January 2015 | The Driller

In our January 2015 edition of The Driller, health and safety experts share when and why drillers should wear hard hats. Also, read how a new tracing method can rule out fracking as a source of contamination.

New Tracing Method Can Rule Out Fracking as Source of Contamination

Valerie King

January 1, 2015

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Duke University professor of geochemistry and water quality Avner Vengosh has been studying the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing for the last five years with a team of scientists.

Drillers Use HDD to Replace Sewer Line Near Changing Water Table

Darrin Cline

January 1, 2015

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Hawaii’s tropical beauty attracts tourists from across the globe.

Class of Fracking Chemicals’ Toxicity Levels Un-alarming, Study Finds

Certain Frac Fluid Chemicals as Safe as Common Household Substances

Valerie King

December 15, 2014

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"I think what’s happening . . is that there’s an effort being made to make [fracking chemicals] as less toxic as possible,” Michael Thurman says.

Piling Crew Uncovers Possible 19th Century Shipwreck

Vibratory Hammers Hit Old Sea Vessel on Jersey Shoreline

November 24, 2014

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“This is my first project as the lead project manager … Interesting one to be on,” says Derek Serpe, project manager at EIC Associates Inc.

Diamond Core Drilling Balances Penetration Rates, Bit Life

Monika Portman

January 1, 2015

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An exploration core driller’s success depends on the productivity and performance of their drilling equipment.

Drilling Contractors Can Be Burned by Credit Card, Wire Payments

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC

January 1, 2015

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I thought I was quite business savvy. However, I soon learned that I don’t have a clue when it comes to unscrupulous schemers.

Fluids Handling, Safety in Horizontal Drilling Have Evolved

David S. Bardsley

January 1, 2015

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Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) methods have been utilized to install utilities under obstructions for the last 40 years.

How to Create Borehole Stability Using Drilling Fluid or Slurry

George Dugan

January 1, 2015

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Regardless of whether one is drilling a foundation drilled shaft, vertical well or doing a horizontal directional drilling project, contractors require a lot out of a drilling fluid or slurry.

For Drilling Contractors, New Year Can Be a Time for Review

Jeremy Verdusco

January 1, 2015

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Welcome to January. It’s the New Year — a time of renewal and fresh starts.

Essential Management Solutions Wins NGWA Remediation Award

Colorado Company Recognized for Restoring Contaminated Groundwater

November 13, 2014

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The company used an innovative continuous oxidant injection method to restore contaminated groundwater.

DFI Reveals 2014 Young Professors Paper Competition Winner

Joseph Thomas Coe Recognized for Paper on Borehole Radar Testing

December 19, 2014

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Coe evaluated the length of foundations at two bridge sites in Philadelphia using ultrasound acoustic waves.

Water for the World Act to Increase International Aid

New Act Aims to Expand Global Safe Water, Sanitation Efforts

December 17, 2014

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The Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act aims to more efficiently provide clean water to those without it.

DFI Awards 2014 Student Paper Competition Winner

Benjamin Turner Awarded for Paper on Bridge Foundations

December 18, 2014

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Turner is a Ph.D. candidate in geotechnical earthquake engineering at UCLA.

WellEz Named Houston Best and Brightest Company to Work For

Awarded for Commitment to Employees in 2014

November 27, 2014

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The award honors companies that deliver exceptional human resources practices and an impressive commitment to their employees.

Rockmore International Launches First Hammer in New T Series DTH Line

The ROK 600T DTH Hammer, T Series to be Unveiled at NGWA 2014 Expo

November 20, 2014

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Without the traditional plastic components from the bit shank section, foot valve/blow tube breakage while drilling is avoided.

Pile Dynamics Partners with NASA on Foundations Project

NASA Researchers Help Water-proof Temperature Sensors

November 22, 2014

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When needing assistance to address a moisture problem with their concrete temperature sensors, Pile Dynamics, Inc. turned to NASA.

NGWA Announces Supplier of the Year

Award Goes to Pumping Systems Educator at Gicon Pumps & Equipment

November 15, 2014

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“The NGWA Supplier of the Year Award is a very significant and meaningful milestone, not only for me but for everyone involved with Gicon Pumps & Equipment,” Durham says.

USGS Veterans Win NGWA Science, Engineering Award

Paul Barlow, Stanley Leake Receive John Hem Award

November 19, 2014

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Paul Barlow and Stanley Leake collectively have more than 60 years of experience in the investigation of groundwater/surface water exchange and numerical simulation.

Pentair Water Manager Wins NGWA Special Recognition Award

Kris Jackson is a Manufacturer’s Division Recipient

November 14, 2014

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Kris Jackson is business development manager for motors and controls at Pentair Water, in Queensbury, N.Y.

Halliburton, Baker Hughes Agree to Combine in $34.6 Billion Deal

Halliburton Acquisition of Baker Hughes Expected in 2015

November 18, 2014

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The combined company will retain the Halliburton name and will be headquartered in Houston.

Logan International Acquires Houston Engineers Fishing Tool Line

Logan Expects Transaction Will Increase HE Product Accessibility

November 26, 2014

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The assets include inventory, the rights to manufacture and sell HE fishing tools and certain intellectual property.

Liebherr Construction Equipment Expands, Renovates Globally

Improvements Include California, West Virginia, Germany

December 2, 2014

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Several positive developments have been announced in the last months by the Liebherr Group.

GEO Urges EPA to Recognize Geothermal in U.S. Clean Air Act Rule

GEO Reasons Geothermal Among Most Clean, Renewable Energy Sources

November 25, 2014

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In building its case for GHPs, GEO emphasized the efficiency that the technology can bring to EPA’s expected mandates.

GEI Consultants Brings Geotechnical, Foundations Veteran to VP Role

Jesus Gomez Has 30 Years of Geotechnical Design, Construction Experience

November 23, 2014

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Gomez has extensive experience in design of deep foundations and excavation support.

Franklin Electric Elects New Company Director

Jennifer Sherman Brings Legal, Administration Experience to Role

November 21, 2014

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The appointment comes in light of a current director reaching mandatory retirement age in the near future.

Clean Slurry Technology, Derrick Equipment Form Distribution Deal

CST Becomes Exclusive U.S. Civil Distributor of Solids Control Gear

November 24, 2014

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The partnership positions CST as the exclusive U.S. Civil Distributor for Derrick’s premium line of solids control products to the underground construction industry.