Water - Articles - Page 158

Troubleshooting Random Water Well Pump Failures

July 1, 2016

In autumn, the winding roads of New York Route 17 are popular among tourists who enjoy the scenic drive through the Catskill Mountains, taking in the beauty of changing fall foliage.

Overhead Wires a Danger on Drilling Jobs

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC

July 1, 2016

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In the ’50s, my dad and I traveled from Enid, Okla., to Cabot, Ark., to drill 3,000 post holes 16 inches in diameter and 3 feet deep.

How Do Drilling Fluids Affect Casing Cement on a Drilling Job?

Wayne Nash

July 1, 2016

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I’ve been involved with a number of wells that required that the casing be properly cemented.

What Are the Advantages, Disadvantages of Pitless Adapter Tanks?

John Schmitt

July 1, 2016

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I’ve written several columns on these unique pitlesses known as pitless adapter tanks.

You Know the Drill: 'Know Your Product'

Valerie King

July 1, 2016

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Joe Large, water well and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) manager at Jet-Lube Inc., has been with the company just short of 20 years.

How Do I Become a Driller?

Brock Yordy

July 1, 2016

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My advice is to buy your own drill and support equipment; there, you are now a driller.

How Does Hydrostatic Head Pressure Ensure Borehole Stability?

George Dugan

July 1, 2016

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Be it vertical rotary mud drilling, horizontal directional drilling or foundation drilling, one commonly overlooked factor in maintaining borehole stability is hydrostatic head pressure.