Latest Drilling Fluid Articles
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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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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It?
Frac-out is defined as an unintentional or inadvertent loss of drilling fluids during a drilling operation from the borehole to the ground surface from points other than...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Drilling Fluid
Gel Strength: Understanding Its Importance When Assessing Drilling Fluids
Drilling fluid performance is a key contributor to the success of a drilling operation. The purpose of this fluid is to keep the drill bit cool, carry the cuttings out...
By:Phil Kendon|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Drilling Fluid
The Top 4 Drilling Fluid Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Drilling fluid mistakes are common in trenchless construction. Often, these mistakes are made to save money. However, these cost-cutting techniques can cost companies...
By:Denise Sullivan|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Fracture Mechanics
Bottom Hole Treatment Pressure: What It Means to Your Fracking Project
Bottom hole treating pressure is specifically related to the process of hydraulic fracturing - or fracking as it is commonly referred to. The process is primarily used...
By:Phil Kendon|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Horizontal Auger Boring: The Advantages of Knowing When to Use It
Horizontal auger boring (HAB) uses a combination of jacking to push pipe casings into the soil and an auger to remove the spoil from the inside of the casings as they...
By:Phil Kendon|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Drilling Fluid
Why Proper Disposal of Used Drilling Fluid Should Be a Crucial Trenchless Planning Step
In its basic components drilling mud (drilling fluid) is bentonite clay and water mixed with some polymer additives to give it the required gel strength, viscosity and...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Drilling Fluid
An In-Depth Look at the Role of Drilling Fluid Systems in Trenchless Construction
Directional drilling has been around for some decades but it was only in the 1990s that directional drilling started being used for underground construction. Drilling...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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Drilling Fluid
Understanding Drilling Fluids Solids Control with Horizontal Directional Drilling Rigs
Controlling solids in the horizontal directional drilling is an integral part of equipment maintenance. Project managers knew that disposal of the drilling fluid is both...
By:Denise Sullivan|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Fracture Mechanics
The Hydraulic Fracturing Technique: Things You Should Know
There are many misconceptions and facts about hydraulic fracturing that the layman may not fully comprehend. Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is not...
By:Denise Sullivan|Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
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Horizontal Directional Drilling
Horizontal Directional Drilling: 7 Key Facts to Know
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is becoming widely accepted in the construction industry as a convenient way to get a pipeline drilling job done with minimum...
By:Tabitha Mishra|Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer
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