Oil extraction is carried out by drilling with the help of special drilling tools, rotary or percussive drills. Rotary drilling which is usually applied, is made with drill which rotates at a high speed and thus drills the rocks and reaches the depths of even several thousands meters. Crushed material obtained during the drilling is removed by rinsing with water.
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