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Are you Planning to go?...................................................14 Breaking News..................................................................13 Classifieds: WorldWide Buyers’ Guide™..............43-56 Education Connection......................................................22 Fun Page...........................................................................11 Hot Off the Press.................................................................9 Obituary: Green, Gene.....................................................16 Obituary: Straw, Duane Lewis.........................................17 Obituary: Utter, Timothy C. “Tim”....................................17 Obituary: Wittenborn, Isaac Ray.....................................16 Photo Page........................................................................35 Product Spotlight..............................................................26 Who’s in the News............................................................13 WorldWide Association Memberships................................27 WorldWide .........6 Acker Drill Company.............................................................3 Allegheny Instruments........................................................34 Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. (AMCI)..................................33 Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing, Inc. (ASI)........................10 Baker Water Systems.........................................................15 Better Water Industries Inc..................................................38 Bit Brokers International.....................................................32 Bitco, Inc.............................................................................31 Bloom Manufacturing, LLC.................................................18 Drill King International.........................................................39 Drilling Equipment Sales, Inc. (DES)....................................2 Drilling Supply & Mfg (DSM)...............................................37 GEFCO (BAUER Equipment America, Inc.)........................55 GeoPro, Inc.........................................................................35 Geoprobe Systems®..............................................................1 Geothermal Supply Company, Inc. (GSC)..........................23 Heron Instruments, Inc.......................................................40 Hole Products.....................................................................26 Horizon Hoist......................................................................53 Infinity Tool Manufacturing....................................................4 Infinity Tool Manufacturing..................................................36 KS Bit, Inc...........................................................................54 Louisiana Ground Water Association (LGWA) Conv.............8 Mills Machine Company, Inc...............................................13 Moab Bit and Tool Company, Inc.........................................42 N&N Drilling Supply.............................................................25 New England Water Well Association (NEWWA) Expo.......21 North Carolina Ground Water Association……….............24 Pacific Northwest Ground Water Exposition.......................12 Palmer Bit Company.............................................................7 SEMCO, Inc........................................................................56 Specialty Rig Sales (SRS)..................................................28 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Construction....................................17 Star Iron Works, Inc. - Water Well.......................................16 TDH Manufacturing Inc.......................................................20 Tennessee Water Well Assoc. (TWWA) Annual Mtg..........19 Texas Ground Water Association (TGWA) Convention.......41 Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC)....................29 Well-Vu, Inc.........................................................................30 Wyo-Ben, Inc........................................................................9 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 January 2024 - Products for Today’s Drilling Professional C&G DIR ENV EXB G&O GEO MIN WTR Mapping Information to Reduce Utility Damages......29 What’s Shaping the Future of Equipment.......................36 Wilson, Jr., Robert Evans: The Un-Comfort Zone II...11,14 MWD and Why it’s Important..........................................12 Simplify HDD Drill Tooling Configurations......................35 How Does a GUS Sampler Work?..............................8 Storkson, Britt: It’s the Computer’s Fault.................31 Scientists Study Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in....36 E-News Flash Readers’ Choice Readers’ Choice: Preliminary Design....38 Funding for Tribal Nations to Address Legacy...........40 New Tool for More Precise Drilling and Blasting.........25 Battersby, Mark E.: Drilling Into Money Not Boring..28 Exploration Plans Approved.......................................30 Exploration Project Set to Begin in Imperial County...32 Why Use PDC Bits?.....................................................21 First-of-its-Kind Collaboration....................................33 Connor, Tim: Consequences....................................41,42 New Tool for Modeling the Viability of Closed-Loop...23 Geothermal Competition Gets Underway..................24 New Surface Test Mine for Future Drilling Innovations...10 Smith, Billy Bob: The “Idiots” Corner........................22 Mining Industry Requests University Support in the UK..39 Peterson, Ronald: Drilling Fluid Maintenance I..........7 New Rig to Drill 300 Boreholes in Four Years............15 Understanding Bit Types for Water Well Drilling...18-19 Rasmussen, Tim: Water for Life International..........34 A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co......10 Aardvark Packers..............10 Acker Drill Company..........10 Atlantic Screen & Mfg.,Inc...11 Bit Brokers International.....11 Centerline Mfg. Co.............11 ChemGrout®.......................14 Diedrich Drill......................14 Drill King International........15 Drill Pipe, Inc......................15 Drilling Equip. Resources..15 Eastern Driller Mfg. (EDM)...18 Eijkelkamp North America...18 Flomatic Corp....................18 Get Association Help™......19 Heisey Machine Co............19 Hole Products....................19 Merrill Manufacturing.........22 Mitsubishi Materials Corp...22 PennDrill Mfg.....................22 Star Iron Works, Inc...........23 T&T Carbide, Inc................23 VMAC................................26 Western Drilling Tools........23 Windmill 702 LLC...............26 WWDR.........................14,26 5 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
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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 ~ PROSPECTING Part 2 ~ So here we are at the start of yet another NEW YEAR and with so much to think about. Does it have your head spinning? Well get in line and join the crowd. But first, we have to figure out just how this Prospecting Idea really works and can help us as we roll into 2024. Find a nice sunny window to sit in front of (or if no sun where you are, go ahead and turn a nice BRIGHT light on). Then get out that pad and pencil and start jotting things down like: “Where did this company I made from scratch begin? How did it ever grow into this smooth-running, respected business, with such good people working here ever come to be?” AMAZED at yourself and your abilities? You should be. Why? Because without you, it would not be and if it were not here, where would you be now? I love those kinds of questions, and yes, I do sit in my office from time to time and marvel at just how well everyone here works together, have learned so much, and taught themselves so much more than even they felt they would ever learn about so many things they are now doing. AMAZED yet at yourself and YOUR ABILITY to have thought about all of this, been able to manuever the different turns, avoid some mighty bad outcomes, and most of all, kept these fine people / now your friends as well as employees, together through thick and thin? After all, some of us are BOOMER Babies, born during the depression, taught to eat what was put in front of us, and be mighty glad we had it. We even cleaned up after ourselves! Amazing, huh? I’m thinking your prospecting instincts are spot on! Keep up the good work, and check back next month for other ways to PROSPECT. To be continued . . . RONNIE’s REAL WORLD . . . with its ups and downs ~ but always positive thoughts, hopes, and dreams. See you on the trail . . . FEBRUARY has Mountain States, Laughlin, NV and TWWA, Gatlinburg, TN With Pen - Computer in hand . . . Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones, 850-547-0102 ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com 6 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Featured Articles for January - Products for Today’s Drilling Professional Shaping the Future of Equipment Page 36 New Tool for Closed-Loop Systems Page 23 New Drilling and Blasting Tool Page 25 GUS Samplers Page 8 Why Use PDC Bits? Page 21 Bits for Water Well Drilling Page 18-19 Test Mine for Drilling Innovations Page 10
7 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Drilling Fluid Maintenance I by Ronald B. Peterson Drilling Products Specialist, Mountainland Supply Company I hope you all had Happy Holidays filled with family, friends, good times, gratitude, and many thoughts of the reason for the season! One of the most critical issues with drilling fluids is the proper maintenance of the drilling fluid system. We have carefully selected our drill site based on available drilling records, experience in the area, and to ensure we have enough room for the necessary drilling equipment. We have reviewed the available geological records, identified the potential problematic zones, and selected our drilling equipment, including solids control equipment, to best meet those challenges. We know and understand the limitations of our equipment and personnel. We have developed a drilling fluid system that will best meet the challenges with minimal drilling issues. We have moved the rig in, set it up, and mixed the fluid according to the drilling fluids program. Do we have the equipment on hand and the ability to monitor the drilling fluid properties? Do we have someone trained to properly to use the equipment? If not, why not? We have gone to great lengths to make sure we have done everything possible to ensure a problem-free drilling operation. If we want our plans to meet our expectations, we must properly follow through by testing and maintaining those properties. The drilling fluid properties will change during the drilling process. We must monitor them and take the proper steps to maintain the desired properties. During the drilling process the drilling fluids are used up. This is quite simply a fact of life. The bentonite and polymers become attached to and coat the drill cuttings and are inadvertently removed along with the cuttings by the solids control equipment. It’s their job. Drilled solids replace the desired drilling fluid additives in the system. The drilling fluid properties need to be monitored and maintained at the desired level. If we fail to do so, the drilling fluid will not function as it was designed and we compromise the success of the drilling operation. The deeper the hole and the longer we are on it, the more critical this becomes. This article is the beginning of a series of articles where we will address this critical portion of the drilling process. Watch for the continuation of this series in future issues. We will discuss the drilling process and its effect on the drilling operation and drilling fluid. Feel free to chip in with any comments or concerns you have. Please submit any questions to WWDR - contact Michele (below) and she will get them to me. Remember, this is your resource and can only provide information you need and can use if we have your input. I hope you had a successful 2023. Thank you for all you do and for your dedication and support. Thanks for reading. As I often say, “A man has to know his limitations.” Working together, it is amazing where we can go. Enjoy the trip. Ron E-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com WTR R Best quality R Best customer service R Best repair turnaround Palmer Bit Company 800-421-2487 701-572-5271 sales@palmerbit.com
8 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® How Does a GUS Sampler Work? Adapted from Information by Acker Drill Company The Gregory Undisturbed Sampler, more commonly known as a GUS Sampler, is a unique, air or hydraulic piston sampler designed and proven in the drilling field for many years. The design allows the sampler to be classed as a truly undisturbed piston sampler for high-production sampling. First, the hole is drilled by rotary means and prepared by using either casing or drilling mud to support the overburden. Next, the GUS Sampler is assembled on a drill rod and lowered to the bottom of a cleaned borehole. The drill rods used to extend the sampler to the bottom of the hole may be clamped to the casing to prevent upward movement from down thrust of fluid or air pressure, or rods may be connected to the chucking rod in the rotary drill head. A water swivel is attached with a hose line coupled to the swivel and the pressure pump to direct fluid or air into the drill string to operate the sampler. A positive displacement pump or compressed air is used to exert pressure on the stationary piston of the sampler. As the water or air pressure is applied to the drill rods at approximately 100 to 600 psi, the piston in the head of the assembly forces the thin wall sample tube in the soft underlying soil or clay materials to take the sample. Once the sampler reaches the end of its maximum travel, the water or air used for pressing is exhausted through a relief hole and returned immediately to the surface. This signals the operator that the sample has been taken to its maximum depth. A compressed air bottle or tank may be used instead of a fluid pump for pressing the s a m p l e . However, be careful to limit tank pressure to prevent overpressure which may collapse the sample tube. Depending upon the materials being sampled, the sampling may take only a few seconds or as much as a minute to reach its maximum travel. Once the sample has been taken, the rods and sampler are pulled to the surface and the sampler is laid out on a work table for removing the sample tube containing the sample. The outer tube of the sampler containing the sample is rotated counterclockwise for three turns which releases the vacuum lock created over the sample in the sample tube, allowing the sampling tube to be easily removed from the assembly. A new sample tube is then installed on the sampler head for additional tests and the procedure is repeated. The GUS Sampler is available in four popular sizes - 2½, 3, 3½, and 5 inches. It also uses standard ASTM thin wall steel sampler tubes with standard holes and cap screws. The sampler, with a stainless steel actuating cylinder, adapts directly to standard AW or NW drill rods with maximum sample lengths of 24 inches. ENV Louisiana Ground Water Association 2024 Convention & Trade Show January 9-10, 2024 Paragon Casino Resort Marksville, Louisiana ATTENTION CONTRACTORS - This will be your only opportunity to obtain Education Points for the state of Louisiana. Registration Form Available Online at: https://LGWA.org Discount Code LGJ08GR
9 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Wyo-Ben Purchases M-I Swaco Bentonite Operation Wyo-Ben, Inc. announced its recent acquisition of the bentonite operation of M-I Swaco, a division of Schlumberger. This strategic move will solidify Wyo-Ben as a leader in the industry and open up new avenues for growth and innovation. The acquisition of M-I Swaco’s bentonite operation in Greybull, Wyoming, represents a significant milestone for the company, as it brings two industry powerhouses with complementary strengths and expertise together. By combining its resources, knowledge, and experience, the newly formed entity will offer an enhanced portfolio of products and services to customers worldwide. Wyo-Ben has built a strong reputation over the years for its commitment to delivering superior drilling fluids, sealants, and additives capable of meeting the unique needs of its customers. This addition will enhance the company’s ability to provide tailored solutions for drilling and completion challenges across a wide range of applications. M-I Swaco’s global presence and extensive customer base will also contribute to the accelerated growth and market expansion of Wyo-Ben. The acquisition will bolster the company’s ability to serve its customers on a larger scale, tapping into new markets and providing a broader range of integrated solutions to address the evolving demands of the industry. “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of the bentonite operations known as M-I Swaco,” said David Brown, CEO of Wyo-Ben. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy and allows us to provide an even more comprehensive suite of products and services to our valued customers worldwide. By combining our strengths, we will enhance our capabilities and unlock new opportunities for innovation and success. We warmly welcome the employees at M-I Swaco into the Wyo-Ben family.” For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com
10 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® New Surface Test Mine for Future Drilling Innovations Adapted from Information by Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions Sandvik has obtained a new testing facility in Finland to develop and prove future surface drilling technologies. The openpit test mine is located at a former quarry site and will be developed by its own drilling plan. The site is Sandvik’s first dedicated exclusively to surface drilling on such a large scale. “The development of comprehensive solutions that not only harness the latest technologies but also deliver productivity and reliability in our customers’ real-life applications and conditions requires a real-life test environment,” said Petri Virrankoski, president, surface drilling at Sandvik mining and rock solutions. “The surface test mine will facilitate the exchange of our deep know-how in equipment manufacturing, rock tools, automation, and digitalization, supporting the design and development of even more new products and solutions in the future.” The company is currently developing the site, officially known as Sandvik Test Pit, and testing its first drills there. Over the next two years, the company plans to construct permanent office buildings and designated customer facilities at the location. In addition to using the test mine for research and development (R&D) of technology, Sandvik will use the location to host customers for technology demonstrations, particularly those related to automation, digitalization, and electrification of surface drills. The site will enable technology development and training for both surface boom and rotary drill rigs, as well as rock tools, parts and services, and related digital technologies such as automation and fleet telematics and monitoring solutions. “Decarbonization is accelerating across our industry, and the role of electrification in surface mining sustainability will help guide our development of new systems and solutions,” said Dave Shellhammer, president, rotary drilling at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “Testing is a major part of our R&D cycle. This new test mine will help us shorten time to market and verify even more swiftly that we’re delivering the safest, most reliable and productive drill rigs to our customers.” MIN 302-684-319 & Mfg., Inc. Atlantic Scree et om ducts 97 en E-mail: atlantic@ce.ne Atlantic-Screen.co Clear PVC Pipe j Inline Chemical Mixers j ell Rehabilitation Prod 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 Pipe Clear PVC 4” rom Pipe and urers E 19968 Oldest Living Shrub? Located within the Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania, a box huckleberry plant is believed to be over 1300 years old. Studies in the early 1900s proved this was one large plant. The low shrub has branches which rise to about one foot from underground creeping stems known as rhi-zomes. It grows at a rate of six inches a year, re-placing dying branches in a continuous process of vegetative reproduction.
11 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Un-Comfort Zone II by Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. Eliminate Fear with Creativity We are inundated in Fear Porn every day. Fear is doled out by the government to keep people dependent on it. Advertisers peddle fear to keep people buying their products and services; while media outlets lead with it to build audiences and sell more ad space. Doomsayers, prognosticators, and conspiracy theorists spread it to gather followers and create audiences for their products and services. Every day in the media we are exposed to negative news and scary stories that make us anxious or worse, including: Political Fear: government corruption, political division, civil unrest, political violence. War Fear: nuclear war, biological war, EMP attack (electromagnetic pulse), terrorism, another World War. Health Fear: disease, injury, inadequate health care, poor access to health care, high costs. Financial Fear: economic collapse, inflation, recession, stock market crash, high interest rates. Environmental Fear: air and water pollution, earthquake, flood, hurricane, drought, wildfires. Employment Fear: layoffs, job loss to automation, not having enough money to pay bills, debt. Crime Fear: scams, identity theft, home invasion, mugging, carjacking, mass shooting. The simplest solution is to tune out the fear by turning off your TV and avoiding the news. When you can’t avoid negative news, creativity can help you deal with the fear. When you develop your creative thinking skills you will begin to see things in different ways, including new paths away from what is scaring you. There are six keys to developing your creativity. Each of them is necessary to solve problems and generate new ideas. Maybe you will create a new plan to end corruption; or a new technique to clean the environment; or a new method for increasing prosperity; or a new strategy to keep people safe. Developing these skills and habits will liberate you from your fear because they empower you to do more and be more. Some of these keys are skills while others are habits, but all of them contribute to a creative mind. The Six Keys to Creativity 1. Using Curiosity creatively is when your inquisitivity guides you to look for new connections or when you combine two or more existing concepts into a new idea. Curiosity is wondering what a different world might look like - and then thinking about how you might achieve it. Perhaps it’s a world without so many alarming issues in it; where people unite in peaceful consensual exchange instead of engaging in force or fraud. 2. Questioning Authority is all about challenging the status quo. Critical thinking is a first step in creativity because it encourages you to question the way things are done. You might ask questions like: “Why do we do things this way?” “Wouldn’t it be better if we tried doing it another way?” Creativity develops your critical thinking skills, so you are less likely to be troubled and bamboozled by charlatans. 3. Trying New Things such as exposing yourself to new experiences and different viewpoints. By opening your mind to new stimuli, you literally lay down new neural pathways in your brain. It’s called neuroplasticity, and when you learn or experience something new you create new electrical connections between brain cells, opening new channels of thought. Then, when you are confronted by problems (scary Wilson Cont’d on page 14. Time for a Little Fun! December Puzzle Solution: Unscramble the letters in Column A to form a five-letter word for Column B, then remove a letter to form a four-letter word for Column C without changing the letter order. Win a prize! Send completed puzzle to: WWDR PO Box 660 Bonifay, FL 32425 fax: 850-547-0329 or e-mail: michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com A B C ODARB _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ STURT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ITSNT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SLOGS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
12 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® MWD and Why it’s Important Adapted from Information by Erdos Miller MWD, measurement while drilling, is literally a system which takes measurements while drilling downhole and sends them to the surface continuously while the hole is being drilled. MWD is of great importance as operators need to have realtime information from the well to help with steering the drill. MWD uses gyroscopes, magnetometers, and accelerometers to determine borehole inclination and azimuth while drilling is being done. The gathered data is transmitted to the surface using mud pulses and electromagnetic telemetry. Once on the surface, the data is decoded, and it can be sent to an off-site location. This allows engineers to make important decisions while drilling. One of the building blocks of the MWD system responsible for taking measurements is the inertial measurement unit (IMU), which is located in the wellbore. Inertial measurement is a general term for electronics which use sensors to calculate position and orientation. Most modern vehicles, from cars to airplanes, have some sort of IMU. Two of the primary measurements the MWD is responsible for are inclination and azimuth: inclination is the angle of the wellbore with respect to vertical, and azimuth is the angle of the wellbore’s direction with respect to North. When the wellbore is completely vertical, the inclination is 0° and the azimuth is undefined. When the wellbore takes a turn, the inclination begins changing from zero and, for most drilling operations, may eventually end up at 90° (horizontal). Additionally, when it changes direction from vertical, the azimuth describes the direction: if it is going North, the azimuth is 0°; if it is going East, the azimuth is 90°, etc. Accelerometers and magnetometers can be used to measure inclination and azimuth (there are conditions when these sensors are not enough). Once the measurements have been taken, the MWD needs to transmit the data to the surface, where it can be interpreted by rig operators. There are two primary methods for communicating information from down the hole to the surface: they include mud pulse telemetry and electromagnetic (EM) telemetry. Mud Pulse Telemetry - During drilling, a special drilling mud is pumped down the tubing and then sent back to the surface. Electronics at the bottom of the hole drive a valve that can constrict and relax the flow of this mud, creating pressure pulses in the fluid circulating in and out of the hole. These pressure pulses are the heart of mud pulse telemetry. EM Telemetry - Most people don’t think of the earth as being a conductor and although it may not be as good of a conductor as a piece of copper, the earth’s conductive properties can be used for data transmission. If you have an EM transmitter at the bottom of the hole, you could stick two probes in the rock and send a smooth, repetitive oscillation signal, called a sinusoidal signal, through the earth and up to the surface. The surface system receives all the data transmitted from down the hole and displays it in a way that is meaningful to the rig operators. If the method of telemetry is mud pulse, the surface system will include a pressure transducer which detects the pressure pulses in the drill fluid and converts the pulses to electrical signals; electronics are designed to convert these electrical signals into ones and zeros. If the MWD at the bottom of the hole did its job right, the ones and zeros received at the surface will be decoded and provide valuable information. In the case of EM telemetry, electronics are designed to detect the sinusoidal signal transmitted from the bottom of the wellbore. The challenge with this is, by the time the signal travels from the bottom of the hole to the surface, it will have lost most of its power to the earth and the electronics need to be able to amplify it in a way where it can be identified amidst the noise which inevitably creeps in. Like mud pulse telemetry, the EM transmitter is responsible for encoding data into the signals transmitted and, when those signals are received at the surface, they will be decoded and provide meaningful information. The Eclipse Touch MWD Surface System offers superior mud pulse detection with a modern touch-based user interface. DIR
13 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Additional announcements from the Deep Foundations Institute, and SIMFLO can be located in our online issue at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Reengineered SIMCO 5000 Rig Unveiled During Groundwater Week SIMCO Drilling Equipment unveiled its reengineered 5000 rig at the recent Groundwater Week Event in Las Vegas. The original SIMCO 5000 was developed in 1976. For nearly 30 years, it was known as a rugged and affordable drill that ran 20-foot drill pipe. The redesign took elements from the company’s 2800 and 7000 models. The new lightweight 5000 model is installed on a single-axle Ford F-600 chassis and features a rod carousel capable of holding 200 feet of drill pipe with the same torque as the 7000, 30% more than other rigs this size. Perfect for water well or geothermal projects - check out the new SIMCO 5000 drill rig. For more information, click on this box in our online issue. New Municipal and OEM Sales Manager for Flomatic® Flomatic® announced the appointment of Jim Tucci as its new municipal & OEM (original equipment manufacturer) sales manager. With a distinguished engineering background and over two decades of industry experience, including the past ten years at Flomatic, Mr. Tucci is uniquely positioned to assume this crucial role. “We are delighted to welcome Jim to this pivotal position,” said Flomatic President Nick Farrara. A new electronic screen monitors gauges & other functions.
14 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® or not), you have the extra brain-power and data ready to assist you. 4. Taking Risks along with a willingness to break rules can reveal less daunting or more positive probabilities. The people on Maui who were willing to break the rules and drive around the police roadblocks survived the 2023 fire. There is an old proverb which says, “No risk - no reward.” It’s true; the biggest risk is never taking one, because without risk you won’t find alternative options and opportunities. 5. Getting a Different Perspective by learning to look at things in different ways will enable you to see new ways of doing things. It can take some practice to develop a habit of viewing things from a different perspective. However, until you do, there are dozens of techniques for stimulating it artificially. My favorite is to identify a problem and then ask, “What would I do if the opposite were true?” By changing the paradigm, you abandon old assumptions and methodologies, which then force you to consider new models and frameworks. 6. Using Imagination is the heart of creativity. It is natural to imagine something can be nicer, faster, stronger, cleaner, tastier, and safer. Imagination enables us to create a better world to live in (or help us solve the problems we are dealing with). It’s also a great way to stop worrying and overcome fear. The trick is to replace negative thinking with positive thinking. Visualize a better outcome and focus on it daily (meditate on it or daydream about it), then observe what your creative mind does with it. I’ve noticed lately that news stories of food shortages and other products becoming unavailable have been making people nervous and causing some to start hoarding. Creativity is the best cure for fear of scarcity. Your ingenuity helps you see alternatives. There are always substitutes available if you are open-minded. When you engage your creative brain and look for other options you will be amazed at how resourceful you can be and what you will discover. I have found the excitement of getting into the creative process, in and of itself, tends to erase fear. Change doesn’t seem so scary when you realize it is enhancing your adaptability skills, which are extremely important in the digital age. Embracing creativity makes you more mindful; it enables you to live in the present and focus on what you can do right now, so you don’t freak out about the future. Finally, when you begin to successfully use your creative thinking skills, it will increase your self-confidence. You will know when a difficult or frightening situation occurs, you will be able to handle it. 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 11. February 8-9, 2024 ~ Hosted by the groundwater and water well associations of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, the Mountain States Ground Water Expo will again be at the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada. The event starts on Wednesday, February 7, with a golf outing at Mojave Resort Golf Club. After the continental breakfast on Thursday, seminars will be held on water well rehabilitation with chemistry, magnet motors versus induction motors, basics of gravel envelope well design, and solar basics. Lunch is on your own and it’s a perfect time to view the outdoor vendor displays. The indoor exhibits open with a meet & greet at 3:30 p.m. and the Buck Lively Scholarship Auction and Raffle starts at 6:00 p.m. It’s the third annual ATV raffle, so be sure to get your tickets. More education opportunities are set for Friday morning and afternoon, plus there will be a buffet lunch in the trade show area for ease of vendor display viewing. Register online: www.mountainstatesgroundwater.com See more events at www.worldwidedrillingresource.com online issue. Are you planning to go? WorldWide will be looking for you! Join WWDR
15 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® New Rig to Drill 300 Boreholes in Four Years Adapted from Information by County Government of Laikipia The county of Laikipia, in the east African country of Kenya, received the first county drilling rig at an event which marked the official commissioning of the equipment to enhance borehole drilling services across Laikipia’s 15 wards. It was a welcome relief to solve the water challenges in Laikipia, as the new drill will help increase the number of boreholes to ensure the availability and accessibility of clean, safe water. With this investment, the county government is targeting to reduce travel distance for water access from an average of around 12 miles to about half a mile, a goal that will stimulate the overall county development by improving water supply, sanitation, and hygiene. It will also help promote agricultural productivity, which will not only increase food security but also boost social-economic growth. In his speech, H.E. Governor Joshua Irungu noted the acquisition of a county-owned rig is a significant stride toward solving water scarcity in Laikipia, which has been experiencing water challenges for a long time. “Everyone has a right to sufficient, clean, and safe water, and with the new drilling machine, we aspire to drill 300 boreholes, which will serve a large population, including communities and institutions such as schools and health facilities,” he said. The rig investment will lower the expenses of trucking water during the drought and cut the costs of outsourcing rigs. Chief Officer of Water, Environment and Natural Resources Abraham Samuel Lemanyishoe reiterated the department's commitment to the task of increasing water coverage to reduce the distance to the nearest water source, resulting in an increased percentage of residents accessing water for both domestic and livestock use. WTR
16 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Isaac Ray Wittenborn (1983~2023) Sadly, Isaac Ray Wittenborn passed away November 18, 2023, at the age of 40. Born in 1983, in Chester, Illinois, and graduated from Shiloh Hill Christian Academy. For the last few years, he was pleased to work alongside his best friend, Todd Robinson, as a drilling professional for Robinson Well Drilling. An outdoor survivalist, he had a huge passion for raising reptiles. He enjoyed deer hunting, collecting guns, and teaching his girls how to survive off the land and hunt. Mostly a homebody, Isaac loved family game night, watching movies, and playing volleyball with his daughters. Grieving Isaac’s passing is his wife Amanda; daughters Jazmin and Payton; his parents Mark and JoAnne; brothers Samuel, Benjamin, John, and Jedediah; and sisters Misty, Ottilie, Violet, Matilda, Lillian, Emma, and Margaret; and many friends. Gene Green (1938~2023) Gene Green of Seguin, Texas, passed away November 24, 2023, at the age of 85. Born in 1938 in Luling, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for Sweeney Grocery Distributors for a short time. Most of his life was spent as a licensed Texas water well drilling professional for Pursley Drilling, Encuentro Drilling, then for himself at G&B Water Well Drilling. Known as the “Music Man,” Gene’s most beloved hobby was playing and performing musically. With a voice like no other, he played honky-tonks and bars all across south Texas. He also liked to tell all types of jokes to make people laugh and was famous at family gatherings for his barbecue brisket. Gene is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anne; daughters Cynthia, Anita (Michael), Angela (Rene); sons Mark (Christine), Howard (Russell), Eric (Chona), and Ross (Emily); grandchildren Stacey & Jarrett, Amanda, Amy & Caleb, Kelsie & Josh, Lance, Emily & Jordan, Taylor, Wesley, Ashly, Sunnie, Brooke, Aubrey, Joshua, Moriah, and Elijah; 23 great-grandchildren; several siblings and extended family. The management and staff of WWDR extend condolences to their family and friends. Lest we forget . . . 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
17 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Duane Lewis Straw (1958~2023) Duane Lewis Straw of Hill City, South Dakota, passed away September 6, 2023, with his loving wife Brenda by his side. They met in the summer of 1980 and he was immediately smitten. They were looking forward to their 42nd anniversary in October. Born in 1958, in Wallace, Idaho, Duane grew up with 11 siblings in Hill City. He drilled and blasted for Pacer Corporation, did road construction, then spent 25 years at Crazy Horse Memorial, retiring in 2016. He loved discussing the monument and was passionate about his work there. Creek swimming and climbing Black Elk Peak and Mt. Baldy were enjoyable activities for Duane, but throwing back a few beers with family and friends in his man cave was his favorite. Duane is survived by Brenda; children Justin (Erick) and Amanda (Ian); grandchildren Elena, Dominick, Exavior, and Dayzee; and siblings Annette (Duane), Floyd (Mary), Donna, Donald, Donavin, Diane (Gene), Bonnie, and Dennis (Kiki). He was preceded in death by brothers Danny, Ronnie, and Derwin. Timothy C. “Tim” Utter (1951~2023) The Empire State Water Well Driller’s Association is mourning the loss of member Timothy C. “Tim” Utter on October 13, 2023, following a short illness. Born in Rome, New York, Tim graduated from Holland Patent High School. He was the proud owner of Tim Utter Well Drilling. For Tim, a day in nature was a day well spent, especially camping at Raquette Lake. He was also an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Tim is survived by his wife Barrie; son Jeff (Kim); granddaughter Payton; and several siblings, nieces, and nephews. The management and staff of WWDR extend condolences to their family and friends. Lest we forget . . . www.starironworks.com 257 Caroline Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 800-927-0560 • 814-427-2555 Fax: 814-427-5164 SERVING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Serving the Drilling Industry
18 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Understanding Bit Types Adapted from Information You know drilling is all about the geology, so it is no different when drilling for water wells. Rock formation type, depth of overburd You might need roller cone bits, step drag bits, claw, reamer, or PDC bits for water well drilling, but it’s dependent on the application. Step drag bits are commonly used for drilling pilot holes. They are useful in this application because their cuttings are easiest to they have the longevity many other bit types lack. Step bits are used in sand, clay, and other medium-hard rock formations thro formations because they will not be able to shear effectively. Roller cone bits are identifiable by their rolling cone inserts. These cutting structures are useful for drilling through tough soil and and chip hard rock formations while remaining productive. These bits are used at lower penetration rates, and are especially effe PDC bits can be used for water well drilling applications if the aim is to drill very precisely in soft to medium rock formations. Th and productive cutting structure on the bit. PDC bits are able to achieve high penetration rates while in use. Claw bits are useful if the water well drilling site has a high volume of clay. This bit is designed to use its uniquely shaped fing through. These bits are highly durable and the cutting structures (fingers) can be replaced when worn. Reamer bits are often used in water well drilling to widen the borehole and keep the hole straight. The cutting surfaces of these b and prevents bits from becoming gummed up with clay. Most commonly, reamer bits are used in sandy soils or clay formations. So regardless of site geology, there’s a bit for it. WTR CUSTOM SPECIALTY WINCHES FOR WELL DRILLING AND PUMP HOIST TRUCKS Manufactured with your specifications in mind BLOOM MANUFACTURING, LLC Custom Engineering Solutions Since 1910 Independence, IA 50644 USA www.bloommfg.com P: +1 319-827-1139 P: 800-394-1139 F: +1 319-827-1140 DESIGNED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE & SAFETY MAINLINE WINCHES 3000 to 35,000 pounds Up to 130 feet per minute SANDLINE WINCHES 1800 to 8000 pounds Up to 800 feet per minute WINCHES
Association Need Help? 850-547-0102 - Ronnie 19 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® March 1-2 The Park Vista Hotel Gatlinburg, TN 2024 TWWA Annual Meeting & Trade Show (865) 761-4363 tnwaterwellassociation@gmail.com tnwaterwellassociation.org - Educational Sessions - Trade Show - Auction - and More! s for Water Well Drilling n by O-K Bit Service, Inc. den, bedrock, and the aquifer all play a role in how to determine the method of drilling and which equipment and drill bits are needed. . Let’s look at each: o log and they are able to drill quickly. They are durable and hard, which means oughout the drilling process. Avoid using step bits in hard or coarse gravel rock d rock. The tungsten carbide inserts are durable and self-cleaning, so they crush ective at breaking up hard rock. here is a synthetic diamond compound on the cutters to create a highly durable gers to dig into and loosen hard clay which would otherwise be difficult to bore bits are attached below the drill pipe, which then aids in keeping the hole straight WTR
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21 JANUARY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Why Use PDC Bits? Adapted from Information by Infinity Tool Mfg. PDC bits, also known as polycrystalline diamond compact bits, have been used with great success in the oil field. Recently, drill operators in the construction, geothermal, mining, water well, and horizontal directional drilling industries, have discovered the many benefits of operating with PDC bits and reamers. The main reason drill operators run with PDC bits is for the increased production. When run properly, a PDC bit can increase penetration rates 50-250%. This translates into faster project completion, fuel savings, and reduced labor cost per hole. Another benefit of running PDC is how little stress they place on drill rigs. They do not require the enormous amount of weight on bit (WOB) roller cones require. As a general rule of thumb, PDC bits and reamers require less than half of the push/pull a roller cone would. Less torque means less stress and vibration on the drilling rods. PDC products also have no moving parts and clean holes with a more consistent cutting size. In fact, some PDC bits are made from a one-piece steel body for strength and durability. Here are some general operating guidelines for PDC bits: Bit Preparation - Care needs to be taken with the diamond cutting elements. Always place the bit on softer surfaces; for example, wood, rubber mat, or plastic. Installation of Nozzles - Nozzle holes should be inspected and free of debris before installation. Install the seal into the bottom of the nozzle port while making sure they remain flat on the sealing surface. Don’t forget to apply thread lock to all the threads of nozzles and tighten them with a nozzle wrench. Make-up Torque - Visually inspect thread pin for any debris. Apply antiseize thread compound. Upon reentry of an existing hole, one should see an increase on torque as well as WOB which will indicate either contact with bottom of hole, or preexisting cuttings. PDC bits usually show an increase of torque before WOB appears. Always avoid high WOB when in old cuttings as this will cause bit balling. As soon as previous cuttings have been reached, continue to rotate to the bottom of hole at full circulation until you are certain the drill has reached the true bottom of the hole. The WOB should not exceed 1000 pounds per inch of bit at a rotational rate of 60-80 RPM. Reaming - Tripping in the Hole - Trip slowly. If major hole issues are present, running a separate cleanup to help straighten the hole may be necessary. Please remember, while tripping the hole, PDC bits are susceptible to damage - especially cutter damage. Bits with smaller junk slots (the groove between cutter blades) may produce surge pressures due to the restrictive space. Pumping drilling fluid downhole can help with hang ups and help flush the junk slots clean, making it easier to retract the bit. Recommendation is to ream 80-90 feet at reaming speed with full circulation. Infinity’s rock drilling tooling is manufactured in its state-of-the-art facility in Benton, Illinois, using the highest quality materials and international quality standards. G&O Phone: 845-278-1892 E-mail: NEWWEXPO@gmail.com newwassociation.org Contact: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ State/Zip Code: ______________________________________________________ Phone & Fax : _______________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________ *Preregistration - $25 per person On-site Registration - $30 Spouse & Children under 16 years - FREE Registrant(s) Names: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Credit Card Type ________________________ Expiration Date _ _ / _ _ Credit Card # ____________________________________________________________ Complete this form and fax to: (845) 278-1899 or mail to: NEWWA c/o Markets Beyond Inc. 7 Bailey Lane, Brewster NY 10509 Preregistration NEWWA New England Water Well Assoc. Expo March 8-9, 2024 Best Western - Marlborough, Massachusetts *Preregistration Deadline: March 1, 2024
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