30 JUNE 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® the light gets dimmer. This value or information is then fed into an analog (variable voltage) to digital converter, which returns a digital value the microprocessor can use. The microprocessor then decides, based on how it is programmed, what to do with this value obtained from the electric eye. This is all microprocessors do; they make decisions based on the inputs (in this case the electric eye) it receives, which is based on how the program is written. It’s really quite simple. If the light exceeds a certain brightness, which is indicated by the voltage reading, then do execute a certain routine. If the light goes below a certain brightness, then execute another routine. While certain people making electronic devices want to make their products complicated and mysterious, they really aren’t. One only needs to boil everything down to the basic components and analyze it from there. Britt Britt Storkson may be contacted via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com Better Well Protection Adapted from Information by Alucast Steel covers begin to rust the minute they hit the ground, and get worse as time goes by. Not only does a rusty well cover create the perception of poor testing and substandard work, it also costs more time and money when you need to return to the site, remove the rusty cover, and replace it. Aluminum covers on the outside represent quality work inside. They save time and money, have an extended life span, and possibly save lives by preventing rust from degrading the well cover. Having bolts made of stainless steel means, along with the other components of aluminum covers, they won’t rust or spark. Also, using larger bolt sizes makes it easier when it’s time to sample a well. Plus, extra space around the bolts makes for quicker access, giving all the room needed to easily fit a wrench or socket set. Then there’s rain! As we all know, water is life-giving and necessary, but for consultants managing monitoring wells, something as innocent as rain finding its way into the smallest openings can cause serious problems. Issues with a poor seal means surface contamination can enter the well and change the water levels and groundwater quality data. In other words, when surface water enters the well, the consultant will assume the sample is accurate for the sample they have taken from the well belowground; when, in fact, it has outside water included. There are also many surface contaminants, such as oils and fuels, that can slip through a bad seal and into the well. If this occurs, it usually results in the loss of that specific monitoring well. Good protection will mitigate consequence. So opt for well covers with a sealing washer with a rubber insert. The seal created with the rubber ensures no surface contamination will penetrate the well. Better well protection means you can keep your clients happy, improve the quality of the materials you’re using everyday, and protect the hard work of your employees. ENV The Helix® 3050 gloves from HexArmor® offer incredible durability and protection. Made of recycled plastic water bottle material, they feature a cut-resistant shell and PrimeSoft nitrile coating on the palm for superior abrasion resistance with excellent grip in dry, wet, or oily situations. The elastic knit wrist also helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the glove. Its seamless design enhances comfort and breathability, with ultimate dexterity and tactility. They are also washable. Storkson Cont’d from page 27.
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