A few years ago, I received a call from a contractor asking for help mitigating a situation with a governmental transport agency in regards to monitoring downhole pressures as they were drilling under a six-lane highway crossing.
Regardless of whether the project is small or large, the five steps to a successful bore covered here are a basic list of considerations for every project.
I am of the opinion that if you really go to one of these things, you can’t fail to meet someone new who it will be in your best interest to know, see a new product that you might want to use or learn a new process, especially in drilling, that can be valuable to you.
Having the answers to these common questions prior to the bit hitting the ground will help make for a smooth drilling operation and a positive experience.
The tools of the drilling trade have their own distinct heritage after generations of investment. Together, we can honor and memorialize that heritage.
I got into a discussion the other night about derrick design, the different rigs and the reasons for the designs, so I thought I’d share a little of what I’ve learned over the years.
The Michigan Ground Water Association (MGWA) was organized in the late 1920s as the Michigan Well Drillers Association (MWDA) with the help and encouragement of faculty members from Michigan Agricultural College.