Drilling Fluid

Proper use of drilling fluid can make or break a project. If your density, viscosity, gel strength and solid content aren’t within spec, it could spell disaster. Get the most out of your mud by reading up on drilling fluid here!

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Here's what you need to know about HDD in tough conditions: selecting the right drilling fluid and tools for the ground you encounter.

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Fluid loss control is a critical part of any drilling operation, here's what you need to look for and consider before you start.

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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...

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Drilling waste disposal is a significant part of the cost of any drilling job. Knowing the different options available can help planners...

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Drilling fluid is the life fluid of a trenchless project; it can literally make or break a borehole. Therefore, managing and selecting the...

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What does a mud engineer do, what is their training and why is it such an important job on trenchless construction sites?

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Environmental liabilities and risk of contamination associated with the disposal of drill cuttings have given many contractors sleepless...

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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 Understanding the Importance of Solids Control Understanding the Importance of Solids Control 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 The Role of Hydrogeology in Trenchless Construction The Role of Hydrogeology in Trenchless Construction 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 Down-the-Hole Drilling Method Explained Down-the-Hole Drilling Method Explained 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? Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It? Trenchless Frac-out: How Do You Prevent It? 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 Gel Strength: Understanding Its Importance When Assessing Drilling Fluids Gel Strength: Understanding Its Importance When Assessing Drilling Fluids 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...

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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 Treatment Pressure: What It Means to Your Fracking Project Bottom Hole Treatment Pressure: What It Means to Your Fracking Project 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: The Advantages of Knowing When to Use It Horizontal Auger Boring: The Advantages of Knowing When to Use It 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 Why Proper Disposal of Used Drilling Fluid Should Be a Crucial Trenchless Planning Step Why Proper Disposal of Used Drilling Fluid Should Be a Crucial Trenchless Planning Step 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 An In-Depth Look at the Role of Drilling Fluid Systems in Trenchless Construction An In-Depth Look at the Role of Drilling Fluid Systems in Trenchless Construction 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...

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Horizontal directional drilling fluid poses environmental problems if not disposed of properly. However, through the use of solids control...