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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Why the Oil and Gas Pipeline Industries are Eyeing Horizontal Directional Drilling
The demand for natural gas and fuel has increased exponentially all over the world. Transporting crude oil and gas via tankers and trains has proven to be hazardous not...
By:Phil Kendon|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Drilling Fluid
Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD
Drilling mud, or drilling fluid, is a critical but often overlooked contributor to the overall success of a trenchless construction project. The wrong drilling mud has...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Job Role: Mud Engineer
The trenchless industry is a vast community of highly skilled professionals from different engineering fields. Every individual in the industry plays a crucial role and...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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非开挖技术
Drill Cuttings: How CRI Technology is Solving Disposal Headaches
Environmental liabilities and risk of contamination associated with the disposal of drill cuttings have given many contractors sleepless nights. With strict regulations...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Pipe Dope: Importance of Thread Compound in HDD Drill Rods
To get the most out of your drilling equipment, proper use and maintenance are very important. This is where pipe dope — also known as thread compound — and...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
QUIZ: Think You Know HDD? Prove It!
Horizontal direction drilling (HDD) is a minimal impact trenchless installation and construction method used to install several types of underground structures and...
By:Krystal Nanan|Civil Engineer
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Trenchless Construction
Excavation Safety First: Top 5 Digging Disasters
According to a press release from the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), based on the findings of its Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report, there were over 509,000...
By:Krystal Nanan|Civil Engineer
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Drilling Fluid
Understanding the Importance of Solids Control
Waste generation is the inevitable byproduct of every construction activity. The problem does not lie in the fact that waste is generated; the problem lies in the way it...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Horizontal Directional Drilling Methods: Gyro Vs. Magnetic Wireline Steering
水平定向钻ing (HDD) is a useful trenchless method of installing new pipelines. It's the go-to method for oil drilling companies due to its ability...
By:Denise Sullivan|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Trenchless Construction
A Quick Guide to Underground HDD Steering and Tools
Underground steering is an essential component of horizontal directional drilling (HDD). It is very rare to have a project where there are no other underground...
By:Phil Kendon|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Geotechnical Site Investigation
The Role of Hydrogeology in Trenchless Construction
The field of hydrogeology is made up of two components: hydrology, the study of the movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth; and geology, the study of...
By:Krystal Nanan|Civil Engineer
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Down-the-Hole Drilling Method Explained
Down-the-hole (DTH) drilling has made it easier for contractors to drill wells faster and more efficiently, and to transition from dirt boring to rock boring just by...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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