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Are you planning to go?...................................................37 Breaking News..................................................................15 Classified Section: WorldWide SUPER MART™..................49-64 Education Connection......................................................13 Hot Off the Press...............................................................11 Obituary: Brown, Edwin Louis.........................................29 Obituary: Kelly, John Gerald “Mad Dog”........................28 Obituary: Kemp, LaVerne N..............................................16 Obituary: McNeill, Percy H...............................................16 Obituary: Voth, A. Clayton................................................16 Photo Gallery.....................................................................10 Product Spotlight..............................................................37 Who’s in the News.............................................................15 WorldWide Association Memberships................................41 WorldWide .........6 WorldWide JUBILEE Pinpointer Map................................27 Acker Drill Company.............................................................4 Allegheny Instruments........................................................36 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................47 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................17 Baker Water Systems.........................................................39 Better Water Industries Inc....................................................8 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................43 Central Mine Equipment Company (CME)..........................62 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)..................................64 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................31 DRILLMAX®........................................................................63 Eastern Driller Manufacturing Company Inc. (EDM)...........44 Eijkelkamp/SonicSampDrill.................................................19 Flomatic Corporation..........................................................46 Foremost Industries............................................................21 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)..........................1 GeoPro, Inc.........................................................................33 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................32 Halco Rock Tools..................................................................7 Halco Rock Tools................................................................48 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................22 Hole Products.......................................................................7 Horizon Hoist......................................................................61 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................38 Keystone Drill Services, Inc................................................12 Lifewater Drilling Technology (Winchester Tool).................38 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................20 Mobile Drill Intl....................................................................40 N&N Drilling Supply...............................................................9 National Drilling Association (NDA) Convention……...…....34 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................35 Rothenbuhler Engineering..................................................13 SEMCO, Inc..........................................................................2 South Atlantic JUBILEE......................................................42 Specialty Rig Sales.............................................................11 Star Iron Works, Inc............................................................28 Star Iron Works, Inc............................................................29 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................45 Texas Ground Water Association (TGWA) Convention.......30 The Utility Expo...................................................................23 TWEnterprises, Inc.............................................................25 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................15 WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™...............................41 Advertisers Featured Editorial C&G - Construction/Geotechnical ENV - Environmental G&O - Shallow Gas and Oil MIN - Mining DIR - Horizontal Directional Drilling EXB - Exploration/Blasthole GEO - Geothermal WTR - Water WorldWide Business Directory™ Focus for July - Generators, Welders, Lights, Compressors C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR Choosing the Right Air Compressor............................7 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice: Keller Cuts..............14 Storkson, Britt: Our Spacecraft Worked Great Until...17 Shedding Light on Renting a Portable Light Tower........32 Vehicle-Integrated UNDERHOOD and PTO-Driven Air..22 Connor, Tim: Risk & Reward....................................46 Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........30 From Contamination to Remediation.........................36 5 Reasons to Consider a Career in Environmental...47 Let’s Have a Blast........................................................9 Preventing Blasthole Collapse..................................38 Oilfield Lighting and Dark Skies ~ An Update for Texas..8 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...26 The Fourth Utility ~ The Air Compressor....................34 Zion Oil & Gas in Israel.....................................................45 Geothermal Energy from Unexpected Sources....20,21 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..39 Larderello ~ Modern Geothermal from Ancient..........43 Heat Stress Is Not Cool!............................................13 “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner...................42 Peterson, Ronald: How Dense Are We?..................18 RemoteCattleWatering . . .When theSunDoesn’t Shine...25 Rasmussen, Tim: Water For Life International.........33 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Baker Water Systems........16 Bill Johnson Equipment.....17 Bit Brokers International....17 Bitco, Inc...........................17 Centerline Mfg. Co.............20 ChemGrout®......................20 Diedrich Drill......................20 Drill King International.......21 Drill Pipe, Inc.....................21 Drilling Equip. Resources..21 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...24 Eijkelkamp / SonicSampDrill...24 Flomatic Corp....................24 Groundwater Supply Co....25 Heisey Machine Co...........25 Hole Products....................25 Ideal Blasting Supply.........28 Mitsubishi Materials Corp..28 Numa Hammers................28 PennDrill Mfg.....................29 Rex McFadden..................29 Rich’s Bit Service...............29 Simmons Manufacturing....32 Solar Power & Pump Co....32 Star Iron Works, Inc...........32 Sullivan-Palatek, Inc..........33 T&T Carbide, Inc...............33 TerraRoc............................33 TJM Drilling Equip. Supplies..36 VMAC................................37 WellMaster.........................36 Windmill 702, LLC.............36 WWDR.............................37 Wyo-Ben, Inc.....................37 5 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
6 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource WorldWide Drilling Resource® The complete magazine for the drilling industry worldwide, owned by drilling industry associates dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technology and information to subscribers. Covering construction-geotechnical, directional, environmental, explorationblasthole, shallow gas & oil, geothermal, mining, water well, irrigation, wastewater; from bits, to pumps, to rigs, to tanks, through wire, and more - whatever it takes to get the drilling job completed! Managing Publisher/CEO/President: Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones Vice President: Troy Cunningham Chief Marketing Officer: Ed Moranski Office Administrator: Michele Stevens Editor: Bonnie Love Public Relations Professional:: Sheryl Day Representative: Marie Cunningham Editorial Contributors for this month: Mark Battersby Tim Connor Thomas Kwader Ron Peterson Tim Rasmussen “Billy Bob Smith” Britt Storkson Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Hyd/Eng Consultant: Thomas Kwader, Ph.D.,P.G. Consultant: Mary Ann Pelletier *Editorial contributions & advertisements include statements of fact and opinions that are the sole responsibility of the author and/or companies and do not necessarily imply any opinion of the owners, management, or staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource®. Images may have been altered for clarity. Complete advertising information may be found at: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com or by calling 850-547-0102. WorldWide Drilling Resource® makes every effort not to place advertisements for “like” products on the same page in our publication; this may occur however, due to size and space within the publication. We regret any inconvenience this may cause our advertisers. WorldWide Drilling Resource® is published monthly by: WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc., a Florida Corporation, independently owned and operated. PO Box 660 (3089 Northride Lane) Bonifay FL 32425-0660. Telephone: 850-547-0102 Fax: 850-547-0329 E-mail: wwdr@worldwidedrillingresource.com Website: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com Copyright 2021, WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. Seen by countless WorldWide. Publication Agreement No. 40892520. Back issues may be requested. Cost per issue $10.00 USD. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the strict written consent of the publishers. Advertising rates furnished upon request. Editorial contributions are welcome subject to editorial review.* WorldWide Drilling Resource® reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. We Recycle Standing with our Drilling Industry Yesterday ~ Today ~ Tomorrow See you on the trail . . . Look for the Red Jackets at The South Atlantic Well Drillers JUBILEE in Myrtle Beach, SC. With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Gosh, here it is heading into the really hot part of the year. Hard to believe, it was just yesterday the temps were in the 40s and 50s, and now they are nearing triple digits. I think we all need to be sure we take some time to “hydrate” ourselves with WATERbefore, during, and after we venture out into such temperatures. SAFETYis always a MAIN CONCERN here at WorldWide and we hope you keep it a top priority for your families as well as your employees. A BIG “Congratulations” goes out to the Florida Ground Water Association, the exhibitors, and the attendees for making that event the tremendous event it was. For those who missed it, this voice of experience was very impressed with the turnout. I’m personally happy to see so many people getting their lives back to normal. Smiling faces make the world go ‘round and are contagious - spreading happiness to so many people. Sheryl and I were pleased to have so many people stop by to visit with us, and to hear how they have been doing and what they are eagerly looking forward to. HAPPINESS! Next up for the WWDRTeam is the South Atlantic Well Drillers JUBILEE, Texas Ground Water Association Convention, and of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t put a plug in for our own event in Branson - The Second Annual WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™. It is shaping up to be quite extraordinary this year. How ever many you choose to attend, and which ones are on your radar, just go and enjoy yourselves. You deserve it! As we say here in Florida, “It’s your turn!” Wondering what that fancy bike is doing parked here? Well, it’s waiting for you to take a ride and journey along with the WWDRTeam. We have so much in store for you in the upcoming months and OF COURSE, years to come. Stay tuned! Featured Articles for July - Generators / Lights / Compressors Remote Cattle Watering when the Sun Doesn’t Shine Page 25 Oilfield Lighting Page 8 Choosing the Right Air Compressor Page 7 Portable Light Towers Page 32 Vehicle-Integrated Compressors Page 22
7 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Choosing the Right Air Compressor Adapted from Information by Chuck Hamilton Director of Marketing, BOSS Industries Many times, choosing the right method of air compression is just as important as choosing the correct capacity and pressures (PSI). Think about it like this - do you need continuous air, for jack hammers, piercing tools, or running air tools for longer than 20 minutes at a time? Or, do you need intermittent air for impact wrenches, drills, or any air tool used for a short duration of time? For those in need of continuous air, the best choice would be a rotary screw-type compressor, while those needing intermittent air would be better off using a piston-type compressor. What's the difference? A rotary screw compressor is air-on-demand, meaning you have immediate, continuous air capable of running for hours or even days. The bonus is there is no air reservoir (tank) needed. This design utilizes two rotating lobes (screws) in an oil flooded system. The oil serves three primary functions - one, it seals the tolerances between the lobes to create compression; two, it helps lubricate the bearings on the rotors; and three, it transfers heat from compression to the cooler. A piston-type compressor (reciprocating compressor) uses the piston and rings to build pressure and fills an air reservoir (tank). This requires a short pressure build time to fill the appropriate size air reservoir and is ideal for on/off, short air usage applications. What's next? You need to define what CFM (cubic feet per minute) is needed by examining the tools that will be used on the job. We recommend sizing your compressor to the rated specifications for the tools being used to ensure the life span and investment in your air tools. Choosing the right size and type of air compressor is just as important as choosing the right tool for the job. The BOSS® Bullet D rotary screw air compressor offers a remote start/stop feature. C&G
8 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Oilfield Lighting and Dark Skies ~ An Update for Texas Adapted from Information by the Railroad Commission of Texas Back in 2010, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) was contacted about concerns related to light originating from gas and oil rigs in the Permian Basin, specifically in the vicinity of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of West Texas. Increased development of gas and oil production in the Permian Basin was generating light reflecting off the sky. The McDonald Observatory, a state-of-the-art facility on the cutting edge of scientific research in the field of astronomy, said the gleam of light from these operations could compromise their research efforts if not mitigated. With a major upgrade to their historic Hobby-Eberly telescope in the works, they hoped a solution to bright skies would be found because the upgrade would allow three-dimensional glimpses deep into the universe. In 2011, the Texas legislature revised Section 240.032 of the Local Government Code to require the commissioners court of a county, any part of which is located within 57 miles of the McDonald Observatory, to adopt orders regulating the installation and use of outdoor lighting in any unincorporated territory of the county. Additionally, Stacy Locke with Pioneer Energy Services and Bill Wren with the University of Texas McDonald Observatory developed a report titled Oilfield Lighting Can Coexist with Dark Skies. In September 2016, WorldWide Drilling Resource® reported on this issue in the magazine article Star Light, Star Bright. Now, a new Notice to Operators updates recommended lighting practices to preserve the dark skies necessary for the observatory to continue their work. These practices are the result of a collaborative effort by the McDonald Observatory, Permian Basin Petroleum Association, Texas Oil and Gas Association, and the American Petroleum Institute. Eight project phases recommend specific mitigation steps to keep the skies dark. k Phase One is to prepare a lighting plan to minimize night-sky impacts. This includes the number of lights, the lumen output of each, lamp color temperature, alternatives to lighting, fixture design, and minimization of unnecessary lighting and activities. k Phase Two addresses audiovisual warning system technology for hazard lighting on structures taller than 200 feet. It suggests using the minimum required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to minimize light impacts. k Phase Three recommends all permanent lighting use full cutoff luminaires, fully shielded, unless required for safety by the FAA. k Phase Four recommends lighting be mounted and directed to focus only on the intended area to avoid light spill and off-site light trespass. kPhase Five recommends using amber instead of bluish-white lighting when accurate color rendition is not required. k Phase Six calls to minimize lighting usage during construction and operations, using portable lighting if possible. Facilities lighting should not exceed the minimum number, intensity, and coverage required for safety. They should be controlled by timers, sensors, or switches for facility operators and only switched on when there is a specific need. k Phase Seven recommends using vehicle-mounted lights or portable light towers for nighttime maintenance activities. k Phase Eight recommends using an enclosed combustor or similar technology rather than an open flare in locations with a continuous or near-continuous flare. G&O
9 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Let’s Have a Blast! Adapted from Information by Mine Safety and Health Administration & Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Electronic and electric may be mistaken as identical, but there is a tricky little syllable “on,” which makes all the difference. Having a blast and doing it safely means being in charge of the “on” part rather than chancing it. Serving the same function and looking similar do not mean detonating devices are equal in safety. Electric and electronic detonators have key differences to consider before using them for blasting. Before choosing an initiation system, determine the numerous site-specific factors. Follow manufacturer recommendations and evaluate rock properties, criteria for vibration, airblast, fragmentation, explosive performance, and borehole conditions, such as water, voids, or weak walls. Then study the key differences between electric and electronic detonators so the blast comes “on” when planned rather than being a dangerous “surprise”. The lead wire attachment is configured differently. Electronic detonator wire leads do not attach directly to a match head or bridge wire. However, electric detonators do have a direct connection and are susceptible to initiation from static, stray current, and/or radio frequency energy. Reliability of control is the difference here. Other protections for electronic detonators against extraneous energy sources include: a spark gap device against static discharge events (high voltage spikes from static buildup on personnel and equipment) and current-limiting resistors. Electronic devices are also the only ones designed to provide password protection, programming capability, and the energy levels needed to charge them in a circuit and send a fire command. Both electric and electronic initiators can be damaged by electromagnetic pulses or pressure, but the likelihood of damage is less with electronic devices. They generally have built-in protection from extraneous energy and are designed with microchip technology for timing and firing control. Interchangeability is another major difference. Electric detonators can be used with any appropriate firing device. However, unique electronic detonating systems and components must never be interchanged. Because manufacturers have developed their own systems, the devices and accessories are specifically designed for each manufacturer. Electronic blast-initiation systems increase security, design flexibility, and control, but are also more complex, so more operator training is needed. No matter which system is used, always follow best practices. Clear the blast area of personnel, vehicles, and equipment before connecting to the firing device or blast controller. If you are going to have a BLAST, do it SAFELY! EXB Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. tĞůů WƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ tĂƚĞƌ ^ǁŝǀĞůƐ ^ĂĨĞƚLJ ,ĂŵŵĞƌƐ Θ ƌŝǀŝŶŐ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ^Žŝů ^ĂŵƉůŝŶŐ ZŽůůĞƌ Θ ƌĂŐ ŝƚƐ WƵŵƉƐ Θ WĂƌƚƐ ƌŝůů ZŽĚ Θ ĐĐĞƐƐŽƌŝĞƐ ŽƌĞ ŝƚƐ Θ ĐĐĞƐƐŽƌŝĞƐ ŽƌĞ ĂƌƌĞůƐ ĂƐŝŶŐ ƵŐĞƌ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĚĂƉƚĞƌƐ 4"-&4!//%3*-*/( $0. 888 //%3*-*/( $0. '"9 1)0/& 64" / / %SJMJOH 4VQMZ .BOVGBDUVSFS 36/4 %&1 063 26"-*5:
10 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® ON THE TRAIL . . . AGAIN, with The WWDRTeam! In Dallas, Texas! The “Mask Choice” was yours in Texas. Historic Tower Ed with Jeff Quinn. Robit HALCO Madison WORD Rock Drills ~ Ride ‘em Cowboy! The Beer Garden, courtesy of BAUER. Chester and Tim Eijelkamp North America QSP Packers Keystone Drill
11 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Coupling Project Gets Government Support Wellmaster, a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of products for the groundwater, oil, and greenhouse sectors based in Ontario, Canada, has partnered with Lambton College to launch a collaborative research project to support the commercialization of its Press x Press coupling. The partnership was made possible through the Ontario government’s Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) program. Led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation, the VIP program supports collaboration between academia and industry to develop, implement, and commercialize new technical innovations that solve existing industry challenges. The Press x Press coupling provides a no-thread, no-weld, friction taper connection for water well casing and structural piling. By applying the same downward force used by drill operators to advance the borehole, the Press x Press connects and seals the casing. Able to accommodate plain end casing, the Press x Press has the potential to save drilling contractors time and money by a providing a superior solution to conventional casing connections. “Wellmaster is excited to work with Dr. Reaume and the outstanding research team at Lambton College,” said Wellmaster Vice President Business Development James White. “The project will support product design and performance testing to commercialize the Press x Press coupling as a superior casing connection for the water well and structural piling applications.” For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
13 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Heat Stress Is Not Cool! Compiled by Editorial Staff, WorldWide Drilling Resource® Heat stress can be a hazard in mining environments. In addition to the heat from the rock itself, groundwater flowing through hot rock formations heats up and adds to the higher air temperature. The higher the humidity, the more uncomfortable and dangerous the area becomes. Activities like drilling, blasting, and welding add to the heat load. Powered equipment, such as engines, motors, compressors, and some lighting, further increase the amount of heat. Even human bodies generate a significant amount of heat, especially when strenuous movement is involved. Studies have shown higher accident rates among workers in hot, humid jobsites. Dexterity and coordination, the ability to remain alert during lengthy and monotonous tasks, and the ability to make quick decisions are adversely affected by the heat. Mine workers should be aware of the many factors impacting the risk of heat stress: high humidity, lack of wind or breeze to cool the body, dehydration, lack of acclimatization, age over 60 years, history of heat illness, other recent illness, certain health conditions, certain medications, physically demanding work, and recent alcohol use. Protective gear, including nonbreathable or minimally breathable clothing, respirators, and chemical-resistant apparel can also increase the risk. A worker may be affected by many of these risk factors at the same time. Types of heat stress range from mild to severe, and can even be life-threatening. Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red cluster of pimples or small blisters, usually on the neck, upper chest, groin, under breasts, and in elbow creases. Heat cramps are muscle cramps, pain, or spasms in the abdomen, arms, or legs. Heat syncope is fainting, dizziness, or light-headedness after prolonged standing or suddenly rising from a sitting or lying position. Heat exhaustion can include headache, nausea, dizziness or weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, elevated body temperature, and decreased urine output. Heat stroke can involve confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, or loss of consciousness. Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating may occur, and seizures are a possibility. The body temperature becomes elevated, and if treatment is delayed, this can be fatal. Always drink enough water to stay hydrated before, during, and after working in the heat. Don’t rely on thirst to indicate dehydration because thirst lags behind dehydration by several hours. A general rule of thumb is to drink one cup (eight ounces) of water every 15-20 minutes while working in the heat. Take rest breaks periodically to allow your body to cool down. Know your personal limits and options for cooling at your work site. Let a supervisor know if you need to take a break to cool down. Use the scheduled breaks instead of cutting them short. Make sure to wear fabrics allowing some air movement through the weave. Those wicking away wetness from the body are recommended. For new employees who are at the highest risk for heat stress, acclimating to working in hot conditions is crucial. Heat tolerance can be improved by gradually increasing the duration or intensity of work performed in a hot setting over 7-14 days. Heat stress can strike quickly, so learn to recognize the symptoms. Use the buddy method to keep each other safe. Often it is a coworker who first notices signs of heat stress, such as an altered mental state in a fellow employee, so look out for each other. If warning signs of heat stress occur, stop working, get cool, and drink fluids. MIN Photo courtesy of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Irrigation by: Rain Bird Academy Training August 2-6 ~ Phoenix, AZ August 3-5 ~ San Diego, CA August 9-13 ~ Reno, NV August 16-20 ~ Houston, TX phone: 800-498-1942 www.rainbirdservices.com More education opportunities during events can be found by clicking here online at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Education Connection
14 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Keller Cuts Project Carbon Emissions by More than 90% Adapted from Information by Keller Keller, the world’s largest geotechnical company, is leading the sector in offering products and solutions contributing toward a more sustainable future. One example of this is in Singapore, where Keller has worked with ExxonMobil to construct more environmentally friendly foundations for a major refinery expansion project. Jurong Island is the heart of Singapore’s chemicals industry, home to more than a hundred oil, petrochemical, and manufacturing companies. Over the last 20 years, Keller built a strong, trusted relationship with ExxonMobil, delivering solid foundations for their developments in Singapore, with more than three decades of experience working on the development of Jurong Island. ExxonMobil is expanding its operations with the construction of a major new refinery - the Chemical and Refining Integrated Singapore Project (CRISP) - which will increase production of cleaner fuels with lower sulphate content. The company asked if Keller could find a better, more innovative way to do the job. Deepak Raj, managing director for Keller’s ASEAN Business Unit said, “The project had tanks and process plant structures such as pipe racks spread over an area of [more than 33 acres], and precast concrete spun piling would traditionally have been the choice for the foundations to satisfy the performance criteria.” Based on the engineering requirements for the structures and the soil conditions, Keller proposed an alternative hybrid foundation solution of deep vibro compaction to densify the top sandy layers, along with vibro stone columns to reinforce the soft clayey strata underneath. These methods together are around 35-40% faster and more cost-effective than traditional piling solutions, as well as much more environmentally friendly. “Piling contains rebar and concrete, so you need a lot of steel and cement materials, which use a lot of energy and produce high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to manufacture,” said Deepak. Keller’s engineers used a universal carbon calculator devised by industry bodies of the European Federation of Foundation Contractors and the Deep Foundations Institute to compare the piling proposal with Keller’s vibro solutions. A stark difference resulted, including everything from the diesel used to power machines and material production, right through to worker transportation and waste disposal. Keller’s vibro methods for the pilings were 92% lower in carbon dioxide generation, saving the equivalent of driving the average car around the earth 2000 times. Materials consumption accounted for only a small portion of the vibro carbon emissions total. Natural crushed stone used in the vibro method is far less carbon intensive than manufactured materials, produces no waste, and is lighter, reducing the number of trips needed to bring it to the site. Most of the emissions came from the diesel used to power Keller’s machines. But even there, Keller minimized its impact. The stone columns were installed with in-house designed and manufactured vibrocats, which are increasingly efficient and have lower fuel emissions compared to crane-hung rigs. Deepak said, “So if we can show how techniques are not only quicker and more cost-effective, but also much more environmentally friendly, that’s great for them, for us, and for the planet.” Editor’s Note: In between our print issues, the WWDRTeam prepares an electronic newsletter called E-News Flash. This newsletter is filled with articles not included in our print issue. Based on readership, this was the most popular article of the month. Get in on the action and subscribe today at: www.worldwidedrillingresource.com C&G Congratulations to: Kar la Smoot Preferred Pump Spr ingf ie ld, MO Winner for June! Time for a Little Fun! June Puzzle Solution: Unscramble the blocks of letters into two, related five-letter words. Win a prize! Send completed puzzle to: WWDRPO Box 660 Bonifay, FL 32425 fax: 850-547-0329 or e-mail: michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com HORSE BLOOD TOAST GROOM BUGGY SEVER BREAD BRIDE
15 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® SaMoTer Demo Days Postponed Veronafiere has decided to postpone the debut of its SaMoTer Demo Days - Outdoor Edition. The live event was originally scheduled to be held in a quarry September 30 - October 2, 2021 in Vaprio d'Adda (province of Milan). “An unforeseeable scenario obliged the construction machinery sector to implement a sudden change of direction,” commented Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Veronafiere. “This is why we considered postponing Demo Days. Organizing trade fairs tailored to the needs of partners requires flexibility and rapid adaptation . . . to provide the best business and promotion tools on the market. We will now work with even more effort on the next edition of SaMoTer by recalibrating a new approach during the run-up to the exhibition.” Veronafiere in 2023 will host the 31st edition of SaMoTer, the most important exhibition in Italy dedicated to construction equipment. Breaking News WHO’S IN THE NEWS Additional announcements from DFI (Deep Foundations Institute), SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration), and Industrial Scientific can be found by clicking this box in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Send your Who’s in the News to: bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Hole Products announced Adam Jennings is joining the company as a Southeast outside sales representative. He comes to the position with more than 19 years of drilling industry experience, all of them spent as an exploration operations manager for a geotechnical engineering company. Adam’s knowledge and experience will provide great value to the company’s growing customer base in the Southeast.
ZZZ DFNHUGULOO FRP PNYDVV#DFNHUGULOO FRP 16 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Percy H. McNeill (1926~2021) The South Carolina Ground Water Association (SCGWA) was saddened by the loss of longtime member Percy H. McNeill, who left this world on May 6, 2021. Born in Raeford, North Carolina, he was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He worked hard for the South Atlantic Well Driller’s JUBILEE each year in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The WWDRTeam was pleased to witness Percy receiving the special basket presented by the SCGWA in 2008 [photo at left]. Percy in survived by his wife Tressie Jo; daughter Ann (Thomas); daughter-in-law Lisa; stepchildren Penny, Vanessa, Deborah, Tina, and Lorette (Lemuel); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Percy was preceded in death by his son Stephen and five siblings. LaVerne N. Kemp(1930~2021) The California Groundwater Association informed of the passing of LaVerne N. Kemp on May 2, 2021, at the hospital in Tehachapi, California. Born in Joplin, Missouri, she married Kenyon in 1956, eventually becoming “chief volunteer” for his water well surveying and logging services company. She also supported parent-teacher associations, 4-H, Cub Scouts, and Kern County National Alliance on Mental Illness. She picked her battles on issues closest to her heart, including the building of the hospital and mental illness, for the patients and their families, and their trying times. In her later years, Kenyon roped her into working and volunteering at the Tehachapi Railroad depot. LaVerne is survived by her dog Bandi, cat Patches, numerous squirrels, gophers, deer, and that dang bobcat. Human survivors include her daughters Pamela and Karen; son Kelley (Rebecca); grandchildren Jamie, Jody, Becky (John), Crystal, and Samantha; great-grandchildren Allan, Brandi, Bryan, Charlie, Kimberly, Britney, Tiffany, Rachael, Krysta, Gracie, Breanna, Stephanie, Kala, Jackie, JC, and Allen; and great-great-grandchildren Lillith, Dean, Oliva, Aasher, and Dennis. She was preceded in death by Kenyon, her parents, and several brothers and sisters. A. Clayton Voth(1925~2021) A. Clayton Voth of Enid, Oklahoma, passed away on May 6, 2021. Born in Enid, he graduated from Enid High School in 1943, and married Stella in 1946. He started his working career at Banfield Packing, and in 1944 started working for Franks Machine Company, which later became SpeedStar, retiring in 1988 after 44 years. In 1973, he started VRV Drilling Company and sold it in 2003. Lifetime and active member of Enid Mennonite Brethren Church, he served on the Board of Trustees, as Deacon, and as Sunday school teacher. He was Director of Youth for Christ in the 1960s and active in Gideons International and the Christian Business Men's Committee. Clayton is survived by his children Dennis (Patti), Mike (Cheryl), and Peggy (Phil); seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members. He was preceded in death by Stella in 2011. Lest we forget...
17 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Our Spacecraft Worked Great Until It Blew Up by Britt Storkson Owner, P2FlowLLC Yahoo! News reported on March 3, 2021, that minutes after a seemingly successful landing, SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded on the landing pad. It was hailed as a success. Why? Because the two previous rocket launch attempts of a similar model blew up before they landed instead of after they landed. So I guess by comparison it could be termed “more successful”. If you can understand the logic, I must be missing something. The concept of “first do no harm” is widely attributed to the Hippocratic oath, which is often required of medical school graduates. It means, whatever you do, don’t do anything to hurt anybody or anything. The patient may die, but don’t do anything to accelerate or exacerbate the problem. Yet, it is often what we get with computer controls. Because of poor design and overcomplexity, more problems are caused than they solve. This also works counter to the reason for having a computer in the first place. Many times, the operators become “slaves” to the computer when the computer is supposed to be the “slave” to the operator. My neighbor recently bought a new chest freezer which has a great feature. If the power to the freezer is turned off, when it is turned back on a light flashes to indicate the power had been interrupted. A push button is provided to “reset” the alarm and turn off the flashing indicator light. It also has a “power on” light to verify the power is on with just a glance. Why is this so great? Because it’s so simple. Yes, it uses a microprocessor, but the microprocessor can be simple and inexpensive which, by extension, means it’s probably very durable and reliable as well. This also “remembers” a power outage incident even if the power goes off and then comes back on again, as is the case with most power outages. It’s an elegant design that uses the “power on reset” feature all microprocessors have, and does not require a backup battery. This actually happened to my neighbor. A faulty ground fault interrupter device feeding power to his freezer turned off. Without some sort of warning device, unless one physically opened the freezer and checked a thermometer inside, one would never know the power had turned off. Plus, if a freezer turned off and spoiled the food and then turn back on again, it could be problematic as well. One power outage could cause the loss of a lot of food, costing many dollars. Just to point out absurdity using absurdity, let’s overcomplicate this design to illustrate what happens far too often in industry. Let’s give it a Wi-Fi connection and develop an app to alert you if the freezer stopped working. Great idea, right? But when you do that, you need to have a battery to operate the Wi-Fi when the power goes off. The best batteries have a useful life of no more than five to seven years in storage and, depending on the power requirements of the Wi-Fi and other electronics, don’t last more than a few hours in operation. Even if you use a rechargeable battery, one must provide a way to keep it “trickle charged”. This all adds cost, complexity, doesn’t monitor the freezer under all conditions, and requires skilled operator interaction which may or may not be there. Sometimes it’s far better “not to go there” even if you can. Britt Britt Storkson may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com 302-684-3197 FAX: 302-384-0643 142 Broadkill Rd. • Milton, DE 19968 www.atlantic-screen.com email: atlantic@ce.net Manufacturers of Slotted & Perforated Pipe ranging from ½” to 24” diameter Atlantic Screen & Mfg., Inc. • Well Rehab. Products • Manholes • Bentonite • Filter Sock • Inline Chemical Mixers • Sampling Bailers • Clear PVC Pipe • Locking Caps
18 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® How Dense Are We? by Ronald B. Peterson Drilling Products Specialist, Mountainland Supply Company In previous columns, we have danced around the drilling fluid property of weight or density. I would like to take this opportunity to put a wrap on the discussion of density. Density, or mud weight, is one of the key properties of a drilling fluid. It is a measure of how heavy the drilling fluid is. Quite frequently, I will have someone say their drilling fluid is very heavy. I will ask them how much it weighs, and they say, “I don’t know. What I meant is that it is very thick.” These are two totally different properties. A drilling fluid can be anything that flows, lacks rigidity, has a low resistance to force when applied to it, and typically will assume the shape of its container. Fluids can be gases or liquids; we will discuss this in more detail in a future column, or columns. For this discussion, we will stick to air- and water-based fluids. The lightest, or least dense, fluid typically used in drilling is air, with a density at sea level of approximately 0.0086 pounds per gallon, which is very nearly 0. Water has a density of 8.33 pounds per gallon. Drilling fluid weight or density is typically measured with a mud balance. A mud balance has four scales on it that are typically used in regards to drilling fluid. Two of the scales are on each side of the balance beam. Those scales are: • Pounds per gallon - the most commonly used method of reporting drilling fluid weight. • Specific gravity - also called drilling fluid density. • Pounds per cubic foot - used in some areas and under some circumstances to report drilling fluid weight; however, it is not very commonly used. • Pounds per square inch per 1000 feet of depth - an excellent way to determine the hydrostatic pressure the drilling fluid exerts at any point in the borehole. To measure the drilling fluid or mud weight: • Verify the mud scale is correct by weighing water in it and verifying a weight of water at 8.33 pounds per gallon. • Remove the cap and fill the cup on the end of the beam with drilling fluid. • Replace the lid, taking care to make sure some fluid comes out of the small weep hole in the center of the lid. • Wipe the entire balance off, making sure it is dry. • Place the scale in the fulcrum that accompanies the balance and move the slide as necessary on the arm to make sure the small bubble is in the center of the sight glass on the balance arm. • Read the desired property from the appropriate scale. Water-based drilling fluids can range from the weight of water at 8.33 pounds per gallon to a very dense drilling fluid at 21 pounds per gallon. Drilling fluid weight, along with funnel viscosity (a topic for another column), can be used as an indicator of the quality of the drilling fluid. You can have a very viscous drilling fluid with a low mud weight. It is possible to have a viscosity of 50-60 seconds per quart with a mud weight of only 8.5 pounds per gallon with good quality bentonite or bentonite and polymerbased fluid. On the other hand, you can have a relatively high mud weight with a low viscosity fluid which is usually a result of entrained or incorporated drilled solids with minimal to no high-quality bentonite. The low viscosity/high mud weight fluid will usually have high filtrate or fluid loss along with other adverse properties which can lead to borehole issues and drilling problems. In general, a lower drilling fluid weight will result in a faster penetration rate because the bit chips or cuttings can come off of the bottom of the hole faster, cleaning the bottom of the hole so the bit will have better contact with the bottom of the hole. Thus, it can more easily generate new cuttings. Larger cuttings are also more easily removed on the surface, which will help avoid drilling fluid weight increase. Drilling fluid weights increase as the hole is advanced because the drill cuttings are allowed to build up in the drilling fluid. Drill cuttings from the formations drilled are the biggest contaminant found in most drilling fluids. The fastest penetration rates are typically achieved with air or gaseous fluids. Sometimes drilling fluid weights will need to be increased to control pressures encountered in the formation. If the drilling fluid weight is high, make sure it is by design and not inadvertent. To control the drilling fluid properties, make sure you use the correct product for the drilling fluid property you are trying to achieve. Remember, this column is to be an interactive tool. If you have any questions on mud weight or density, or if you have another topic you would like addressed, please contact Michele (below) and she will get your question to me. Ron Ron Peterson may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com WTR
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20 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Geothermal Energy from Adapted from Information by t Coproduced and geopressured geothermal energy resources are emerging in unexpected places. Until recently, the annual aver Now it is being viewed as a valuable energy-producing resource. With the help of a closed-loop system known vaporizes at a lower temperature and higher pressure than water. The vapor is then used to drive a turbine to produce resources, are promising to yield more clean energy, extend the economic life of gas and oil fields, and profitably In Wyoming, Ormat Technologies, LLC and Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center achieved the first sucture. Since its beginning, the Ormat Energy Converter has produced 150 to 250 net kilowatts of power from coproa gas and oil site in Utah, which has potential geothermal power. The Recovery Act funded several projects to demonstrate electricity generation from coproduced fluids. On feet. The University of North Dakota will operate and monitor an on-site power plant for two years to develop modgeothermal electricity production from gas and oil well coproduced water. They will install, operate, and report model for more plants at some of the 37,000 possible sites in Texas and the neighboring Gulf Coast. In some instances, the coproduced fluid (brine) gets trapped under an impermeable layer of caprock with a many deep sedimentary U.S. basins. At the Sweet Lake Oil and Gas Field in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a projdesigning power plants. They will drill an injection well and conduct long-term testing of a production well. The power plant at Sweet sured-geothermal energy technology. GEO Chena Power, LLC’s m plant unit will use cop and oil wells to genera
21 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® m Unexpected Sources the U.S. Department of Energy rage of 25 billion barrels of hot water produced by U.S. gas and oil wells was considered an inconvenience requiring costly disposal. as a binary Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), the heat from geothermal fluid is transferred to a second fluid, which electricity. Coproduced geothermal resources and geopressured resources, with the technology for capturing these utilize abandoned gas and oilfield infrastructure. cessful generation of electricity by integrating geothermal technologies into existing gas and oilfield infrastrucduced fluids. Another company, Chena Power, LLC, developed a mobile geothermal power plant, deployed on a western North Dakota oilfield, an ORC system was installed to access coproduced fluids at depths of 10,000 els for geothermal energy production. Universal GeoPower, LLC also has plans to demonstrate the viability of data from a modular, replicable power plant in Liberty County, Texas. If successful, this plant will serve as a layer of sediment building over it, causing elevated pressures. Known as geopressured resources, they exist in ect aims to exploit these high-pressured hot brines by developing models, devising surface technology, and t Lake Field is expected to create electricity from the geothermal well’s brine and, if successful, will showcase the viability of geopresmobile geothermal power roduced fluids from gas te electricity.
22 JULY 2021 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Vehicle-Integrated Underhood and PTO-Driven Air Compressors Adapted from Information by VMAC Vehicle-integrated air compressors are used by fleet managers, owners, and operators in a variety of industries, and are some of the most sought-after rotary screw air compressor solutions available. Two types of vehicle-integrated air compressors lead the market: UNDERHOOD and PTO-Driven. UNDERHOOD air compressors are specifically designed and engineered for service trucks and commercial vans; installed in the vehicle’s engine compartment. PTO-driven air compressors are directtransmission mounted or shaft driven. Underdeck is a popular nickname for these air compressors because of their mounting position under the deck of a service truck. Vehicle-integrated UNDERHOOD and PTO-driven air compressors present many benefits. Having the air compressor installed in the engine compartment or under the truck deck offers major space savings. For example, VMAC’s DTM70 PTO-driven air compressor frees up to 25 cubic feet on the truck deck because the air compressor mounts to the transmission, while the rest of the system mounts under the deck. Fleet managers and owner/operators then have the advantage of being able to load up their vehicles with more equipment, tools, and other materials. Another advantage to vehicle-integrated air compressors is the weight savings. Both underdeck and UNDERHOOD air compressors can save almost a thousand pounds compared to an abovedeck diesel-engine-driven air compressor. In fact, when it comes to vehicle-integrated air compressors, UNDERHOOD air compressors are the lightest weight option available. UNDERHOOD 40 CFM air compressors weigh only 62 pounds. Meanwhile, UNDERHOOD150 air compressors are 48% lighter than competitive 100 CFM underdeck air compressors. By choosing lightweight equipment, GVW (gross vehicle weight) can be decreased, which brings advantages such as meeting weight regulations, avoiding hefty overweight fines, and improving fuel economy. When choosing the right air compressor system for your vehicle, it’s important to consider how long you plan to keep a vehicle in your fleet. A recent 2021 VMAC study found most service vehicles with an air compressor are replaced every 39 years. If the plan is to keep the truck for over three years, then a vehicle-integrated air compressor is a great option, and you’ll enjoy many space, weight, and cost-saving benefits year after year. PTO-driven air compressor. DIR
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