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Drilling Fluids Tips
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A rotating panel of experts discuss fluids, fluids management and grouting for a variety of drilling applications.

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George Dugan

The Case for Synthetic Slurry for Foundation Drilled Shafts

One Advantage: It Allows More Compact, Cleaner Jobsites
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George Dugan
January 18, 2021
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Synthetics allow more compact, less muddy jobsites, as well as easier disposal.


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Michael Kleespies

HDD Drilling — Drilling with Water Only?

Maximize Feet per Day with the Right Fluids Mix
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Michael Kleespies
December 18, 2020
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Water alone cannot adequately suspend, transport drill cuttings out of horizontal holes.
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George Dugan

Understanding Well Rehabilitation Products and When to Use Them

Straight Answers to Drillers' Questions about Rehab
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George Dugan
November 16, 2020
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What's the difference between a mud thinner and mud remover?
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Todd Tannehill

How Has Covid-19 Affected Drilling Fluids Manufacturers?

Video Tech Support, Training Part of a 'New Normal'
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Todd Tannehill
October 9, 2020
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Video support for drilling mud issues on the jobsite part of a "new normal."
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How to Adjust for Viscosity in Pumping Drilling Fluids

Account for Loss to Viscosity to get Better Bores
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Mario Brunet
September 14, 2020
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Drillers need to account for loss to viscosity when dialing in mud flow.
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What Drillers Need to Know About Viscosity

Get Acquainted with the Terms, How to Test Drilling Fluids
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Mario Brunet
August 10, 2020
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Learn the basics of viscosity testing and how to talk fluently about your drilling fluids.
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George Dugan

Getting your Spoils to Pass the Paint Filter Test

Disposing of Spoils at a Landfill? Time for a Drying Agent
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George Dugan
July 20, 2020
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How can drilling contractors get rid of free liquids while staying on budget?
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Todd Tannehill

Water and Graphite: A Geothermal Game Changer

For Makeup Water, Think about Quantity
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Todd Tannehill
June 10, 2020
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For makeup water, often quantity, not quality, is the issue.
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Tips on Bentonite Drilling Fluids and Well Completion

Walking through Products for Drilling Jobs, Start to Finish
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Mario Brunet
June 5, 2020
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Columnist walks through products for drilling jobs, start to finish.
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George Dugan

How Do I Use Bentonite-Free Polymer HDD Drilling Fluids?

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George Dugan
May 15, 2020
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Over the last few years, the popularity of pre-packaged, bentonite-free liquid polymer drilling fluid products has grown in the horizontal directional drilling industry.
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