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Dealmakers........................................................................35

Education Connection......................................................19

Fun Page............................................................................32

Hot Off the Press.................................................................9

Industry Announcements.................................................36

Obituary: Gross, Kenneth Richard “Ken”.......................26

Obituary: Purchase, A. Richard “Rick”...........................26

Obituary: Thomas, Rick L.................................................20

Photo Gallery......................................................................38

Product Spotlight..............................................................14

Where are you planning to go?........................................46

Who’s in the News.............................................................13

WorldWide Association Memberships

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WorldWide Business Directory™

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Allegheny Instruments........................................................46

America West Drilling Supply..............................................61

Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................33

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................45

Baker Water Systems.........................................................44

Baroid Industrial Drilling Products (IDP)…....…….…..........16

Better Water Industries, Inc.................................................18

Bit Brokers International.....................................................19

Bitco, Inc.............................................................................14

Bloom Mfg., Inc.....................................................................9

California Groundwater Association (CGA) Convention......43

Central Mine Equipment Company (CME)..........................34

CONEXPO-CON/AGG

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Diedrich Drill…....................................................................21

Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)....................................1

Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................31

DRILLMAX

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Eastern Driller Manufacturing Company Inc. (EDM)...........62

Empire State Water Well Drillers Assoc. (ESWWDA) Ann. Mtg..17

Foremost Industries............................................................26

GEFCO, Inc. (an Astec Industries Company).......................2

Geoprobe Systems

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Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)............................8

Grundfos Pumps Corporation.............................................15

Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3

Kentucky Blasting Conference............................................20

KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................49

Louisiana Ground Water Assoc. (LGWA) Convention.........30

Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................29

N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................25

Palmer Bit Company...........................................................42

SEMCO, Inc........................................................................63

SIMCO

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Star Iron Works, Inc............................................................22

Star Iron Works, Inc............................................................23

TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................40

Texas Ground Water Assoc. (TGWA) Convention...............37

Utah Ground Water Association (UGWA) Conf. and Expo..41

Well-Vu, Inc...........................................................................7

Wyo-Ben, Inc......................................................................13

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Canada Tests New Commercial-Scale Geothermal..38

Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..20

Keep the Airport Open...............................................36

“Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiot’s” Corner..................40

Curiosity, Mars Rover, Drills at Aberlady!..................14

Be Aware of Soil Contamination When Installing......25

Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........41

Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II..........8

Canada Explores for Potential Rare Earth Elements....33

America’s First Gold Rush........................................43

White, Harold: Oil/Water Exploration.......................12

ExxonMobil - “Carrying the Brand”............................23

Former Gas & Oil Lab Open for Geothermal Testing...17

Ten Geothermal Projects Awarded Funding..............30

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A Safer, Faster Way to Handle Casing Pipe

dapted from Information by TekMark Industries, Inc.

Larry Williams was once an administrator and teacher at Eastern Washington University,

with his B.A. and M.B.A. in business. He acquired patents for casing elevators and casing slips

invented by Chester and Clyde Eastwood of Eastwood Drilling in Yakima,

Washington, and decided to open his own company, TekMark Industries, in 1975. The company’s first tools

were unique to the water well drilling industry and provided a safer, faster way of handling casing pipe installations

in open hole situations. The lifting system allows drilling operators to eliminate the need to weld lugs and the

use of cable slings to elevate and install casing.

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problems and expanding its line with the addition of:

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The Un-Comfort Zone II

by Robert Evans Wilson, Jr.

The Unfolding Gift of a Sister

I was sitting at the kitchen table eating my breakfast when I noticed, above me, a nail hole in the

plaster where a picture had hung. It was a black spot on the wall directly across from my sister, who was

sitting in a highchair busily eating her breakfast. I glanced over my shoulder toward the stove, and ob-

served my mother had left the room. It was my chance to have some fun. I knew my sister was terrified

of insects, so I called her name and emphatically pointed toward the hole in the wall, “Cindy, look, a bug!”

She screamed in horror, and I doubled over laughing. Mother rushed into the room to see what was the matter. After assuring

Cindy it was not a bug, she yelled at me for scaring her. I acted contrite, but inside I was still chuckling in satisfaction. I was

seven years old.

I had been an only child for four years, when my life as the center of attention in my parents’ world ended with the birth of

my sister. It’s tough for a four-year-old to share the limelight with a sibling when he never had to before. What I didn’t realize

was my parents were giving me a gift. She was a purposeful gift on their part, but I wouldn’t come to appreciate that for decades.

I don’t recall how often I teased, tormented, or bullied my sister, but it wasn’t enough for her to fear or dislike me, and for

that I’m grateful. By the time I was a teenager, our age and gender differences separated us emotionally, and I spent less and

less time interacting with her. I wasn’t intentionally ignoring her, I was just too caught up in my own life to be fully aware of

hers. This would continue until we were adults.

When we lost our dad to a stroke, I was there for her when she asked, but I was still too immature to recognize her needs

when she didn’t ask. Within a few years, we were both married, and only saw each other at the formal family gatherings at

Mother’s house on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Then 11 years after Dad died, we lost Mother too. And, even though

Cindy was my last tie to the memories of our parents, we saw each other even less.

My parents’ great gift to me might have been lost had Cindy and I not been divorced by our spouses. It was when we both

went through our divorces that we truly discovered each other for the first time. We found the emotional strength we needed

to survive in each other. We talked on the phone frequently, and gave each other pep talks as needed. In the years since, we

have grown closer and closer.

Over the years I have come to love Cindy, not just as my sister, but as one of my best friends. Now, I can fully realize and

appreciate the value of the sacrifice my parents’ were making when they decided to have her.

You see, in 1960, my father was diagnosed with kidney failure. His doctors told him there was no cure, he was going to die, and

he and Mother needed to start making plans. The most remarkable plan they made was to

have another child. With my mother facing inevitable widowhood and single motherhood,

she agreed to have a second child. Their motivation was to save me from being an “only

child.” They decided to conceive a second baby, who might be born after Dad died, so

I would never be alone. As an adult, who has raised two children as a single parent,

I find it astounding they would have made such a decision. Yet, I am so happy they did.

You might recall from my previous article, Good Habit - Questionable Motive in the Nov.

2009

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death, and used the proceeds to build a three-unit apartment house my mother could rent

out and live in. I also wrote that my mother, who at the time was a stay-at-home mom,

was trained as an X-ray technician. She planned on going back to work part time once

my father passed away, then full time when Cindy and I were old enough for school.

In the meantime, she worked temporary jobs to keep her radiology skills up to date.

It was at one of those temp jobs she came across an article in a medical journal -

and it saved my father’s life. She read about a physician in Boston who was performing

the world’s first kidney transplants. At the time of publication, he was looking for volun-

teers who had to be an identical twin. My father was an identical twin, so my mother

called the physician, and he agreed to operate. My uncle agreed to give my father

a kidney, and my father became the 12th person in the world to have a kidney

transplant and live. He lived another 18 years - until Cindy and I were both adults.

Both of my parents died at relatively young ages. Losing them made me par-

ticularly grateful for their gift. At some of the most challenging moments of my life,

my sister has been there for me. I don’t know that I could have coped without her.

Thank you, Cindy. Thank you, Mom and Dad.

Robert

Robert is an innovation/change speaker, author, and consultant. He

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calls and questions from them. The last letter I received from a New York subscriber, wanting to know

what I use to detect water, gas, and oil, and why I haven’t written about the equipment I use. I have

written about the equipment I use. I can do everything I say I can, and all the stories in

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about things I have done.

I have a been a well drilling professional since 1952, locating underground fluids for domestic,

stock, irrigation, city water wells, oil wells, gas wells, hot water wells, and pumps.

I have written about my friend Jereal in Kentucky, who has an advanced radiometrics type of detection for these fluids he

built years ago, and has been improving it ever since. We worked together doing detection, finding gas and oil. I taught him to

sense the underground fluids.

In another article, I wrote about Cecil, a friend from Texas who operates a radiometrics detection device. He asked me to

take him flying in a rental Cessna 150 airplane. The company would pay to fly over some areas in Kentucky with his radio, and

map the area for gas and oil. I could see way ahead of his detection - I could tell him where and when his detection unit would

find gas and oil fractures. What did I use for detection? My vision, my friend, his radiometric unit, and an airplane. Yes, this all

worked.

I was the pilot. My father learned to fly from Charles Lindbergh before Lindbergh flew across the ocean, and I learned to

fly from my father, Albert White.

Harold

Harold White may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com

G&O

Vermeer Location Expands

Vermeer Mid Atlantic, an All Roads company, has acquired Vermeer Northeast, a

Pinnacle Award-winning dealer partner of Vermeer Corporation. The combined com-

panies will adopt a new brand name - Vermeer All Roads.

Vermeer All Roads will have 15 locations covering South Carolina, North Carolina,

Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, Maine,

Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

“Vermeer Mid Atlantic’s demonstrated market leadership is greatly enhanced by the

addition of Vermeer Northeast,” said Mark Boyle, president of Vermeer Mid Atlantic.

“We look forward to delivering exceptional service and building on the success the

Vermeer Northeast team has established in the market over the last 50+ years.”

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Astec Industries Appoints New CEO and President

Astec Industries, Inc. announced the appointment

of Mr. Barry Ruffalo as president and chief executive

officer. He has also been elected to the Board of

Directors as a Class I director and will stand for reelection

at the Company’s 2020 annual meeting.

“After a comprehensive search that included a

number of highly qualified candidates, we are excited

to hire Mr. Ruffalo,” said Bill Gehl, chairman of Astec.

“Barry brings a wealth of experience to Astec. He is

a leader that has driven change, understands infra-

structure, and will add tremendous value.”

Two Rivers Marketing

Jean Hiller of Two Rivers

Marketing has retired. She is look-

ing forward to travelling with her

husband as she joins the ranks of

several industry colleagues and

friends who have retired.

“I have loved my work in this

industry over the past 38 years, and

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ure . . . There are many talented

individuals who drive the industry,

working for manufacturers, media,

associations, and marketing agen-

cies, and I will miss my interaction

with all of them,” she stated.

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Curiosity,

Mars Rover,

Drills at Aberlady!

Adapted from Information by

The American Geophysical Union

and The National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

Scientists working with Curiosity,

the Mars rover, have been excited to

explore a region called "the clay-bearing

unit" sin ce bef ore the spacecraft

launched. The rover finally tasted its first

sample from this part of Mount Sharp

when it drilled a piece of bedrock nick-

named "Aberlady". The rover's drill

chewed easily through the rock, which

was so soft, the drill didn't need to use its percussive technique. This was the mission's first sample obtained using only rotation

of the drill bit.

The Aberlady sample will give the team a starting point for thinking about the clay-bearing unit. Over the course of a year,

several more drilling operations are planned, which will help the team understand what makes this region different from the

ridge behind it, and an area located higher on the mountain with a sulfate signal.

The team recently analyzed two targets with ChemCam (chemistry and camera) - the inside of the drill hole (Aberlady)

and a nearby bedrock target Mayar. They had to determine if a powdered rock sample had been collected, and whether it

was behaving as expected. Small portions of the sample were dropped onto the workspace on the SAM (sample analysis at

Mars) inlet cover. Using Mastcam (mast camera), they took images before and after these drop-offs, which helped them char-

acterize their ability to deliver portions of the sample to the rover’s laboratories.

A few interesting observations were made - the drilled block lifted up slightly as the drill was retracted, there might be some

evidence of a horizontal calcium sulfate

(gypsum) vein within the drill hole, the drill

went into the rock easily, and the drill tailings

appeared to clump more than usual. Some

concern was expressed by instrument

engineers and scientists about whether

this outcrop may have penetrated into a

weak underlying layer, preventing enough

of the sample from making its way up into

the drill stem for later drop off to CheMin

(chemistry and mineralogy) and SAM.

The rover used a sample portion for

the CheMin analysis to get a better under-

standing of the material. Initial results looked great, meaning CheMin received

enough sample, and the team did not need to deliver more material. So, the team

dumped the rest of the sample on the ground where they could analyze it with

Curiosity’s remote sensing instruments. The team collected APXS (alpha particle x-

ray spectrometer) of the dump pile with two offset observations to better under-

stand any compositional variations. They also performed another CheMin integration

to further refine the mineralogical analyses for Aberlady.

With time at Aberlady coming to a close, the team focused on refining their

understanding of the composition of local rocks and drilled material. ChemCam

took measurements of the drill hole, and accompanying MAHLI (Mars hand lens

imager) images will be used to characterize a potential vein within the drilled rock.

ChemCam also targeted the edge of a large bedrock chunk, which appeared to be

uplifted during drilling.

The search for the next drill target has already started. The team discussed two

different options which are near the current workspace. These targets were

weighed against the option to head back toward a site they already passed or to

do a small walkabout to scout out other promising bedrock outcrops. While the next

drill target may only be a few feet away, the team is looking forward to wrapping up

activities at Aberlady and moving on to their next workspace.

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for a variety of applications and can be installed vertically or hor-

izontally. Low current draw and soft start allows use of smaller

gauge wire compared to traditional

four-inch motors, which can reduce

the overall cost of installation.

Grundfos Pump Corporation is a Valued

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Former Gas and Oil Lab Open for Geothermal Testing

dapted from Information by TNO

TNO, the Netherlands Organisation for applied scientific research, announced companies active in geothermal energy

now have access to an advanced state-of-the-art laboratory in Rijswijk, South Holland. The Open Innovation Centre for Well

Technology (OIC-WT) can be used for full-scale testing and experimentation with new drilling techniques and materials under

high pressure and extreme temperatures.

The former Shell technology laboratory has been transformed into a geothermal technology innovation lab, in collaboration

with a consortium of partners including TNO, TU Delft, Utrecht University, EBN (Energie Beheer Nederland B.V.), Ministry of Economic

Affairs, the province of South Holland, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, and the municipality of Rijswijk.

“As a drilling company, we have a lot of R&D [research and development] knowledge and installations in-house, but the equip-

ment in this lab is unprecedented,” said Peter de Vin, director of Huisman Geo. “And that, combined with the in-depth knowledge

of two universities and TNO, makes this facility an innovation center where Dutch industry can take major steps to make geother-

mal energy a success. As far as we are concerned, things are still going too slowly. This enables us to move things up a gear.”

According to Gert-Jan Heerens of TNO, geothermal energy plays an important role in the energy transition; it is one of

the most important sources of renewable energy supplies. Geothermal energy could potentially supply about a quarter of the

country's total demand for heat. However, there is still much to be done in terms of more efficient and cost-effective drilling,

with an increasing focus on safety. In short, many technical innovations are needed. These can be developed and tested

under the most extreme conditions of high pressure and temperature, at the facility.

The consortium decided to open the facilities to any company interested in working on new methods and products. “This

will bring about ideas. Like the universities, at TNO we can make the connection between scientific knowledge and its appli-

cation in practice. In this way, together we can achieve much more at a much faster pace. Who knows, maybe we'll develop

methods or equipment here that will soon spread

worldwide,” stated Heerens.

The facilities are impressive. There is a huge

drilling installation, including a full-size rig, above

a well nearly 1640 feet deep which can be used

to test new materials and methods. The center

also has overhead cranes, hydraulic presses,

pressure vessels, piping systems for pumping

and testing liquids, multiple flow loops, and two

drill holes. Almost all underground conditions can

be realistically simulated to determine how ma-

terials and components will behave under high temperatures belowground.

The beauty of the open innovation model is companies do not have to invest in test facilities themselves. “That's just too

expensive and that's why potentially wonderful findings remain unused. Even for a well-equipped company like Huisman, this

lab is a technological land of milk and honey in this field. Not only do we want to test materials, but we are also interested in

the data that comes out of it. I am thinking, for example, of collaborating with companies that specialize in sensor technology.

By integrating sensors into the drilling process, you can drill much smarter and accurately predict when maintenance is needed.

In this way, you can reduce the costs over

the entire life span. Here in the lab, you

also meet entrepreneurs from other sec-

tors. I can see surprising combinations

happening and therefore innovations,”

explained de Vin.

The cooperation is not limited to

industry, universities and polytechnic

institutions are also welcome in the OIC-

WT. “We'll have to build about 700 geo-

thermal doublets in the long run. Now

there are less than 25 of them. And once

built, they need maintenance. But there

is no training for that in our country.

Companies that build wells are now

mainly focused on oil and gas produc-

tion. Here, students can get to know the

world of geothermal energy, conduct

research, and carry out experiments that

are impossible elsewhere. This should

also lead to acceleration,” said Heerens.

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Association Annual Meeting

January 14-15, 2020

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“New and Improved” Sometimes Isn’t

y Britt Storkson

Owner, P2FlowLLC

I have an old Briggs & Stratton eight-horsepower engine. It’s a dated flathead design I use to run an

electric generator. It’s not very pretty, but it has a lot going for it: It works, and it works reliably. It starts

every time, in any weather, cold or hot. It’s really simple and does the job using very few parts. Granted,

it’s not super fuel efficient (good, but not great) and it’s fairly noisy, but overall, it works well. Why should

I change?

When new technology comes out, often the “titans of industry” get so wrapped up in the “new technology hype” they often

neglect to fully test the “new toy”. It has been reported that Boeing aircraft switched to new-technology lithium-ion batteries to

save weight in their 787 aircraft. Lithium-ion technology can store more energy pound for pound over the older lead-acid battery

technology it replaced. However, the lithium-ion technology presented problems the old style batteries didn’t - like overheating

under certain conditions.

By the time Boeing made the modifications needed to utilize the lithium-ion technology safely, whatever advantage the

new battery technology afforded was wiped out by the changes that had to be made to make the new technology safe and re-

liable. While I am not aware of Boeing reporting any numbers regarding this issue, I think it is safe to say the new technology

cost the company considerably more than the conventional components - but that should have been determined long before

it was released for sale to the public.

We need to utilize the strengths and mitigate the shortcomings of both computer and human operators. We should take

advantage of what computers are really good at, as well as what humans are really good at. Computers never get fatigued or

distracted. Computers have a great memory - they don’t forget things. Humans are superior in other areas, as well. Humans

can make “judgement calls” - making the right decision most of the time without explicit instructions.

When I’m making printed circuit boards, I carefully evaluate what does and does not need to be on the board to make

everything work. It’s easy to use five or more components when one would do the job. While often done in industry, “piling on”

is not a good practice in electronics. More is almost never better. For one thing, printed circuit board space is expensive and

“piling on” is a bad practice from the cost aspect alone. Additional components sometimes generate heat, which may require

a way to remove this heat, such as a fan. Then you need some sort of sensor to shut everything off in case the fan fails . . .

and on and on.

Without adequate evaluation and discipline, you get this domino effect where one addition often triggers three or four other

changes. When the circuit has more components, it gets more costly, which is a good reason in and of itself to keep things

simple. More components require more

testing - and the potential for more to go

wrong. In fact, most of the advances in

electronics over the last 20 years or so

haven’t changed the basic building

blocks t o a n y s i gn i f i ca n t d e g re e .

Microprocessor manufacturers have

been busy consolidating several func-

tions on one “chip” mostly to reduce the

costs of making them. So while the “new

and improved” part may cost roughly the

same, the additional features for the

same price give them a “leg up” on the

competition.

So remember “new and improved”

isn’t always the best way to go.

Britt

Britt Storkson may be contacted

via e-mail to michele@

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Blasting

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Quarry Academy

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Construction

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Ms. Bonnie,

Good morning. May I please say

thank you so very much . . . It is for

certain a total joy for us to be

included in your publication like

his, thank you again! I hope you all

have a wonderful day.

Cheerfully in Christ,

Laura Maurizzi

Marketing Coordinator

Baker Manufacturing Company,

LLC

Evansville, WI

Drilling Into Money Not Boring

by Mark E. Battersby

HSAs: Tax Savings and Inexpensive Worker Benefit

Since they were created in 2004, tax-advantaged Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, have grown

into a successful multifaceted tool for employers, as well as small business owners seeking self-only

health-care plans.

Used in combination with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), HSAs have proven to be a free-

market option that does not rely on mandates or cash subsidies. Best of all, HSAs provide a health insurance

option for the self-employed or small business owner reluctant, or unable, to afford health-care coverage other than for themselves.

The concept of HSAs is both simple and elegant: Give individuals generous tax breaks to put aside money to help pay for

their health care. This, in turn, would make it easier for employers to offer their employees affordable high-deductible health

plans. For 2019, the Internal Revenue Service defined a HDHP as any plan with a deductible of at least $1350 for an individual

or $2700 for a family.

Much like an IRA (Individual Retirement Account), HSAs benefit from three tax breaks. Both contributions and investment

income earned on the accounts are tax-free. Withdrawals are also tax-free as long as they are used for qualified health-related

expenses. After age 65, participants may withdraw funds for any purpose, although the withdrawals are treated as ordinary in-

come for tax purposes.

Funds in an HSA can, as mentioned, be used to pay deductibles and other qualified health-related expenses including

dental, vision, or other health services not covered by insurance. Money remaining in the HSA can be invested, growing year-

after-year, even if workers change jobs.

HSA participants or “owners” saw a $50 increase in the 2019 HSA contribution level to $3550 for individuals with self-only

coverage. For those with family coverage, the annual contribution level is up by $100 to $7000.

An option which should not be ignored is the small business health care tax credit (SBHCTC). The SBHCTC is available to

employers with fewer than 25 employ-

ees, pay annual wages of less than

$50,000, and that contribute a uniform

percentage of at least 50% of the premi-

um cost for employee health insurance

coverage obtained through a Small

Business Health Options Program

(SHOP) Exchange. The maximum tax

credit has been extended through 2019,

and is generally 50% of employer-paid

premiums. It can be taken for only two

years, which must be consecutive.

Advice from a tax professional

and/or plan administrator, usually a

bank, financial institution, or insurance

company, is obviously a necessity.

Mark

Mark E. Battersby may be contacted

via e-mail to michele@

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In Memoriam

Rick L. Thomas (1952~2019)

The

WWDR

WWDR Team was saddened to hear of the passing of Rick L. Thomas on August 13, 2019. He

and his wife Nancy have owned and operated T&T Carbide, Inc. in Logan, Illinois, since 1976.

Rick and Nancy were married 48 years. He loved working outside, playing with his grandkids and

grandbabies. He will be dearly missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.

Rick is survived by Nancy; daughter Audra; son Adam (Jane); grandchildren Kailey (Dave), Mikah

(Asa), Shay, Addyson, Remington, Lincoln, Sawyer, Ellie, Matilda, and Witten; great-grandchildren Lil Dave, Keegan, Zaedyn,

Roxzyn, Lynlee, Titus, and Kipling; brothers Garry (Sharon), Tim (Annette), and Alan (Beth); numerous nieces, nephews, and

extended family.

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Copper: Bright Future - Glorious Past

Adapted from Copper Development Association, Inc.

First used by man over 10,000 years ago, copper was, for

nearly five millenia, the only known metal, thus having all the metal

applications. Initially decorative and then utilitarian, copper was, around 300 B.C.,

alloyed first with arsenic and then with tin. When the Bronze Age suddenly ended at about 1200

B.C., the interruption of international trade routes forced economy in the use of copper. From

then to now, efficiency in copper use and reuse has continued.

arge-scale mining of copper began in the late 1800s, primarily in the American West.

Open-pit mining techniques were developed, and the U.S. quickly became the world’s

largest copper producer. In 1877, Thomas Doolittle, a Connecticut brass mill man, devel-

oped hard-drawn copper wire strong enough to be strung overhead. When the telephone

system was commercialized, both it and the electric power grid began to con-

sume large quantities of copper wire. Similar developments occurred in the rest

of the industrialized world. From the early 1890s to the mid-1970s, annual world

consumption grew by about a factor of 30.

The U.S. copper industry consists of two main segments, producers and

fabricators. Producers’ products are sold mostly to fabricators, while fabricators’

products are sold to the construction industry, manufacturing industry, and the govern-

ment.

U.S. copper and copper alloy industry structure has undergone dramatic

changes over the last 10 to 20 years. Whereas the U.S. was the largest producer

and consumer of newly-mined copper, now Chile has taken the lead. The U.S.

share of world mine production is now about 18%, while Chile’s share is 23%.

Today, as copper maintains its markets, this must be balanced against its

future availability. Of the world’s reserves, about one-quarter of the deposits are economically recoverable now or in the near

future. Each year about three billion pounds are withdrawn from the earth as U.S. mine production.Three key factors will influ-

ence copper supply in the future: U.S. self-sufficiency, energy efficiency, and recycling efficiency. But more copper is recovered

and put back into use from recycled material than is derived from mined ore, so copper will most likely continue its 10,000-

year history of usefulness well into the future.

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OCTOBER 2019

ExxonMobil - “Carrying the Brand”

Adapted from ExxonMobil Energy Factor

The history of ExxonMobil can be charted largely by the

vehicles that have carried its cargo. The company, starting as

Standard Oil, experienced a decades-long period of growth,

ultimately forming today’s ExxonMobil. Each merger, acqui-

ition, or rebrand came with a colorful tale, often told through

ads and logos stamped on the sides of trucks and other

gasoline carriers.

Standard Oil Company of New York (Socony) was one

of the first to use horse-drawn tank wagons. Socony pur-

chased Gilmore Oil Company in 1948, and is one of the her-

itage companies of today’s ExxonMobil. Standard Oil purchased

one-third of Vacuum Oil in 1879; the same year, Vacuum introduced the revolutionary Gargoyle

600-W Steam Cylinder Oil. In the 1930s, the Gargoyle™ brand emblazoned on shiny new gasoline trucks was symbolic of the

Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, which eventually became

Mobil Oil Corporation.

Standard Oil Company used the brand name ESSO

to market products starting in the 1900s; ExxonMobil

continues to market fuel under the ESSO brand in a

number of countries. Jersey Standard bought 50% of

Humble Oil in 1919. Based in Texas, Humble Oil provided

the fuel of choice for notorious playboy and Texan in-

ventor Howard Hughes for use in his planes. Humble Oil

was acquired by Standard Oil of New Jersey in 1959,

and in 1973, Humble Oil became Exxon USA. Mobil 1™ synthetic motor oil, born out of

Socony-Vacuum Oil’s Mobilgrease brand, has been a sponsor brand for sports like Formula 1 and truck racing since 1978.

Today’s ExxonMobil Aviation is one of the world’s largest suppliers of jet fuel for commercial airliners.

Since the ExxonMobil merger in 1999, the company has continued advancing distribution methods for fuels and products.

Gilmore Oil Horse-Drawn Carrier

Gargoyle™ Oil Truck

Anglo American Oil Truck

Humble fueling Hughes’ plane.

OCTOBER 2019

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Be Aware of Soil Contamination When Installing Soil Borings

Adapted from Information by Talon/LPE

Whether installing soil borings for an environmental investigation or geotechnical purposes, it’s important to keep an eye

out for possible instances where contamination can reach subsurface soil and / or groundwater. Contaminating soil or ground-

water can cause serious safety or legal challenges, which is why it is imperative to consider potential contamination which

may occur with soil borings.

Soil contamination could be present before a project begins, it could

potentially occur during the course of drilling, or after the bore is installed. In

any case, creating new areas of contamination, spreading existing contam-

ination, or creating a pathway for contamination should always be avoided.

It is crucial to find out as much information as possible about cur-

rent site conditions, which will help in choosing the best soil drilling

methods, so conduct a predrilling job walk with the drilling contractor.

Examples of contamination sources or conditions:

• Historic use - Pesticides from farming may linger in soil long

after farming ends. Petroleum hydrocarbons and solvents may

have leaked into soil and groundwater from gas stations or home auto / equipment repair.

• Underground lines and tanks - Utility location services can identify underground lines for sewage to natural gas. Fuel,

heating oil, or waste oil in underground storage tanks may be present but not visible.

• Previous spills - Unusually discolored soil or distressed vegetation may be visible.

• Trash - Toxic or hazardous chemicals may be present in discarded containers, which may be open or leaking.

Steps to help avoid creating new conditions of contamination on the jobsite:

• Entering and exiting sites clean - Drilling equipment should arrive at the jobsite clean. An on-site cleaning station can

clean trucks or other equipment leaving the jobsite.

• Geologic conditions - It is crucial to understand geologic and groundwater conditions at the jobsite.

• Good housekeeping - Properly store toxic or hazardous materials.

• Refueling or maintenance - Use drip pads or pans to avoid spills to the ground. Invest in a spill kit to quickly clean-up

any leak or spill.

• Stormwater drainage - Stormwater runoff can contain vehicle-related chemicals; divert stormwater from soil boring

areas, or seal the top of the borehole.

• After installing the borehole, plug it according to local and state regulations to prevent a pathway for contamination.

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OCTOBER 2019

In Memoriam Kenneth Richard “Ken” Gross (1951~2019)

The California Groundwater Association sadly reported the loss of member Kenneth Richard “Ken” Gross

on June 27, 2019, who passed away after a brief illness. Ken was born in Lodi, California, in 1951. He grad-

uated from Galt High School in 1969, then spent six years in the National Guard.

He worked for his father drilling water wells until he started his own business in 1972. Ken ran his com-

pany, Ken Gross Water Well & Pumps, with his wife Diane until his passing. Through his business, he met many

eople he was happy to call friends.

Ken enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was captain of his fishing boat in Bodega Bay, enjoying camping,

crabbing, and fishing. He was especially looking forward to teaching his grandson how to fish. Hunting and trips to Las Vegas,

Reno, and Lake Tahoe were also favorite things to do.

Ken is survived by Diane; daughter Tami (Jarrod); grandson Hudson; son-in-law Klayton; his mother and father Bonnie and

Otto; brother Keith (Gail); and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kendra and his brother Jeff.

A. Richard “Rick” Purchase (1944~2019)

A. Richard “Rick” Purchase of Calais, Vermont, passed away August 14, 2019, surrounded by his family

at the hospital following a sudden, acute illness. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1944, Rick was the eldest of

two sons and grew up in Montpelier, Vermont.

A steadfast Vermonter, Rick graduated high school in 1962, then attended the University of Vermont where

he earned a bachelor of science degree in political science. Soon after, he married Nancy, and they moved to

Calais, to raise their family. They had five children: Kristen (Michael), Kimberly (Robert), Bill, Lt. Col. Kathryn

(Lt. Col. Marc), and Neal (Anne); eight grandchildren Kyle (Shannin), Jack, Elle, Annabelle, Samuel, Henry, Theodore, and Elliot.

Many will remember Rick as an exceptional home builder, general contractor, and owner of Capital Builders, and later the

owner of Johnson Artesian Well Drilling and consultant with Spafford & Sons Water Wells. He was an active volunteer and

community leader, and a member of the Vermont Ground Water Association.

Rick will be remembered for his honesty, kindness, and love of family. He enjoyed gardening, caring for his well-manicured

lawn, and classic cars, particularly Ford Mustangs. Through his years of hard, dedicated work for his employees, customers,

as well as active community involvement, Rick leaves behind a large circle of lifelong friends and colleagues.

The management and staff of

WWDR

WWDR extend their condolences to Ken’s and Rick’s family, friends, and colleagues.

Lest we forget...

OCTOBER 2019

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is proud to be a member of these associations.

Alberta Water Well Drilling Association

Tel : 7 8 0-38 6 - 2 3 35

awwda@xplornet.com

rizona Water Well Association

admin@azwwa.org

www.azwwa.org

Black Hills Chapter of the ISEE

President: Doug Hoy

www.bitwconference.org

British Columbia Ground Water Assn.

Tel : 6 0 4-53 0 - 8 9 34

secretary@bcgwa.org www.bcgwa.org

California Groundwater Association

Tel : 9 1 6-23 1 - 2 1 34 F a x : 61 4 - 8 9 8-7 7 9 1

www.groundh2o.org

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association

Tel : 7 2 7-57 7 - 5 0 04

matthew@csda.org

www.csda.org

Empire State Water Well Drillers Assn.

Tel : 3 1 5-33 9 - 8 9 60 F a x : 31 5 - 3 3 9-8 9 6 0

sue@nywelldriller.org

www.nywelldriller.org

Florida Ground Water Association

850-205-5641 Fax: 850-222-3019

djessup@executiveoffice.org

www.fgwa.org

Indiana Ground Water Assn.

Tel : 8 8 8-44 3 - 7 3 30 F a x : 76 5 - 2 3 1-4 4 3 0

ingroundwater@gmail.com

www.indianagroundwater.org

Iowa Geothermal Association

Tel : 5 1 5-22 4 - 6 4 69

info@iowageothermal.org

www.iowageothermal.org

Kentucky Groundwater Association

Tel : 6 0 6 -52 3 - 1 2 15 F a x : 86 6 - 8 9 6-0 184

www.kygwa.org

Louisiana Ground Water Association

Tel : 2 2 5 -74 4 - 4 5 54

www.lgwa.org

Michigan Ground Water Association

Tel : 8 5 5 -22 5 - 6 4 92 F a x : 61 4 - 8 9 8-7 786

www.michigangroundwater.com

Minnesota Water Well Association

Tel : 8 0 0 -33 2 - 2 1 04

www.mwwa.org

Missouri Water Well Association

Tel : 3 1 4 -97 4 - 6 9 92

Mwwa.MoWaterWellAssociation@yahoo.com

Montana Water Well Drillers Association

Tel : 4 0 6-68 6 - 3 1 68

www.mwwda.org

National Drilling Association

Tel : 8 7 7-63 2 - 4 7 48

Fax: 216-803-9900

www.nda4u.com

National Ground Water Association

Tel : 8 0 0-55 1 - 7 3 79 F a x : 61 4 - 8 9 8-7 7 8 6

www.ngwa.org

Nebraska Well Driller Association

Tel : 4 0 2-47 6 - 0 1 62

lee@h2oboy.net

www.nebraskawelldrillers.org

New Jersey Ground Water Association

barbemor@gmail.com www.njgwa.org

North Carolina Ground Water Assn.

Tel : 9 1 9-87 6 - 0 6 87 e l a i ne@ e x e c man. n e t

www.ncgwa.org

North Dakota Well Drillers Association

Tel : 7 0 1-56 7 - 4 1 26

ndwda@outlook.com • www.ndwda.com

Northern Plains Chapter of the ISEE

President: Billy Obermire

Tel : 3 0 7-68 9 - 0 0 50

www.bitwconference.org

Ohio Water Well Association, Inc.

Tel : 9 3 7-27 8 - 0 3 08 F a x : 93 7 - 2 7 8-0 3 1 7

www.ohiowaterwell.org

Oklahoma Ground Water Association

Tel : 4 0 5-20 9 - 6 4 82

josh@okgroundwater.org

www.okgroundwater.org

Ontario Groundwater Association

Tel : 5 1 9-24 5 - 7 1 94 F a x : 51 9 - 2 4 5-7 1 9 6

executivedirector@ogwa.ca

www.ogwa.ca

Pennsylvania Ground Water Association

Tel : 8 1 4-55 3 - 3 8 83

pgwaorg@gmail.com www.pgwa.org

Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic

Tel : 4 0 2-47 2 - 7 5 50

jloomis3@unl.edu http://sedc.unl.edu

outh Atlantic Well Drillers “JUBILEE”

Tel : 8 5 5-98 7 - 7 4 69 F a x : 85 0 - 2 2 2-3 0 1 9

kgordon@executiveoffice.org

www.jubileewatershow.com

South Carolina Ground Water Association

Tel : 8 0 3-35 6 - 6 8 09 F a x : 80 3 - 3 5 6-6 8 2 6

scgwa@sc.rr.com www.scgwa.org

South Dakota Well Drillers Association

Tel : 6 0 5 -73 4 - 6 6 31 w w w. sdw d a . o r g

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Well Construction Technology

Tel : 6 0 1-27 6 - 3 7 38

cdunn@smcc.edu

Ten n e s s e e Wa t er Wel l A s s o ciat i o n

Tel : 8 6 5-76 1 - 4 3 63

tnwaterwellassociation@gmail.com

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Vermont Ground Water Association

Ken White, President: 802-738-8400

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Margaret Laggis, Executive Secretary

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AEM - Leadership for Over a Century

dapted from Association of Equipment Manufacturers

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM)

robust history began 125 years ago from a unique vantage point

- its industry segments came together to create a fundamentally more powerful

voice and advocate for the off-road equipment manufacturing industry. For more than a

century, the AEM has provided a manufacturer forum for industry-wide action transcend-

ing individual member company size, product line, or individual business concerns. Companies

participating in AEM work together for the betterment of the industry and public needs

at the state, national, provincial, and international levels.

EM built on the successes and continued the

legacy of its founding groups - the Construction Industry

Manufacturers Association (CIMA) and the Equipment

Manufacturers Institute (EMI). Both groups had a common goal - advocating for better roads

that brought products to market faster, safer, and more efficiently. Today, AEM continues to

make noise in Washington, and a key issue is still the need for a superior infrastructure sys-

tem for improved productivity and quality of life.

Let’s take a trip back in time to view AEM’s significant milestones and contributions:

3 1894 - National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers

(NAAIVM) was established. Several name changes followed to reflect shifts in industry.

3 1911 - The first formal meeting of what eventually became CIMA was a November gathering of the National Association

of Material and Machinery Manufacturers (NAMMM).

3 1948 - American Road Builders Association sponsored the Road Show, predecessor of today’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

The first Road Show at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, post World War II was larger and more diverse than any previous

shows.

3 1956 - The “Combined Biennial Show,” predecessor of CON/AGG, was held at Chicago Coliseum.

3 1960s - In 1966, the forerunner of International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), known as the “Elburn

Show,” was held in a field in Elburn, Illinois. Later in 1969, CIMA introduced its first safety

manual.

3 1970s - CIMA broadened its membership to include companies from around the world

in recognition of the increasingly global scope of the industry.

3 1980s - EMI became ICUEE show owner and producer after providing industry direc-

tion and was first held in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1987. The Farm and Industrial Equipment

Institute (formerly NAAIVM) made their final name change to the Equipment Manufacturers

Institute in 1989.

3 1990s - In 1997, CIMA opened an office in

China. CONEXPO-CON/AGG became the United

States’ largest trade show across all industries in1999.

3 2000+ - In 2001, World of Asphalt was first held and rotated between cities in

the United States. International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) was colocated with

CONEXPO-CON/AGG in 2002. Previously, the show was held in Chicago, begin-

ning in 1984. Additionally, the CIMA and Equipment Manufacturers Institute consoli-

dated into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Branching out in

2004, AEM opened its Canadian office. In 2015, CONEXPO -CON/AGG in Latin America

was held for the first time in Santiago, Chile. In 2017, the “Thinking Forward” event

series introduced members to a vision of the future as they prepare to face critical

challenges to their busnesses. AEM acquired data analytics company Hargrove &

Associates in 2018. Most recently in 2019, AEM became a partner and member of Commodity Classic’s management

committee.

As AEM celebrates its past leader-

ship success, the association remembers

its basic tenets of information, connec-

tion, insight, and action as it looks for-

ward to the next 125 years.

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Notes from the Groundwater Guy

by Thomas E. Ballard, P.G., C.H.G.

Southeast Hydrogeology, PLLC

Common Causes of Well Failure - Well Design and Construction

We look at many examples of problem wells around the country, and some common themes stand

out. One of the most common causes of well failure is in the well design and construction process. The

six main areas where we see issues with well construction and design are:

1. Well Seals: Many wells are constructed using state standards as de facto construction standards when geology should

really be the guide. We find that problems with things like nitrates and total coliform are often directly traceable to inade-

quate seal depth.

2. Screen and Casing Materials: It may seem like a great idea to save money on a well using low-carbon steel casing

and stainless steel screen, but you are really setting yourself up for galvanic corrosion of the low-carbon steel, substantially

shortening the life span of the well. Using dissimilar metals in a well without a dielectric coupling.

3. Screen and Gravel Size: The wrong choices here can lead to a sanding well if the screen openings are too large and

the gravel not sized appropriately for the screen. Similarly, too small of a screen opening can lead to an inefficient well

which is also challenging to develop properly.

4. Bridging Issues: Installation of gravel pack during well construction can result in voids due to bridging, which can result

in later sanding issues. Settling can have a similar effect, if inadequate gravel is placed over the top of the upper screen

section, settles during development, and well use causes the top of the gravel to drop below the top of the upper screen

section.

5. Welds: Welds are a common point of failure due to preferential corrosion of welds due to differences in metal types.

Video logs of wells should be conducted after well completion to verify construction, and later video logs should pay at-

tention to welds to check for corrosion issues.

6. Plumbness and Alignment: A well that is not straight and plumb will often have problems with construction and pump

operation, although submersible pumps can be a bit more tolerant of well deviation than turbine pumps.

Most of these issues can be addressed by paying attention to the geology while drilling or, even better, understanding the

geology and aquifer characteristics at the well location prior to drilling. A preliminary well design modified by geologic conditions

encountered during drilling, is often the most effective approach.

Tom Tom Ballard may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com

Ten Geothermal Projects Awarded Funding

Information Provided by the U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding ten new projects up to $5.5 million to apply machine learning techniques

to geothermal exploration projects. It is believed machine learning could help locate geothermal resources by using advanced

algorithms to identify patterns from data. In addition to improving success rates in exploratory drilling, machine learning could

also lead to greater efficiency in plant operations and lower the overall costs for geothermal energy.

The selected projects include:

Colorado School of Mines will apply machine learning techniques to analyze remote-sensing images, with the goal of

developing a process to identify blind geothermal resources based on surface characteristics. The school will also develop

a methodology to automatically label data from hyperspectral images of Brady’s Hot Springs, Desert Rock, and the Salton

Sea.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is developing and applying

new machine learning techniques to a multiphysics (magnetotelluric and seis-

mic) dataset from the Raft River geothermal field to better identify and target

fracture zones for drilling production wells.

Los Alamos National Laboratory will be developing an extendable, open

source cloud-based machine learning framework called GTCloud (GeoThermal

Cloud) which will incorporate local, regional, and continental scale geother-

mal data to estimate risk, cost, and thermal power production outputs for

geothermal exploration.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory is hoping to improve geothermal reservoir management by using machine

learning in conjunction with physics-based subsurface flow paths and interwell connectivity models.

Pennsylvania State University is planning to use machine learning methodologies to study microearthquakes and

their linkages to probable zones of permeability, as well as the risks associated with induced seismicity in geothermal

development. The project team has demonstrated significant success in predicting earthquakes at the laboratory scale,

proving passive seismic signals contain information on the evolution of stress and fractures in the subsurface.

University of Arizona will use its DOE funding to build a single web-based platform to allow geothermal researchers

and developers access to continuously growing scientific and exploration data. The project will use a computer program

to analyze the grammatical and visual relationships of words in the texts (e.g., noun, adjective) and use these relationships

to build structured (e.g., spreadsheets) datasets for geothermal research.

University of Houston is developing a method to automatically detect subsurface fault/fracture zones from seismic im-

ages, and reliably characterize the fractures with the fault/fracture zones using the ‘double-beam’ method. Investigators

have already shown success using the techniques in gas and oil settings and will adapt them to the more difficult geother-

mal environment.

University of Nevada is actually building on a prior project focused on defining geothermal ‘play fairways’ in Nevada;

the previous project used several machine learning techniques to identify regions with high geothermal potential. However,

it relied to some degree on expert opinion where training data was lacking. This application addresses the shortcoming

through the introduction of an additional 100 training sites and the addition of an industry partner with extensive proprietary

datasets.

University of Southern California is

developing data-driven predictive mod-

els for the integration of real-time fault

detection and diagnosis. These models

will be integrated by using predictive

control algorithms to improve the effi-

ciency of energy production operations

in a geothermal power plant.

Upflow Limited: Will make multiple

decades of closely guarded production

data from one of the world’s longest

operating geothermal fields in Taupo,

New Zealand. This data will be com-

bined with the archives from the largest

geothermal company operating in the

U.S. The models developed from this

massive data store will enable the cre-

ation of a prediction/recommendation

engine to help operators improve plant

availability.

The Raft River geothermal project

s located in Cassia County, Idaho.

Information: Joel Walton

jwalton022@aol.com • (225) 744-4554

www.lgwa.org

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Through the Back Door!

by Jim Kuebelbeck

Pseudo-Science

Misconceptions about the practice of water dowsing persist. In my early years of locating satisfactory

groundwater supplies by my dowsing methods, an article about my unusual success in locating water

supplies in areas where only dry holes had been drilled previously, appeared in our little two-page home-

town newspaper. Little could I have realized, the article would somehow be forwarded to someone asso-

ciated with a well-respected national water well association. This person took issue with the content of the article and wrote

to me personally. In his letter, he wrote that I was simply “one of those uneducated mentally deluded 'water witchers' who still

believed in superstitious folklore!” Two weeks after I received his letter, my local area of Minnesota was flooded with little

brochures decrying the practice of water dowsing. The title on the pamphlets read, “Before You Hire a Water Witch.” The

brochures were everywhere - in grocery stores, service stations, banks, restaurants, and anywhere people were likely to see

them.

Recently, one of my young granddaughters called me saying, “Grandpa, you're not going to believe this, but in our science

class today we were studying about water and water sources. On one of the pages in our science book there was a picture

of someone holding a dowsing rod, and underneath the picture in large letters the caption read, 'WATER DOWSING - A

PSEUDO-SCIENCE'. Our teacher elaborated on the subject of pseudo-science a bit, and then went on to a different subject.

I was afraid to say anything to her in front of the class, but I'm going to sit down

tonight and write her a letter, telling her I think our science book is wrong. Do you

think it would be okay?”

I told her if someone has a belief about something, it's hard to convince them

otherwise, especially when what they believe to be true is reaffirmed by what they

read in a book. I told her she could feel free to write her teacher if she wanted to,

but it was unlikely she was going to change her teacher's mind about something writ-

ten in the textbook, and unless someone would be sufficiently motivated to investi-

gate further on a particular subject about which they know little, the person is likely

going to continue believing whatever has been ingrained into their personal belief

system.

For an eighth grader, the sensible letter she subsequently wrote to her teacher

was so tactful and well-written, I was quite impressed, as was her teacher. Later in the week, her teacher told the class she

had no knowledge about the practice of water dowsing until she received my granddaughter's letter, and had since done some

research on the subject. She told the students that in the course of her recent research, she had come across credible tes-

timonials from many landowners who had been helped by the successful water dowsing methods of one of her student's

grandfather. This surprisingly open-minded teacher then said she would like to know more about the practice of water dows-

ing, and asked my granddaughter if her grandfather might be willing to speak to her class about his unusual occupation. I

might consider doing that.

I do realize the content of many textbooks become outdated over time as new discoveries are made, and it sometimes

takes years before textbooks are revised, but in this particular case I was quite shocked to discover what was published in

my granddaughter's current textbook

was “word for word” exactly what had

been printed in the misleading brochures

distributed in my area of Minnesota

about 50 years ago! Life does go on.

The statements and comments in

this article are based on information and

references believed to be true and fac-

tual. If you have any questions or com-

ments, please forward them to me in

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Canada Explores for Potential Rare Earth Elements

Adapted from Information by Defense Metals Corp.

Canadian company Defense Metals Corp. has received a mineral exploration permit from the British Columbia Ministry of

Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources which allows up to 51 separate drill site locations at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element

(REE) Property. The property is located roughly 50 miles northeast of Prince George, British Columbia, and is expected to

contain two specific rare earth minerals, monazite and bastnasite-parisite.

The permit will allow the company to complete additional drilling this

year. The primary goal of the drill program is to:

Define the Wicheeda carbonatite intrusion hosting the REE mineral-

ization of the deposit. Carbonatites are intrusive igneous rocks, which

may contain economic or anomalous concentrations of REEs.

k Provide REE-mineralized samples for additional metallurgical testing

to establish continuity of the process flow-sheet currently being deter-

mined by SGS Canada Inc.

k Explore identified soil geochemical REE and airborne radiometric

anomalies which have not been drill

tested. These may represent exten-

sions or additional targets separate

from the Wicheeda Deposit.

Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense

Metals said, “With the very encouraging initial results from our bulk sample testing,

we look forward to drilling additional core holes to further delineate the Wicheeda

REE Deposit, in addition to evaluating existing high-priority REE exploration targets

within the property.”

Geologically, the property is located in the Foreland Belt and within the Rocky

Mountain Trench, a major continental geologic feature. The Foreland Belt contains

part of a large alkaline igneous area, stretching from the Canadian Cordillera to the

southwestern United States, which includes several carbonatite and alkaline intrusive

complexes hosting the Aley, Rock Canyon, and Wicheeda Deposits.

Close-up of a drill core sample from the

Wicheeda REE property.

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Most Complete Opalized

Dinosaur Discovered in Australia

Adapted from Information by the

University of New England and the Australian Opal Centre

Scientists have discovered unique fossils from an underground opal mine near Lightning

Ridge in New South Wales, Australia. These fossils include remains from a herd of dinosaurs,

a new dinosaur species, and the world's most complete opalized dinosaur.

Dr. Phil Bell, lead researcher from the University of New England in Armidale, was

stunned by the number of bones found. “We initially assumed it was a single skeleton, but when I started looking at some of

the bones, I realized that we had four scapulae (shoulder blades) all from different sized

animals.” This is the first dinosaur herd to be discovered in Australia.

The bones were found in the 1980s by opal miner Robert Foster at the Sheepyard

Opal Field, near Lightning Ridge. Scientists from the Australian Museum in Sydney,

helped excavate the fossils, but the bones were not studied until they were donated to

the Australian Opal Centre by Robert's children, Gregory and Joanne Foster, in 2015.

The new dinosaur is called Fostoria (named for Foster) dhimbangunmal (pro-

nounced bim-baan goon-mal), which means sheepyard in the local language.

“There are about 60 opalized bones from one adult dinosaur, including part of the

braincase, and bones from at least another three animals,” said Dr. Bell.

Altogether, parts of four Fostoria skeletons were unearthed, ranging from small ju-

veniles, to larger animals which may have been about 16 feet in length, suggesting

they were part of a small herd or family.

Jenni Brammall, paleontologist and special projects officer of the Australian Opal

Centre said, “Fostoria has given us the most complete opalized dinosaur skeleton in

the world. Partial skeletons of extinct swimming reptiles have been found at other

Australian opal fields, but for opalized dinosaurs, we generally have only a single bone

or tooth or in rare instances, a few bones. To recover dozens of bones from the one

skeleton is a first.”

The discovery comes on the heels of a new small plant-eating dinosaur also dis-

covered near Lightning Ridge, called Weewarrasaurus pobeni, which was named by Dr. Bell and colleagues late last year.

“The rate of discovery is astounding. On average, there’s at least one new dinosaur discovered around the world every

week,” he stated. “With more paleontologists and scientists looking further afield than ever before, it’s an exciting time for

dinosaur lovers everywhere, especially in Australia.”

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A toe bone of Fostoria preserved in opal.

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Industry Announcements

Grundfos Canada, the Canadian operation of the Danish-based pump manufacturer, recently held a ceremonial ground-

breaking of a $3.5 million expansion at the firm’s Oakville, Ontario, headquarters,

effectively doubling the warehousing capacity of its current site. The facility expansion

will increase the company’s warehousing and service capabilities to 48,000 square feet.

The expansion will also allow Grundfos to provide new skilled job and appren-

ticeship opportunities for those living in the surrounding community.

The expansion is expected to be complete by July 2020.

Together with LKAB, a key Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems (SIMS)

project partner,

Epiroc is introducing a new solution to installing long-term rock

bolts in poor rock conditions.

Epiroc worked hand in hand with a leading bolt and chemical supplier to create

a bolting system addressing the issue. The result is an integrated, pumpable,

two-component resin system which can be used with a Self-Drilling Anchor (SDA)

style bolt in tougher ground conditions or alternately with a two-step hollow bolt

in more moderate ground conditions.

The integrated pumpable resin system from Epiroc is designed to be used

on the mechanized bolting machines Boltec M and Boltec E models.

Blackadar Insurance Company, turned 40 this year! During a dinner celebration to mark the anniversary, company

Founder Don Blackadar and his wife Anne spoke to the Team about the company’s origin and

how he would sell insurance in the morning while handling customer service and bookkeeping

in the evening, until he was able to hire employees. One of those employees, Lorrie Partridge,

became owner and president of the company. Lorrie thanked past and present employees for their

contributions. She also reminded those in attendance, throughout all the changes in the past 40

years, one thing has remained, the need for insurance and quality customer service. With the

Team the company has assembled, the future looks bright and successful for Blackadar Insurance

Company.

Keep the Airport Open

Adapted from Information by Directional Technologies, Inc.

How do you remediate beneath an active airport taxiway without interfering with

commercial airliners and United States Air Force cargo planes crossing through

your work area at 60 miles per hour? The Department of Defense (DoD) was faced

with this exact problem at a site impacted with jet fuel.

Since 1992, active remediation of jet fuel plumes at a joint international airport

and Air Force base in the Southeast has been ongoing. The majority of nonaque-

ous phase liquid (NAPL) from the subsurface has been removed by a free product

recovery system consisting of recovery trenches and vertical recovery wells.

However, residual contamination resulting in dissolved concentrations of jet fuel

chemicals above the state regulator’s cleanup criteria were still present beneath the taxiway and aircraft parking areas.

To address the remaining dissolved hydrocarbon concentrations, installation of an ozone / air sparge system was suggested

with vertical sparging points, but the proposed vertical system would limit the use of the taxiway and aircraft parking areas.

Since the project needed a solution with minimal disturbance to site operations, FPM Remediations, Inc. proposed an alternative

plan using horizontal biosparging wells to remediate the target area.

In areas of historic free product occurrence, a total of three horizontal biosparging wells were installed just above a clay layer

to depths of approximately 17 feet. The goal of the horizontal wells was to influence a lateral distance of 30-40 feet with oxygenated

groundwater, which would stimulate bacterial growth in the subsurface for biodegradation of residual chemicals of concern.

The three horizontal wells were constructed with 180-320 feet of three-inch diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE)

well screen designed with longitudinal slotting at custom spacing, and the remediation system was comprised of a trailer-

enclosed air compressor. Based on previous experience with FPM at similar sites, Directional Technologies was selected to

carry out horizontal environmental directional drilling and horizontal biosparge well installation. The horizontal well paths went

underneath the active taxiway and aircraft parking area to the target air delivery locations.

To conduct work at the site, FPM performed months of coordination with the DoD and Federal Aviation Administration prior

to mobilization. Site access permits, worker security clearances, as well as specialized worker training and certifications were

required to access the aircraft taxiway and other secured areas. While the environmental directional drilling was being performed,

the taxiway was never shut down, so air traffic continued to move freely at the site, satisfying the requirements of the DoD.

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Tales from the Field

by Jeremy C. Wire

eoconsultants, Inc.

A Warm Well Almost Gets Us in Hot Water

A client was planning a vineyard in our California Coast Ranges where previous experience dictated

a drilling depth of no more than about 700 feet. However, groundwater levels were declining, and some-

what deeper drilling only found relatively thick sections of clay, and the water in any of the accompanying

thin sand units did not possess particularly good quality. In addition, the boron concentration was relatively high, not favorable

for grapes. Our client was determined to develop a suitable groundwater supply, so why not drill a very deep well, say to 1800 feet

and take a chance? Logs of some old gas and oil exploratory wells in the region suggested there might be a thick sand section

below a depth of about 1200 feet, but overall water quality could not be determined with any certainty from available data.

A location was selected, and test drilling revealed a sand about 900 feet deep and another thick section of sand from

about 1200-1800 feet in depth. Some in-hole water sampling indicated the shallow interval contained excessive boron, but

several tests in the deeper section found water of suitable quality. A large-diameter irrigation well was constructed to a depth

of about 1800 feet and produced several

thousand gallons per minute, and the

water was very warm, about 120ºF

(49ºC). Warm groundwater at depth is

not rare in this region. The location was

about eight miles away from an area

known for its thermal springs, and the

observed temperature was anomalous,

but not unusual considering the regional

geothermal gradient.

Several months later, we received a

call from an engineer with the oil, gas,

and geothermal division of the State

Department of Conservation. He asked

if we had been involved as a consultant

in the project, which we acknowledged.

He then stated the permit for the well

should have been obtained from his

department, and there could be negative

consequences for whoever had been

issued the permit, including the profes-

sional drilling contractor. We noted the

permit had been provided by the local

county Environmental Health Department,

and no questions were apparently

raised that this location could result in a

well which could be classified as strictly

“geothermal”. After some further discus-

sion, it was agreed we would send the

agency all the logs and related construc-

tion data for the well for their review.

This must have provided evidence that

this was not truly a “geothermal” well, as

we never heard anything more from the

agency regarding this possible classifi-

cation.

Since that time, we have driven past

the vineyard several times, and the

grapes seem to be thriving quite nicely

on this very warm water.

Jeremy

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Canada Tests New Commercial-

Scale Geothermal Possibilities

Adapted from Information by Eavor Technologies, Inc.

Eavor Technologies, Inc. has begun construction of its demonstration

facility, Eavor-Lite™. The first two wells were drilled in August and are expect-

ed to be connected later this month. This is the first step in the construction of

the $10 million facility located near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.

Eavor-Lite™ will demonstrate and showcase Eavor’s unique and propri-

etary design elements at a near commercial scale. The demonstration will pro-

vide validation of Eavor’s commercial opportunities at home and around the

world. Several national, international corporate, technical, and governmental

delegations are planning to visit the demonstration site to meet with Eavor’s

technical team and partners.

The Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project’s closed-loop system consists of

a large U-tube shaped well, several multilateral horizontal wellbores, and a pipeline connecting the sites on surface. Two

drilling rigs will be operated simultaneously from both sites and used to intersect the multilateral wellbores at depth.

The test facility on the surface will measure the system’s performance data. Once completed, the Eavor-Lite™ facility will

provide a test facility for advanced operating fluids and other processes currently under development.

As a completely closed-loop system, there is no hydrofracturing, greenhouse gas emissions, earthquake risk, water use,

produced brine or solids, and no aquifer contamination. The system circulates a harmless working fluid which is isolated from

the environment in a closed circuit. The fluid transfers heat from underground rocks to the surface. Unlike traditional geother-

mal power projects, this system is not reliant on volcanic temperatures, it uses common rock temperatures. This could poten-

tially reduce exploration costs for future geothermal power projects.

Earlier this year, the Canadian government announced it will provide $6.7 million in federal funding to support this next generation

of geothermal engineering. “This innovative project demonstrates that we can build upon, and transfer, expertise from the oil and

gas sector to supply cleaner forms of energy, leading to potential new export markets for Canada. The Government of Canada

will continue to make smart investments in research and innovation to develop new clean energy technologies, meet our cli-

mate goals, and create economic growth that benefits everyone,” said Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi.

The surface facility and initial testing is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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The “Idiots” Corner

y “Billy Bob Smith”

I don’t care if you are in your 20s and single, or in your 80s and living in la-la land with your perfect

lifelong spouse/partner, if you are divorced, widowed, or whatever else you could be. Over the past

few years, I have been reviewing various websites and social media groups (looking for my perfect

match) that represent people looking for better or more fulfilling relationships, and I have to tell you,

some of the things on these idiots’ lists for the perfect date, partner, mate, or spouse are just (I’m not

sure how to say this and be respectful - so I’ll just go with), over the edge. As we approach another hol-

iday season, many people who are alone and don’t want to be at this time of the year will seem to do anything, sacrifice any-

thing, or accept anything just to have some company for the holidays or beyond. But I digress.

So let me get to my point of this article - the stupid things many people have on their want (or must-have) lists they need

to find for Mr. or Ms. Perfect Match, life partner, whatever. By the way, I didn’t make any of the following items up, they were

all on someone’s list (and a few of the actual people I met and had coffee with) and yes, I kept items off the list - the ones that

were obviously coming from the men or the women. I didn’t want to start an uprising about how I am (well, let’s just say - not

nice, prejudiced, anti- anything or anti- everything). Got the picture? And NO, I am not going to reference any particular source,

social media, or website. (I don’t want to get fired). So here is a partial list. (I have decided not to give you my remarks or com-

ments on any of these items as I don’t want to eliminate myself from your list - laugh!)

Must love Yorkies. Must be taller than 5’10” Must love to take naps.

Must never interrupt me. Must love coffee. Must have no emotional baggage.

Must not die before me. Must always be on time. Must be financially stable for life.

Must not be too political. Must never have bad breath. Must not like sweets.

Must hate hiking. Must hate rain. Must love fish.

Must always tuck their shirts or blouses in. Must always want to take day trips to the beach every summer.

I’m sorry, I can’t go on with any more of these, but yes, I do have a much longer list accumulated. I guess maybe this is

why I spend a lot of time without a life partner who "gets me". It doesn’t matter where you are from, how old or young you are,

how smart or stupid you are, sooner or later someone isn’t going to like something about you, so my response is - good luck

finding Mr. or Ms. Perfect if you have a long list. Have any of these items on your list, or stuff that is even more stupid? Duh.

Billy Bob Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com

Environmental Monitoring

y Thomas Kwader, Ph.D., P.G.

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Hydrogeologist

Hurricanes Also Impact Shallow Water Well Supplies Near Coastlines

As I sit here writing my monthly

WWDR

WWDR article, I am listening to the Weather Channel and following

as Hurricane Dorian slams the Bahamian Islands on September 3, 2019, (also National Groundwater

Protection Day). There is so much devastation occurring to the islands, structures, and most important,

human lives. I pray for the best possible outcome, but the next few days will change these peoples’ lives forever as a result of

the 180-mile-per-hour winds crawling over the islands at 0 to 7 miles per hour.

I can’t help but also wonder about the impacts of the 15- to 20-foot storm surge inundating all of these islands and the im-

pact it will have on their main supply of potable water, which is shallow surficial aquifer. There are some reverse osmosis facil-

ities, but not enough to supply their needs. (I once helped design a shallow well system on Nassau, to provide a water source

to reconstitute hydrated powders brought from the mainland to produce milk and fruit juices.)

Geologically, the Bahamas are largely comprised of porous carbonate rock (seashells, coral, etc.). Seawater underlies

the surface at a few feet, to less than 100

feet in depth. A storm surge from the

ocean will flood the areas overlying this

thin freshwater lens and contaminate the

aquifer above drinking water standards.

For example, the recommended MCL

(maximum contaminant level) for chlo-

rides in drinking water is 250 mg/L (mil-

ligrams per liter) - which is exceeded when

freshwater is mixed with 1% of seawater

(19,000 mg/L chlorides).

The only way for the aquifer to “freshen”

or restore itself is from local rainfall over a

long period of time, which will accumulate

by gently percolating and “floating” on top of

the saltwater. Some areas will take years

to recover to pre-hurricane conditions.

“The true value of our drinking water

is realized when the well has run dry”

~Anonymous

Tom

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America’s First Gold Rush

Compiled by Bonnie Love, Editor,

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When you think about America’s Gold Rush, you probably envision the California Gold Rush

of 1848. However, the country’s first recorded gold rush actually took place along a small creek in North Carolina, and it all

began with a 12-year-old boy named Conrad.

It was 1799, the Reed family had a farm in Cabarrus County near Little Meadow Creek. One Sunday morning, Conrad

begged his parents to let him stay home from church. He wanted to go down to the creek to shoot at fish with his bow and

arrow. After a lot of pleading, his parents agreed but on the condition that he include his brother and sister in his day of adven-

ture.

For hours, the children played, shooting at fish as

they swam briskly through the creek. Then, Conrad

spotted a huge catfish lying motionless on the bottom

of the creek bed. As he pulled back the string on his

bow to take the shot, his sister shouted for him to

shoot, and he missed the fish. When he went to

recover his arrow, he discovered a bright yellow rock.

He picked it up and was shocked at how heavy it

was. It was a very pretty rock, so the children rushed

back to the house eager to show it to their parents.

John, Conrad’s father, knew it was some kind of

metal, but wasn’t sure what kind it was. He took it to

the local silversmith, who told him although he wasn’t

sure what it was, it was most likely worthless. So, the

beautiful yellow rock became the family doorstop for

the next three years.

As luck would have it, in 1802, John was heading

to Fayetteville on business, and he decided to take

the 17-pound metallic yellow doorstop to a jeweler to

see if he could figure out what kind of metal it was. The jeweler knew right away the rock was actually gold. He asked John

to leave the nugget with him so it could be fluxed (melted down). When he came back, the jeweler showed him the nugget

actually produced an eight-inch bar of gold. The jeweler bought the bar of gold for $3.50, John would later discover its true

worth. He asked his son to show him where he found the nugget, and the Reeds soon began prospecting Little Meadow

Creek.

In 1803, John Reed began the Reed Mining Operation. Other farmers heard of Reed’s good fortune and began exploring

their own creeks, and the North Carolina Gold Rush was on. In 1825, miners discovered gold was also located in veins of

white quartz, which led to underground mining in the area. Reed himself began underground mining in 1831. Gold mining

spread to nearby counties, and soon the state was leading the country in gold production. Other southern states also began

prospecting for gold. Then in January

1848, the California Gold Rush began,

and the rest is history.

The Reed Mine eventually closed in

1912, but portions of the underground

tunnels have been restored for guided

tours. In 1990, Conrad Reed was

inducted into the National Mining Hall of

Fame in Leadville, Colorado.

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Do It Now

by Tim Connor

W. Clement Stone, one of the great success stories of

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The one that has stood out the most in my life is his famous

words: “DO IT NOW.”

Procrastination is a thief. It steals from many areas in our

life such as: relationships businesses careers

dreams happiness success lifestyle financial lives

We are all on a calendar. No one knows when they get up in the morning

whether this will be their last day, and yet, many people put off calling a friend,

telling a loved one they care, growing, learning, and a host of other activities,

behaviors, and actions.

In most cases, there is no benefit to waiting. Yes, there is a necessity for

patience, faith, and trust, but the Quakers have a great saying: “Pray, and while

you pray, move your feet.”

The wise old Indian Chief Cochise put it better than I ever could. His braves

were surrounded by the Cavalry. They were outnumbered three to one when a

frenzied brave approached and asked, “What are we going to do?”

The wise old Chief responded, “We are going to attack.”

“Attack?!” cried the brave, “We will all be killed, that is stupid, we are outnum-

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wait safely for something worse.”

Procrastination is often doing nothing while waiting safely for something

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#1 = We can do nothing #2 = We can do something

Some of life's problems may appear to leave us with few viable options. We

always have a choice, an action we can take. We may not like some of them, but

we do always have options.

What are you putting off today?

In His service,

Tim

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Water For life has been drilling for 15 years in northeast Guatemala. We now

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hen crews are available each year. During the off-season, Berny and Henry work

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pump installations in Central America. They have a training program

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exchange of e-mails, we signed a contract for them to provide training

for Edgar.

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using modern equipment and learning about the rotary drilling

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A Clean, Cost-Effective, Reliable Energy Solution for Australia

Adapted from Information by the Australian Geothermal Association

The Australian Geothermal Association (AGA) conducted a census of the geothermal projects in Australia to highlight the rel-

evance and positive impacts of the geothermal energy industry. The AGA hopes the census can be used as a database to calculate

the life cycle cost of energy for geothermal applications, allowing them to be easily compared to other alternative energy sources

in Australia. The installed thermal capacity reported for all operating geo-

thermal installations in 2018 was 85 megawatts (MWs). By 2020-

2025, this total is estimated to grow to 146 MWs. AGA estimated the

produced thermal energy from the installed systems in 2018 to be about

156 gigawatt-hours per year. Direct-use and commercial hot spring in-

stallations accounted for much of the thermal energy total because

these typically operate 40-60% of the year, taking full advantage of the

baseload nature of geothermal energy to produce large sustainable

quantities of energy from relatively small capacities.

In 2018, ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) represented 66% of

the installed geothermal energy capacity. GSHP installations accounted for 19% (heating) and 10% (cooling) of the produced ther-

mal energy with most systems designed to provide both heating in winter and cooling in summer. While their use was mostly for

heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, there were some reported applications for residential pool heating.

GSHPs were installed primarily in residential properties (65%), with 20% installed in public buildings, and the remaining 15% in

commercial premises. GSHPs rely on stable shallow ground / aquifer temperatures typically in the range of 60-77ºF (15-25ºC).

Direct-use of geothermal heat represented about 26% of the total installed capacity, but 48% of the produced thermal energy.

In many of these applications, geothermal

water is used, generally via a heat exchanger,

to heat pools in large leisure centers. Other

applications include aquaculture, meat pro-

cessing, and cooling of supercomputers.

Since energy input is limited to electricity

supplied to the submersible pumps in the

geothermal bores, direct-use systems oper-

ate very efficiently. Conventional heating sys-

tems often rely on gas boilers for heat, which

are only 80% as efficient.

Hundreds of hot springs, artesian bores,

and spas were reported. In addition to these

often remotely located hot springs, new de-

velopments are proposed near tourist des-

tinations. These commercial operations

represent the remaining 8% of the installed

capacity identified by the census, but makes

up 23% of the thermal energy because the

facilities are often used year-round for up to

14 hours a day. This segment of the industry

is primed to grow quickly in coming years.

AGA’s census revealed the geothermal

industry in Australia has undergone a decade

of quiet growth, particularly for space heating

and cooling, as well as pool heating. Com-

pared to conventional technologies, the

growth in geothermal energy has been

driven by lower life cycle costs, with an

added advantage of lowering carbon dioxide

emissions. With better education and com-

munication about the benefits of geothermal

energy, AGA believes the future of the geo-

thermal sector in Australia will involve more

GSHP and direct-use projects. This could

include applications in the manufacturing

industry and agriculture, as well as other

contributions to the energy mix, taking full

advantage of the characteristics of geo-

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GEO

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Unexpected Gifts from an Uninvited Guest

Reprinted with permission from TGWA Fountainhead

y Julie Pyburn, President, Women’s Division

ditor’s Note: When we read the following article, the

WWDR

WDR staff felt compelled to share it with our subscribers. Our

staff was very fortunate to have sustained minimal damages from Hurricane Michael last year, many others were not as for-

tunate. As we pray for those affected by Hurricane Dorian, may we all discover a new appreciation for what is truly important.

Our thanks to Julie Pyburn for allowing us to reprint her article.

Greetings from the Pyburn family. Many of our friends in TGWA (Texas Ground Water Association)

know our house and our business flooded during [Hurricane] Harvey, and due to several factors beyond

our control (mainly rainy weather and multiple permitting issues) we have been frozen in Harvey limbo

for almost two years at our residence. We have lived upstairs and walked on cement floors through silent

stud walls below. It became our new normal. We would forget, but friends looked at us with such pity when

they dropped by; they couldn’t believe how long we lived with our downstairs completely gutted.

Harvey is a dirty word to most people in our neck of the woods, but I’ve come to think of him differently

these days, even while living in disarray. Looking back, Harvey was definitely an uninvited guest, but one

who also brought unexpected gifts. I have learned much from this 52-inch “friend” God allowed to enter,

stay, and carry so much away three days after he slowly slithered into our home. The irony is not lost on

me that Harvey easily took away possessions I believed I owned. Funny how tightly I held to things that

won’t even make it to the other side - proving even muddy water can bring proper perspective. Water also

washes away belongings I thought I couldn’t possibly live without and taught me quite clearly what I truly need. When walls

are stripped, furniture ruined and removed, not a single appliance left humming or a big screen TV channel to be surfed, nor

a single surviving laptop or Apple computer to be found - when everything is silenced under water’s mighty will - it’s at that

very moment of sheer, thunderous silence you realize how very thirsty you’ve actually been. Parched, in fact, and you find

Him waiting to give you what He already knew you needed. Himself. Just more of Himself. Living Water.

Perhaps God had clued Harvey in on the fact that, by the looks of what Mike and I were throwing out, maybe our stuff had

started to own us! We can’t physically live without water, but allow your possession to linger beneath H

2O for 74 hours and

everything it touches - even most things labeled waterproof - will ruin. Ask me how I know. Harvey certainly pulled our fingers

off our stuff, laid our palms open, and helped us remember the Lord gives and takes away, but is always a good, good Father.

Just a few days ago, as timing would have it, the very day Mike and I moved into our new “barndo” (where we will live while

our house is being renovated) we received a monumental blessing: our son, Luke, started working with Mike - becoming the

fourth generation of Pyburn men in the water well business.

I recently overheard a man at church asking Mike if he ever wearied of digging water wells considering what a raw deal

the waters of Harvey had dealt him. Mike looked him in the eye, and to my surprise, responded, “Yes, sir, I sure do.” After a

brief pause, Mike continued, “Digging water wells is way too hard. I prefer drilling them, and I’ll keep drilling them as long as

the good Lord lets me.” We all laughed as we parted ways in the parking lot. Our friend was still chuckling as he hollered back

to us over his shoulder, “Everybody loves water!” Indeed . . . even those who once had a house guest named Harvey.

Many well-wishes,

WTR

Frequently-Used Geological Terms Part 84

Glossary Adapted from the Dictionary of Geological Terms

Rock Cycle - A sequence of events involving the formation, alteration, destruction,

and reformation of rocks as a result of processes such

as magmatism, erosion, transportation, deposition,

lithification, and metamorphism.

Rock-Forming - Said of minerals which enter into the

composition of rocks and determine their classification.

The more important rock-forming minerals include

quartz, feldspars, micas, amphiboles, pyroxenes,

olivine, calcite, and dolomite.

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Mobile: (940) 393-2394

Contact: Jerry Shoemaker

jerryshoemaker54@yahoo.com

Jerry’s Bit Service Inc.

710 CR 3336

Paradise TX 76073 USA

220-1238

Value is not just price,

but the overall service and

experience offered by

Throop Rock Bit Company.

n ISO 9001 / TS 29001 Registered Organization

(580) 628-3416

Fax: (580) 628-2703

E-mail: sales@throoprockbit.com

www.throoprockbit.com

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NEW Twin Disc clutches and

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New shock kit assemblies for

BE cable tool rigs.

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740-408-0725 Reese Rig & Tool

305-982

Hocker Drilling and Fishing Tools

Special Price on Cable Tools! We

accept Visa & Master Card. New &

Used Cable Tools, Rope Sockets,

Stems, and Bailers. Call 270-926-2889

dhocker2@roadrunner.com

307-107

1983 Ingersoll Rand compressor truck,

750/250 whisperized compressor mtd.

on 1985 Ford LN 700, 105,720 miles,

compressor engine V6 92 Detroit diesel,

truck engine 8.2 L V8 Detroit diesel,

14,000 hours on compressor, new LORD

coupling, new front seals and bearings

in compressor, compressor still within

specs for clearances.................$25,000

215-570-1363

335-1119

Sullair 750/250, rebuilt air end...$15,000

Joy WB12 booster/Det. series 60..$50,000

Joy WB12 booster/Det. 12V 92 ..$60,000

Call Alan Lang: 801-554-2419

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Hydraulic and pneumatic tools in stock.

Sizes 1” to 20”.

Model 113HD

All Hydraulic

Sizes 1"-13"

(208) 365-3492 • Fax: (208) 365-3792

rauchmfg.com

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Call for price on rigs.

269-209-5594 or

E-mail:

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Ray Leonard, Battle Creek, MI USA

307-518

Carbide Button Bits

Cable Drilling & Fishing Tools

www.RAMPPCO.com

Worldwide

Manufacturer

of Cable

Drilling Tools

800-272-7886

307-1043

320-254

TekMark Industries

PVC Cutoff & Torch Guide

DTH Spear - PVC Puller

Heavy Column Pipe Holder

Other Casing Tools

tekmarkwellcasingtools.com

800-747-2485 or 509-747-2485

Internal Casing Lifter 35 Tons

Flush Joint Elevator

Casing Holder 35 Tons

16” Hillman-Kelley hyd. power tongs.

Has 16” tong jaws and 13.38” removable

reducer inserts, good condition...$7500

325-668-3872

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Pallets of subs, 4”x20’ aluminum drill

pipe like new, Gardner & Denver air 5x6

mud pump, Christensen large series

double tube core barrels, 15½’ oilfield

winch bed with rolling tail board &

30,000 lb winch, 35 joints 3½”x10’ HW

drill rod, 112 Halco DTH hammer with

12¼” button bit, plus many other items.

Call Mike Murray: 270-365-3083

452-873

Scorpion breakout/makeup tool, 800

model, new condition................$20,000

Washington rotating head diverter

model 3022, with 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12”

pipe adapters.............................$6,500

Over-the-hammer stabilizer, 15” for SD

12 hammer, new never used........$1000

SD12 hammer, 11-7/8” bit (2 or 3); 8”x11-

7/8” hole opener (2); 10'x15' hole openers,

15” bit, 10'x18' hole opener.......$15,000

SD10 hammer............................$3,000

BB6 Hammer, with used 6” hammer

bits...............................................$3,000

SD6SS Hammer stabilizer, with 6-1/2”

bits, minimum 6.5” holes only has 2000’

on it...............................................$4000

Underreamer, (1) 7-7/8' new, never

used.............................................$1000

Drill rods, 800' of 4-1/2”x25' with 3-1/2”

regular thread, 350' of 5”x25' with 3-1/2”

regular thread, 100' of 4-1/2”x20' with 3-1/2”

regular, 60' of 7”x20' with 4-1/2” regular

thread, never used.

215-570-1363

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R & R DRILLING INC.

800-874-3907

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Schramm Distributor

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Distributor of

SULLAIR Compressors

NEW & REBUILT SULLAIR

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AIRENDS IN STOCK

401-1118

401-719

Geoprobe

Rentals (420M, 6712DT, 7822DT)

PrePacked Well Screens

Injection Tooling

Vapor Sampling

Manholes (H20, M-306, Aircraft Rated)

Morrison Bros. Co.

Johnson Screens

Proactive Pumps

888-240-4328 609-631-8939 (fax)609-631-0993

torquerplug.com

tocking Distributor of Genuine Geoprobe

Tooling & Supplies

435-120

$8.00 per line. Classified display (photo, box, logo included) per column inch: 1x $71, 3x $69, 6x $67, 12x $62.

Drill Pipe In Stock

2-3/8 x 2-3/8 May. x 20’

2-3/8 x 2-3/8 IF x 20’

2-7/8 x 2-3/8 IF x 20’

3-1/2 x 2-3/8 IF x 20’

3-1/2 x 3-1/2 IF x 20’

4-1/2 x 2-7/8 IF x 20’

4-1/2 x 2-7/8 IF x 25’

5 x 3-1/2 IF x 20’

Weld-On Tool Joints - Used Drill Pipe

Call: RENE HENDON 281-260-0880

renehendon@yahoo.com

435-1213

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Connections

601-736-6112

INFO@HELANBAK.COM

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a API IF

a FEDP

a & Others

a Mayhew JR

a Mayhew Reg

a AW / AWJ

a NW / NWJ

435-1090

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20 to 300 hp vertical hollow

shaft pump motors.

Good or Bad! Will pick up!!

800-541-1562

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h: 800-388-2906 Fax: 815-443-2893

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515-135

SEMCO INC.

1” Thru 16” Elevators

All steel with safety latch.

800-541-1562

Fax 719-336-2402

www.SEMCOoflamar.com

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DRILLING EQUIPMENT SALES, INC.

2515 Highway 70 SW • Hickory, NC 28602

828-322-3056

www.drillingequip.com

Package Special

All 4 pieces for $1000

515-187

Engines

530

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Display Classified Quote:

1.625” x $64/inch = $104 + $20 (color)

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Atlas Manufacturing Ltd

6524 North Island Hwy

Merville BC V0R 2M0

Canada

Phone: 250-337-5030

Fax: 250-337-5136

Toll-Free 866-338-5090

E-mail: atlas@casinghammer.com

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Pneumatic Casing

Hammers

Atlas Manufacturing Ltd.,

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530-1102

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All experience levels,

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rotary, geotechnical,

environmental, CDL required, great

benefits, overtime and per-diem, 80-90%

travel, drilling experience not necessary.

Call Jason at: 402-995-2276

or e-mail résumé to:

jason.l.wagner@usace.army.mil

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DU-ALL Injection Pumps

ll parts in stock and available for shipment.

Overnight delivery available. Call your local

parts supplier or Fred’s Water Service at

(

440) 259-5436 with

your order or questions.

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390 Elberta Road Perry, Ohio 44081

hone (440) 259-5436

www.fwservice. com

ax: (440) 259-4795

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38688 WEST KENTUCKY AVE

PO BOX 1028

Woodland, CA 95776

Office: 442-242-7507

craigh@mudpuppyinc.com

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Your Local Distributor

for Mud Puppy Units,

Parts, and Equipment.

Units Available for Rent

844-573-0854

1125-576

360-477-0251

www.mudslayermfg.com

MUDSLAYER MFG.

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Innovation

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800-452-4902

Manufactured by Vanderlans & Sons

1320 S. Sacramento Street

Lodi CA 95240

209-334-4115

Fax: 209-339-8260

www.lansas.com

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Basic Pump Hoists

Starting At:

S4,000 Pump Hoist, 8,000# cap., 35’

telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hyd.

pump, 5T safety hook, hyd. controls &

variable speed engine control..$18,975

S6,000 Pump Hoist, 16,000# 3L cap.,

35’ telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank,

hyd. pump, 5T safety hook, hyd. con-

trols & variable speed engine con-

trol...........................................$21,725

S8,000 Pump Hoist, 22,000# 3L cap.,

36’ telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank,

hyd. pump, 7T safety hook, hyd. con-

trols & variable speed engine con-

trol...........................................$27,775

S10,000 Pump Hoist, 30,000# 3L cap.,

40’ telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank,

yd. pump, 7T safety hook, hyd. con-

trols & variable speed engine con-

trol...........................................$39,325

S12,000 Pump Hoist, 48,000# 4L

cap., 44’ telescoping mast, 6000# tail-

out line, 72 gal. oil tank, hyd. pump,

11T safety hook, hyd. controls & vari-

able speed engine control.......$43,865

S15,000 Pump Hoist, 60,000# 4L

cap., 48’ telescoping mast, 6000# tail-

out line, 72 gal. oil tank, hyd. pump,

11T safety hook, hyd. controls & vari-

able speed engine control.......$54,325

S20,000 Pump Hoist, 80,000# 4L

cap., 40’ telescoping mast, 6000# tail-

out line, 72 gal. oil tank, hyd. pump,

11T safety hook, hyd. controls, & vari-

able speed engine control.......$71,665

S25,000 Pump Hoist, 100,000# 4L

cap., 40’ telescoping mast, 6000# tail-

out line, 100 gal. oil tank, hyd. pump,

15T safety hook, hyd. control & vari-

able speed engine control.......$99,875

S30,000 Pump Hoist, 120,000# 4L

cap., 40’ telescoping mast, 6000# tail-

out line, 100 gal. oil tank, hyd. pump,

15T safety hook, hyd. control & vari-

able speed engine control......$117,315

S35,000 Pump Hoist, 150,000# 5L

cap, 40’ telescoping mast, 6000# tail-

out line, 100 gal. oil tank, hyd. pump,

22T safety hook, hyd. control & variable

speed engine control.............$139,750

At this time a 10% tariff will be added

to the base price due to material

price increases from suppliers.

EQUIPMENT IN STOCK

4,000# Cyclone Pump Hoist, used,

remote control, (1) pipe rack, (2) 3’ & (1)

5’ alum. toolbox...........................$9,950

S6,000 SEMCO, 35’ derrick, 2-spd winch,

22 hp deck engine, RC, 2-PR, aux.

hydro valve, LED LK, service body w/RL,

2015 Dodge 3500, 4x4, gas, auto,

white.........................................$78,945

S8,000H SEMCO, 44’ derrick, 2-spd winch,

TLO, HSPTO, RC, 2-PR, SR, OC, aux.,

LK, TB, 12’ FB, 2019 Ford F-550, diesel,

auto, white...............................$119,372

S25,000 SEMCO, 48’ derrick, 2-spd winch,

3000’ SR, hyd. oil cooler, aux, DMPTO,

BCO, PA, LK, HBC, PTH, 18’ FB, TB, 2019

Ford F-750, diesel, auto, white...$237,232

S30,000 SEMCO, 56’ derrick, 2-spd

winch, PTO DMP, 3500’ SR, hyd. oil

cooler, aux, HDCH, HBOC, BCO, PA,

LK, PTH, 22’ FB, TB, 2012 Int’l 4400,

auto, white...............................$248,741

M33 Monitor, 40’ derrick, serv. body, GMC,

auto., used, black and orange...$31,950

SMEAL 6T pump hoist, extended mast,

pipe racks, oil cooler, toolboxes, flatbed,

ainted blue, mtd. on 2003 Chevy 4500,

diesel, used, white.....................$49,500

of more used equipment.

SEMCO, Inc.

LAMAR, COLORADO

719-336-9006 / 800-541-1562

FAX 719-336-2402

SEMCOPUMPHOIST@GMAIL.COM

www.SEMCOoflamar.com

See our Ad on page 63.

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WANTED TO BUY

PULSTAR

SMEAL, SEMCO PUMP HOIST

RENE HENDON 281-260-0880

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New - USED - Rebuilt

MILLS Knife Type Perforators

For Sale or Rent ~ 4” thru 24”

Montana 406-580-2818

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• Portable

• Lightweight

• Economical

In Production

Since 1973

Funk Manufacturing

Up-Z-Dazy, Inc.

Shop: 717-477-5248

Sales & Support

Dwayne: 717-360-3764

Technical Support & Repairs

Manny: 717-377-8322

• Welded aluminum frame.

• Waterproof motor and electrical system.

• Worm gearbox holds in any position.

• Will handle up to 2” galvanized pipe @

600 lb. capacity.

• Pull or set 24’ per minute.

• Adjustable legs. Extends down to 7”.

(Optional)

Wheel kit w/handles, winch, swing vise

and overhead guide.

30XL Rebel, new stronger frame design.

5T Smeal, 1989 w/cathead and platform

mounted walking beam, 8’x12’ platform

w/300 gal. SS water tank between cab

and 5T, pipe racks, mounted on 1996

Int’l 4300 with 466DT, 7-speed trans.,

new tires, rebuilt engine, alum. boxes

under and on topside of truck platform.

Located in Central WI. Asking...$20,000

Will sell the 5T separately.

Call 608-547-3267

1230-907

2001 Smeal 5T, mtd. on 2004 Ford

F-550, 4x4.

For Sale: Smeal 3T, 4T, 5T, & 6T

WANTED Smeal pump hoists of all

sizes

42 years exp. at Drillers Service, Inc.

828-256-9132

1230-982

5¼, 7½, 8½, 12, 17½ Rotary Table,

Hyd. Tubing Tongs, Air Slips,

Type LF & C Tongs, Elevators

RENE HENDON 281-260-0880

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www.specialtyrigs.com

2007 Dodge 3500 crew cab with a 3T

Smeal, 164,035 miles, main line, 36’ mast,

extra toolboxes, undercarriage tool cage,

(1) pipe rack, 15 gallon fuel tank....$40,000

2018 Ford F-550 extended cab with a

2012 SEMCO S8000, 10,464 miles, main

line, sandline, 46’ mast, wire winder, extra

toolboxes, pipe racks, and behind-the-cab

outriggers................................$110,000 for

the truck & hoist....or....$45,000 just hoist!

SALE PRICES

2009 Kenworth T880 Manitex 26101C,

60,000lb GVWR, 26-ton pulling cap. Cummins

ISL 345 hp, Eaton Fuller 13-speed trans., 7781

engine hrs, only 90,300 miles....$130,000!

1230-815

1998 Smeal 12T pump hoist,mtd.

on 1995 Freightliner FL70, bull gear

on drawworks is new, PTO new, and

transmission new, pump rig in GREAT

condition.......................$50,000 FIRM

(662) 843-4076

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Duke Equipment Company,

LLC

“Reliable and Versatile Pump Hoist

at an Affordable Price”

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1000 E. Oklahoma Avenue

P. O . Bo x 21 5

Darrouzett, TX 79024

806-624-2200

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RIG PARTS & REPAIRS by

WATER WELL professionals!

Rotary Tables • Mud Pumps

Major Components

Parts located, spares provided for

exisitng equipment, 18” rotary tables

now produced with large ring gear

and pinion.

580-234-5971 www.eniddrill.com

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Mobile Equipment Service Co.

1222 Industrial Way

Dewey, OK 74029

Shop: 918-534-9901 • Cell: 918-534-6022

Manufacturing, Sales, and Services

of Drilling, Industrial, and Oilfield

Equipment

Sullivan compressors

S.R. drilling rigs

• Complete service & rebuild shop

• Diesel engine overhauls

• Hydraulic system design and

rebuilding services

• Machine shop - weld and fabrication

services

• All type welding services

1325-117

Complete Rebuilding and Repair

of Drill Unit Components.

Providers of Rig Parts

Failing high-torque PTO, model G250-HT.

Also provide Pump Parts

Rebuilt to New 4x5 Gardner Denver mud

pump.

Call or fax for listing.

PH: 317-839-7534 FAX: 317-838-9244

317-839-7534

Owner Retiring

CME 55 trailer mounted & Mobile B24

mounted on Chevy 2500.

For list of tools and drill string e-mail:

sei91@aol.com or call 843-248-3533

1330-1041

Gardner Denver 15-W, air clutches on

drawworks, 5 x 6 GD mud pump, 600 cfm

air, 10" retractable table, (5) hyd. jacks,

4-1/2" drill pipe available...........$95,000

519-427-3891

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2005 Schramm T-555 drill rig, Sullair

1050/350 air comp., 40,000 pullback,

30,000 pulldown, Cat

C-15 DIT diesel

deck engine @ 565 hp with 9800 hours

18 gpm Bean water pump, can hold

300' in the rod box, 240’ in tower, and

can run up to 8” casing pipe, hammer

holders, 5”, 6”, & 8” hammers, DTH

oiler, hydraulic swing and extend jib

boom, mounted on a 2005 International

7600 truck, powered by C-11 370 hp

diesel engine, 8-speed LL trans., 80,000

gvw, 68,000 miles.......$300,000 OBO

Location: Hudson, NH USA

603-765-7776

1330-1037

Call today to order yours:

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Wichtex Model R-6 (Serial #81-1302)

Double Drum Drawworks Rig

The unit is powered by an 8V71 Detroit

engine with 8000 series Spicer trans.

with controls for 65’, 150,000 lbs. single

hyd. raising derrick with shifting crown.

Derrick reputed to have been reinforced

to handle 200,000 lbs, driller on this rig

available to discuss unit.

Bottom$...............................$275,000

Call (662) 843-4076 or e-mail

thompson@midsouthwater.com

1330-872

1995 Driltech D40K-III long tower, very

well maintained, 625hp K19 Cummins

deck engine, Sullair 1050/350psi,

2-speed tophead, 3” swivel, HD

tophead, HD pulldown, 25’ inner & outer

carousels, 8000lb main winch/jib,

5.5x8” GD mud pump variable hyd.,

25gpm injection pump, 4-way splitter

box, hot box, tires are good, 350

Cummins diesel in 4-axle CCC, extra:

275’ of 25’x4.5”x2-7/8 IF rods, 23’

surface collar, mud pit, rig serial

#732076...............................$375,000

519-522-1737

‘68 TG Portadrill Air/Mud

‘82 Ford F-8000 Service Truck

Both run excellent, good tires, new

batteries.......................$15,000 Both

503-472-6621

1330-1063

1970 650CP Chicago Pneumatic water

well rig, 450/250 air compressor, PB83

mounted on Ford F-950 Super Duty,

33,696 original miles, 477 gas engine,

5+3 transmission, deck engine CAT

D33 diesel, (6) 4.5”x25’ rod carousel,

20,000 hours on rig, (2) extra front tires,

(2) rebuilt head motors, (1) new power

take off for compressor, (1) main pump,

(1) extra used power take off.....$40,000

215-570-1363

1330-1119

T64 Schramm 3406B Cat

power, with

900/350 Sullair rebuilt compressor, 0 hrs,

rig refurbished................$165,000 OBO

918-534-9901 or Cell: 918-534-6022

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2001 REICHdrill T-650-WII, mtd. on

Freightliner FLD-112SD, Cat

3406 DITA

465hp with Sullair 900/350 compressor,

9000 frame hours, setup for 4” drill

pipe.

Call 814-342-5500 or e-mail:

susanm@reichdrill.com

1330-872

1974 Driltech D40K, very well main-

tained, 425hp Cat

deck engine, Sullair

750/150, 25’, inner & outer carousels,

8000lb main/jib, 5x6” GD mud pump

variable hydraulic, 20gpm injection

pump, rebuilt hydraulic pumps & splitter,

hot box, tires are good, 466 diesel in

CCC, extra: 275’ of 25’x4.5”x2-7/8 IF

rods, 23’ surface collar, mud pit, rig

ser.# 470118...........................$90,000

519-522-1737

1330-124

1330-1122

Rotary mud drilling rig, mtd. on ‘98

Ford 700, 7-liter engine, runs on propane,

(2) tanks, 40 & 80 gal., rig has heavy-

duty railroad winch cable for up & down

drilling operation or for pulling pumps.

Boom will handle 10’ or 20’ rods.

Approx. 120’ of 1¼” drilling rods. Bits

for 1¼”, 2”, & 4” wells. 3” pump and

compressor run off Honda gas engines.

Drilling, hyds., transport of rig run on

propane. Rig compact, including mtd.

approx. 500 gal. water tank & pipe rack.

Rig is clean, looks good, & reasonable

to operate. Selling due to retirement

and health issues...................$27,300

Chesapeake, VA 757-718-8177

1330-497

Used 2009 SIMCO 7000, very low miles

and very low hours. Includes carousel,

drill rods, mud pump and winches. Other

optional items can be added. Contact

us for more information.

SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc.

800-338-9925 or

info@simcodrill.com

1330-995

WANTED TO BUY

ATLAS COPCO/INGERSOLL-RAND DRILL

DM30E, DM45E, DML, T3W, T4W, T5W, RD20

DRILTECH DRILL T25K, D40K, T40K, DH1, DH2

SCHRAMM T685 RC DRILL WITH RC PIPES

WE WANT SURPLUS PIPES, SPARE PARTS

TEL: 818-956-5231 FAX: 818-244-3723

www.pacificcranes.com

‘97 Ditch Witch, 3500 diesel w/tilt trailer,

new digging chain, 1400 hrs........$4500

503-472-6621

1535-945

Master valves on sale, 12" 400 RTJ

flanged w/geo-trim, wedge-type gate,

12-3/8" bore, new in crates..........$9500

Call HDP: 775-882-7983

1610-1144

QUICK CASH MONEY

Paid for Drill Rigs, Pump Hoists,

Mud Pumps, Drill Pipe, & Bits.

RENE HENDON Tel: 281-260-0880

1705-120

Reliable Water Level Indicators

proudly made in the USA. Various

lengths & scales available, selectable

buzzer/light indication&sensitivity

control. Economical repair service.

Waterline Envirotech Ltd.

www.waterlineusa.com

360-676-9635

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2013 T800 Kenworth, ISX

Cummins, 550HP, 1850 torque,

18-speed transmission,

Hendrickson air ride suspen-

sion, 389,000 total miles, full

double frame, 20K front, 69K

rears, power windows, power

locks.

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water well, mining, mineral explorations, geothermal, directional boring,

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We offer your company the satisfaction of a job well done. Check out our

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Call (406) 466-2146 or (406) 544-5914

Lots of information, pictures, and specs on our website. We also have used drilling rigs,

pump hoists, and used flattank support trucks. www.northwestflattanks.com

New Flattanks

in stock, 2100

gallon, 21’ long

with all standard

equipment.

We have (3) new Flattanks in stock. 2100 gallon, 21’ long with or

without a crane mount or we can build your own custom Flattank.

This Flattank support truck

could have been YOURS.

2012 Western Star DD15

Detroit, 560HP, Jake Brake,

20K front axle, 54K rear axle,

18-speed trans., Hendrickson

air ride suspension, full double

frame, 363,243.65 total miles.

2012 Kenworth Model T800

Dump Truck (Tri/A), Cummins

ISX11.9, 425 hp, engine brake,

cruise, 244,525 miles total, trans.

details RT016908LL, Chalmers

suspension, 20,000 front axle,

46,000 lb rears, 246” WB,

double frame, 18’ 6” heated

box, steering lift axle.

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Gordon Ballard

Ballard Drilling Co., Inc.

Wadley, Alabama

256-825-5871

Cell: 256-307-4017 (anytime)

E-mail: gballard501@msn.com

7400 International, new 2019 bed,

2000 gallons of water and 200 gallons

of fuel w/fuel transfer pump...$43,000

1730-390

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uts a new “tilt” on

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hydro valve, behind-the-cab outriggers, LED light kit for mast, PTO

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