Drilling Fluid
The Importance of Fluid Loss Control in Drilling Operation
Fluid loss control is a critical part of any drilling operation, here's what you need to look for and consider before you start.
The Importance of Mud Recycling in HDD
Why is mud recycling an important part of an HDD project? The major benefits are keeping costs down in a variety of ways and reducing...
10 Alternative Drilling Waste Disposal Options
Drilling waste disposal is a significant part of the cost of any drilling job. Knowing the different options available can help planners...
Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD
Drilling fluid is the life fluid of a trenchless project; it can literally make or break a borehole. Therefore, managing and selecting the...
Job Role: Mud Engineer
What does a mud engineer do, what is their training and why is it such an important job on trenchless construction sites?
Drill Cuttings: How CRI Technology is Solving Disposal Headaches
Environmental liabilities and risk of contamination associated with the disposal of drill cuttings have given many contractors sleepless...
QUIZ: Think You Know HDD? Prove It!
HDD is a minimal impact trenchless installation and construction method used to install several types of underground structures and...
Understanding the Importance of Solids Control
Drilling waste needs to be managed, and waste management methodology and guidelines vary with every project. Recycling the drilling mud has...
The Role of Hydrogeology in Trenchless Construction
Knowing the characteristics of groundwater near the drill site and understand how it can affect drilling operations is essential. Therefore...
Down-the-Hole Drilling Method Explained
Discover how down-the-hole (DTH) drilling has made life easier for contractors to drill wells faster and more efficiently.
Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It?
Although frac-out’s happen quite commonly during an HDD project, these 7 tips can help you prevent it from occurring right from the...
Gel Strength: Understanding Its Importance When Assessing Drilling Fluids
Learn why the right gel strength balance must be struck for the specific soil conditions in order to prevent costly repairs and downtime...
The Top 4 Drilling Fluid Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Drilling fluid keeps the system cool and helps maintain the borehole. These top drilling fluid mistakes can lead to costly damage and...
Bottom Hole Treatment Pressure: What It Means to Your Fracking Project
Bottom hole treating pressure, measured in the horizontal section of the well or at the bottom hole, must be sufficient enough to fracture...
Horizontal Auger Boring: The Advantages of Knowing When to Use It
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...
Why Proper Disposal of Used Drilling Fluid Should Be a Crucial Trenchless Planning Step
Every contractor should consider the environmental regulations regarding waste disposal prior to bidding, because today drilling waste...
An In-Depth Look at the Role of Drilling Fluid Systems in Trenchless Construction
Drilling fluid selection and management should start even before bidding on a job, as the quality of drilling mud can be the difference...
Understanding Drilling Fluids Solids Control with Horizontal Directional Drilling Rigs
Horizontal directional drilling fluid poses environmental problems if not disposed of properly. However, through the use of solids control...
The Hydraulic Fracturing Technique: Things You Should Know
Hydraulic fracturing technique uses hydraulic fluid with additives. This fluid affects the fracture orientation and length, which workers...