bentonite

 Many water well drills use mud rotary drilling, which relies on properly mixed drilling mud
GROUNDWATER

Everything you need to know about "mud"

Drilling mud - what is it, why use it and where and how to use it - a comprehensive guide

06 December 2023

 Wyo-Ben, Inc., has acquired the bentonite operation of M-I Swaco, a division of Schlumberger and, a renowned global leader in drilling fluid systems and services
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Wyo-Ben acquires bentonite operation of M-I Swaco

US grouting specialist strengthens product offering with acquisition of bentonite producer

15 November 2023

 When the drilling mud circulates through the borehole, the pressure and weight keep the borehole from collapsing. The mud needs to be denser than the surrounding earth and, over time, will pack itself into the soil to stabilise it
GROUNDWATER

Don't cave under the pressure

How planning and correct working practices can help prevent boreholes from collapsing

08 November 2023

 Drillers can benefit from utilising bentonite solutions when undertaking site investigations
CORE SAMPLING

How to improve core recovery with the proper use of polymers

Discover how polymers can aid core recovery for site investigation projects

24 July 2023

 Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has successfully sealed existing boreholes at Rosemanowes Quarry, Cornwall, UK, as part of a research project
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Disposal facility project progresses as second borehole test approved

Two existing boreholes have been successfully sealed during waste disposal trials

29 November 2022

 Sonic drilling to a depth of 12m to allow the installation of the valve pipes for grout injection on the breakwater at harbour in Hegoland
INFRASTRUCTURE

Bauer safeguards harbour breakwater on the island of Helgoland

Harbour breakwater repair work presents difficult working conditions for specialist Bauer team

16 September 2022

 A borehole sealing project undertaken by Radioactive Waste Management has been successfully completed at a site in Oxfordshire
GROUNDWATER

First seal of success for Radioactive Waste Management's borehole project

Initial success sealing a borehole at Radioactive Waste Management's UK project site

18 June 2021

 For a remediation project on an air force base in the USA, working with AST Environmental, South Atlantic Environmental Drilling and Construction Company mobilised its 7822DT and 8150LS sonic rigs from Geoprobe
GROUNDWATER

Sonic satisfies lithology needs

American contractor sees the benefits of investment in sonic drill rigs

30 March 2021

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.