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National Driller January 2014 Cover

2015 January

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.

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Fracking Tracers

New Tracing Method Can Rule Out Fracking as Source of Contamination

Valerie King
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.


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Vermeer Hawaii

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.


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Frack Chem Q&A

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

Certain Frac Fluid Chemicals as Safe as Common Household Substances
Valerie King
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.


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Shipwreck NJ

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.


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Columns

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Monika Portman

Diamond Core Drilling Balances Penetration Rates, Bit Life

Monika Portman
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.


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Porky's Hole Thoughts

Drilling Contractors Can Be Burned by Credit Card, Wire Payments

Howard "Porky" Cutter
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.


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David S. Bardsley

Fluids Handling, Safety in Horizontal Drilling Have Evolved

David Bardsley
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.


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George Dugan

How to Create Borehole Stability Using Drilling Fluid or Slurry

George Dugan
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.


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Jeremy Verdusco, Editor

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

Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
January 1, 2015
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Welcome to January. It’s the New Year — a time of renewal and fresh starts.


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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.


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Foundations

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.


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Water Wells

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.


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Foundations

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.


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Oil and Gas

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.


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Rockmore T line

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.


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Foundations

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.


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Water Wells

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.


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Water Wells

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.


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Water Wells

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.


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Oil and Gas

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.


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Oil and Gas

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.


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Foundations

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. 


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GEO and EPA

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.


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NDGeotechnicalDefault

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.


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Water Wells

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.


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Foundations

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.


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Mining and Mineral Default

Boart Longyear Recognized for No Lost Time Injuries in Second Quarter

Winner of Safety Award from Canadian Diamond Drill Association
November 12, 2014
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“Boart Longyear has demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership in health and safety,” says Louise Lowe, CDDA manager.


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