National Driller September 2011

National Driller September 2011......Page 1
News and Notes at Press Time......Page 4
Contents......Page 6
EPA’s Hydraulic Fracturing Research......Page 10
Heavy Metal Meets Hard Rock......Page 12
Tips to Save Time and Money......Page 16
Well Abandonment Procedures......Page 22
Porky’s Fun......Page 25
Significant Natural
Gas Resources......Page 26
Air-charging Techniques for Small Conventional Tanks......Page 27
Coming Events......Page 30
The Expanding Safety Culture......Page 31
Finally – Last Thoughts about Older Submersibles......Page 33
2011 Manufacturer’s Spotlights......Page 35
American Augers Draws Attention to Mud in 2011
s......Page 36
Building Relationships As Well As Innovative Equipment......Page 38
The Atlas Copco Range of Water Well Drill Rigs......Page 40
Watson Drill Rigs – Pioneer, Advocateand Leader in the Drilled Shaft Industry for More than 60 Years......Page 42
NPC’s Commitment to Quality......Page 44
Drilling Successfully in the Toughest Conditionss......Page 46
Palmer Bit Co. – Providing Quality Bits and Expertise
......Page 48
Doosan Portable Power Stands for Rugged, Reliable Products......Page 50
Halco Rock Tools – Your Global Drilling Partner......Page 52
Center Rock’s Forces......Page 54
Setting the Industry Standard......Page 56
SIMCO Keeps the Customer in Mind......Page 58
Acker Drill Co. – Introducing A New Generation of Old-fashioned Quality......Page 60
Mincon – Where We Are in 2011......Page 62
Offering Innovation in Solids Control......Page 64
A Battle Between Old and New Technology......Page 66
GEFCO – Meeting Your Needs and Expectations......Page 68
“Foundation Drilling Products”......Page 70
A Parting Shot......Page 75
The Marketplace......Page 76
Back Cover......Page 92