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A Mud Engineer's Ultimate Guide to Drilling Fluids

Drilling Fluid

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...

Acu-Comms HDPE Pipe Conduit being installed by directional drilling in Perth, Western Australia Acu-Comms HDPE Pipe Conduit being installed by directional drilling in Perth, Western Australia Acu-Comms HDPE Pipe Conduit being installed by directional drilling in Perth, Western Australia Acu-Comms HDPE Pipe Conduit being installed by directional drilling in Perth, Western Australia


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...

Understanding Drilling Fluids Solids Control with Horizontal Directional Drilling Rigs Understanding Drilling Fluids Solids Control with Horizontal Directional Drilling Rigs Understanding Drilling Fluids Solids Control with Horizontal Directional Drilling Rigs 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...

Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD 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...

The Hydraulic Fracturing Technique: Things You Should Know The Hydraulic Fracturing Technique: Things You Should Know The Hydraulic Fracturing Technique: Things You Should Know 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...

Horizontal Directional Drilling: 7 Key Facts to Know Horizontal Directional Drilling: 7 Key Facts to Know Horizontal Directional Drilling: 7 Key Facts to Know Horizontal Directional Drilling: 7 Key Facts to Know


Pilot hole curvature, the reamer size and the viscosity of the drilling fluid all require adequate planning knowledge in horizontal...