Oil & Gas Drilling - Articles - Page 11

How Does Bit Weight Affect Success on Drilling Jobs?

May 14, 2018

In order to work properly, every bit is designed to run with a given amount of down pressure. It takes a certain amount of push. When drilling vertically, this is bit weight.

For Compressors, Tier 4 Final More than an Engine Change

Jeremy Bailey

April 16, 2018

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Tier 4 Final air compressors are not the same machines simply repackaged with new engines. Additional technology and features have been incorporated to deliver better efficiency, more uptime and extra value on the jobsite.

Frostbite, Hypothermia a Risk on Cold Weather Drilling Jobs

February 3, 2018

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Last month, I talked about cold weather gear to keep everyone warm, safe and productive. This usually works pretty well, but sometimes the weather, or your preparation, doesn’t cooperate.

Danfoss Releases Improved VLT AutomationDrive

Updated Drive Features Both Hardware and Software Enhancements

January 31, 2018

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The updated VLT AutomationDrive offers a variety of new improvements including compact generation D- and E-enclosures.

API President and CEO to Step Down

After 10 Years, President and CEO will Leave in August 2018

January 30, 2018

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In his 10-year tenure at API, he grew membership by almost 50 percent and added members from every sector of the industry.

SD Mines Adds New Mining Engineering Doctoral Program

School Says Ph.D. Track Will Increase Funding Opportunities

January 25, 2018

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In statement, school says program will "incubate and nurture emerging programs."

Blue Demon PDC Drilling System

January 15, 2018

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Company touts its completely field-replaceable PDC drilling system.

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Drill Pipe

David King

January 9, 2018

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Are we dooming our drill pipe because of issues that we are just not aware of? These notes will help.

Tips for Preparing for Cold Weather Drilling Jobs

Wayne Nash

January 5, 2018

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This month, I’d like to write about preparing ourselves for winter weather. After all, the rig won’t run itself.

Tips for Running, Cementing Casing on Drilling Jobs

Wayne Nash

December 19, 2017

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Almost every well constructed, and virtually all drilled wells, use casing to support the hole and allow access to the producing horizon, be it oil, gas, water or most anything else under the ground.