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WorldWide Business Directory™ Are you Planning to go?.....................................................8 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: Doc’s Buyers’ Guide for Drillers™...43-56 Education Connection......................................................10 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Collins, Mark Allen...........................................17 Obituary: Konya, Eva Ilona..............................................17 Obituary: Neuendorff, Kenneth “Kenny”........................17 Product Spotlight..............................................................33 Who’s in the News.............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships................................15 WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™.............................7 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company...........................................................53 Allegheny Instruments........................................................24 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................30 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)..........................9 Baker Water Systems.........................................................11 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................12 Bit Brokers International.....................................................39 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................21 Central Mine Equipment Company (CME)..........................19 CONEXPO-CON/AGG.......................................................54 Cotey Chemical Corp. (CCC)..............................................20 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)..................................55 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................38 DRILLMAX, Inc.....................................................................2 Eijkelkamp/SonicSampDrill.................................................14 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)........................56 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................10 Halco Rock Tools..................................................................7 Halco Rock Tools................................................................27 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................37 Horizon Hoist......................................................................41 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................4 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................8 Keystone Drill Services, Inc................................................35 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................31 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................32 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................16 National Drilling Association (NDA) Convention……...…....40 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................36 SEMCO, Inc..........................................................................1 SIMCO® Drilling Equipment...................................................3 Specialty Rig Sales.............................................................28 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................23 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................22 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................34 Tee Jay International, Inc....................................................42 Terra Sonic International.....................................................25 TerraRoc.............................................................................18 Vanair Manufacturing, Inc...................................................26 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................13 Wyo-Ben, Inc......................................................................33 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 Focus for August - Pump Hoists, Rigs, and Heavy Equipment C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR Surprising Methods of Getting Drilling Equipment to...8 CPT and Risk Mitigation............................................29 Storkson, Britt: Be Understood......................................39 The Best of Both Worlds with Direct Pipe Method®.....12 NearlyAll New U.S. Natural Gas and Crude Oil Wells.....32 Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........11 MRS XLMAX: Mighty Machine in a Relatively Small....14 Researchers Dig for Answers about Salt & Radioactive..34 Connor, Tim: Habits.........................................................9 Evolving Technology Improves Blasting Safety.........22 “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner...................20 Onshore vs. Offshore Drilling in the Gas and Oil.......23 ARig for Compact Engineering & Easy Maintenance...10 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice: Mapping a..........16,28 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...26,40 AODD Pumps Serve a Variety of Mining Purposes...18 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..25 The Boliden Aitik Mine: A Case Study on Automation..37 What to Purchase ~ Pump Hoist Size and Unit................21 Rasmussen, Tim: Water for Life International.............24 Peterson, Ronald: Drilling Fluid Pumps.......................30 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Baker Water Systems........16 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..24 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...24 Eijkelkamp / SonicSampDrill...24 Flomatic Corp....................25 GET ASSOCIATION HELP™.......17 Heisey Machine Co...........25 Hole Products....................25 Horizon Cable Service, Inc..28 Mitsubishi Materials Corp..28 PennDrill Mfg.....................28 Simmons Manufacturing....29 Solar Power & Pump Co....29 Star Iron Works, Inc...........32 T&T Carbide, Inc...............32 TerraRoc............................32 VMAC................................33 Windmill 702, LLC.............33 WWDR........................29,33 5 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
6 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® See you on the trail . . . NEXT TO ~ NDA in Pittsburgh, PA. With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com SEMCO INC Thank-yo Ag in Cal t t t St li u o our cus omers a ream ne ~ From the Cover ~ m ifornia ww . .com .SEMCOoflamar w 7595 US Hwy 50 N Lamar, CO 81052-1216 p p @g Proudly Made in the United States of America - delivered WorldWide! WorldWide Drilling Resource Worl ® 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 Associate Editor: Amy White Public Relations Professional: Jan Allen Public Relations Professional: Linda Peterson 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 2022, 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 RONNIE’s REAL WORLD . . . with its ups and downs ~ but always positive thoughts, hopes, and dreams. I don’t believe there is another magazine quite like WorldWide; nor another company with a group of people not “born into drilling” but rather “grew with it”. You see, each WWDR Team Member came from a different walk in life, never dreaming they would wind up here in this small town, growing into such a devoted Team with one goal in mind - to provide you - Solid Gold Service ~ with a Smile!™. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? So, with that analogy in mind . . . Which came first (beginning this magazine), the advertisers or the subscribers? YOU need BOTH. Advertisers pay for placing ads (income to turn the lights on, hire people, for supplies, postage, printing, and to pay the rent). Subscribers read the ads, which lead them to the sellers of equipment, products, and supplies. EDITORIAL? OH YES! Extremely important because WorldWide Drilling Resource® is the supplier of education, with its one-of-a-kind way of bringing information to advertisers and subscribers to do the jobs they do best as suppliers and servicers of people in all aspects of drilling. ALL ARE FIRST. WE certainly value each and every one of you for doing your part in the good times as well as the bad times (with its ups and downs). KEEP POSITIVE THOUGHTS, HOPES, and DREAMS. They do come true. NOTE: Please renew your subscription for only $1.00 (less than a bottle of water) = $12.00 USD Annual Prepay Billing. That will allow us to continue bringing you Solid Gold Service ~ with a Smile!™. *For those of you who have already sent your renewals, we appreciate your confidence in WorldWide Drilling Resource®.
7 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® PO Box 660 • 3089 Northride Lane Bonifay FL 32425 worldwidedrillingresource.com Change of Venue for the Third Annual WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™ We’re Moving the Party to the Florida Panhandle! Great Fishing!! YOU’RE INVITED The WWDR Team is pleased to send this invitation for you to join us on the sunny shores of the Florida Panhandle – actually Sandestin, Miramar Beach, Florida. OCCASION – Third Annual WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™ But FIRST EVER in FLORIDA! WHEN – October 18-20, 2022 WHERE – The Linkside Conference Center, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, Florida. Rooms are condo-type suites and suites with one bedroom – Bayside at Sandestin (Sandestin Blvd) or a few rooms available at the Grand Sandestin. WHAT – Welcome Party, Karaoke with prizes, TRADE SHOW (inside and outside exhibits), Helpful, Informative Seminars (Continuing Education Credits Available), Contractors’ Benefit Auction, Karaoke Showdown (GRAND PRIZE), Music and Fellowship on the veranda and terrace overlooking the bay. It’s absolutely outstanding and there is plenty for you to do at this private resort area. You won’t be disappointed. HOW – THREE (3) Airports provide service to this area – and the drive is a beautiful one, should you elect not to fly. Nature at its finest ~ bring your camera! When we began WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. in 2003, we chose the slogan Home of Solid Gold Service ~ with a Smile!™ because it was fitting for what we wanted to portray – to share a smile and receive one in return. It has turned out well WorldWide, and we thank-you. Limited space is available, and the room block will close September 1, 2022. Don’t delay – rates will increase outside this block. We appreciate your assistance in helping us make this event a total success for the drilling industry and one we can continue for many years to come. Now, take a moment to complete the appropriate forms at worldwidedrillingresource.com and get registered. If you can, bring an auction item, become a sponsor, or bring someone with you. It certainly will make a difference. Not to worry, that saying “there aren’t any free lunches” isn’t true at this event. The meals are on us for all registered attendees and exhibitors at the conference. Go to the rest ~ COME HOME TO THE BEST ~ WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™. We’ll be there waiting for you, with our Solid Gold Smiles! The WWDR Team: Ronnie, Michele, Bonnie, Ed, Jan, Amy, Troy, Marie, Linda Silver Sands Premium Outlets® is home to 110 designer and name-brand outlet stores. Golf Anyone? Bayside Resort The Panhandle’s Choctawhatchee Bay has an exchange of freshwater and saltwater twice a day. This means the bay is full of several types of fish from speckled trout and striped bass, to redfish, grouper, flounder, and spanish mackerel. 850-547-0102 850-547-0329 (fax) We are pleased to announce ~ SIMCO® is a major supporter of the Third Annual r u WorldWide W DownHome DrillFest™
8 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Surprising Methods of Getting Drilling Equipment to Jobsites Adapted from Information by Fordia Drill sites can be found all over the world, often in very remote areas. Getting equipment to these sites can be tough. Drilling companies and suppliers use various methods to transport equipment, and some of them may surprise you. Many manufacturers will ship to the nearest train yard, bus stop, delivery service depot, or building; after which, the drilling companies use some creativity in making sure equipment reaches the work site. Train: This mode of transportation is not too surprising. Equipment is often heavy, and a train is a good choice for large equipment. However, not all drill sites are close to trainyards, so the train will only get the equipment so far. Truck: Transport by road may not seem unexpected or difficult, but a truck can face many obstacles when making deliveries of this size. When a drill site is remote and in a cold climate, road access is tricky. Oftentimes, roads are narrow, ice-covered, and treacherous; and they may not be open for the entire year. If an unexpected thaw occurs, the ice may turn to mud or water, which is common on northern roads, making delivery just as challenging. The fear of sliding off a road covered with black ice is replaced with a heavy truck becoming stuck in mud or sinking into a nearby lake or sea. Snowmobile and sled: When trucks are unable to use roads in the far north, or when the site is not near any roads, snowmobiles can be a viable option. Equipment is loaded on a sled which is pulled across ice and snow by a snowmobile. This sled is known as a “qamutiik”, built using traditional Inuit design techniques. These sleds are ideal for Arctic sea ice environments, and are still widely used for travel in Arctic regions. Boat: Although most drilling is done on land, there are situations where drilling is completed on water. In this case, the only way to deliver equipment is by using a boat or other water transport. Plane: Small planes have been used to deliver supplies to northern areas of Canada for years. These are single-engine, propeller-driven planes ideal for short takeoffs and landing areas common in undeveloped places. Helicopter: Sometimes the only way to access a drill site is by helicopter. This is the case for drill sites in very remote areas not accessible by road throughout the entire year. When delivering equipment by helicopter, the weight of equipment becomes an important consideration. For example, certain water pumps weigh much less, but are still powerful, making them ideal for sites accessible only by helicopter. Mule: Believe it or not, the mule is still used in many South American countries as a mode of transport. When roads are too narrow for trucks, mules can carry equipment to drill sites. Workers in these areas are often knowledgeable about loading equipment with straps and saddles. Human power: Sometimes the only way to get certain equipment to a location is to have several people carry it. This may not be the quickest or easiest way, but it can get the job done when necessary. In addition to the types of transport listed above, there are also four-wheelers, ATVs, and a variety of tracked vehicles which are all used in various areas. This list signifies the importance of planning and ingenuity when drilling in remote-access areas. C&G September 26-28, 2022 ~ National Drilling Association (NDA) is celebrating 50 years during its annual convention at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pittsburgh/Southpointe, Pennsylvania. Among the offerings are a golf outing, day excursion, past presidents’ cruise, president’s dinner, numerous presentations, indoor exhibits, outside rig displays, and much more. Register now at www.nda4u.com See more events at www.worldwidedrillingresource.com online issue. Are you planning to go? WorldWide will be looking for you!
9 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Liebherr Launches Six New Unplugged Machines Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH launched six new unplugged products for the construction industry for piling, drilling, and lifting. They are the LRH 100.1 unplugged and LRH 200 unplugged piling rigs; LB 25 unplugged and LB 30 unplugged drilling rigs; and the LR 1130.1 unplugged and LR 1160.1 unplugged crawler cranes. The battery is charged using a conventional jobsite electric supply. Operation can continue as normal while charging. To change to battery operation, just pull out the plug, therefore “unplugged”. Whether attached to the electric supply or not, the performance and range of application remains unchanged. The new design of the LRH 200 extends the range of applications. In addition to piling, the machine can be used for continuous flight auger, full displacement and down-the-hole drilling, as well as soil mixing work. All six models are available in both conventional and battery-operated versions and have identical performance specifications. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Habits by Tim Connor Habits are interesting life approaches. Some of them save us time, money, energy, and even improve relationships and life in general - while others can destroy all of these. So, we have choices when we decide to create habits that will help us navigate life. One, decide you want to improve some life area with a new habit; or two, let a new habit you didn’t choose (or even deny) control your actions, decisions, and behavior. Example: You create a new time management habit to read for 30 minutes every night or morning. In a year, you add around 120 hours to your self-improvement process and education. Or, every night when you wake up in the middle of the night, you grab another dessert or sweet of some kind, adding a few hundred calories to your body mass every day. We all have hundreds of hourly, daily, weekly routines or habits we pay no attention to. They rule our lives. So, can we eliminate habits, form new ones, or change or modify the ones we have? Yes, yes, and yes! But, it isn’t easy or it won’t happen fast. Changing, improving, or adding new habits can take between 30 and 60 days of focused, passionate, planned, executed, and evaluated time and effort. Getting rid of a habit can happen in an instant, but keeping it out of your lifestyle can take courage, patience, attention, selfaccountability, and often someone in your life to help you. In His service, Tim Tim Connor may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com 302-684-319 Mfg., Inc. & Atlantic Scree et om ducts 7 n E-mail: atlantic@ce.n Atlantic-Screen.c Pipe Clear PVC j Inline Chemical Mixers j ell Rehabilitation Pro jW DE 142 Broadkill Rd Milton, ½” - 24 ranging fr Perforated of Slotted Manufactu Fax: 302-384-0643 more! MUCH And j Bailers Sampling j Locking Caps j Filter Sock j Bentonite j Manholes j ” om Pipe and rers 19968
10 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® A Rig for Compact Engineering and Easy Maintenance Adapted from Information by SIMCO® Drilling Equipment Inc. For more than 30 years, the SIMCO 2800 has provided dynamic solutions for drilling professionals. When big rig power is required in a smaller package to get the job done, the 2800 is a solid and reliable choice. SIMCO has been designing and building state-of-the-art geothermal and water well drilling rigs for over half a century. The company’s rigs are engineered specifically with the customer in mind to include a combination of low maintenance, high dependability, and advanced high-pressure hydraulics systems. The SIMCO 2800 is designed for more compact engineering and easy maintenance. It can easily accomplish drilling requirements while providing access to restricted sites. This rig is capable of drilling bores using rotary drilling, down-the-hole hammers, and casing systems. Along with a strong combination of power and stability, SIMCO’s rigs also come complete with the company’s exceptional service and support. The SIMCO Sales Team was thrilled to have the chance to talk all things drilling at the Second Annual WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™ in Branson, Missouri. The company said they were honored to, once again, set up one of their own rigs. The SIMCO 2800 PTO drive was one of the stars of the show. Ryan Gross and Dave Wagner of the SIMCO Sales Team got to talk shop throughout the conference, getting a feel for the buzz in the industry. “We haven’t talked to anyone who isn’t busy,” said Gross. “Supply shortages and shipping issues have been challenging, but everyone is playing catch-up to complete jobs . . .” The displayed SIMCO 2800 rig proved its tremendous power tucked into an efficient and maneuverable package. Considering the unique features and options available on this drilling rig, it is easy to understand why it is such a great option for drilling professionals. The innovative in/out hydraulic slide base and the 10-foot stroke mast with telescoping tower extension are standard features, plus many other great options. The SIMCO Sales Team makes sure each customer gets the features best suited for their success. SIMCO’s Ryan Gross showed the SIMCO 2800 to several geothermal drilling professionals at the Second Annual WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™. Above: William McPike from Geothermal Drilling, Inc. Below: Lois Keevan from Geothermal Experts. WWDR WWDR photos . GEO For more information call: (270) 786-3010 or visit us online: www.geothermalsupply.com All New! Atlantis-Pro Vault • Traffic-Rated Capable • Simple installation • Trouble-free operation Education Connection Blasting by: RAM, Inc. Blasting and Explosives Safety Training Course September 20-22 ~ Rapid City, SD phone: 740-363-6976 www.ramets.com Drilling Fluids by: Wyo-Ben, Inc. Mud School September 12-16 ~ Billings, MT phone: 406-652-6351 www.wyoben.com More education opportunities during events can be found by clicking here online at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
11 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Environmental Monitoring by Thomas Kwader, Ph.D., P.G. Owner, Qwater Well Developer and WorldWide Drilling Resource® Hydrogeologist Protect the Well by Taking Care of the Septic Tank ~ Part 1 Many rural homes have a small domestic well, an underground septic tank, and drain field. Ideally, both the well and tank can operate for years without failing to do what they were designed for - which is to pump and dispose of clean wastewater back into the shallow aquifer. Many homeowners may not even know where these features are located on their property or how wide and deep they extend underground. A septic tank should be located downhill or down radient of the well at a distance of at least 30 feet away. If the well is withdrawing water from a shallow water table at a relatively shallow depth, the separation distance should be maximized to prevent the well from pulling water from the area around the septic tank and leach field. The “cone of influence” of the pumping well should always be upgradient of the water level in the septic tank leach field. This can be checked by installing smalldiameter piezometers into the water table of the well and at the leach field. If the well is also used for irrigation, or the septic tank receives more water than the domestic well pumps, this could cause a reversal of the groundwater gradient causing the septic tank to flow toward the cone of depression of the portable well. Periodically checking the water well for the presence of coliform bacteria will help confirm the well water is not flowing uphill and is suitable for drinking purposes. It should be noted, the house well and the septic tank/drain field are not always installed by the same contractor or constructed at the same time; however, each contractor has an obligation to be aware of where the other system is located and are kept a safe distance from each other for the systems to operate properly and safely for many years into the future. If the septic tank installer or well drilling contractor are not governed by municipal government rules (setback distances), it would be advisable to consult with a soil scientist or engineer to determine the minimum safe distance for the specific site. Tom Tom Kwader may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com ENV
12 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Best of Both Worlds with the Direct Pipe Method® Adapted from Information by Herrenknecht and Laney Directional Drilling Horizontal directional drilling and microtunnelling are well-established means of installing pipelines all over the world. The Direct Pipe® method incorporates the best aspects of these two tried-and-true techniques. It was developed by Herrenknecht to create a one-step pipe jacking process; provide an efficient alternative to existing methods; reduce jobsite infrastructure surfaces; and minimize geological risks such as borehole collapse. In 2007, a culvert installation called the Rhine crossing near Worms, Germany, was the first project to employ the Direct Pipe method. Expectations were high, and impressive results exceeded optimism surrounding the strategy as performance rates allowed over 1500 feet of pipe to be quickly set in place. In 2010, the method made its debut in the U.S. for a gas line project under a highway in Arcadia, Florida. Approximately 705 feet of pipe was installed safely and swiftly in three days. Worldwide demand for trenchless pipeline installations continues to grow for a variety of applications such as water transport, communications, and utility lines. The Direct Pipe method offers significant benefits for these projects. When using this method, the entire setup is located on one side of the lake, river, highway, or other environmentally-sensitive area under which pipe is to be installed. Direct Pipe installations therefore use less labor and equipment; cause less environmental disruption; and can be implemented in more densely-populated areas. In the Direct Pipe Method, a microtunnelling machine is mounted in front of the pipeline. The cutting wheel can be equipped with cutting tools adapted to specific geological conditions. Larger boulders, hard rock, and soft soils can all be crossed. Two to three angular steel connection pipes are installed between the pipeline and machine for control. The Pipe Thruster, which is a thrust unit operating from the launch pit, clamps the pipeline on the outside and pushes the machine and pipeline into the ground. The push force is transferred to the pipeline through the clamping unit and then to the machine’s cutterhead. The microtunnelling machine pumps excavated material through a slurry circuit inside the prefabricated pipeline to a separation plant located aboveground. During excavation, the tunnel face can be consistently and safely controlled using slurry-supported technology, even in heterogeneous, water-permeable soils. Guidance systems can be used to manage uphill and downhill slopes, as well as curved drives along the alignment. Once excavation is complete, the microtunnelling machine is recovered in segments of about ten feet. In a final step, the supply and discharge lines are removed from the pipeline. The Direct Pipe method significantly lowers pressure on the surrounding subsurface formation and greatly reduces the risk of hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns. This makes it ideal for installations in sensitive areas where traditional trenching techniques such as digging and burying pipe are not practical. By combining valuable aspects of two renowned methods for installing pipelines, Direct Pipe is a unique solution which offers theoretical advantages in certain conditions, along with practical results. This technique has continued to prove its worth for more than a decade in international projects. DIR Photo courtesy of Herrenknecht.
13 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Send your Who’s in the News to: bonnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Mathieu Lacroute came onboard as the Director of European Operations of Terra Sonic International. Randy Billinger (left) received the Pinnacle Award from the SEDC (Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic). Additional announcements from the American Petroleum Institute, Common Ground Alliance, McElroy, Tsurumi America, Vista Clara, and Whitmore Manufacturing can be found by clicking this box in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Mathieu Lacroute. CASE and Tidewater Equipment Expand Construction Territory CASE Construction Equipment dealer Tidewater Equipment Company expanded its construction equipment footprint in the southeastern United States with an all-new full-service location in Enterprise, Alabama, delivering dedicated equipment sales, parts, and service support to southern Alabama. This is Tidewater's sixth construction equipment operation. The company now serves a broad section of the southeastern U.S. construction industry with facilities throughout southern Georgia and northern Florida. “We are passionate about the jobs we're creating here in southern Alabama, as well as providing the world-class support that equipment owners and construction businesses here deserve,” said Jamie Young, president and CEO, Tidewater Equipment Company. For more information, click on this box in our online issue.
14 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® MRS XL MAX: Mighty Machine in a Relatively Small Package Adapted from Information by Eijkelkamp The MidRotoSonic XL MAX (MRS XL MAX) is an upgrade to the reliable CRS (CompactRotoSonic) XL platform and built to accommodate the MidRotoSonic 50K drill head in a relatively small package. The MRS XL MAX accelerates drilling to increase productivity. With its higher drilling speed and capacity, it is built to handle anything it encounters; even harder surfaces pose no challenge for the MRS XL MAX. The drill head vibrates and rotates simultaneously, making it the perfect tool for optimizing penetration rate. The drill has a true 150-hertz frequency and comes with a drill rod manipulator. The MRS XL MAX is suitable for a wide range of purposes including mineral sampling, environmental exploration, geotechnical sampling and testing, and seismic drilling. It can also be equipped with a variety of customized solutions. Available options include: k Standard penetration test auto drop hammer with blow counter on the control panel. k Casing lifter mounted on breakout clamp. k Pneumatic separators among different rod layers. k Duplex mud pump. k Steel tracks. k Swivel for liquid, foam, or air; 35 bar / 507 PSI. k Triple floatable clamp. k Rotatable jib with second winch. Greg Halliday from Eijkelkamp North America recently conducted training on the MRS XL 275 MAX with a crew from the Bureau of Land Reclamation. The agency is working on a project drilling and installing piezometers (instruments placed in boreholes to monitor the pressure or depth of groundwater) at Sugarloaf Dam just outside Leadville, Colorado. Halliday pointed out an important and well-received safety feature of the rig. He said, “The crew really appreciated the hands-free operation. No more sore backs and pinched fingers.” For more information on MRS XL MAX rigs, visit: royaleijkelkamp.com/products/drilling-cpt/sonicdrilling/drill-rigs/mrs-xl-max/ ENV Authentic Drilling, Inc. performed a technical presentation of the MRS XL 275 MAX at the 2022 Shallow Exploration Drillers Clinic in Golden, Colorado. WWDR’s Bonnie Love attended the event and captured these photos.
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16 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Mapping a Geothermal Anomaly Beneath Greenland Adapted from Information by Kiel University When it comes to understanding global geothermal heat flow, Greenland and the surrounding ocean floor has basically been a blind spot until now. Scientists recently dug up all available heat flow data and are using it to create common ground for working with Greenland geothermal heat as an alternative energy source. They compiled a new observation database and heat flow model and created a spatial map of heat flow in and around Greenland. It turns out, the ground beneath Greenland is even colder than previously thought. The new model, created with machine learning, shows heat flows substantially lower than estimated by past models which relied on much less information. In some of the older models, the mean geothermal heat flow per unit was several times greater than the newly published estimate. Although the mean heat flow across Greenland was colder than expected, the heat flow in coastal areas was much warmer than anticipated, which could be good news for populations living there. “Actually, this area along the west coast of Greenland has three times the heat flow as further inland, so it makes sense to investigate the possibility of harvesting the geothermal energy for the communities located there,” said Senior Scientist William Colgan from the Department of Glaciology and Climate at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS). According to Colgan, this highlights how much is still unknown about the region. GEO Mapping cont’d on page 28 .
p 850-547-0102 - Ed or Ronnie 17 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Mark Allen Collins (1955~2022) The Texas Ground Water Association is mourning the tragic loss of Mark Allen Collins and his grandchildren Waylon, Carson, Hudson, and Bryson, who were killed by an escaped inmate while at their weekend home in Centerville, Texas, on June 2, 2022. He was president and CEO of Gulf Coast Pump and Supply for over 44 years, being both tenacious and self-motivated in a creative and inventive way. His natural gift of storytelling and light humor was always present when surrounded by family, friends, and fellow hunting companions. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether playing farmer on the tractor or stalking the trophy buck or bull elk. His generosity was boundless and he would anonymously assist those in need. Mark will be greatly missed by his wife of 47 years, Lisa; sons Christopher (Misti), Dustin (Shelta), and Matthew (Susie); grandchildren Boston, Olivia, and Jack; his father Dale; several siblings; and many nieces and nephews. Eva Ilona Konya (1948~2022) Eva Ilona Konya, wife of Dr. Calvin Konya who passed away in November 2021, left this life on April 17, 2022. She was born in Budapest, Hungary, and as a girl was exceptionally studious and excelled academically. At the age of 20, she immigrated to the U.S. where she met Calvin. Married in 1970, they enjoyed 50 years of marriage. She was a licensed cosmetologist, but began working with Calvin at Precision Blasting Services they founded together in Monteville, Ohio. Eva was also the first secretary for the International Society of Explosives Engineers and was instrumental in developing and growing the organization. She also owned a house in Hungary and helped to develop an emulsion explosive plant, spending several months there each year. She was a licensed pilot and regularly flew the plane they owned. Being the selfless person she was, Eva took in and cared for several of her relatives as they aged, devoting herself to their needs. Eva is survived by her children Judy (Jim), Eva, Anthony, and Ashley; and grandson Triston. Kenneth “Kenny” Neuendorff (1955~2022) Kenneth “Kenny” Neuendorff of Columbus, Texas, passed away June 24, 2022. He was owner/ operator of Neuendorff Water Well Service, Inc. and a member of the National Ground Water Association. In his younger years, Kenny spent a lot of time working in the oil field, later going to work for his parents and taking over the business. When he wasn’t working, he loved yardwork and gardening, watching old western movies, riding his Harley, and taking his wife out to eat. He also enjoyed taking his children camping to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Kenny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Laura; daughters Julianne (Donald) and Kaylianne; sons Myles (Alexa), Kyle (Nicole), Bryan (Allison), and Sean; godson Blain; grandchildren Silas, Casper, Jax, Kaiser, James, Haley, Elsie, Ryder, Nicholas, and Mason; and other extended family. The management and staff of WWDR extend their sincere condolences and prayers for peace and comfort. Lest we forget . . .
18 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® AODD Pumps Serve a Variety of Mining Purposes Adapted from Information by Versamatic Air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps are critical pieces of mining equipment deployed in various locations around the globe. They are used in virtually all forms of mining, including underground, open-pit, dredging, and in situ. Popular mining applications for AODD pumps: Mine Dewatering - In an underground mine, water travels to the lowest point. AODD pumps are used to move this water to a central basin where it is pumped aboveground for treatment. Common locations for dewatering include drift dewatering; face dewatering under drilling equipment; mud and muck pumping; and belt dewatering. AODD pumps are commonly used to pump mine water from trenches and low points, and transfer it away from working areas, usually to a central sump. Some mines also use portable pneumatic centrifugal dewatering pumps for localized dewatering applications, similar to the way AODD pumps are used. For example, they are often chosen for belt head washdown applications found in coal mines. The mine water is pumped to a sump to be captured, then pumped to the surface with large multistage electric centrifugal pumps or other high-flow/high-pressure rotating pump technology. This process keeps the working area free from deep water and helps with miner safety, protects equipment, and improves productivity. In longwall coal mining, for instance, the pumps keep water away from the mining face, especially when the face has a lower elevation than the rest of the mine. If water is deeper than the toe of a miner’s boot in working areas, safety officers can shut a mine down or issue hefty fines to the mine site. Equipment Maintenance - AODD pumps serve a variety of purposes in maintaining equipment, including the following: k Lubrication: AODD pumps are used to pump oils and lubrication for large earthmovers, excavators, scoop trams, and other mining equipment. k Tire filling (liquid ballast): AODD pumps are used to fill enormous tires used on excavation equipment full of calcium chloride. k Fuel transfer and dispensing: It is common to find AODD pumps being used to transfer fuels like diesel at mine sites to power equipment. Metal Extraction and Refining - AODD pumps are used to dispense and transfer chemicals in the following process: k For metal mining (gold, copper, nickel, and others), rock and ore are crushed into powder, and chemicals are dripped onto to leaching piles. Metals attach to the chemicals and leach through where they can be captured and extracted. Environment Remediation / Waste Treatment - AODD pumps serve critical functions to help protect the environment during mining, including: k Settling ponds: When water is removed from a mine and brought to the surface, it is placed into ponds to be treated. The water may contain contaminants, and in many cases can be highly acidic - especially in coal mining. To keep the environment safe, the water needs to be neutralized and treated prior to being released. AODD pumps are used to dispense neutralizing chemicals, flocculants, and other process chemicals. They are also used to transfer water to tanker trucks if water removal and treatment is off-site. k Filter press feed: These are excellent filter-press feed pumps because they can run until deadhead, delivering a dry cake at the end of the process, saving the end user money on disposal. AODD pumps work with an endless variety of products and are used in a wide range of applications to keep mining processes productive and safe. In all areas of a mine - including the slope, drift, and face - these pumps can be found performing important jobs. MIN 2-inch bolted metal. ½-inch bolted plastic. 3-inch bolted metal.
" " " " " " " 20 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” Over the years, I have observed the behaviors of people trying to figure out who has it “together” and who are the people who just don’t “get it.” What I have come to is basically two groups - idiots and non-idiots. So what are the qualifications or traits that determine which group a person is in? Well, I need to be careful here because everyone reading this is in one of the groups and if you end up in the “idiots” group I might lose a reader forever and I don’t want that to happen. So first, do you agree to not get upset if you have more idiot traits than non-idiot traits? If so, read on. The following traits do not represent all of the ones each group have, but what I feel are some of the most common ones. Also, I have not put them in any order - that’s up to you. Okay, a few common traits of idiots. They: Tend to be perfectionists. Are control freaks. Talk too much. Don’t listen to others. Think they know it all. Have huge egos. Have poor health habits. Have poor nutrition habits. Spend more money than they have. Always blame others and never take responsibility. Stopped learning new things when they graduated high school. Think they are smarter than everyone else. And, if they fall into the idiots group, they stopped reading this stuff at number three. Now, some common traits of non-idiots. They: Are open to new ideas and solutions. Don’t judge others. Are optimistic. Tend to be giving and compassionate. Are willing to change. Find this article interesting. Are more fun to be around. Tend to be playful. Work hard. Tend to be loyal. Usually function with common sense and discernment. So, which group do you think you are in? Not sure? Why not ask a few people who know you well for their response? I’m sorry, if you are in the idiots group, this is not something you would probably do. Okay, so a different question - do you have anyone in your life; a boss, employee, spouse, child, neighbor, customer, friend, supplier, or vendor in a different group than you are in? How is that working for you? Enjoy the rest of summer and laugh a lot - you will live longer if you do! Billy Bob Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com
21 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® LOOKING FOR A GREAT DEAL? LOOK NO FURTHER! 850-547-0102 What to Purchase ~ Pump Hoist Size and Unit Selection Adapted from Information by Albin Janecek, II Vice President, Pulstar Manufacturing Pump Hoist Size Selection - In addressing this particular topic, I can tell you that we see varied opinions all over the board. No matter what, you need to give strong consideration to the majority of your work - yes, I said the majority of it. If you have 95% of the work in your area requiring (hypothetically) a 10,000-pound hookload, shoot for that number. The other 5% of your work may require (hypothetically) a 15,000- to 20,000-pound hookload. You will need to decide if you want to occasionally multiline your pump hoist, or simply sub out to another contractor with a larger unit. Either way makes better sense than having a pump hoist too large for everyday use. In our normal recommendations, we usually advise customers to purchase “one size bigger”. In other words, if you have continuous 10,000-pound loads, look at purchasing a pump hoist rated around 12,000 pounds. It is always easier on the equipment, and can be equated to longer equipment life. Please keep in mind that by sizing your pump hoist, you are ultimately sizing your truck. Sizing the truck also “one size bigger” is some of the best money you can possibly spend. Truck manufacturers are no longer forgiving on gross vehicle weight rating and warranty consideration, and neither is the U.S. Department of Transportation. Purchasing a New or Used Unit - The first big question you need to ask yourself is, “How much work am I normally guaranteed; and what can I charge for my services?” In today’s marketplace, the estimate is about 1800 billing hours per year, and roughly $100+ per hour will comfortably keep you in new equipment on a three- to four-year rotational cycle. Theoretically, half the billing hours at the same billing rate would keep you in a new pump hoist every six to eight years. Either way is certainly feasible, and makes perfect sense. The big thing to keep in mind is maintaining a proportional increase of your services to keep up with escalating costs of replacement. Again, a reasonable benchmark of 3% to 4% per year is just good business. As a matter of just plain facts, 15 to 20 years ago, we usually saw most used pump hoist units being solicited by new or fresh start-up companies. That is not always the case now. It can sometimes be more difficult for start-up companies to procure financing on used units - not always, but more often than not. The vast majority of used units we see being sold are actually going to wellestablished companies looking for a good “standby” unit. Again, different strategies by new equipment buyers ultimately dictate strategies for used equipment buyers. Not too many years ago, you could find some fairly decent used units in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. Now, the vast majority of used equipment will hover more in the $70,000+ range. That costing element is a big difference; and remember, all those used units are being sold “as-is, where-is, no warranties stated or implied”. WTR eranhenderson@gmail.com New & Used Tricones PDCs Drag & Claw Bits Drill Collars Bit Tipping Subs & Stabilizers HDD Bits & Reamers DTH Hammer & Bits Custom Fabrication Junk Mills / Fishing Tools Rod Henderson 661-201-6259 Eran Henderson 661-330-0790
22 AUGUST 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Evolving Technology Improves Blasting Safety Adapted from Information by FLANDERS Mining is a journey of adapting available tools to changes in ore bodies, rock conditions, and operational requirements. It is crucial for methods and technology to constantly improve to keep up with these challenges. Over the years, surface mining has been faced with keeping people safe at the face of drilling and blasting. This has led to increases in safety requirements, higher rock stresses, and increased operational costs. In these circumstances, it is not surprising many mines are investigation opportunities to optimize practices to stay ahead of the curve. As a result of this demand for improvement, new autonomous technologies with a focus on safety and efficiency have evolved and helped reduce operational risk while increasing production rates. To improve mining outcomes, FLANDERS developed an autonomous drill system called ARDVARC (Advanced Rotary Drill Vector Automated Radio Control). The first ARDVARC drill rig was commissioned over 15 years ago, with considerable results. With personnel and equipment in mind, the company is taking automation to the next level with additional safety features. For example, 360-degree machine awareness provides object detection and tracking using PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras and LiDAR to detect and track objects all around the machine. Advances in ground topology detection and monitoring in the drill rig’s autonomous operation zone provide critical safety and equipment protection improvements to drilling operations. Another adaptation is the all-stop system functionality which enhances operations in several ways. This function: e averts an actual or impending emergency situation arising from personnel actions or an unexpected hazardous event. e averts arising hazards or reduces existing hazards to personnel, machinery, or works in progress. e can be initiated by a single human action. e is available and operational at all times. e overrides all other functions and operations in all operating modes of the machine. e is maintained until it is manually reset by an intentional human action. ARDVARC allows operators to work in a safer environment during the blasting process. The technology also facilitates operational efficiencies allowing for a shorter blast cycle and potentially improving production. This ever-evolving technology opens up new perspectives for surface mining operations. ARDVARC is compatible with any drill rig on the market and enables a single person to manage up to eight machines remotely. EXB www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE WATER WELL INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry
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