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What Factors to Consider when Buying a New Drilling Rig

September 12, 2019

In Ask Brock episode 24, drill trainer and The Driller contributor Brock Yordy discusses what contractors need to think about as they consider updating a company’s drilling rig.

Xylem, Planet Water Foundation Expand Charitable Partnership

Expansion Aims to Further Global Clean Water Initiatives

September 10, 2019

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Xylem pumps featured in non-profit’s clean water efforts.

Design a Drilling Fluid for Big Gravels, Aggressive Sand

September 5, 2019

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In Ask Brock episode 23, Brock Yordy discusses how to design a drilling fluid for big gravel and aggressive sand downhole conditions.

For Drillers, Some Thoughts on Formation Pressure

Wayne Nash

September 2, 2019

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I am sure everyone has noticed that water wells have vastly different water levels, both while static and pumping. These differences are due to formation pressure.

Which Shaker Should I Use, Elliptical or Linear?

August 29, 2019

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In Ask Brock episode 22, drill trainer and The Driller contributor Brock Yordy talks about the pros and cons of different types of shakers.

Pipe Stuck? Common Causes and Solutions for Drillers

General Rules for Troubleshooting Stuck Pipe Issues on Drilling Jobs

Wayne Nash

August 26, 2019

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If you have drilled for any length of time, sooner or later you are going to stick your drill pipe. Recognizing the different ways drill pipe can get stuck is the first step in prevention — and recovery.

What’s the Biggest Drilling Jobsite Safety Issue?

The Driller Staff

August 23, 2019

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In Ask Brock episode 21, drill trainer and The Driller contributor Brock Yordy takes a question from a regulator who wants to know that the most significant safety concern on a drilling jobsite is.