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Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs

MMO Behaves Differently, but Effective in Unconsolidated Formations

Michael Kleespies

November 15, 2021

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Yes, MMO behaves differently, but it can prove effective in unconsolidated formations.

Why Does HDD Pump More Fluids than Other Types of Drilling?

September 16, 2021

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On episode 127 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks fluids in HDD versus other types of drilling.

Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers

Keep Your Fluids and Slurries Clean, Above Water Table

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Mario Brunet

September 13, 2021

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Drillers can minimize frackouts, circulation loss by keeping fluids and slurries clean, above the water table.

Mud Technology International Inc. Products

September 6, 2021

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Company makes a variety of solids control equipment for HDD, water well, geothermal and other markets.

In HDD, It’s Soil Identification for the Win

Ground Conditions Affect All Aspects of a Successful Bore

Todd Tannehill

June 17, 2021

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In horizontal directional drilling, ground conditions unlock the keys to a successful bore.

Dale Jenkins on Building a Business in HDD

June 14, 2021

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On Boring Conversations, episode 3, Dale Jenkins discusses launching Southern Underground LLC in 2019, along with training and consulting in horizontal directional drilling.

Mudslayer M350

June 14, 2021

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Company calls recycler a "powerhouse" for water well, geothermal, geotech and HDD.

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

Gel Strength, Fluid Loss and Controlling Clay all Play a Role

George Dugan

May 14, 2021

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Mud techs, operators can ask a few simple questions to optimize their fluids to the drilling project.

For Drillers, It’s the Balance of Power

Mud Scale is Key for Grouting, Solidification, Horizontal Drilling Jobs

Todd Tannehill

April 16, 2021

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A mud scale, also called a mud balance, is indispensable for drilling jobs like grouting and slurry solidification

Center Rock Inc. Downhole Drills and Bits

February 15, 2021

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Company designs drills, bits for all rock drilling applications.

Water Quality Engineering: Physical / Chemical Treatment Processes

By carefully explaining both the underlying theory and the underlying mathematics, this text enables readers to fully grasp the fundamentals of physical and chemical treatment processes for water and wastewater.

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ARTICLES

Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs

Why Does HDD Pump More Fluids than Other Types of Drilling?

Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers

Mud Technology International Inc. Products

In HDD, It’s Soil Identification for the Win

Dale Jenkins on Building a Business in HDD

Mudslayer M350

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

For Drillers, It’s the Balance of Power

Center Rock Inc. Downhole Drills and Bits

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