National Driller articles from November 2005

National Driller archives from November 2005

From over the transom.(For Openers)
November 1, 2005... Thinning Resources Impede Projects [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All the time, effort and resources being poured into cleaning up the hurricane aftermath down south means that a lot of previously planned projects are being put on hold--some...

Hearing protection and air-rotary drilling--Part 1.
November 1, 2005... In recent years, national attention has been focused on the problem of Americans losing their hearing due to occupational noise exposure. As a result, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is investigating the noise...

Avoid the seniority trap: experience is valuable, but not more so than talent and drive.(Smart Business)
November 1, 2005... Turn to the help wanted ads in almost any newspaper, and you'll see listing after listing asking for "three years experience... minimum five years experience... experienced person wanted." This holds true for blue-collar and white-collar...

Solar-powered pumps--Part 1: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
November 1, 2005... In many parts of the world, energy sources that most of us take for granted, such as electricity and petroleum products, are not readily available. Even in the United States, there are remote areas where the cost to bring in electricity from...

Water well abandonment.
November 1, 2005... Effective abandonment depends on knowledge of the well construction, geology and the hydrogeology. The importance of a full characterization increases as the complexity of the well construction, site geology and the risk of aquifer...

High and no-longer dry.(Project Profile)
November 1, 2005... How can a town that is only 2,000 feet from a major river suffer severe water shortages? It's easy when that distance is measured vertically. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the heart of mountainous western Honduras, the city of Santa Rose...

My kingdom for a tarp: an on-the-scene report of Katrina's numbing aftermath.
November 1, 2005... The American Red Cross estimates that 275,000 homes have been destroyed by Hurricane Katrina--and the flooding that followed it--in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More than 1 million people have been...

New Granby location.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... American Granby Inc. has announced the start of construction for a new 113,000-square-foot distribution center to be located in Liverpool (Syracuse), N.Y. The facility will have 100,000 square feet of warehouse space with a 30-foot clear-height...

Drill rig transport.(On the Job)
November 1, 2005... Giles Engineering, headquartered in Waukesha, Wis., moves 18,000-pound Central Mine Equipment LC-55 track-mounted all-terrain drill rigs and accessories to hundreds of subsurface exploration sites that can vary from confined New York City...

Franklin Electric buys pioneer.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... Franklin Electric Co., Bluffton, Ind., has purchased Pioneer Pump Inc. of Canby, Ore., a manufacturer of a complete line of centrifugal pumps for agricultural, industrial, mining and municipal markets. The move allows Franklin to offer a line...

WQA tabs Lubner.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... The Water Quality Association (WQA) has hired Tanya Lubner as WQA director of education. In her new role, Lubner will be in charge of all WQA professional certification, distance education, educational publications, state WQA educational...

Monitoring well guidelines.
November 1, 2005... The primary objective of a monitoring well is to provide an access point for measuring ground water levels and to permit the procurement of ground water samples that accurately represent in-situ ground water conditions at the specific point of...

Water Quality Technology Conference.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... More than 1,200 of the top minds in the water quality field will gather November 6-10 in the Quebec City Convention Centre to examine the latest technology and practices for keeping drinking water safe at the American Water Works Association's...

Arsenic-removal media.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... Aquatic Treatment Systems manufactures NSF Standard 61- and WQA Gold Seal-certified oxidation and adsorption media that removes arsenic III and arsenic V from water. These systems are designed for residential, community and commercial...

Softening and iron removal.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... The CMP Combination Water Softener and Iron Filter is an all-in-one water solution that removes up to 25 ppm of iron and treats up to 100 grains hardness. Features include soft water refill to brine tank and high service flow rates. Marlo Inc.,...

System with custom-blended media.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... The Dyna-Pro system from DuPage Water Conditioning features an electronic control valve with a solid-state microprocessor. The resin tank is comprised of a blow-molded plastic liner that is overwound with miles of epoxy/fiberglass laminate...

New iron filter.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... The new Iron Pro filter from Premier Products Group Inc. will remove up to 15 ppm iron from water, with peak flow ranges up to 10 gallons per minute. The operation is chemical-free, and the system is suitable for applications where the water pH...

Solar-powered circulators for odor control.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... SolarBee's solar-powered circulators offer odor control at industrial and municipal wastewater storage facilities, and other areas where water odor is a problem. These circulators aerate ponds by circulating the top 2 feet of the pond at the...

Water conditioners.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... The EcoWater System Series 3000 Conditioner use electronics that monitor the amount of water used and prompts system regeneration based on actual and future usage predictions. EcoWater's regeneration process recharges the unit to condition...

Cleanable/reusable filter cartridges.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... Keystone Filter has added the new Dirt Hog cleanable filters to its product line. Dirt Hog pleated polyester cartridges are designed to have a high dirt-holding capacity, and cleaning a Dirt Hog pleated-polyester cartridge restores up to 85...

Water filters and cartridges.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... Distributors for Pentair's Pentek brand, Harmsco filters and its own line of filters, Reserve Filter Systems supplies water filters and cartridges. The company's offerings range from polypropylene cord-wound and melt-blown to membrane filter...

Water-conditioning equipment.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... Mid America Water Treatment manufactures and distributes water-conditioning equipment, providing complete assembled units or component parts. The company offers a large inventory of residential and commercial water conditioners, reverse osmosis...

New line of water treatment products.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... CAI Technologies offers a new Value Line of products. Water softeners are available with either time-clock or metered (demand) initiated regeneration, high-capacity ion exchange resin and separate brine tanks. Carbon filters and pH neutralizers...

Certified UV systems.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... Wyckomar Inc. has certified three of its UV disinfection systems to the NSF/ANSI 55 Class A Standard for UV Disinfection systems. The certified systems are available under the brand name Protector UV; the three certified models are the...

Well cleaning brush.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: WATER TREATMENT)
November 1, 2005... Cotey Chemical Corp. offers a brush designed to be used with its well cleaning products. It is an all-purpose brush for use in casing and screen and can be used on cable or pipe as well. Self-cleaning, the brush allows scale particles to flush...

10 "must-have qualities" for business success.
November 1, 2005... There are specific qualities that separate the seriously committed entrepreneurs who win big from the rest of the pack. The entrepreneurs who hang in there, pushing through to find the "best way," become massively successful in their financial...

Water well drilling isn't just about the hole.
November 1, 2005... In the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the trees, the mountains and the clouds all seem to blend together on some days. The sun appears, but only between raindrops--and only for a while. In Shelton, Wash., 20 miles northwest of Olympia, and...

Water and Journalism Awards established.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... Water-borne diseases resulting from a lack of clean drinking water and poor sanitation kill more children each year than any other illness in the world. By 2030, when today's 10-year-old will be working and raising a family, experts estimate...

Pretreatment rules eased.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the Pretreatment Streamlining Rule, which revises how industrial and commercial facilities manage their wastewater discharges before sending it on to publicly owned treatment works (POTW) for...

Scholarships awarded.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... Fourteen high school graduates from across the United States and Canada are beginning their college careers this fall with the help of $1,000 scholarships from Goulds Pumps, a brand of ITT Water Technology Inc. The scholars are sons and...

Helping out in Africa.(NEWSCOPE)
November 1, 2005... GE Water & Process Technologies, a unit of General Electric Co., joined its parent company in announcing the expansion of its five-year, $20 million African infrastructure and healthcare initiative. GE Water & Process Technologies is aiding the...

Comparing abandonment materials.(Drilling Fluids)
November 1, 2005... Distributors and drilling contractors often have questions regarding which sealant they should use for hole abandonment. There are a number of options and each application may vary, so it's better to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of...

Whippin' the drunk.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
November 1, 2005... Drillers always come up with unusual situations such as the story below. Many times we have to deal with them on the spot. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this case, I had been contracted by a friend and customer only to drill the well; the...

Ground water plans proposed.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
November 1, 2005... Both Republican and Democratic leaders in the Michigan state Senate have offered proposals to control and regulate the tapping of Michigan's ground water. The Republican plan would require large-scale water users to apply for permits in...

States agree to water plan.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
November 1, 2005... Seven states that share Colorado River water have agreed on a plan to deal with drought issues and future water shortages, reports uswaternewsonline. Representatives from the states signed the agreement in San Diego and sent it to Interior...

Changes proposed for oil and gas producers.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
November 1, 2005... To do more to protect both ground water and the rights of landowners, New Mexico Governor Richardson has called for some changes in laws governing oil and gas production. Richardson named Bill Olsen the chief of the Environmental...

Hawaii projects approved.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
November 1, 2005... The U.S. House has approved federal funding for the Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2005. The measure will authorize federal funding to cover up to 25 percent of the design, planning and construction costs of three projects, including seawater...

Hurricane recovery legislation proposed.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
November 1, 2005... Two Louisiana senators have proposed a 440-page bill seeking $250 billion for the state. The Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief and Economic Recovery Act will include $50 billion in Community Development Block Grants and $40 billion for the...

Water panel makes recommendations.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
November 1, 2005... The Integrated Water Planning Advisory Committee of Nevada, which includes 29 members from across the state, has produced 22 recommendations that will go to the Southern Nevada Water Authority Board. The advisory committee began meeting...

Coming events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... OCTOBER Oct. 29-Nov. 2 WEFTEC 2005 Washington, D.C. Phone: 800-666-0206 www.weftec.org NOVEMBER 2-4 The Groundwater Foundation Annual Conference Nebraska City, Neb. Phone: 800-858-4844 ...

Lessons from the hurricanes.(The World According to Wayne)
November 1, 2005... I sit and watch the terrible events surrounding Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and have the same feelings I have when I pass a traffic accident. I don't really want to stare, but I can't take my eyes off of it. The difference between the reactions...

Atlas Copco marketplace.(PREOWNED EQUIPMENT)
November 1, 2005... 2004 IR T3WDH S/N 6892 Mounted on Peterbilt 357 series truck, C-13 (420 HP) CAT engine, Fuller 10 speed transmission, Jake brake, 52K locking rear axles, chrome package, CAT C15 (565 HP) Tier 2 deck engine, 25 GPM CAT water injection pump,...

RK Maurer receives another Schramm.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... RK Maurer Well Service, South Bend, Ind., recently accepted delivery of its fourth new Schramm T300M Rotadrill, which was sold by Schramm Great Lakes regional sales manager Tom Wardell. The rig is mounted on a Navistar 7400 6-by-6 truck and is...

Sandvik delivers to Tasker's Well.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... Tasker's Well Co., Northwood, N.H., proudly accepts delivery of a Driltech T2SKW. Receiving the drill are (from left to right) Jeff, Dan and Elmer Tasker. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wagoner obtains a SEMCO.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... Wagoner Well Service, New Castle, Wyo., received one of two new SEMCO S30,000 pump hoists. Pictured is Ed Wagoner with his new SEMCO. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Teets buys from Higgins.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... Vance Teets of Teets Drilling, Venus, Texas, purchased this Schramm T64 from Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. This rig is the second Teets Drilling has bought from Higgins. The unit is equipped with a 600/100 Leroi compressor, Weyland M15 mud...

Quinn acquires new rig.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... Quinn's Well Drilling, Grants Pass, Ore., recently received a new TH60/900 rig from Atlas Copco CMT USA, Portland. Dick Keller and Jim Laas of Atlas Copco negotiated the sale. Bob Quinn, the new owner, is shown taking delivery. ...

Mayer's gets a new SEMCO.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... Mayer's Well Drilling, Pennsburg, Pa., recently acquired a new SEMCO S6000 pump hoist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

NELCO purchases another SIMCO.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... NELCO Testing & Engineering Services, Miami, owner of a SIMCO 2800, recently took delivery of a SIMCO 2400 SK-1. The rig is set up for geotechnical/environmental drilling and is mounted on a 4-by-4 F-550. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Higgins sells to Schroepfer.(TRADING POST)
November 1, 2005... Orville Schroepfer, Schroepfer Well Drilling, LLC, Leslie, Mo., purchased this Speedstar 55 cable tool rig from Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. The unit is mounted on a Ford truck with a gas engine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]