If you run a geotechnical drilling company or drill holes regularly, you understand the crucial role drilling fluids play in smooth, successful operations. But do they truly play a vital role? Do drillers prioritize understanding mud and polymers? Not really. Do drilling company owners recognize the potential cost savings if their drillers grasp these processes? Not really.
I note too that using muds and polymers doesn’t guarantee correct usage. Significant advancements in mud and polymer technology have occurred since the ’80s and ’90s, and many drillers may not up to speed.