McElhinney Lecture 2015 – Drilling Fluids: A Common Sense Approach

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McElhinney Lecture 2015 – Drilling Fluids: A Common Sense Approach


Drilling Fluids: A Common Sense Approach. Presented by Ron Peterson

This IAH event is free and is supported by NGWA.

Learn how using the proper drilling fluid for a particular project is paramount to a successful job during Ronald B. Peterson’s lecture.

Peterson’s presentation will briefly cover the evolution of the water well industry with emphasis on drilling fluids and grouts, and the progress that has been made over time as technology and the understanding of drilling fluids has  improved.

Peterson’s lecture will provide you with the basics for the proper planning, implementation, and follow-through of a well-designed drilling program with the goal of providing the best seal possible during the final well construction.

Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Evolution of the water well industry
  • Importance of proper project planning and follow-through
  • Functions of a drilling fluid
  • Uses of bentonite focusing on its use as a basis for drilling fluids
  • Development of other drilling fluid additives and their use to enhance the fluid properties
  • Proper selection of a grout
  • Development of grouts, and the issues and limitations in placement and in attaining a competent well seal.

Please RSVP to:
Katarina David (katarinadavid@hotmail.com) mob 0412 080 30
Graham Hawkes (graham.hawkes@aecom.com) mob 0417 134 422

For further information, visit the IAH website