Drilling technology - Articles - Page 8

Deployable Fiber Optic Systems Boost Oil and Gas Industry

October 1, 2014

As the use of fiber optics has increased in the oil and gas industry to enhance production via better data reliability, availability and performance than traditional copper communication systems, so have the number of “deployable” systems used in remote locations.

Paradigm Releases New Sysdrill 10

Upgraded Well Drilling Applications Feature Enhanced Technology

September 10, 2014

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The application offers a complete solution for well planning, drilling engineering, daily reporting and data management.

Maintenance Tips Help Drillers Keep Compressors in Working Order

Steve Hanley

September 1, 2014

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There is water on your car’s windshield in the morning and it did not rain the night before.

New N4 Ultra-Rugged Smartphone Made for Extreme Working Conditions

Hard Shell Android Offers Practical Option for Rough Environments

July 21, 2014

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The N4 combines everyday Smart Phone features with extreme environment operating capabilities.

Drilling Technology, Pipe Handling Advances Change Bakken Shale Play

Wayne Nash

July 2, 2014

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Spring has finally sprung up here in the North country, after a winter that seemed to drag forever.

Drilling Fluids: Chemical Contact Strategy Key to Well Rehabilitation

Kim Stevens

May 1, 2014

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We have all been told at some point in our life that good things come to those who wait. In well rehabilitation projects, chemical contact time is one part of a successful program.

How do you keep up with the latest drilling technology?

Learning new skills and about new products is indispensable, regardless of the drilling jobs you work

April 10, 2014

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Tell me how you learn to operate the latest drilling equipment or find out about new drilling products.

$Researchers at Duke University found water from mining operations and water from hydraulic fracturing could effectively cancel each other out, yielding water clean enough to put back into fracking.$

The Future of Fracturing Flowback

Holly Case

April 1, 2014

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Industry creates profit and products we can all use, but it often comes at a significant cost. The positive outcome of hydraulic fracturing is the discovery of more usable natural gas, but one frequently mentioned downside is the way water is used in the process.

A good clamping system can significantly cut time to trip out, as well as increase operator safety.

Hands-Free Clamping Boosts Drilling Safety

Brandon Wronski

April 1, 2014

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Tripping out drill rods can range from being somewhat tedious to seriously dangerous; not to mention it is also hard, physical work. While sharing the same basic principles of water well, geothermal, foundation and other drilling industries, the processes used for tripping the drilling rods in the oil and gas industries are a different animal altogether.

Tech Topics: Safety, Tooling Investments Overlooked as Cost Savers

Monika Portman

April 1, 2014

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A quick introduction: When I found out I had the opportunity to contribute to the Tech Topics column for The Driller, I was excited to share the perspective from a provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling. I hope that my contribution provides insight to the base of educated readers and drives discussion in the exploration drilling market.