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IDP Focal Point |
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IDP 399: Single Sack Drilling Fluid Solution Engineered for Wire-line Coring Operations
The current surge in precious and base metal exploration around the world has changed the operating conditions of the modern drilling industry. The nature of precious metal exploration demands rapid and reliable solutions from all stakeholders in drilling programs. It has forced operators, drillers and mud engineers to simultaneously manage a wide range of challenges in geologic, operational and regulatory environments as complex and unfamiliar as ever seen in the industry. While the industry was prepared to upgrade the drilling and fluid technologies from the last cycle, a higher level of social and environmental responsibility is also required when compared to the last industry surge of the 1980's. Read More
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Featured System: Stiff Foam System |
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Stiff foam drilling is a modified foam drilling method. Adding polymers to the foam mixture increases the strength of the bubble structure. Stronger bubbles add stability to the foam column to support and remove larger cuttings from the hole. Read More 
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Case Study: Stiff Foam Drilling System |
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Application of Stiff Foam System as Remedy for Severe Lost Returns
Discover how a stiff foam system was used to address severe lost return conditions on a municipal water well. Read More |
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Featured Employee: Ray McLarty |
