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Iron Filters, from Green Sand to Oxygen

John Schmitt
August 2, 2019
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The manufacturers in the water conditioning industry had long realized that a successful filter had to get the iron from solution, or invisible, to suspension, or visible, iron. How to do this seemed to baffle everyone for a long time.
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Drilling Contractors, How Do You Spend In Rough Times?

Jeremy Verdusco
August 1, 2019
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Investing in your business while things look grim allows you to better weather the next storm.
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investigating the drilling site for contamination

PFAS Adds Complexities to Environmental Drilling Jobs

Stephen Rasmussen
Stephen Rasmussen
July 22, 2019
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Although PFAS is not necessarily a new chemical, its widespread presence and harmful effects on the environment have become alarming issues.
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What Are Pros, Cons of Green Sand Iron Filters?

John Schmitt
July 12, 2019
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In my next to last article, I said I would next discuss regenerating green sand-type iron filters. So, let's get to it.
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For Drilling Jobs, Consider Inflation when Setting Prices

Wayne Nash
July 9, 2019
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In order to stay in business, you have to charge enough to stay in business and make a profit.
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For Drillers, Productivity Might Require Downtime

Jeremy Verdusco
July 8, 2019
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Let's talk about the value of time off.
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John Fischer

Large Gas Engines: A Powerful Power Source

John Fischer
John Fischer
July 5, 2019
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Let’s have a more detailed look at LSI engines and why one of them might be just what you need for a new power requirement.
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setup for apprenticeship training

Do you Know What Motivates Your Drilling Crews?

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
July 1, 2019
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What are you doing to help employees, from the back office to the jobsite, feel they're part of your company's mission?
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Xanthan Gum: Helpful for a Range of Drilling Jobs

Todd Tannehill
June 24, 2019
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Xanthan is designed to enhance gel strength for improved suspension and aid in transporting normal cuttings as well as heavier gravel and cobble.
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David King

Troubleshooting on the Drilling Jobsite

David King
David King
June 21, 2019
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Spending over 40 years in the drill pipe industry has sent me on more than a couple trips to look at drill rod problems. Even the obvious extremes give us lessons.
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