f9e396366e535e1e (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marcia Bacha (marcia.bacha@fgv.br) on 2014-04-09T13:43:33Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 ARTIGO SHALE FINAL (ENTREGUE - FGV).pdf: 600365 bytes, checksum: 3a72197ea83d5df9f9e396366e535e1e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2014-04-09T14:52:02Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ARTIGO SHALE FINAL (ENTREGUE - FGV).pdf: 600365 bytes, checksum: 3a72197ea83d5df9f9e396366e535e1e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-01-13 / O presente estudo versa sobre os fatores tecnológicos e ambientais que vêm resultando no crescimento da produção de gás natural não convencional nos EUA. Os objetos de analise principais serão as políticas públicas, assim como a dinâmica entre os atores sociais e o ambiente propício que fora criado para que houvesse o adensamento do fomento e do estímulo às inovações tecnológicas sucedidas no setor. / The present study deals with the technological and environmental factors that have resulted in increased of production of unconventional natural gas in the U.S.. The objects of analysis will be the public policies, as well as the dynamics between social actors and enabling environment which was created to promote and the encourage the successful technological innovations in the industry.