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  Drilling Fluid

  The Key Principles of Effective Solids Control

  Well-used drilling fluid will be full of unwanted solid content from the borehole after a drilling operation. The drilling fluid picks up all the soil and rock cuttings...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Drilling Fluid

  Ditching the Mud: Your Guide to Drilling Mud Disposal

  Drilling mud is a standard component of many horizontal directional drilling (HDD) construction projects. It plays a vital role in stabilizing the bore, removing the...

  By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Drilling Fluid

  The Importance of Fluid Loss Control in Drilling Operation

  Drilling fluid (drilling mud) is an essential element of many trenchless construction projects. Over the years, the science of drilling fluid has developed extensively,...

  By: Phil Kendon | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  The History of Vitrified Clay Pipe in Trenchless Installation

  Vitrified clay pipes may feel old fashioned and out of date. However, despite being almost abandoned decades ago, they are making a comeback in cities looking for a...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  The Lifespan and Dangers of Old Piping Materials Vs. Plastics and Liners

  Creating a plumbing infrastructure capable of transporting water to residents and waste away from them is arguably one of the greatest feats man has accomplished.Through...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  Proper Maintenance for Drill Rig Equipment

  Proper drilling rig maintenance is vital. Proper care includes visually inspecting the equipment regularly. However, workers should consider the average work environment...

  By: Denise Sullivan | Technical Writer @ Trenchlesspedia

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  Trenchless Construction

  Easement and Contract: The Legalities of Trenchless Projects

  Now that contractors and the general public are becoming aware of the benefits of trenchless technology for the purpose of pipeline and cable installation, the use of...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Horizontal Directional Drilling

  Job Role: Mud Engineer

  The trenchless industry is a vast community of highly skilled professionals from different engineering fields. Every individual in the industry plays a crucial role and...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  Pipe Material

  Ductile Iron Pipe: Why It's Best for Water and Wastewater

  Water and wastewater pipelines are essential for all households, businesses, and industries. Therefore, it is crucial to know the properties and benefits of various pipe...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Maintenance

  Controlling Hydrogen Sulfide Corrosion in Sewer Pipelines

  Corrosion is a serious problem plaguing the sewer system all over the world as old pipelines are ignored and in a state of deterioration and collapse.New pipelines are...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer

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  In-Situ Stress

  Why In-situ Pipe Coating is Changing the Trenchless Rehabilitation Game

  Pipeline rehabilitation methods are commonly thought to be cured-in-place, fold-and-form liners, sliplining or spray-on coatings. An upcoming innovative process referred...

  By: Sky Cato | Director of Operations for Internal Pipeline Solutions

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  Drilling Fluid

  An In-Depth Look at the Role of Drilling Fluid Systems in Trenchless Construction

  Directional drilling has been around for some decades but it was only in the 1990s that directional drilling started being used for underground construction. Drilling...

  By: Tabitha Mishra | Civil Engineer, Technical Content Writer