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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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How Does Fluid-Loss Additive Affect Synthetic Slurry?

Polymers Slurries Have Evolved to Work Better in Cobble
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George Dugan
June 15, 2022
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Early polymer slurries struggled when drilling unconsolidated soils. Fluid-loss additives changed the game.


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Fann Rheometer Advantages and Marsh Funnel Testing Tips

Viscosity Tests in High-Solids Drilling Fluids Helped by Shear
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Greg Plutko
May 18, 2022
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Don’t expect these common tools for testing fluids to have same results for high-solids, gelling mixes.


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Greg Plutko

Marsh Funnel Limitations in Field Testing Drilling Fluids

Common Tool Struggles with High Solids, Gelling
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Greg Plutko
April 13, 2022
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Common tool for drillers works well with a range of fluids, but falters for those with high solids or gelling.
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Todd Tannehill

A Total Company Understanding of HDD Fluids

Tricky Geologies, Sticky Clays Often Call for More
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Todd Tannehill
March 16, 2022
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It helps if the whole company, from drillers to owners, knows the value of a good fluid for tricky, sticky geologies.


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George Dugan

In Drilling Fluids, Why Reformulate a Great Product?

Little Changes Add Up to Better Performance for HDD, Other Drillers
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George Dugan
January 10, 2022
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Changes to usability, suspension, dosage often driven by requests from HDD, other contractors in the field.


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Michael Kleespies

Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs

MMO Behaves Differently, but Effective in Unconsolidated Formations
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Michael Kleespies
November 15, 2021
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Yes, MMO behaves differently, but it can prove effective in unconsolidated formations.


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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.


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Todd Tannehill

Water, Graphite and Geothermal Grouting (Take 2!)

Make Your Mixes Easier by Pre-Measuring Water, Marking the Grouter
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Todd Tannehill
August 20, 2021
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Optimize thermal conductivity in graphite geothermal mixes by ensuring the correct amount of water.
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Todd Tannehill

In HDD, It’s Soil Identification for the Win

Ground Conditions Affect All Aspects of a Successful Bore
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Todd Tannehill
June 17, 2021
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In horizontal directional drilling, ground conditions unlock the keys to a successful bore.
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George Dugan

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

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