Phil Kendon
Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia
Phil Kendon has an undergraduate degree in engineering along with a masters in vocational practice. He has ten years of manufacturing experience in the oil and gas sector along with ten years of experience with non profits. Phil lives on the idyllic paradise island of Mauritius with his wife, Leigh, and 3 children, Timothy, Hannah and Luke. Here he pursues his work with non profits as well as his passion for writing.
Fluid waste generated by drilling operations needs to be dealt with. Here's what you need to know about drilling mud disposal.
Impact moling is the original trenchless construction method. Here is how it works and why it is still being used all these years later.
Trenchless construction methods like HDD have become popular due to the low impact it imposes on buildings and commuters, installing, as well as the environment, during...
There are key considerations to make when determining whether full or half benching is best for your project. Here are some important things to factor in.
Here's what you need to know about HDD in tough conditions: selecting the right drilling fluid and tools for the ground you encounter.
Fluid loss control is a critical part of any drilling operation, here's what you need to look for and consider before you start.
Depending on the soil structure, a geological investigation provides information on which drill bits should be used for drilling in soft, medium and hard ground...
The oil and gas industry is a significant customer of piping construction and repair contractors, and the availability of HDD trenchless technology is creating...
Trenchless Lateral Rehabilitation offers viable solutions to the unique challenges posed by the repair and rehabilitation of lateral sewer pipe.
Both gyro and magnetic systems offer benefits for HDD operators, but the tracking ability of magnetic sensors makes them the most accurate steering system on offer at...
Learn what new strategies are being developed to improve the carbon emission performance in the construction industry.
For trenchless pipeline rehabilitation to be executed safely and effectively, the pipeline must be taken out of service for the duration of the work. Learn how bypass...
When comparing greenhouse gas emissions between pilot tube and hand tunneling trenchless methods, which method is most efficient for our environment?
Learn why the right gel strength balance must be struck for the specific soil conditions in order to prevent costly repairs and downtime due to blockages or...
Bottom hole treating pressure, measured in the horizontal section of the well or at the bottom hole, must be sufficient enough to fracture the rock. But knowing the...
Horizontal auger boring uses a combination of jacking to push pipe casings into the soil and an auger to remove the spoil from the inside of the casings as they progress...
Pipe ramming techniques for use during horizontal directional drilling include pullback assist and bore salvage, ending the need for extensive surface damage and costly...
Mechanical waves are a non-destructive technique for gaining information about the underground conditions. Using carefully placed seismic sources and receivers,...
The gas lift is a method that has been proven over many years of use and is widely accepted in the industry, plus it was developed in order to maximize oil production...
As technology advances, geotechnical investigation methods are becoming more advanced and more effective. Here are 5 trends in geotechnical investigation that are...
A geotechnical investigation is mostly done in an effort to identify the soils and ground conditions contractors will be working with. For this, soil sampling is a key...
Sizing a slurry pump correctly is a critical part of the pump selection process. This ensures that it will operate within its design parameters, avoiding premature pump...
Trenchless maintenance methods can be carried out in place at much lower cost and with much less impact on surrounding neighborhoods and the environment. But, how do you...
The choice of piping material often comes down to the lowest life cycle costs. But, this can vary depending on the trenchless method, the service of the piping, whether...
Trenchless tunneling methods have literally changed the shape of laying and maintaining underground piping and utilities over the last 50 years. With this wide range of...
The simplest, but least reliable method for locating an underground pipe or cable is called passive location. A receiver is used to search for naturally emitted signals...
Different shoring options are available for trenchless construction projects including soldier pile and lagging, anchoring, soil nailing and more for the protection of...
The simplest form of jet grouting consists of two nozzles diametrically opposite from each other just above the drilling tool. High pressure grout is pumped through...
Soil pressure is a measure of the tendency of the soil at the face of the excavation to collapse. It differs depending on the type of soil and the level of groundwater...
Using trenchless construction for planned communities allows contractors to plan the infrastructure like sewer, water, gas and telecom lines before building begins and...
Grouting is one of the original trenchless rehabilitation methods and has been in use for over 50 years. Through this method, sewers are repaired and sealed without...
Steel temporary trenchless shoring solutions like sheet piling are quick and cheap to install. However, if hard rock is encountered in the ground, drilling may be...
We've provided an explanation of the technology of jet-grouting and how it can be applied to complex shoring and define complex shoring once and for all.
