In the world of those tasked with punching holes in the ground, cooler heads must prevail to accomplish the required work each day.
Of course, drill crews need cool heads and even tempers. But I speak here about the diesel engines used in many of the machines onsite, and of such things as cylinder heads and combustion chambers. They are sources of considerable energy and, thereby, heat and require focused attention to transfer heat and bring it to the radiator to be dispensed with. This column will offer insights into our engines’ cooling systems, and give operators tips for getting the most out the heat transfer that happens within.