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WorldWide Business Directory™ Are you Planning to go?...................................................37 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: Doc’s Buyers’ Guide for Drillers™...43-56 Dealmakers.......................................................................12 Education Connection......................................................27 Fun Page...........................................................................27 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Peters, Raymond “Ray”..................................17 Obituary: Short, Delores (Price)......................................14 Obituary: Whitaker, Caleb R.............................................29 Photo Page........................................................................38 Product Spotlight..............................................................36 Who’s in the News............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships................................26 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company...........................................................53 Allegheny Instruments........................................................21 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................37 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................33 Baker Water Systems.........................................................39 Best in the West Drill & Blast Conference (ISEE)…..........13 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................28 Bit Brokers International......................................................11 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................20 Bloom Manufacturing, LLC.................................................22 Central Mine Equipment Company (CME)..........................32 Cotey Chemical Corp. (CCC)..............................................30 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)....................................1 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................23 Eastern Driller Manufacturing Company Inc. (EDM)...........54 Flomatic Corporation..........................................................10 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)..........................2 Geoprobe Systems®............................................................56 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................36 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................38 Horizon Hoist......................................................................18 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................3 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................8 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................19 Merrill Mfg.............................................................................8 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................42 Missouri Water Well Association (MWWA) Convention.........7 Moab Bit and Tool Company, Inc.........................................12 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................29 New England Water Well Association (NEWWA) Expo.......41 Palmer Bit Company...........................................................15 SEMCO, Inc........................................................................55 SIMCO® Drilling Equipment...................................................4 Specialty Rig Sales (SRS)....................................................9 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................35 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................34 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................52 TerraRoc.............................................................................25 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................17 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 February 2023 - Blasthole Drilling and Mining Machines C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR Storkson, Britt: Beware of Conditions.......................7 Advice from Women in Construction..........................8 Winches are Complex Machines...............................21 Transforming a Busy Highway in Metro Atlanta.........35 Connor, Tim: Are You Spending Enough Time?.......11 ReplacingAging Remediation Systems with Horizontal...24 Kwader, Thomas: Environmental Monitoring...........31 Deep Lake Cores Could Help Define History.............33 Drilling for Answers in Antarctica...............................41 First Commercial Application of BLAST DOG™........28 Peterson, Ronald: Blasthole Drilling........................36 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice: AYoung Operator.......40 What is Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream......20 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..25 SkillsReady Training Program to Educate Future......39 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...12,14 CeraPhi Energy Partners with Halliburton.................18 University Completes Exploration Borehole..............30 Department of Defense Awards Funding for Antimony..16 The Oak Island Mystery - Part One...........................22 World’s Deepest Mine is a Marvel of Engineering.....31 MSHA Safety Tips: Powered Haulage.......................40 Installing Submersible Check Valves - Part 2............10 “Smith, Billy Bob”: The “Idiots” Corner...................27 Mitigating Water Cutoff with Disaster Emergency......34 Aardvark Packers..............16 Acker Drill Company..........16 Baker Water Systems........16 Bit Brokers International....17 Bitco, Inc...........................17 Centerline Mfg. Co.............17 ChemGrout®......................20 Diedrich Drill......................20 Drill King International.......20 Drill Pipe, Inc.....................21 Drilling Equip. Resources..21 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...21 Eijkelkamp / SonicSampDrill...24 Flomatic Corp....................24 Heisey Machine Co...........24 Hole Products....................25 Mitsubishi Materials Corp..25 PennDrill Mfg.....................25 Solar Power & Pump Co....28 Star Iron Works, Inc...........28 T&T Carbide, Inc...............28 TerraRoc............................29 VMAC................................29 Windmill 702, LLC.............29 5 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
6 FEBRUARY 2023 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! 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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 REMOTE WORKERS ON YOUR PAYROLL? Exactly, “How is that working out for you?” WorldWide Drilling Resource, Inc. had remote workers “before it was a thing”. There is a BIG trick to having remote workers who really devote their time and efforts 100% to what YOU are paying them for. This company has had good ones and not-so-good ones. Some people are naturals at understanding they are being paid to do a job, be it only for three hours a day or the full 8-10 hours a day - and those people understand, the job isn’t over because the laundry sound went off, the dog wants to play ball, the mailman wants to chat, or oh perhaps there is this thing that just must be done, and who would know if I just ran downtown for a few minutes? These people who are the “naturals” = “good ones”, actually get it - “The Company for which I work, actually needs my help to grow, to get more sales, really needs MY ideas! Gosh, I am important and not just somebody out here in my remote location, somewhere in my house, shed, cellar, attic, wherever - but I AM ACTUALLY A PART OF THE LARGER PART OF THIS COMPANY that is actually paying me a fair wage for what I do and produce.” If you are the owner, manager, or someone in charge of someone who is working remotely, you should and must be able to gauge if the remote worker is actually working and continuing to be a contributing factor to the company and not just someone out there willy-nilly, filling out some forms indicating they did something, when in fact, they have wasted more of YOUR time and money, doing nothing but filling out that or those forms. If they aren’t working for the company ~ there is a door that swings out, remember? Is there communication between you and them? I don’t mean e-mails, or the casual telephone call saying “Hi, just checking in with you.” I’m talking about ones that mean something - like asking about people they have actually spoken to on behalf of the company. Something they actually would have had to talk about - and you’d know what that is. That would give you a starting point . . . You know what, I was one of these REMOTE WORKERS before it was fashionable. I actually went into my office, in my home; shut that door, and did not come out until lunch; ate lunch at my home table and returned to my office to WORK! Try it “Remotees”, you just might help make the company you work for grow ~ imagine that. Just food for thought in today’s crazy world we live in. RONNIE’s REAL WORLD . . . with its ups and downs ~ but always positive thoughts, hopes, and dreams. See you on the trail . . . NEXT UP ~ Mountain States in Laughlin, NV! With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com Featured Articles for February - Blasthole Drilling and Mining Machines Oak Island Mystery Page 22 BLAST DOG™ Technology Page 28 Blasting in Metro Atlanta Page 35 Funding for Antimony Project Page 16 World’s Deepest Mine Page 31 Young Blasting Operator Page 40
7 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Beware of Conditions by Britt Storkson Owner, P2FlowLLC Lots of things come with conditions. Wikipedia defines the word “conditional” as: “Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms.” Take the typical battery, for example. Batteries are notoriously temperature sensitive - some types more than others. Cold weather can greatly reduce battery performance because the chemical reaction inside the battery which produces the electricity is temperature-dependent and slows down. To counter this effect, if said battery will be expected to perform in cold weather, the battery must be derated. Derating means oversizing the battery capacity (or any equipment for that matter) to compensate for the losses experienced in cold weather, or other factors. When the battery manufacturer advertises the battery will deliver one amp-hour, it’s almost always under ideal conditions because it makes the numbers look good. For example, most lead-acid batteries are rated at 80ºF (26ºC) because they perform best at that temperature. One amp hour means the battery will deliver one amp of current over one hour of time. While the current delivery (amperage) stays constant in this example, what changes is the battery voltage. The typical 12-volt lead-acid battery has a usable voltage range of 12.6 volts when fully charged, to 10.5 volts when fully discharged (dead battery). This is defined by the battery manufacturer as there is no industry standard. For example, a Trojan brand lead-acid battery will only have about 50% of (energy) capacity at 0ºF (18ºC) compared to about 100% at 80ºF (26ºC). It’s not a defective product. It’s just what the battery chemistry is physically capable of producing. All batteries have similar reductions of energy output at lower temperatures with some battery chemistries performing better than others, but still much reduced from full capacity. A Forbes article by Jennifer Leigh Parker summed it up pretty well. She wrote that the words “weather,” “temperature,” and “freezing” do not appear anywhere on the Tesla electric car Model 3 Long Range AWD car sticker. Rather, the tiny print on the bottom right corner of the sticker reads: “Actual results will vary for many reasons, including driving conditions and how you drive and maintain your vehicle.” Gee, was that written by a corporate lawyer? It might as well say: “We bear no responsibility for anything that happens, ever - especially not mucking up your weekend road trip to Vermont.” (Tesla did not respond to requests for comment.) Remember: The large print giveth and the fine print taketh away. So when someone pitches a new product to you, remember to ask about performance conditions: environmental, maintenance, longevity. What may on the surface look like a great product, may in fact be a total money pit when all of the conditions are factored in. Britt michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com
8 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Advice from Women in Construction Adapted from Information by CONEXPO-CON/AGG To make the most of any construction career opportunity, a woman needs to find her voice. This can be difficult for some to do in a male-dominated industry. Encouragement and advice from role models and mentors can provide an invaluable source of inspiration. “There has been this stigma around construction that I’ve always felt is unwarranted and unfair,” shared Kristina Mahler, executive director of Crew Collaborative. “Telling the stories of the great people in construction has become important to me; lifting women up has become part of that process. Women have different perspectives and unique ways of approaching problems. So when you think about the idea of women embracing bold leadership in this industry, it’s really about embracing our female nature in a different way.” Over the past five years, the influence of women in construction has grown significantly. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, roughly 11% of construction jobs were filled by women in 2021. That’s over 1.2 million women working in construction, a 32% increase from 2016. “I went into the field to try and learn how to run equipment, as well as how to interact with others on the jobsite,” relates Kathy Freeman, executive vice president of MCG Civil. “In my current role, my job isn’t to know everything; it is to figure out what our guidelines should be for various tasks. Getting into the field to understand what people are doing, and why, has helped me do that. It’s not about telling people they are doing things wrong; it’s about working with them to find a better way.” Freeman said showing respect for other people has been integral to her ability to take the lead. This attitude, along with a willingness to work her way up, has led to her being respected. “We always advise young women coming into the industry to just do their jobs with integrity,” explained Freeman. “You almost need to remove the whole idea that you’re even a female. Just focus on working as part of a team. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and don’t be offended if someone tells you you’re doing your job wrong. It’s always important to be open to criticism, regardless of who you are.” “When I first came into Brex Enterprises full-time, I felt like I should know more than I did since I was the co-owner and president,” Alicia Brentzel related. “What helped me was when I realized there were far more people willing to help me than people who wanted to tear me down.” From there, Brentzel gained the confidence to get out there and ask “why” and from there, she gained a better understanding of the business. “Once a woman can realize that safe space, she can feel comfortable about moving into a role where she may have some learning to do.” These concepts apply not only to women, but anyone new to the construction industry, who may not feel like they have a voice. According to Mahler, women in particular can find their voice if they do one thing. “The women who have been truly successful in construction have given themselves permission to be their authentic selves. When you are true to yourself and true to your strengths and weaknesses, you can be successful. That is a thread that must be talked about. Fromday one, women are trained to be people-pleasers and become a little more sensitive. In reality, criticism and asking questions are lifelines to success, especially in the construction industry.” With the increasing amount of women entering the construction workforce, five standout female construction leaders will be providing more advice and inspiration of their own at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 du r i ng t he i r round table discussion, Bold Leadership for Women, on March 15th. C&G
9 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® An Award-Winning Solution Injuries and fatalities caused by falling objects comprise a large portion of serious reported incidents and near misses in underground mining. Lost or abandoned production drill rods in upward-facing boreholes have always presented challenges for underground operations - a hazard which, until recently, had no fail-safe solution. The patented SafetySpear™ was developed by RattleJack™ to cost effectively reduce falling object risks quickly and easily. It also creates a proven reliability and redundancy to deliver the same result every time, reducing the chance of operator mistakes. The SafetySpear works to protect underground mining personnel and equipment from free-falling overhead hazards by plugging drill holes quickly and inexpensively with a lightweight, highimpact absorbing polymer system. It activates on impact with any downward force; its unique two-stage design decelerates the impact by blocking the hole with its flexible upper section, conforming to the shape and size of the available space. This effectively stops the falling hazard with minimal backward movement, a method not seen previously in the industry. Installation is achieved with standard production drilling equipment, enabling the hazard to be minimized without delay. This lifesaving invention was recognized at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards as the best in the Innovative Mining Prospect Solution category. The SafetySpear was the only physical, real-world product among the three finalists, the others being databased. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
10 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Installing Submersible Check Valves - When, Where, and Why Part 2 Adapted from Information by Laura Jensen, Flomatic Valves Properly designing and planning systems is vital when determining pump size, along with pump depth, drop pipe diameter, piping elbows, and the number of check valves. When selecting the proper submersible check valves, it is important to ensure the valves are sized properly and according to pipe flow velocities. The sizing of valves is imperative and can be overlooked when installing submersible check valves or selecting the sizing of a valve based on friction loss rather than system flow. When a pump system is not properly designed, there are several potential issues and concerns associated with it - a shorter life span for the system, as well as higher costs and maintenance expenses in the long-term. Multiple submersible check valves also provide a smooth application. Potential issues include: Backspin: Backspin happens when water flows backward through the pump causing the pump impellers to spin in the reverse direction from its intended use. Upthrust: Upthrust occurs when the pump turns on in a low head condition which results in an uplifting action on the impeller shaft assembly. Water hammer: Water hammer is the result of a pressure surge or a high-pressure shock wave. When water is pumped through a piping system, it has a certain amount of energy. If the pumping is stopped, the water continues to move and its remaining energy must be absorbed in some way. This absorption of energy can sometimes create a clunking, thumping, and banging noise and/or damage called water hammer or hydraulic shock. Water hammer can destroy pipes, valves, and other equipment. There are several reasons to use multiple check valves. With regard to flow and maximum system pressures, there are many different types of submersible check valves to consider for different applications. Material, size, and construction all make a significant difference in performance and are important to consider for years of trouble-free operation. Nearly all well-known pump manufacturers recommend the installation of multiple check valves in water well systems - thus acknowledging the placement of check valves at multiple stages along the drop pump is the best way to protect their product and increase longevity. When working on submersible applications, it is imperative to hire and work with knowledgeable, experienced contractors and professionals in the industry. It is key to partner with industry professionals who realize the value and significance of the installation of multiple submersible check valves and follow the recommendations. The VFD (variable flow demands) check valve is engineered to allow the valve to operate in a wide range of flows. WTR The DI (ductile iron) series of valves features a doubleguided ductile iron poppet for vertical and horizontal applications. 80DIVFD 80DIX
11 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Are You Spending Enough Time Together? by Tim Connor I once read a study about couples and the amount of time they spent together in “intimate sharing.” It stated the average couple spent less than 30 minutes a week in one-on-one, personal, intimate dialogue. If it was anywhere near accurate, it is a sad commentary on the quality of today’s relationships. (Keep in mind this was quiet time when not having sex, dinner with the kids, shopping, working in the yard, or whatever. It was dedicated “let’s talk” time.) You can’t build a positive, nurturing, loving, lasting relationship on 26 hours of share time a year. It is even hard to build a real, solid, long-lasting friendship in this amount of time. How are you doing? Are you spending more than one hour a week in personal, intimate, real, and vulnerable sharing with your significant other? If no, why not? Here are some common reasons why not: j You have no time. j There is an ego battle going on. j You are too busy. j There are too many kids. j One or both of you travel too much. j Either of you have too many friends. j You don’t like your partner. j Either of you have too many outside interests. j It’s not a safe environment to be vulnerable. j Either of you are under a lot of stress. j Either of you don’t listen well, or at all. j Either of you are always too tired. j Either of you don’t care about feelings, needs, interests, or concerns of the other. Are your reasons listed above? If so, why not take some time and evaluate them in more detail? If you can’t do it with your significant other, then at least do it alone and come up with your own reasons or causes. Relationships that work have shared understanding, feelings, unconditional acceptance, and a genuine desire for the other person to become all they can be. Relationships that tend to not work have any number of psychological games, manipulation, ego control, emotional immaturity, and selfishness going on. There are couples who spend very little time together and have wonderful relationships. For them, it isn’t the amount of time they have, but what they put into the time. These relationships are also uncommon. Time is a factor for most of us. We need time to understand, learn, grow, accept, and love. These don’t come easily or instantly. Make an effort today. In His service, Tim Tim Connor may be contacted via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com
12 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Un-Comfort Zone II by Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Arrested for Skipping Church Taught Me How Much My Father Loved Me Dad gave me money to buy a soft drink and candy bar before Sunday night church service. It began with Youth Group, followed by dinner in the social hall, then a 20-minute break before services. At the vending machines, I ran into my friend Hal and a new kid named Carl, whom I’d just met. As Hal and I reviewed our choices, Carl offered a suggestion - to save our money by having Coke and cookies at his house a few blocks away. It meant skipping church, but at 13 years of age, neither Hal nor I really wanted to sit through a boring sermon. The three of us talked busily all the way to Carl’s house. Meanwhile, I didn’t watch how we got there as we traversed the city streets of uptown Atlanta. At Carl’s, we consumed the treats he promised while watching a 30-minute sitcom on TV, then it was time to go back to the church, meet up with our parents, and go home. It had gotten dark, and I did not know how to get back to the church, but I wasn’t worried because Carl was leading us. Then a block from his house, Carl stopped in front of a closed liquor store and asked, “Hey you guys want to get some free money?” “Sure!” we replied. Carl pulled two screwdrivers from his back pocket and started trying to pry open the coin slot box on a newspaper machine. Hal joined in as I watched uncomfortably. I did not want to get involved, so I asked if we could just go back to church. Carl said it would only take a minute since he’d seen his friend do it many times. As the seconds passed, I felt increasingly uncomfortable. I wanted to leave, but I had no idea which way to go. We had walked at least six city blocks, including several turns, to get to Carl’s house, and I had not paid attention. I had foolishly put myself into the position; and I was angry at myself for being so stupid. More than anything, I felt extremely vulnerable and nervous. I couldn’t stand it any longer. I had to get away from there. I saw an alley running between the liquor store and an office building - it seemed to go in the general direction we’d been heading - so I started walking toward it saying I would wait for them at the other end of the street. “Okay, we’ll be with you in a minute.” Carl replied, and then added with a chuckle, “You can beour lookout.” I grimaced because it implied I was participating, which I was not, but as a 13-year-old, I didn’t have the confidence or self-esteem to insist he stop and show me back to the church. I quickly walked away and waited. I had hoped to spot the church steeple, but between the hills and the tall buildings, it was nowhere in sight. Minutes passed while my anxiety level increased. Then I saw headlights illuminating the office building as if a car had parked at an angle in front of the liquor store. I yelled down the alleyway, heard no response, so I walked toward the headlights. When I turned the corner, I saw a police car. A policeman grabbed my arm and said I was under arrest! He didn’t handcuff me, but opened the back door of his car and pushed me in where I joined Carl, but not Hal. Hal had run away when he saw the police. I started crying, harder than I ever have in my life. I was terrified. Exactly what I wanted to avoid had happened. We were taken to a juvenile facility and told to phone our parents. We were not photographed, fingerprinted, or put in a cell, but one was right there where we could see it, and it looked plenty intimidating. Waiting for our parents, I was surprised to see Hal and his parents show up. Hal had told them what happened, and they turned him in. My parents and Carl’s mother eventually arrived and we were released into their custody. All three of us were given a date to meet with a probation officer. I was relieved to get home, Wilson Cont’d on page 14. GROUNDWATER Week 2022 Dealmakers Send your deals to: michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com Located in Bakersfield, California, Well Rehabilitation Services, Inc. was proud to accept delivery of the 3000th pump hoist manufactured by SEMCO of Lamar, Colorado. SEMCO, Inc. Mike&Michael (C) withGreweBryant Pump Service in Rosamond, California, showed off their new pump hoist with Marty &Randy of Pulstar Manufacturing/ Preferred Pump of Dodge, Nebraska. Pulstar Manufacturing/ Preferred Pump
13 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, awarded scholarships from the Stanley Merjan City College of New York (CCNY) Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund and the George J. Tamaro Manhattan College Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund to 10 students. Additional information about these scholarship winners can be found by clicking this box in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com New Distribution Agreement Mobile Drill International (MDI) and Nordmeyer GEOTOOL (NGT) have entered into a distribution agreement for MDI to handle all sales and service for the NGT product line in the USA and Mexico. Nordmeyer GEOTOOL is a specialist for limited-access geotechnical drills, covering everything from machines, to tooling, accessories, and consulting for soil investigation within the first 85 feet. NGT shares Mobile’s commitment to quality, customer service, and product development, making them a natural fit for MDI’s strategic plan for growth through expansion of its soil sampling/testing products & services - particularly as it relates to the limited-access and smaller footprint rig market including the soon-to-be-released B25 model. Register Online at: https://bitwconference.org Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center April 19-21, 2023 For more information or questions, contact: James McNulty - bitwconference@gmail.com Phone: (605) 786-4959 Tuesday Registration and early exhibit April 18 set-up (after 10am or before noon on Wednesday). Wednesday Regulatory Session, Crazy April 19 Horse Mountain Tour, Paul Muehl ScholarshipTrapShoot, Bob Martin Scholarship Golf Scramble, Primer Hour. Thursday Technical Sessions, Booster April 20 Hour, Banquet, Scholarship Auction. Friday Technical Sessions. Booths April 21 close after 10am coffee break. Conference ends after lunch. Everyday Exhibitor booths with the latest in blasting technology and products, lunch, door prizes, and much more! Blaster recertification credit hours available for Wyoming and many other states!
14 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® but ashamed to explain how I got into trouble. Mother screamed at me, but Dad was solemn and stern. He interrogated me until he understood all the details of my ignominious adventure. He put me on restriction for the next six weeks. He also forbade me from telling anyone, anywhere, about the incident. He explained it was to preserve my reputation. At the probation office a few weeks later, I showed up with Dad, Carl with his mother, and Hal with both of his parents. We were told the charge was larceny; and we could sign a form admitting our guilt, write a 200-word essay on why we should not have committed the crime, serve two years probation, and then if we stayed out of trouble, the charges would be expunged from our record when we turned 18 years old. If we pled not guilty, we would be sent to Juvenile Court for a trial; if found guilty there, we could be sentenced to jail time. Hal and Carl chose to sign the form and write the essay. My dad asked if I had told him the truth. I replied, “Yes.” Then he declared that I shouldn’t plead guilty to something I didn’t do. He then told the probation officer we would go to trial. Those words terrified me, I would’ve been content to just sign the form and write the essay, but at the same time, I was happy my dad wanted me to stand up for the truth. Dad hired my Uncle Gene, who was an attorney. I told my story to him, and he subpoenaed Hal and Carl to be my witnesses. Three months later, on the day of the trial, the police officer, who was the only witness against me, did not show up. My uncle made a motion to the court that if the prosecution did not have a witness, then the charges should be dismissed. The judge agreed, and just like that I was free to go. Hal and Carl cheered my victory. All in all, it was a rather unspectacular ending compared to the months of anxiety I’d experienced. Initially, I was just happy it was all over, but in time, the experience yielded several important life lessons. The obvious ones were not to neglect the truth or situational awareness; it was what I learned about my dad that has stuck with me the most. It was during those early teenage years I was most at odds with him, but I learned he loved me anyway, wanted to protect me, as well as teach me how to protect myself. I would lose him six years later when the swine flu vaccine of 1976 triggered a blood clot to his brain, but for the 19 years I had him, he laid the foundation for my moral compass and the parent I would later become. Robert Robert is an innovation/change speaker, author, and consultant. He works with companies that want to be more competitive through innovation and with people who want to think more creatively. Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com Wilson Cont’d from page 12. In Memoriam of one dear to us . . . Delores (Prince) Short 1936~2021 It was a great shock to find our dear friend Delores Short, widow of our Contributing Writer Harry Short, passed away in March of 2021, after losing her struggle with pancreatic cancer. Delores was born in Nekoma, North Dakota, to John and Bertha Prince. After growing up there, she moved to Grand Forks to attend business college; met her future husband Harry, on a blind date set up by her roommate. They were married in June 1958 prior to Harry being drafted into the U.S. Army in October. After Harry’s discharge in September of 1960, they moved to Oregon and on to California. From there, the road was wide open for Harry’s geology fieldwork as they worked side-by-side from May 1970 until July 1974, when they settled down in Concord, CA. At that point, Delores put her business college degree to work in many office jobs throughout the years including Gallo Winery, Western Electric, and finally as an office manager for WDC Corp in Walnut Creek, CA, where she remained until retirement after 25 years in 2007. Delores was very involved in the United Methodist Church in Walnut Creek working on almost every committee position including Lay Worship Leader, Finance Chair, and Pastor Parish Chair. She organized and attended the Wesley Women Retreat for over 30 years. Delores and Harry are survived by their son Mark W. Short of Concord, CA; and many friends and family members. Here at WorldWide Drilling Resource®, we felt very near and dear to Delores as we had Harry. They weren’t merely associates in the drilling industry, but very important people in our lives. We felt it only fitting to show a photo of each of them; Harry the Geologist and Delores “the miner” from one of their many joyous trips across the southwest. They are now together again. Lest we forget . . .
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16 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Department of Defense Awards Funding for Antimony Study in Idaho Adapted from Information by Perpetua Resources Perpetua Resources Corporation was awarded two funding grants from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to study domestic production of military-grade antimony trisulfide, an essential component in ammunition and dozens of other defense materials. The company will receive $200,000 to evaluate whether antimony from the Stibnite Gold Project in central Idaho can meet military specifications (MIL-SPEC) to help secure America’s defense and commercial ammunition supply chain while also evaluating alternate methods for purifying antimony trisulfide. Antimony trisulfide is produced from high-purity antimony ore feedstock and is used in small- and medium- caliber munitions, mortars, artillery, mines, flares, grenades, shoulder launched munitions, and missiles. Currently, China, Russia, and Tajikistan control approximately 90% of the world’s antimony supply, and the United States has no domestically mined source of this critical mineral. During World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. Government commissioned antimony and tungsten production from Stibnite under the authority of the Strategic Metals Act of 1939. The site produced over 90% of the antimony used by the U.S. during World War II and was influential in establishing MIL-SPEC for antimony trisulfide. Recent global conflict and supply chain instability has impacted access to high-purity antimony ore feedstock required to produce MIL-SPEC antimony trisulfide. In June 2022, the House Armed Services Committee reported Chinese and Russian geopolitical dynamics could “accelerate supply chain disruptions, particularly for antimony” and directed the Manager of the National Defense Stockpile to brief the committee on the five-year outlook for the antimony stockpile and supply chain. Perpetua’s proposed Stibnite Gold Project hosts one of the largest antimony deposits in the world independent of China, Russia, and their interests. The company submitted two proposals to DLA’s “Production of Energetic Materials and Associated Precursors” Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant solicitation. As described in the grant’s objective, the program is focused on reducing “foreign reliance and single points of failure for the domestic manufacturing of energetic materials” through the development of a domestic source. After a competitive review process, Perpetua was awarded SBIR Phase 1 funding of $100,000 for both programs. Each study is expected to be completed within the next 6 to 12 months. The first program will test existing samples of antimony trisulfide ore for development into antimony trisulfide to MIL-SPEC. The second program will study alternative processing opportunities to develop MIL-SPEC antimony trisulfide from high-purity antimony metal. Following completion of the proposed programs, Phase 2 funding could be made available for more advanced stage pilot-scale testing within the next year. Together, Phase 1 and Phase 2 programs could confirm the project’s ability to provide the domestic antimony source needed to meet defense procurement demand and support commercial markets. The Stibnite Gold Project is advancing through the sixth year of review under the National Environmental Policy Act. It is designed to restore environmental conditions in the historical Stibnite mining district while responsibly developing one of the highest grade open-pit gold resources in the United States and becoming the only domestically mined source of the critical mineral antimony. “Antimony from the Stibnite Gold Project site served our national defense needs during World War II, and Perpetua is confident we can be part of the solution again,” said Laurel Sayer, president and CEO of Perpetua Resources. “We are grateful for this opportunity to work with the Department of Defense to demonstrate that our project can develop reliable and domestically sourced antimony trisulfide for defense and commercial ammunition. It would be a great honor to support the independence of our country’s defense supply chains and the brave men and women who serve our country.” MIN Antimony from the Stibnite Gold Project.
17 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Raymond “Ray” Peters New Jersey Ground Water Association member Raymond “Ray” Peters of Howell, New Jersey, passed away December 21, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Engelwood, Ray grew up in the Freewood Acres area of Howell Township and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961, and became a member of the newly formed 11th Air Assault Division at Fort Benning, Georgia, which combined light infantry with integral helicopter transport and air support. During this time, Ray was deployed to Germany and taught South Vietnam soldiers to rappel from helicopters. After his military career, Ray returned to Howell, where he built his life and started his career as a licensed master well drilling contractor with his business “Ray’s Well Drilling and Service” in the mid-1970s. Ray operated his business until the age of 81, when he retired. His greatest joys were spending time with his family, riding his Harley, and driving his 1956 Chevy Nomad. Ray is survived by his children Toni (Stephen), Andrew (Michael), and Jessica (Scott); stepson Vincent (Rebecca); six grandchildren Alexander, Joseph, Cooper, Matthew, Brienna, and Chase; as well as his brother Robert. He was predeceased by the love of his life Eleanor, his sister Rosalie, and his aunt Helen. The management and staff of WWDR extend their condolences to Ray’s family and friends. Lest we forget . . .
18 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® CeraPhi Energy Partners with Halliburton for Geothermal Progress Adapted from Information by CeraPhi Energy CeraPhi Energy entered an exclusive drilling and intervention services agreement with Halliburton in exchange for engineering and project management support. Halliburton will provide its global expertise in well technology and seven decades of geothermal experience to assist CeraPhi’s plan to develop an international geothermal energy development company. The initial focus of the agreement will be to support CeraPhi’s existing opportunities of repurposing older gas and oil wells in the UK and U.S. Halliburton will help to advance development potential for CeraPhi’s patented technology CeraPhiWell™, a closed loop downhole heat exchanger that draws up subsurface heat for different applications for scalable baseload energy including: k Low-temperature climatized agriculture. k Medium-temperature heat networks. k Desalination and water treatment. k Power generation. k Green hydrogen production. CeraPhiWell is at the heart of CeraPhi’s strategy to derisk geothermal energy development by using end-of-life and nonproducing gas and oil wells, and prove the “huge commercial potential” for geothermal energy production. The company supports efforts to enable access to over 500 gigawatts of additional geothermal energy by 2050 in line with Paris 2050 Climate Accord for carbon reduction. “Scaling this opportunity is key to reducing cost and making geothermal energy the baseload energy of choice everywhere for everyone. The [gas and oil] service sector is key to this transition, and Halliburton has been in business for more than 100 years. They have been at the forefront of innovation and technology for well delivery, which is perfect for this collaboration . . . and could be game-changing for geothermal’s role in the energy transition and have a revolutionary impact on onshore [gas and oil] sector’s late-life and orphaned wells,” said Karl Farrow CEO of CeraPhi. “We are pleased to build on our decades of global geothermal business to collaborate with CeraPhi to deliver and maximize the value of their geothermal wells,” said Steve Nowe, senior area manager of Halliburton Europe. “This agreement will allow us to deliver fully integrated solutions to reduce planning time, lower costs, and optimize the value chain performance.” GEO
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20 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® What is Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream in Gas and Oil? Adapted from Information by Eland Cables Upstream, midstream, and downstream are terms commonly used in the gas and oil industry, but what do they mean? Let’s take a closer look. Upstream: Upstream works include exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil. Exploration involves multiple activities, from acquiring land rights to conducting geological surveys, and drilling exploratory wells to look for reserves of gas and oil. Production refers to extracting the natural resource from the ground. This includes drilling wells (either onshore or offshore), or hydraulic fracturing. Upstream works, unsurprisingly, rely heavily on technology and electronics. Modern exploration depends on surveys conducted with sophisticated equipment, which will likely inform artificial intelligence and computer-based models of the area before exploration wells are drilled. Production, too, has become increasingly automated and computerized, as mechanical drilling and fracturing equipment has become more advanced, autonomous, and efficient. Midstream: Reference is occasionally made to midstream works or field processing - these processes come between upstream and downstream processes in the production of gas and oil products. Once upstream works have been completed, midstream works cover the initial processing, storage, and transportation of materials to sites for further refining. These processing works take the raw oil - which is a mixture of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids - and separate the components out, a process which also results in water being produced. The water is either recycled or disposed of, while the natural gas and oil are stored in preparation for transport to refineries. This is a complex process, involving multiple supply chains and transportation methods including pipelines, tankers, barges, and trucks. Downstream: These processes are the final step in the path gas and oil takes from being in the ground to being in the hands of consumers. The first step in downstream works is refining. Crude oil is refined using fractional distillation into a variety of products, including gasoline, naphtha, kerosene, and diesel oil. Fractional distillation works because these different products all have different boiling points. The crude oil is heated in the bottom of the distillation chamber until all the components turn into gases, which rise up the chamber. As they rise, they cool, and an apparatus is placed to capture the different products as they condense from a vapor into a liquid. Processing natural gas is a much more complex endeavor, involving multiple chemical reactions to create various end products including ethane, propane, and butane. Once both products have been refined and processed respectively, they are packaged in various ways and delivered to consumers. Examples include petroleum being transported to gas stations where consumers fill their vehicles, or butane being bottled for use in camping stoves. Upstream Midstream Downstream 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 G&O
21 FEBRUARY 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Winches are Complex Machines Adapted from Information by Bloom Manufacturing Winches are a lot more common than some might think. They come in many different shapes, sizes, and with customizations available, they have many uses, whether pulling loads for drilling rigs, construction machines, waste removal, or even fishing and other marine equipment. Winches can be used to pull or lift loads of virtually any size. Worm gear, planetary cable, and galvanized winches give a wide variety of choices to fit any need. Each winch is crafted differently, but all have four basic components: cable wire, drum, motor, gear train. Cable -Awinch cable is a rope or cable that is let out by a winch. These cables usually consist of steel or fiber. Fiber cables are flexible and lightweight, making them very versatile. Steel cables are heavy-duty, hold their shape, and are exceptionally durable, making them perform longer. Drum - A drum is a component in a winch. A cable is wrapped around the drum, which is attached to the motor, to pull heavy objects. The drum can turn in both directions, letting the cable out or bringing the cable in. Motor - There are two types of direct current (DC) motors which can be used in a winch. The first is a permanent magnet motor (PMDC). This motor uses a magnetic field to operate and there are no field coils. A PMDC motor also uses less battery power; however, it is better suited for light to medium winching. A series-wound motor uses field coils to generate a magnetic field. This motor is powerful and very efficient. It is best suited for heavy winching, but is more expensive. Planetary Gears - Planetary gears are quite common and are used to slow down motors in a compact space. They are great when you need high torque but little speed. Planetary gears are very efficient and compact, making them extremely popular, but also expensive. Worm Gears - Worm gears are strong and simple. They are incredibly quiet and usually self-locking, so they are great for lifting things like elevators. One drawback is they have a low efficiency rate compared to other gears. Winches are complex machines, and it is important to find a winch that will work best for your needs. A few standard items which should be considered when purchasing a winch are: • Job Type - Will the winch be used for pulling or lifting? Winches used for lifting typically need a hydraulic brake for safety purposes. Other jobs may require the clutch to free spool the cable for quick deployment. All these specific job circumstances should be considered. • Diameter and Length of Cable - This spec is important because it will determine the size of the drum needed for the winch and whether it will be standard or custom. Some also prefer the drum to be grooved. • Line Speed Requirements - Depending on the speed utilized on a job, the drum may require a custom diameter. • Operating Environment - With a wide variety of applications, winches are manufactured with details for specific industries. Whether it’s a marine environment requiring epoxy or a galvanized coating, or if it’s for construction, these factors should be considered. C&G
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