Design and construction of a drilling machine for shallow wells :

Abstract

Access to safe and portable water remains a major concern in Uganda. The government's limited efforts to provide adequate water supply demands the extensive usage of borehole drilling. However, manual drilling methods including hand digging frequently result in poor water quality. Furthermore, the exorbitant cost of imported drilling rigs makes them prohibitive to domestic drillers. To address this challenge, this project will design and build a drilling machine for shallow wells that will meet the needed drill diameter and depth of up to 20 meters while being economically feasible. The domestically manufactured drilling equipment provides a practical and cost-effective option for improving water accessibility, fostering technological growth in the country, and reducing reliance on costly imports.